Recent Obituaries
Eugene Criqui "Magoo" Migneault
Dec 26, 2025
Eugene Criqui "Magoo" Migneault, 91, passed away in Boise on Friday, December 26, 2025, in his home. He was born February 19, 1934, to Maude Tyas Migneault and Alfred Eugene Migneault in Providence, Rhode Island.
He grew up in Rehoboth Massachusetts until he was 17 and joined the Air Force on July 5, 1951.
A proud Air Force veteran, Gene was raised...
Russel Franklin Conn
Dec 25, 2025
Russell “Rusty” F. Conn died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, Idaho. He was a member of Eagle Christian Church. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ and his family.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret (Michael) Conn, children; Angela of Ft. Myers, Florida, Shawn of Meridian; sister Martha of New Haven,...
Kathryn Knight
Dec 25, 2025
Kathryn Ann (Kaye) Knight was born November 27 in Douglas County, Minnesota, the only daughter of M.C. and Kari Anne Fairfield Laven. She joined two brothers, Robert, who died in WWII, and Joseph David, who died in 2012. She attended elementary and junior high school in Tacoma, Washington, but by high school, the family had moved to Spokane, where she...
Joan S. Shipps
Dec 24, 2025
Joan West Shipps (Steinsieck) passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 24, 2025, with her wife, Dian J. Pizurie, PhD, beside her and her loved ones nearby. In the month prior to her passing, she was blessed with visits from her sons and other cherished family members. Abundant love and comfort surrounded her in her final days, and...
Myrna Louise Bickett
Dec 24, 2025
Myrna Louise Bickett, 87, a resident of Boise, formerly of Gooding, passed away December 24, 2025, in Boise.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
George Harvey Guertin
Dec 22, 2025
George Harvey Guertin 95, passed away December 22, 2025, at the Idaho State Veteran's Home in Boise Idaho.
George spent his early life in northern Idaho, hunting, fishing, being a lumberjack and providing for his mother and younger sister.
As the war came to the United States, George enlisted in the Air force and was trained as a medic. He later switched...
William David Kirkman
Dec 21, 2025
William David Kirkman, 66, a resident of Boise, passed away December 21, 2025, in Boise.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Thomas Ashton Barbey
Dec 20, 2025
Thomas Ashton Barbey was born on June 5, 1945, to Earl and Susan Barbey, in Burbank, California.
More than once, his mother despaired of Tom surviving his youth: a fearless daredevil, Tom was up for anything. From shooting off fireworks at close range to rooftop construction to racing go-karts with Chuck and Earl (his brothers and fellow daredevils) in underground tunnels...
Marvin Lyle Buffi
Dec 19, 2025
Marvin Lyle Buffi, born on February 20, 1947, in American Falls, Idaho, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Fruitland, Idaho. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose legacy will continue to live on through the many lives he touched.
Marvin led a life defined by his unwavering dedication and service. He dedicated twenty years to the...
Jean Esther Mosher
Dec 19, 2025
Jean Mosher, 84 of Waterloo, Wisconsin passed away December 19, 2025 at Truewood Assisted Living in Boise Idaho.
Jean was born on April 12, 1941 in Columbus WI, the daughter of Marvin “Mike”and Edna Mosher. Jean spent almost her entire life in her beloved town of Waterloo. She was a people person spending most of her work life in customer service....
Billy "Bill" Allen Caster
Dec 18, 2025
Bill Caster was born on June 1, 1943 in Twin Falls, Idaho and passed away at home on December 18, 2025 in Boise, Idaho.
Bill, known to many as Uncle Bill, was quick-witted and loved to banter with people. He often kicked out zingers and kept everyone entertained. On his softer side, he had a heart of gold. If someone needed...
James "Jim" Dalton Lyons
Dec 17, 2025
James Dalton "Jim" Lyons, aged 76, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the Boise State Veterans Home in Boise, Idaho. Born on February 26, 1949, in Mesa, Arizona, Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who left an indelible mark on the lives of those around him.
Jim joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1966. He deployed to...
Heather Lenore Conley
Dec 16, 2025
Heather Lenore Conley, 51, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away in her sleep on 16 December 2025 at the Boise VA Community Living Center Hospice Unit. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on 21 August 1974, Heather graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Biology. Heather worked as a billing specialist in the medical insurance industry. Heather loved crafting and...
George "Georgie" E. Fitts, Jr.
Dec 16, 2025
George “Georgie” E. Fitts Jr. was a man that everyone believed would live forever. His gumption for life, his nerve, grit, passion, perseverance and sacrifices he made have shaped his family for generations.
On Dec. 16, 2025, George passed peacefully next to his daughter and his wife of nearly 50 years, leaving a world changed by his absence but wholly impacted...
Merry Ellen Trudeau
Dec 15, 2025
Merry Ellen Aschenbrenner Trudeau
Merry Ellen Aschenbrenner Trudeau, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, public servant, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and close friends. Her 78 years were marked by her deep devotion to family, and her joy and love were felt by everyone around her.
Merry was born on January...
Garry Lloyd Grunke
Dec 14, 2025
Garry Lloyd Grunke was born May 27th, 1947 in Nampa, Idaho to Lester and Rose (nee Divin) Grunke. Dad's first years were spent on a farm not far from Star. Both his parents were children of the 1930's, who migrated from the midwest to the relative refuge of the Boise valley. Lester was a veteran of WWII, surviving campaigns on...
Amanda Blair Stewart (Radillo Corona)
Dec 14, 2025
Amanda Blair Stewart (Radillo Corona), 37, of Mountain Home, Idaho, passed away December 14, 2025.
Full obituary to follow
Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. www.bowmanfuneral.com 208-853-3131
Leo Henry Sommer
Dec 13, 2025
Leo was born in 1930, during the Great Depression, to Swiss immigrants Dr. Casper (DVM) and Monica (Frei) Sommer, living in Wendell, Idaho and was the fourth of 9 children. The family moved to Cottonwood, ID where there were other Swiss family members and then to Meridian, ID in 1937, where there were dairy cows needing a veterinarian.
The family then...
LaDene Irene York
Dec 13, 2025
LaDene Irene York (Swanson), 85, passed into God’s hands on December 13, 2025.
Born in McMinnville, OR on January 22, 1940, LaDene was the first child of Richard and Irene (Breed) Swanson. She was joined by a sister, Dixie Lynn and a brother Richard Evan. She spent her early years in Sheridan and Springfield, OR and moved with her family to...
Mark Edward Klein
Dec 13, 2025
Mark Edward Klein, 72, a resident of Boise, passed away December 13, 2025, in Boise.
A committal service with military honors will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd. in Boise.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
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