Recent Obituaries

Dorothy Jean Pearce

Jun 5, 2024

Dorothy Jean Pearce,87, of Meridian, formerly of Emmett, passed away peacefully in her home on June 5, 2024 at the age of 87.

Dorothy was born in Haxtun, CO to Paul and Rowena Bright on June 22, 1936. She lived in Holyoke, CO until age 4 when the Bright family moved to Fruitland, Idaho. In 1950, Dorothy...

Joan Leslie Green

Jun 4, 2024

Joan L. Green, 59, of Garden City, passed away June 4, 2024.

Full obituary to follow

Barbara Diane Phillips

Jun 3, 2024

Barbara Diane Phillips of Weiser, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024, in Boise. She was born on January 10, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, to Bernice and Wilson (Willie) Noble.

Barbara spent her childhood in Bellevue, Washington.  Many cherished memories were made camping in the mountains with her parents and siblings, Judy, and David, at Alta...

Judith (Judi) Ann Vondemkamp

Jun 1, 2024

Judith “Judi” A. Vondemkamp, 73, of Boise, passed away June 1, 2024.

A public viewing will be held, 10:00 am, Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City, Idaho with a funeral beginning at 11:00 am.

A public viewing will be held, 10:00 am, Thursday, June 6, 2024 at...

Dennis Wayne Whitecotton

Jun 1, 2024

Dennis W. Whitecotton, 55, of Boise, passed away June 1, 2024.

A committal service will be held, 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Boise.

A committal service will be held, 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 Horseshoe Bend Rd.,...

Terry Claud Solders

May 31, 2024

Terry Claud Solders

Born on December 24, 1941, passed on May 31.2024 of natural causes, in Boise, Idaho. Terry was born in Weiser, Idaho to Claud Solders and Annita Shaw Solders.

He lived in Boise most all of his life.

He was member of the Idaho National Guard for 30 years. He served...

David Milton Sletten

May 29, 2024

David Milton Sletten, 77 of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home in Boise due to natural causes on May 29, 2024. Born in Wahpeton, North Dakota, the son of Milton P. and Connie (Floyd) Sletten. He graduated from Wahpeton Senior Hight School in 1964. He then attended the North Dakota State School of Science graduating in 1966....

Barbara Jean Moncarr

May 29, 2024

Barbara Jean (Lottman) Moncarr, 79, of Meridian, ID., went to be with her Lord on May 29, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Barbara was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her death.

Barbara was born to Ferdinand and Cena Lottman on March 26, 1945, in Beatrice, Nebraska. She attended school in Beatrice, graduating...

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

May 28, 2024

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

Full obituary to follow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...