Recent Obituaries

Nov 16, 2024

Stephanie Star “Steph” Bossé of Caldwell, Idaho, was born in Grangeville, Idaho, October 18, 1992, and adopted by  Debra Rachelle Bossé (Smith) and William Maurice Bossé on March 17, 1996 and passed away November 16, 2024.  She resided in Kamiah and moved to Caldwell, Idaho in 2020. Steph attended Kamiah Elementary, Middle School, and graduated from Kamiah High School in...

Nov 15, 2024

Lyle David Frasier, 74, died from cancer with his sons at his side November 15th, 2024, at his home in Eagle, Idaho. He was born in Sidney, Montana, in 1950, to Vernon and Vera (Hodge) Frasier. He grew up in Helena, Montana, and graduated from high school in 1968. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Education from Concordia College in...

Nov 15, 2024

A Life Filled with Love and Laughter

Braxton Lee Steinburg, age 28, passed away in Meridian, Idaho.  He was a man who embodied joy, leaving an indelible mark on every heart he touched.  Braxton’s life was a beacon of love, kindness, and laughter, and the ache of his absence will be felt deeply by all...

Nov 14, 2024

Monty J. Tennes was born in Tucson, Arizona, July 6, 1943 and passed away November 14, 2024.  The eldest of three children born to Monty and Winifred Tennes, raised on the North Shore of Chicago.  He graduated from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana.  After graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps; became a pilot serving in the Vietnam...

Nov 13, 2024

Patricia Honeycutt Bennett March 16, 1943 – November 13, 2024

Patricia Honeycutt Bennett, beloved mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 81. She was born on March 16, 1943, in San Luis Obispo, California, to loving parents Charles and Eleanora Honeycutt.

Pat...

Nov 13, 2024

Ora Ann Hutton

Ora Ann Hutton, 91, a resident of Boise, passed away November 13, 2024, in Boise.

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

Nov 12, 2024

Irene “Mike” O’Rorke, 98, of Boise, passed away, November 12, 2024.

Irene was born on May 24 1926 at home on a farm near Toronto South Dakota. Her parents were Henery Mikkelson, a farmer who had lost everything in the Great Depression and Netta Rodbarget, who migrated from Norway. Irene’s childhood was very similar to the TV...

Nov 12, 2024

Margaret Florence Votroubek

Margaret Florence Votroubek, 85, a resident of Eagle, passed away November 12, 2024, in Star.

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

Nov 11, 2024

William Joseph Horlocher

William Joseph Horlocher, 90, a resident of Eagle, passed away November 11, 2024, in Eagle.

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

Nov 8, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Aldenbrook of Boise, Idaho, was born to Patti Pippert and John Aldenbrook, October 6, 1953, in Los Angeles, California, and passed away November 8, 2024.

Kathy resided in Van Nuys, Mammoth Lakes, and Orange County, California, and Boise, Idaho. She graduated from Lee Vining High School to attend University of Nevada, Reno as an undergraduate....

Nov 8, 2024

OnaBeth Squibb

OnaBeth Squibb was born on September 24, 1925, in Nelson, Nebraska, the second of three children of Wm. and Vhelmae Troudt.  She passed-on peacefully on November 8, 2024, at her home in Star, Idaho, attended by family members.

OnaBeth’s long, full, and vibrant life was about faith, family, friends, and “keeping busy”.  Whether...

Nov 7, 2024

Stuart D. Dempster, 58, of Boise, passed away November 7, 2024. He was born September 25, 1966 to Donald and Karen Dempster at Baker City, Or.  He grew up on a farm near Aberdeen, Idaho. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted in the US Army.  He was stationed at Ft. Belvoir Virginia.

After receiving an honorable discharge,...

Nov 7, 2024

Phyllis Mae Edmunson, 81, of Boise, gained her wings on November 7, 2024. Born in Boise on August 15, 1943, she was the firstborn child to the late Bert and Ella (Montgomery) Emery, and big sister to Malcolm Emery of Boise ID, Laura Emery of Portland, OR the late Fred Emery of Missoula, MT, and Janet Emery of Nampa,...

Nov 3, 2024

MARY ANN ALLEN passed away of natural causes in her home on November 3, 2024, age 94.  Mary Ann was born to Oliver Ashley and Neva Wimer in Grants Pass, Oregon on October 21, 1930.  Her childhood was marred by an accidental drowning of her older brother, Donald, age 10, and the subsequent death of an infant sister.  Her...

Nov 3, 2024

Patricia Ann McKichan (Patti) of Meridian, Idaho, formerly of Portland, Oregon passed away November 3, 2024 at St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center.  Patti was born on May 18, 1934 in Portland, Oregon to Julius Buena Ventura deVera and Irma Laverda Turner deVera. She attended Forest Grove Union High School, where she participated in musical and cheerleading activities.  She also...

Nov 3, 2024

Catherine Wasden Omran, aged 51, passed away at her home in Henderson, NV, on Sunday morning, November 3, 2024.  Cat lived her life with happiness, determination, and a strong desire to do what is right.  Her ultimate joy was and is being a mother to Alex.

Catherine...

Nov 1, 2024

Donald Keith Mattocks, 69, of Boise Idaho, passed away November 1 st 2024.  Born on March 15 1955 in Fresno California to Jack and Dorothy Mattocks, Don grew up in Redding California and was one of eight siblings: Mike, Sherry, Toni, Terry, Johnny, Bobby and his twin Jim. He graduated from Shasta High School in 1973 where he then...

Nov 1, 2024

Joseph (Joe) Stewart Hamilton

Joseph Stewart Hamilton passed away on the evening of November 1, 2024, in the company of his wife, Carol, and children, Jessica and Joel. He was 86 years old.

The youngest of three brothers, Joe was raised on a family farm in Grand Rapids, MI – an upbringing that shaped his...

Oct 31, 2024

Aric Brandon Brooks, 48, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away, October 31, 2024. Aric was born November 19, 1975, at St. Luke’s in Boise, Idaho, to his parents Larry and Donna Brooks.

Aric lived a short time in Garden Valley before his family moved to Boise. Aric attended Capital High School, graduating in 1994. After graduation he continued...

Oct 31, 2024

John Dean (Jay) Harper

John Dean (Jay) Harper, age 92, of Mountain Home, Idaho, September 3, 1932 – October 31, 2024

John D. Harper passed into the nearer presence of God on October 31, 2024. By the sovereign grace of God, he lived to know his lineage of sixty-two blood heirs spanning four generations- all...