Recent Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

May 7, 2024

Nellie Pearl Crockett Sanders was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on October 26 1935 to Ed Sanders and Iwilider Sanders.

She retired from being a CNA for 20 years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and crossword books.

Mrs Crockett loved her children and did everything for everyone of them.

Preceding in death is her Husband...

May 7, 2024

David “Dave” Harris passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024, of natural causes as his loving wife Nancy and 2 daughters, Kathy and Jennifer held his hands to let him know it was ok to go to the light and be with God.

He was the first-born son to his mother and Father, Roseanna Newberg and James...

May 7, 2024

Cecilia McManus

Cecilia McManus, 93, a resident of Boise, passed away May 7, 2024, in Boise.

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

May 7, 2024

Ambrose Methodius Arkoosh

Ambrose Methodius Arkoosh was born on May 4, 2024, and he entered into eternal rest three days later on May 7, 2024. He is the fourth child of Kevin and Mary Sharon Arkoosh. Although his time on Earth was short, he was loved deeply by many, and his life united countless Christians across the...

May 6, 2024

Richard John Seidlitz

May 31, 1962 – MAY 6, 2024

Eagle Idaho

Richard John Seidlitz was born in Richmond California to the parents of William “Bill” Seidlitz and Sylvia “Rae” Davis.  He was the youngest of the three “Seidlitz Boys”, Jeff, Mike, and himself. He spent his childhood growing up in El Cerrito...

May 5, 2024

Ashlay Dawn Taskar, 31, of Boise, passed away May 5, 2024, of cancer. Ashlay was born, September 25, 1992, in Portland, Oregon to mother, Shona L. (Dunn), and father, Daniel Taskar. Ashlay lived in Portland, Oregon until moving to Meridian, Idaho in 2009. She attended Mountain View High School for the beginning of her high school career, before graduating...

May 4, 2024

DeLoa Dawn Johnson Oakes was born in Provo, Utah to Francis and Elvada Johnson on August 25, 1929, and passed away in Cambridge, Idaho on May 4, 2024 surrounded by family  She was the middle child, with two older brothers (Francis Bernell and Merlin) and two younger brothers (L’Dean and Howard), all who preceded her in death.

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May 3, 2024

Throughout her 85 years, Bonnie Wilson lived a remarkable life, caring for her physical, mental, and spiritual well-being meticulously. An artist, musician, student, teacher, activist, world traveler, feminist, volunteer, church member, counselor, friend, daughter, sister, aunt, mother, and grandmother – Bonnie embraced every role with love and dedication.

She leaves behind a legacy of creativity and compassion...

May 2, 2024

On May 2nd, 2024 Eric Lloyd Lewis, 40, passed peacefully yet unexpectedly in his hometown of Boise, Idaho. He was born in Emmett, Idaho on May 20, 1983 at Walter Knox Memorial Hospital to parents Ray and Brenda Lewis, number 9 of 15 living children. He is survived by both of his parents as well as his siblings and...

May 1, 2024

Stephen Roswell Bancroft 98, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2024

Stephen was born April 7, 1926 to Chester and Eva Bancroft in Emmett, Idaho.  The family moved to Boise, Idaho in 1928 when Steve was, as he put it, “the ripe old age of 2”.  The family owned and operated a grocery store...

Apr 27, 2024

Becky J. Brown, 67 of Boise, passed away April 27, 2024, at home.

Apr 27, 2024

Merle Dean Spratt passed away on April 27, 2024.  Merle resided in Boise, Idaho.  He was born September 20, 1956, in Arvada, Colorado to his parents, Annette Karnes and Merle Dean Spratt (adopted Dad, Bob Spratt), and his present Father, Ruben Karnes.

Merle resided in Denver and Loveland, Colorado, and attended school in Weiser, Idaho.  He was...

Apr 26, 2024

Patricia Anne Hickey

Patricia Anne Hickey, 70, a resident of Eagle, passed away April 26, 2024, in Eagle.

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

Apr 26, 2024

Richard Donald Brown, 86, of Meridian passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born March 22, 1938 in Acme, Pennsylvania to Lawrence Edward Brown and Mildred H. (Stahl) Brown, the ninth of thirteen children.

He grew up in Pennsylvania and joined the Air Force in October 1955 at age 17. After completing...

Apr 25, 2024

Lonie Vincent Duman, loving husband, father, and friend, passed away quietly at home on the morning of April 25, 2024. He was born on February 7, 1957, in Tillamook, OR to Kathy Mae and Vincent C. Duman. Lonie spent his early years growing up in Grangeville, ID, and his later high school years in Palm Desert, CA where he...

Apr 25, 2024

Carol Stegner

Carol Stegner, 90, a resident of Kuna, passed away April 25, 2024, in Kuna.

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

Apr 24, 2024

Joseph G. Shoen, Jr, 69, of Boise, passed away on April 24, 2024, in Boise, Idaho.

Joe was born the first son of Joseph G. Shoen, Sr. and Lois Catherine (Stevens)Shoen on July 11, 1954, in Tawas City, Michigan. He joined the Navy at 18, where he discovered his lifelong illness of Type one diabetes, cutting his...