Recent Obituaries

Oct 30, 2024

Betty Joann Ray, 87, passed away surrounded by family on October 30, 2024, in Boise, ID. Betty was born on May 7, 1937 in Ontario, OR to Albert and Bessie “Marie” Callihan Heironimus.  Betty lived in multiple locations throughout her childhood and her adult life, but always considered Eagle, her “homebase.”   While Betty had attended Eagle schools for a...

Oct 29, 2024

Carole Jean Hassler born September 29, 1934, left us on October 29, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Martha Stanley of Santa Anna, California.  She will be missed dearly by her sons Branley (Eva) Hart and Todd (Melody) Hart.  Her Grandchildren: Misty, Amber, Zane and Thiessen.  Her Great Grand-children: Tristan, Xavier, Shae,...

Oct 28, 2024

Afton “Toni” Davies died peacefully in her sleep on October 28, 2024, at her home in Boise, Idaho. She was ninety-nine.

Toni was born July 5 th ,  the day after her mother won the ladies’ 1925 Fourth of July footrace in the small town of Upalco, Utah. She was youngest of Warren and Lula Mecham’s ten...

Oct 25, 2024

Pete Fulfer

Pete Fulfer, 84, a resident of Garden Valley, passed away October 25, 2024, in Garden Valley.

A committal service with military honors will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd. in Boise.

Arrangements are under the direction of...

Oct 25, 2024

Virginia (Ginger) Rae Avery Henninger, most recently of Middleton, Idaho, was reunited with her beloved Doug as well as her sisters, parents and daughter on Friday October 25, 2024, at the age of 87.

Ginger was born on August 10, 1937, in Milo, Idaho as the second of four children born to Cle...

Oct 25, 2024

Mark D. McCall, 61 of Garden City, passed away October 25, 2024.

Oct 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Albert Larkin on October 24, 2024 at the age of 73 at his home in Boise, Idaho.

Joe was born in 1951 in Caldwell, Idaho, to Jack and Mary Larkin, but spent most of his childhood growing up in Lacrosse, Washington with his parents and...

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...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...