Recent Obituaries
Richard Deane Potter
Aug 15, 2025
Richard “Rick” Deane Potter, 72, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness, on August 15, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born January 30, 1953 in Burbank, California to Carlton “Bud” and Carolyn Potter.
Rick grew up in North Hollywood, California, where he attended Laurel Hall School, and was active in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Rick was...
Jeffrey Dean Leonard
Aug 14, 2025
The life of Jeffrey Dean Leonard was powered by love, laughter, and determination.
Born on November 28, 1962, in Kansas City, Kansas, to William “Cotton” and Mary Julene Leonard, Jeff grew up with a hands-on curiosity, a big heart, and a smile that never faded.
After earning his certificate in both diesel and gasoline engines from the Universal Technical Institute, Jeff built...
Tanya Hasslbauer
Aug 14, 2025
Tanya Hasslbauer, 63, was born in Pueblo, Colorado, to Owen and Betty Lehman. After a brief time in Albuquerque, New Mexico, her family settled in Golden, Colorado, where Tanya spent her school years. Growing up on property that allowed space for horses, she developed a love for riding and competed in hunter-jumper competitions throughout her teens. Tanya’s love of animals...
Gary D. Crupper
Aug 13, 2025
Gary D. Crupper
Gary D. Crupper, 89, a resident of Boise, passed away August 13, 2025, in Boise.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Paula May Hostetler
Aug 12, 2025
Paula May Hostetler, beloved mother, sister and aunt, passed peacefully on August 12, 2025. Paula was preceded in death by her father Paul, mother Vivian, and brother Warren.
Paula was born in Mountain Home and graduated from Boise High School. Anyone who met her knew that Paula was very much a nomad, and she took great pride in being the black...
Kenneth Dean Hartley
Aug 12, 2025
Kenneth Dean Hartley, 93, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 10, 1932, in American Falls, Idaho, Kenneth was the son of Elmer and Leila Hartley. He grew up alongside his brothers Wayne and Eugene (both deceased) and his sister Janet May, spending his youth immersed in...
Jack M. Gantz
Aug 11, 2025
Jack M Gantz, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Boise, Idaho, surrounded by family and friends, on August 11, 2025.
Born May 10, 1952, in Cascade, Idaho, to John and Shirley Gantz, Jack spent his youth hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, building model airplanes, and exploring the outdoors he loved. He graduated from McCall-Donnelly High School in 1970, where he...
Mary Sandra Tindle
Aug 9, 2025
Honoring a Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother
Mary Sandra “Sandy” Tindle (McLeod), passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 72. Born on April 27, 1953, in Boise, she was the cherished daughter of James and Mary C. McLeod.
Sandy’s devotion to her family was evident throughout her life. She was the proud mother of...
Mark Lawrance Erickson
Aug 9, 2025
Mark Lawrance Erickson, 71, a resident of Boise, passed away August 9, 2025, in Boise.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Nancy Ann Hunt
Aug 8, 2025
Nancy Ann Hunt, 76, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 2, 1949, in Norfolk, Nebraska, and her life was a testament to kindness, devotion, and joy.
At just 18 years old, Nancy married the love of her life, Dick Hunt. Together, they built a beautiful...
Vernon "Vern" Ray Green
Aug 8, 2025
Vernon “Vern” Ray Green, 89, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He married the love of his life, Marcia Rae (Vitley) Green, on August 5, 1961, in Mountain Home, Idaho.
Vern lived a fulfilling life as a devoted husband, father, and sailor. He loved hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. He...
Mary Elizabeth Dwyer
Aug 7, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Dwyer, 74, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on August 7, 2025.
Born in Suffern, New York, on November 18, 1950, Mary was the daughter of Susan Quirsfeld (née Gurdine) and Harold Hopper. She was one of three sisters and was pre-deceased by her sister, Joan Sundquist.
Mary graduated from Ridgewood Highschool (NJ) in 1969. Shortly after graduation, and to her...
Robert Elmer Oakes
Aug 7, 2025
Robert “Bob” Elmer Oakes, age 91, of Boise, Idaho, passed away August 7, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1933, to James Frederick and Arvey Pruett Oakes. Bob lived a full and adventurous life marked by dedication to family, and a love of the outdoors.
Growing up in humble circumstances, Bob sewed his own shirts, delivered newspapers, and raised rabbits...
Peggy L. Johnson
Aug 7, 2025
Peggy L. Johnson, 87, a resident of Boise, passed away August 7, 2025, in Boise.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Rodney Lewis Halling
Aug 6, 2025
Rodney “Rod” Lewis Halling, 91, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at 1:50 AM, surrounded by his beloved family.
Rod was born on July 21, 1934, in Rugby, North Dakota, and grew up on the family farm near Bisbee, North Dakota. He was the eldest of four children born to Lewis and Dora (Dressen) Halling.
One of the...
Enrique Rivera
Aug 6, 2025
Enrique Rivera, 47, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in hospice care at home, in Meridian, Idaho, after undergoing treatment for Multiple Myeloma for the past 16 months. He fought hard, with help from the amazing doctors and nurses at UAMS Myeloma Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, and St. Luke’s in Boise, but the cancer was too aggressive to...
Hannelore Phippen
Aug 6, 2025
Hannelore Phippen
Hannelore Phippen, born Hannelore Heiser in Mannheim-Sandhofen, Germany, on October 31, 1944, died peacefully on August 6, 2025. She was born to Ludwig and Karolina (Ficker) Heiser in the last few months of World War II. Her mother passed away before Hannelore was old enough to form a memory of her, so she was raised with her many siblings...
Al Colson
Aug 6, 2025
Al Colson, 73, a resident of Eagle, passed away August 6, 2025, in Eagle.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Ralph James Johnson
Aug 4, 2025
Ralph James (Jim) Johnson (80) from Boise passed away on August 4, 2025. Services for Jim will be held at Bowman Funeral Home on August 19 at 11:00 a.m. Jim was born in Payette, Idaho, and grew up in Caldwell, Idaho, attending the Caldwell school system. Immediately following his senior year, he joined the National Guard and spent 6 months...
Jean Marie Funk Talbot
Aug 3, 2025
Jean Marie (Funk) Talbot, 79 of Boise ID passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 03, 2025. She was a beloved wife and mother and will be deeply missed by all of us.
Jean was born on May 14, 1946, in Boise Idaho to Ora Funk and Marjorie (Schlegel) Funk. She was raised in Boise with her older brother...
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