Recent Obituaries

May 14, 2025

Jessica Dawn Aland May 5, 2001 – May 14, 2025 Jessica Dawn Aland, age 24, passed away on May 14, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho. She was born on May 5, 2001, in Provo, Utah, to Chad Smith Aland and Angela Dawn Jacobs, the eldest of three children. From the beginning, Jessica brought a special light and joy to those around...

May 13, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Gary Gunderson, a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a loving husband and father, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Cumberland, Wisconsin, Gene served his country with honor during three tours in Southeast Asia, including the Vietnam War, from 1961 to 1983. Gene served as both an enlisted...

May 12, 2025

May 11, 2025

Kathleen L. Hamilton, 77, passed away on May 11, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Kathleen lived a life filled with love, faith, and a true passion for shopping.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Kathleen spent over 50 years in the Bridgeton, New Jersey area before moving to Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. She and her late husband, Harry C. Hamilton, shared 50...

May 11, 2025

Lucille Leah Langmade, 80, a resident of Boise, passed away May 11, 2025, in Boise.Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.

May 10, 2025

Vivienne L. Darden, a cherished mother, grandmother, and beacon of love, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, in Nampa, Idaho, at the age of 86. With her sweet, loving, and kind spirit, coupled with a delightful sense of humor, Vivienne brought happiness and warmth to her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Born on March...

May 9, 2025

Barbara Ann Weydert Lambert was born in Dubuque, Iowa on July 7, 1941. She grew up on a farm in Peosta, Iowa, along with her six siblings. She attended schools in Peosta and graduated from Clarke College in Dubuque in 1963. She worked at a law firm and at John Deere Works in Dubuque, and then graced Loras College in...

May 8, 2025

Bob spent his childhood in Marlborough, Massachusetts and attended The Immaculate Conception School through the eighth grade. He learned how to work hard and cope with responsibilities as he had a paper route to provide grocery money as a boy. His strong work ethic at an early age would serve him well throughout his life.

After moving to Idaho at age...

May 8, 2025

Brent Thomas Brady, a man of adventure, kindness, and quiet strength, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and dogs. He was 78.

Born in Boise, Idaho, on April 4, 1947, to Dorothy and Emmett Brady, Brent lived a life full of passion and purpose. He graduated Borah High School in 1965. After serving...

May 7, 2025

Deanna Cecilia Sullivan, 87, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1938, in Sioux Lookout, Ontario Canada to Lillian and Cecil Carter. She had four siblings – Margie, Lillian, Flo, and her brother Chris. Deanna lived a full and meaningful life, centered on family, friends and crafting.

Family meant a great deal to Deanna. She...

May 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Diana Loraine Kersey Obenauer

18 December 1940 – 7 May 2025

With profound sadness and deep reverence, we bid farewell to our beloved mother, grandmother, and matriarch, Diana Obenauer. She was not only a distinguished Colonel in the Idaho Army National Guard, but also a woman of immense warmth, intellect, and unwavering dedication to her family, her nation,...

May 6, 2025

Fay Elaine Levin was born in Chewelah, WA in 1932. She was the youngest child of Robert and Fay Duncan. She grew up on the family farm near Blue Creek, WA surrounded by her 11 brothers and sisters.

She proudly served in the Army Air Corps/U.S. Air Force. She graduated from college at Eastern Washington University in Cheney. She was a...

May 5, 2025

Diane “Penny” Botsch, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 5, 2025, following a five-year battle with lung cancer.

Born in South Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Irish and Lithuanian immigrants. Her early life was marked by economic hardship and family instability, including periods of homelessness. Despite these challenges, she demonstrated remarkable resilience, faith, and determination.

Penny...

May 4, 2025

Troy Lewis Abegglen, 49, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2025, at his home in Boise, Idaho. Born February 13, 1976, in Ft. Polk, Louisiana, he grew up in a military family, spending his childhood moving around frequently. His family eventually settled in San Jose, California, where Troy graduated high school in 1994. Shortly after, Troy adopted his son Gavin;...

May 3, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Louise Tuttle

Today, we gather to celebrate the life of Louise Tuttle - a woman small in stature but full of strength, curiosity, and love. Welcome to her 90th birthday party!

Lou lived through a great deal in her nearly 90 years. As a teenager, she and her best friend Pauline would spend entire days at the movies...

May 3, 2025

Thomas J. Dobroth September 3, 1948 – May 3, 2025

Thomas Julius Dobroth, 76, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away at home on May 3, 2025, after battling cancer. A proud Idahoan, Tom was born on September 3, 1948, in Lewiston, to Julius and Martha (Riggers) Dobroth. He was the youngest of four children, growing up with three older sisters.

Tom graduated from...

May 3, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” L. Sorensen, aged 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Boise, ID on May 3, 2025. Born in Ely, NV on November 30, 1941, Jerry moved to Seattle, WA when he was a year old. He graduated from Bothell High School in 1960 and entered the Navy in 1961. His intention was to serve two years...

May 2, 2025

Paul Harris Farwell, 74, of Caldwell, was born on Friday December 1st, 1950, and took his last breath the evening of Friday May 2, 2025.

Paul began his younger years in the Parma, Idaho area. Around five years old, his family moved to Karcher Road, where he attended Boulevard Christian Grade School. His high school years were spent at Nampa Christian...

May 1, 2025

Rodger Clarence Swanson August 19, 1948 – May 1, 2025

Rodger Clarence Swanson, a lifelong rancher and proud steward of the land, passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 76.

Rodger was born on August 19, 1948, to Clarence and Florence “Babe” Swanson and was raised on the family ranch at 17 Mile near Salmon, Idaho. From an early...

May 1, 2025

Julie Anna Byrd, 54, of Boise, died May 1, 2025, after bravely facing frontotemporal dementia. Julie was surrounded by her loving friends and family.

Julie was born on January 28, 1971, to John “Ted” and Pamela Byrd.

Julie graduated from Nampa High School, class of ‘89. The moment Julie graduated, she packed her bags and left for New York City and became...