Recent Obituaries

Charles Edwin Pitman

Apr 8, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Edwin Pitman, 76, passed away at home on April 8, 2024 surrounded by his family. Chuck began a life that touched many people at his birthplace in Somerset, Kentucky on January 14, 1948. Some of his younger growing up years were spent in Kankakee, Illinois followed by the family’s return to Science Hill, KY where he learned...

George Paul Simitzes

Apr 8, 2024

George P. Simitzes, 56 of Star, passed away April 8, 2024 near Star, Idaho.

Sharyn Marie Lisby

Apr 7, 2024

In loving memory of Sharyn Marie Lisby, who passed away on April 7th, 2024 at the age of 38.  Sharyn was born jun 11, to Deborah Kaye Oestreich and Michael Wayne Lisby. Surviving her is her beautiful daughter Raili Comte and her partner Zachary Schindel. Her sisters Sherele, Brookelyn, & Racheal Lisby, her two brothers Michael and Benjamin Lisby...

Tony Lee Kearns

Apr 5, 2024

Tony Lee Kearns, 65, passed away in a Boise hospital on April 5, 2024.  Tony was born May 18, 1958, in Boise, Idaho where he lived his entire life.

Tony was the youngest of three boys born to Marvin and Joanne (Osler) Kearns (both deceased).  He attended Pierce Park Elementary, Hillside Junior High and Capital High School...

Ashley Denell Johnson

Apr 4, 2024

Ashley Denell Johnson

May 11, 1988 – April 4, 2024

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Ashley Denell Johnson. She was a bright spark in the world and will be deeply missed by many. Ashley’s family, although prepared for her upcoming health struggles, was unprepared for this unexpected loss.

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Mary Ellen Voshell

Apr 3, 2024

Mary Ellen Johnson Voshell

1952-2024

Mary Ellen was born September 10, 1952, to Daniel Carl Johnson and Carmelyn McMahon Johnson in Boise, Idaho. She passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, due to heart disease and complications attributed to radiation treatment she received over 40 years ago for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Mary Ellen enjoyed...

Michael Poznick, Jr.

Apr 2, 2024

Michael (Poz) Poznick, Jr.

Michael (Poz) Poznick Jr passed away peacefully from complications of pneumonia on April 2, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1952, at Mountain Home Air Force Base. Poz graduated from Boise high school in 1970 and went on to BSU for marketing and PE.

Keeping in contact with family and...

Charlene Kay Smith Humpherys

Apr 2, 2024

Charlene Kay Smith Humpherys

Charlene Kay (Smith) Humpherys, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born on September 9, 1939 on a Meridian, Idaho dairy farm (the current site of the Mint Barrel Barn event center) where she spent her childhood years surrounded by the beauty of rural Idaho and...

Mark Edmond Kelly

Apr 1, 2024

Mark Edmond Kelly

1927-2024

Mark E. Kelly, age 97, passed away in Boise Idaho on April 1, 2024.

Mark was born and spent his early years in New York City, borough of Brooklyn. Later he and his sister, Drew, moved with their parents to Crestwood in Bronxville, suburb of NYC in Westchester County....

Benjamin E. Doty

Apr 1, 2024

Benjamin E. Doty was born into a Christian home on 24 March 1931 in Kellogg, Idaho to Harvey Hammer Doty and Anna (Doubt) Doty.  Ben was the second son of five siblings.  Born during the Great Depression as part of the “Silent Generation”, Ben grew up respecting the values of his elders and learning life with scarcity Harvey &...

Michael (Mike) Boyd Morris

Mar 30, 2024

Michael (Mike) Boyd Morris, 73, was called home to be with his Heavenly family on the morning of March 30, 2024 in Meridian, ID. He was a loving husband, patient father and a gentle grandfather. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him and loved him.

Mike was born on November 17, 1950, in Rexburg,...

Karen Ann Baxter

Mar 30, 2024

Karen Ann Baxter, known for her loving and vibrant spirit, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30. Karen’s spirit and light continue to shine, carried forward by her beloved husband, Ryan, and their children Trevan, Kaden, Kyla, Audrey, Milayna, and Tage. She is also lovingly remembered by her parents, Don and Janice Bowers, and her six siblings, Brenda, Barbara,...

Lenna Royce Odle

Mar 28, 2024

Lenna Royce Odle

Lenna Royce Odle, 92, a resident of Caldwell, passed away March 28, 2024, in Caldwell.

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

Wynona Haggard

Mar 28, 2024

Wynona Haggard

Wynona Haggard, 85, a resident of Meridian, passed away March 28, 2024, in Meridian.

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

Stephen R. Buss

Mar 28, 2024

Stephen R. Buss

Stephen R. Buss, 84, a resident of Boise, passed away March 28, 2024, in Boise.

As per Stephen’s wishes, no public services will be held.

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

As per Stephen’s wishes, no public services will be held.

Tanitia Dawn Salas

Mar 28, 2024

Tanitia Dawn Salas, born on September 8th, 1994 was taken far too soon from all who loved and cared for her on the morning of Thursday March 28th 2024 at the young age of 29.

Tanitia who most knew as “Nisha” was a wild and free spirit who loved hard and cared deeply for all who crossed...

Joanna Elizabeth Kostanecki

Mar 27, 2024

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend Joanna (Jo) Kostanecki passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2024 surrounded by loving family. Jo, known for her kind heart and gentle spirit, was born on February 28, 1936 and passed away just after her 88th birthday. Jo is survived by her husband of 65 years, Michael (Mike) Kostanecki and her...

Kim N Cherry

Mar 27, 2024

Kim N Cherry was born December 27, 1947 to goodly parents, Cecil Ally Cherry and Beth Neeley Cherry in Logan, Utah.  His parents were living in Preston, ID at the time.  He had an older sister, Sharlene,  then three younger brothers, Ryan, Quinn and Brent, and then his younger sister, LaNae.

His family moved to a farm...

Pamelia Ruth Urban

Mar 26, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the age of 96. Pam was born to parents Roy and Blanche Harrington on July 16th, 1927 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, along with her twin sister, Paula. They moved to Caldwell, ID in 1936. “The twins”, as our family affectionately referred to them, were nearly inseperable their...

Gladys Jean Bond

Mar 25, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend left us to be with God on March 25th, 2024.  Jean was born on the family farm in Flasher, North Dakota on August 18, 1926.  In 1934, during the Great Depression, her parents bought a farm in Idaho, and moved Jean along with her ten brothers and sisters to the Happy Valley...