Recent Obituaries

Terry Lee Hall

Oct 24, 2024

Terry Lee Hall

Terry Lee Hall passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024, after a short stay at Aspen Transitional Rehabilitation in Meridian. Terry was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in late December 2023. Though he fought hard for 10 months to overcome this illness, the cancer spread to his liver.

Terry was born in...

Suzanne Lee Ogden

Oct 24, 2024

Suzanne Lee Ogden

Suzanne Lee Ogden, 68, a resident of Boise, passed away October 24, 2024, in Boise.

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

Gretchen Louise Spangberg

Oct 23, 2024

Gretchen Louise Spangberg

Gretchen Louise Spangberg, 83, a resident of Eagle, passed away October 23, 2024, in Boise.

Gretchen was born December 11, 1940 in Columbus Ohio, to Yula (Zell) Hax and Reverend Theodore B. Hax.

Gretchen was the adored middle child to older brother Fritz Hax, and later younger brother Ted Hax....

Byron Ronald Christensen

Oct 23, 2024

Byron Ronald Christensen

Byron Ronald Christensen passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2024. He spent his final days surrounded by his loving family.

Byron was born on December 30, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Edward Marion Christensen and Marie Elizabeth Miller Christensen. Along with his identical twin brother, Myron Donald, he...

Donnis Reese

Oct 23, 2024

Donnis Reese March 26, 1935-October 23, 2024

Donnis Joy Groff Reese of Meridian, ID went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2024 at age 89, after suffering with Alzheimers for many years. Donnis was born March 26, 1935 in Rapid City, SD to Donald and Hazel Groff. The oldest of four children, the family moved...

Hildegard “Oma” Stroup

Oct 23, 2024

This feisty force of nature has left us at the age of 90, as she wished. As we say goodbye, there is comfort to be found in the many fond and funny memories we have of her. Particularly her green thumb, her dogs and that savvy sense of fashion. She loved her family immensely...

Russell Edwin Hitt

Oct 22, 2024

Russell Edwin Hitt

April 23 rd , 1961 – October 22 nd , 2024

Russell Edwin Hitt, lovingly known as "Rusty", passed away peacefully on October 22 nd , 2024. Born on April 23 rd , 1961, in Caldwell, Idaho, Rusty was the beloved son of Dorothy (Moran) Hitt and Robert Hitt.

Rusty...

Ormond Eugene Howell

Oct 22, 2024

Ormond Eugene Howell

Ormond Eugene Howell passed away in his sleep at his home in Caldwell on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Ormond was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather, brother, and dear friend.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in the Caldwell 14th Ward Chapel, The Church of Jesus Christ...

Mary Carolyn Erhart

Oct 21, 2024

Mary Carolyn Erhart

Mary Carolyn Erhart, 84, a resident of Eagle, passed away October 21, 2024, in Boise.

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

William (Bill) Robert Blazek

Oct 20, 2024

William “Bill” Blazek, of Star, Idaho, returned home to his Heavenly Father on October 20, 2024. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born on September 5, 1964, in Pocatello, Idaho. His formative years were spent in the Boise area and Elko, Nevada. During his years in Elko,...

Carolyn Anderson Locander

Oct 20, 2024

Carolyn Anderson Locander, 96 years old, passed away peacefully on October 20th, 2024, in Boise.   She was born in Ogden, Utah on November 22, 1927, a daughter of William Edward and Lorna Carstensen Anderson.  She was the eldest of three daughters.

She earned a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University where she was active in the Chi...

Dewayne (Shorty) Emmett Hagler

Oct 19, 2024

DeWayne E. Hagler (“Tuffy” – “Shorty”)

Nov 22, 1933 – Oct 19, 2024

DeWayne Emmett Hagler passed at home while surrounded by family. He was born on November 22, 1933 to Leo and LeLa Hagler in Martin, SD. He grew up working on ranches and helping at the family store. He enjoyed training horses and...

Sharon Palmer

Oct 18, 2024

Sharon Palmer, Our beautiful Mother, Sister, Friend, and Beloved Wife passed from her earthly home into her Heavenly Home surrounded by family October 18th, 2024. She was born in Colorado to Kenneth and Vivian Churchwell and gave her life to the Lord when she was just 9 years old. She was very much in love with her husband Jerry who...

Collene Williams

Oct 18, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother Collene Barney Williams.

Collene passed away October 18th 2024 at the age of 74 In Forest Grove Oregon.

Collene Barney Williams was born July 10th 1950 in Boise Idaho, to Jack Merrill Barney and Althea Thomas Barney....

Collene Williams

Oct 18, 2024

Collene Williams, 74 of Forest Grove, Oregon, passed away October 18, 2024.

There will be a public viewing and visitation on November 1, 2024 between 3 and 5 pm at Bowman Funeral Chapel.

Joanne Judy

Oct 16, 2024

Joanne Judy, 87 of Kuna, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024. She had been diagnosed with bone cancer just three weeks earlier, which was ironic considering she was born with a heart defect where her great arteries were transposed and many doctors always thought that her heart would give out and...

Bertha Neoma Obstarczyk

Oct 16, 2024

Bertha “Neoma” Obstarczyk1/24/1949 – 10/16/2024Loved Fiercely & Fiercely Loved by All Who Knew Her

Bertha “Neoma” Obstarczyk (nee Lough) was brought into this world on January 24, 1949. She was the youngest daughter of sixteen children. She might have been the youngest daughter, but she took on the role of protector of her older sisters and baby brother. Anyone who made...

Dean A. Leachman

Oct 15, 2024

Dean A. Leachman passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 of heart failure at his home in Boise at 68 years old.

Dean was born May 1, 1956 to Robert and Edna Fay (Snyder) Leachman in Lewiston, Idaho.  He grew up with two older brothers, Dan and Don.  Following graduation in 1974, Dean joined the Navy with his...

Loretta Graybeal

Oct 15, 2024

Loretta Graybeal lived a rich and full life having learned the secret of simple contentment with a grateful heart.  She was born in Washington and called five other western states “home”.  As a working mother, her most favorite job outside of the home were those where she interacted with others.  Loretta loved people and found great joy in sharing...

Gary Von Smith

Oct 15, 2024

Gary Von Smith

Gary Von Smith, 85, passed away on October 15, 2024, in Nampa, Idaho. Born on June 19, 1939.

Gary graduated from Central Point High School and later attended Oregon State University, where he earned a degree in Forestry. This education paved the way for a successful career in the Pulp and Paper...