Recent Obituaries

Dec 15, 2023

Wesly (Wes) George Wassmuth passed away on December 15 th , 2023, at home with his family, ending his fearless fight with cancer. Wes was born on June 13 th , 1960, in Englewood California moving around in his early years but settling in Boise in 1966. Living off Lake Hazel Rd. in the Log and Brick homes built...

Dec 15, 2023

Ruthy Ann Rayburn

(Ruthy) Ruth Ann Rayburn, 77, of Boise went home to her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, December 15, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.  She died surrounded by her family.  Ruthy was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on January 16,1946 to Norman and Alma Lee Alexander.  She grew up in Minatare, NE and graduated from...

Dec 13, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Wilden Kynaston returned home to his Heavenly Father, and joyfully reunited with his loving eternal companion Kathie, in the early morning hours of December 13, 2023.  He died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Eagle, Idaho.

He was born on April 1, 1945 in Ogden, Utah to Joseph Earl Kynaston and Vaunda Mary...

Dec 12, 2023

Lillian (Lil) Phillips passed on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in Boise, Idaho.

Lillian was born August 28, 1961, in South Dakota to Evelyn White Bull and Vilas White Bull. She was raised by her foster parents Anna Powell and Walton Powell.

She grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota and was a member...

Dec 12, 2023

Jean was born in Berkeley, California on May 9, 1941 to Bill and Ferdonia Stubblefield and died on December 12, 2023 at the age of 82 after a long fight with Alzheimer’s.

Jean grew up in Hayward, California in a house built from the ground up by her father. She graduated from Castro Valley High School in...

Dec 10, 2023

Rochelle Alvarez, 56, of Nampa, ID, danced her way to heaven on December 10, 2023, in Boise, ID. Born on February 9, 1967, Rochelle was an independent force of nature, known for her generosity and selflessness. She was the holiday QUEEN and had a knack for making every occasion a memorable one. With a hilarious sense of humor...

Dec 9, 2023

Robert Eugene Floto, 83, passed away on 9 December 2023 at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, ID after a short illness.

Bob was born on 3 Sep 1940 in Marshalltown, IA, to Vern Eugene and Phyllis Georgine (Crabtree) Floto. His birth was eagerly awaited, and he broke the county hospital record for largest baby, weighing...

Dec 9, 2023

Edward “Ed” Clark, 65, of Meridian, passed away December 9, 2023. Born October 25, 1958 to parents Marvin and Janice (Elder) in San Jose, California.

Ed was an amazing father, grandfather, and husband to Connie.

He is proceeded in death by his father, Marvin Clark.

He is survived by his mother, Janice Clark;...

Dec 8, 2023

Elaine J. Fuller, 72, of Star, passed away December 8, 2023.

A graveside service will be held, 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Star Cemetery, 9350 W. Floating Feather Rd., Star, Idaho.

Dec 8, 2023

James Mathew Long

James Mathew Long, AKA “Grumpy Grandpa,” 80, a resident of Nampa, passed away December 8, 2023, in Nampa.

James was born February 16, 1943, in Akron, Ohio, to William and Elaine Williams Long.

He obtained his GED through the Army.  He also attended college at Boise State University for mechanics. ...

Dec 8, 2023

Shirley H (Hedler) ONeal

Shirley H. (Hedler) ONeal, of Boise, Idaho moved on to the Lord’s home on Friday, December 8, 2023.  She was a valiant kidney dialysis warrior for 22 years.

Born on April 19, 1953, in Rock Sound, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, Shirley was the first of five sisters born to Paul A, and...

Dec 8, 2023

Robin B. (Rob) Ferry, 69, passed away on December 8th, 2023 in Meridian, Idaho.

Rob was born in Missouri and moved to Idaho when he was young. He graduated From Bliss High School and went on to earn a business degree from Boise State University in 1976.

Rob married the love of his life, Terrie,...

Dec 6, 2023

Obituary of a Cherished Family Man and Leader

Bernard Jay Pitts

September 4, 1948 – December 6, 2023

A good man has passed on…Bernard Jay Pitts; beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend died peacefully at home on December 6, 2023. Born in Alton, Illinois, on September...

Dec 6, 2023

JoAnn Aivles (Van Hoff) passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 6 th at her home surrounded by loved ones. JoAnn was born on November 26 th , 1960 in Iowa to Parents Harris and Mary. JoAnn was one of 8 children and a twin to John. JoAnn moved to Idaho in 1988.

JoAnn, a vivacious 63-year-old Boise resident...

Dec 5, 2023

Janet Sue Harper (Rich), age 59, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 after a battle with cancer. She passed peacefully with family at her side.

Janet was the eighth of eleven children born to Tom and Arliss Rich of Algona, Iowa. The Rich home was always full of love and excitement.

Janet attended Garrigan...

Dec 4, 2023

Louise was born in Yuma, AZ to Raymond L. and Cleta F. (Fiebiger) Holt on October 2, 1945, and died December 4, 2023 in Boise, ID. As a tiny tot, they moved to Boise, ID and a sister, Eileen joined the family. The two of them were dressed as twins and were inseparable spending their formative years in a...

Dec 4, 2023

Kelly Nelson deKramer, 62, of Boise, formerly of Twin Falls, passed away December 4, 2023. Kelly was born October 9, 1961, at the Naval Hospital in Kittery, Maine to Adrian and Carol deKramer. His dad was a U.S. Navy Boiler Technician E-8.

The family moved back to Twin Falls, Idaho when Kelly was 12 months old. The...

Dec 3, 2023

Harold (Googan) McDowell

Harold (Googan) McDowell passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, with his wife of 67 years by his side. He had a larger-than-life personality; he was dependable, kind, loud, loving, and smart as a whip. He will be sorely missed by all his friends and family.

Googan was born on April 9,...

Dec 3, 2023

Marcia Carol Old, 72, of Middleton, passed away on December 3, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. Marcia was born in Long Beach, California on April 6, 1951, to parents Lillian Meltzer Gold and Irving Gold.

Marcia married Gerald “Gerry” Rea Old Jr. on December 19, 1970, on the Princess Louise at Terminal Island, Long Beach, California. Marcia and...

Dec 3, 2023

Kathryn Mae Tankersley was born In Enterprise OR Dec 10, 1934, to Jim and Fay Weaver. She graduated from Enterprise High School and went on to attend the Twin Falls Business College in Twin Falls ID where she graduated with high honors. She worked as a full charge bookkeeper for multiple businesses, finally retiring from Capital Lumber Company, Boise....