Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Boise, Garden City, Meridian, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, Star, Emmett, Mountain Home, Middleton, and the Treasure Valley

Jean Ann Wilkin

Jean Ann Wilkin

May 28, 2024

Jean was born August 7, 1947 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Nicholas and Elliean Malchiskey.  She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Denny Wilkin.

She was loved by her children, John (Sharon), Jeff (June), June (Todd).  She was adored by her many grandchildren, Aaron (Sara), Tabatha, Kristen, Tasha, Johnny, Seth, Becky, Steven, Chafawn (Dan), and...

Chris Sweeten Aka Christine (Chris) Beckman

Chris Sweeten Aka Christine (Chris) Beckman

May 28, 2024

Chris Sweeten aka Christine (Chris) Beckman, 62 of Boise, passed away May 28, 2024.

Full obituary to follow

Jolou Bennett

Jolou Bennett

May 25, 2024

JoLou Bennett

Our beloved JoLou Bennett was born December 1, 1955, in Cascade, Idaho, and passed May 25, 2024, in Boise, Idaho.

JoLou graduated from Cascade High School in 1973, a year early because she could not wait to move to the “Big City” of Boise and attend college at Boise State University. In High...

James J. Grissom

James J. Grissom

May 22, 2024

James J. Grissom

James (Jim) Joseph Grissom was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 28, 1936, to Robert and Gretchen (Schrepf) Grissom.  Following the death of his father when Jim was 7, his mother found work as a cook in the oil fields and at the CM Dude Ranch in Wyoming.  He loved to tell stories of...

Kathryn (Katy) Park

Kathryn (Katy) Park

May 21, 2024

Kathryn (Katy) Park, 80, long-time resident of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024 in Boise, Idaho.

Katy was born in St. Paul, MN on December 24, 1943 and moved to Rochester with her family in 1971. Katy worked her way up the ranks in the Rochester hotel and hospitality industry and eventually served as...

Mary Lavina Sharp

Mary Lavina Sharp

May 20, 2024

Mary Lavina Sharp

Mary Lavina Sharp, 89, a resident of Middleton, passed away May 20, 2024, in Boise.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.

Derek Charles Carissimi

Derek Charles Carissimi

May 19, 2024

Derek Charles Carissimi was born on April 12, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles Carissimi and Linda Digaetano Carissimi. Derek grew up in a suburb of Detroit where he attended grade school through high school and then attended Michigan State University where he earned both his bachelor’s degree and his master’s degree.

Derek was a proud member...

Herman Roest

Herman Roest

May 17, 2024

Herman Roest, age 77, passed away on May 17th, 2024, peacefully in his home.

Herman was born in Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands, on February 7, 1947, to Case and Gertrude (van der Stoel) Roest.

In 1964, Herman graduated from Escondido High...

Donald M. Wolverton

Donald M. Wolverton

May 17, 2024

Don Wolverton

Don Wolverton, beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2024.

Don was born to Merle and Margaret Wolverton on April 15, 1942, in Orange, California. He grew up in a loving home with his two brothers, Gary and Mike. The three brothers enjoyed spending time in...

Melvin Allen (Al) Spaulding

Melvin Allen (Al) Spaulding

May 17, 2024

Melvin Allen (Al) Spaulding

Melvin Allen (Al) Spaulding was born on November 25, 1930 in Geff, Illinois to Loy Carson Spaulding and Carrie Cecelia Best. He was their only child.

After graduating from Geff Highschool in the class of 1948, he attended Southern Illinois University working towards his bachelor’s degree. In 1951, during the Korean...

Levina Mae Fowler Downing

Levina Mae Fowler Downing

May 14, 2024

Levina Mae (Fowler) Downing, 74, of Payette, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 14th 2024 in Meridian, Idaho surrounded by her family.

Born in Reedley, California in 1949 to Harold and Mattie Mae (Osborne) Fowler, the family later moved to Tulare where she graduated high school 1967.

Levina met the love of her life,...

John Manuel “Manny” Rogue

John Manuel “Manny” Rogue

May 14, 2024

John Manuel Rogue (Manny), 71, of Meridian, passed away on May 14 th , 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

Manny was born on January 22, 1953, in Tombstone, Arizona. Manny graduated from Orland, CA High School.

After graduating he started working at a dairy, where he would milk...

Hollie Truman Slaathaug

Hollie Truman Slaathaug

May 13, 2024

Hollie Truman Slaathaug

Hollie Truman Slaathaug, 85 of Kuna, Idaho peacefully passed away on May 13th, 2024, in Meridian Meadows Transitional Care Facility. Hollie (Slaats) was born in Boise, Idaho to Henry and Jessie Slaathaug on September 20, 1938. He was a talented athlete who loved playing sports including football, track, and basketball. He graduated from Kuna...

Larry Dean Rose

Larry Dean Rose

May 11, 2024

Larry Dean Rose died Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at his home in Boise, Idaho. His many adventures in life finally caused the last cog in his heart wheel to wear out. He lived a very fulfilling life having seen and photographed just about every inch of the Pacific Northwest. Larry Dean Rose, a fourth generation Idahoan, was born October...

Kim Susan Fisk

Kim Susan Fisk

May 11, 2024

Kim Susan Fisk, 67, of Boise, ID, passed away on May 11, 2024, after a long illness. She is survived by her brother, Michael Galea; her children, Eric (Lindsey) Nichols and Kristine Reinhardt; her grandchildren, Isla and Owen Nichols.

Kim was born on August 31, 1956, in Burlingame, CA, to Joseph and Helen Galea. She graduated from...

Ronald Edward Dehlin

Ronald Edward Dehlin

May 10, 2024

Ronald Edward Dehlin passed away on May 6, 2024 at Saint Alphonsus Hospital, in Boise, Idaho.

Ron was born to Mary and Walmar Dehlin in Portland Oregon in 1931 and moved to Boise in 1938.  He was a graduate of Boise High School, Boise Junior College, and the University of Idaho.  Ron served in the Army during...

John (Jack) C. Hogg

John (Jack) C. Hogg

May 10, 2024

In loving memory of Jack who passed away on Friday 10 May 2024.

Jack was an outdoor enthusiast, avid traveler, movie lover, and devoted reader.  He had a special passion for photographing sunsets and cherished every moment spent by the ocean.

One of his proudest achievements was serving as a deputy sheriff in Payette County,...

Virnel Duane Bell

Virnel Duane Bell

May 10, 2024

Virnel Duane Bell 9/20/1940 – 5/10/2024 Duane led an interesting life. He was born in Boise, Idaho, and graduated from local schools. His first marriage was to Diana Woody, with whom he had four boys: Duane Jr., Justin, James, and Jeff. The two would divorce years later. Duane attended Northwest Bible College in Kirkland, Washington. It was there that...

Daniel (Dan) Keith Hackenberg

Daniel (Dan) Keith Hackenberg

May 7, 2024

Daniel Keith Hackenberg, 69, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2024 after complications following heart surgery.

Dan was born on March 12, 1955 to Robert and Mary Hackenberg in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  After Dan graduated from Minnehaha Academy in 1973, he went on to study Electrical Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology and Rochester Institute...

Herbert Stott Malany

Herbert Stott Malany

May 7, 2024

Herbert Stott Malany

Herbert Stott Malany, born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 22, 1940, embarked on a remarkable journey filled with adventure, dedication, and love. Growing up just outside Cincinnati on a property that held a house listed on the National Registry of Historic Homes, Herb’s early years were steeped in history and charm. Herb’s first taste...