Recent Obituaries

Shawn Patrick Luke

Shawn Patrick Luke

Aug 1, 2024

Shawn was born in Boise July 10, 1971.  He passed away in Boise August 1, 2024. Shawn attended St. Marks elementary school and Bishop Kelly high school.  He spent the majority of his working career as a painting contractor.  Eventually he owned his own business, Luke, Inc..  He painted a number of commercial buildings and many homes in the...

Neil A. Simoni

Neil A. Simoni

Jul 30, 2024

Neil A Simoni, 81 of Meridian, Idaho sadly passed away on July 30, 2024. He passed away at home surrounded by his wife and daughter of natural causes. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years Terryann Simoni (nee Goodman), daughter Kristine Simoni-Wicker, son in law James Anthony (Tony) Wicker, granddaughter Calli Wicker, great granddaughter Imogen, nephews...

Ray D. Shaffer

Ray D. Shaffer

Jul 30, 2024

Ray D. Shaffer, 97, passed away on July 30, 2024, in Bruneau, ID.

Ray was born November 14, 1926, in Hopwood, PA.  He was one of 8 children, having 3 brothers and 4 sisters.   His 8th grade education and dedicated work ethic carried him into many business ventures.  He signed up for the US Navy, the day...

Charles Ronald Augustine

Charles Ronald Augustine

Jul 30, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Augustine

Charles “Chuck ” Augustine, age 86 of Sand Hollow, ID passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on July 30, 2024.

Chuck was born on December 18, 1937, to his parents Charles & Maude Augustine, in the small town of Connellsville, PA. He was the youngest of 4 children....

David Otto (David) Kruse

David Otto (David) Kruse

Jul 29, 2024

David Otto Kruse was born July 8, 1938, in Fremont, Nebraska to Otto Hansen Kruse and Mildred Elizabeth Langhorst Kruse. He had 3 brothers: Richard, Marvin, and Gordon; and one sister, Beverly. He was the tallest of the kids at 6’-6”.

On October 25, 1957, he married...

Lois Nellie Marks

Lois Nellie Marks

Jul 29, 2024

Lois Nellie Wilson was born on August 9, 1930, in Wilder, Idaho to Francis and Nellie Wilson.  She grew up with 8 brothers and sisters, a big family with lots of love.  As the second to the youngest, she enjoyed 4 protective older brothers, 2 older sisters and a younger sister to boss around.  The 4 girls were inseparable...

Patricia Ann Martin

Patricia Ann Martin

Jul 28, 2024

Patricia Ann Martin

Patricia Ann Martin, 80, a resident of Boise, passed away July 28, 2024, in Boise.

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

Terrill Francis Brown

Terrill Francis Brown

Jul 27, 2024

Terrill Francis Brown Born January 29, 1942, Died July 27, 2024

Terrill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Born in Rock Island, Illinois, on January 29, 1942, to Thomas Terrill Brown and Anna Bernadine Feeney, both of Hannibal, MO. At the age of four, his family moved to Monterey Park, California, where he...

Linda Kay Brown

Linda Kay Brown

Jul 27, 2024

Linda Kay Brown was born on July 26, 1947 in Caldwell, Idaho to Frank and Lois Mercer.

Linda was raised in Wilder, Idaho with her sister, Janice (Parker, Colorado), and brother, Mike (Willis, Texas)where she attended school until graduating from Caldwell High School in 1965.

In January 1967, Linda married the love of her life,...

Sharrol Faye Olsen

Sharrol Faye Olsen

Jul 27, 2024

Sharrol Faye Olsen of Middleton, who passed away surrounded by her family on July 27, 2024, will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Born on August 5,1940, in Litchfield, MN, Sharrol was the daughter of Gilbert and Marie Robarge. At the age of 12, she moved to Idaho, where she spent the majority of her...

Billy Ray Longden

Billy Ray Longden

Jul 26, 2024

Billy Ray Longden

It is with sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father.

Billy Ray Longden, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 26th, 2024.

He was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. We are so...

Jerry Lee Deckard

Jerry Lee Deckard

Jul 25, 2024

Jerry Lee Deckard

Jerry Lee Deckard, born on July 13, 1942, in Bedford, Indiana, passed away on July 25, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. A beloved member of the community, Jerry’s life was marked by his dedication to his family, his service in public office, and his passion for business and community engagement.

Jerry enlisted in...

Michael Leon Lennartz

Michael Leon Lennartz

Jul 25, 2024

Michael Leon Lennartz

Michael Leon Lennartz, 63, a resident of Caldwell, passed away July 25, 2024, in Caldwell.

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

Kathryn A. Guerrero

Kathryn A. Guerrero

Jul 22, 2024

Kathryn A. Guerrero, age 74 passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.

Elsie (“Bonnie”) Bullock

Elsie (“Bonnie”) Bullock

Jul 22, 2024

Elsie (“Bonnie”) Bullock, passed away in her home on Monday, July 22nd, at the age of 95. She was born to Peter and Esther Carlson on March 3rd, 1929, in Chicago. The family moved to Idaho during the Great Depression to live on her grandmother’s farm in Hansen.

Bonnie excelled in school and graduated from Twin Falls...

David Glen Grondahl

David Glen Grondahl

Jul 22, 2024

David Glenn Grondahl

David Glen Grondahl, 58, died July 22, 2024 of natural causes at his home in Boise, Idaho.

Dave was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on July 1, 1966, son of C.R. and Shirley (Lien) Grondahl. He went to school at Highland Acres grade school, Hughes Junior High and Bismarck High School.

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Lieutenant General (Usaf) Lynwood (Lyn) Clark

Lieutenant General (Usaf) Lynwood (Lyn) Clark

Jul 22, 2024

Lieutenant General (USAF) Lynwood (Lyn) Clark, born in Delhi New York on March 1, 1929, passed away at the age of 95 of natural causes on July 22, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. Son to Ralph & Lorna Clark, Brother to Jean Clark, all predeceased. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan Clark, Daughter, Catherine Clark, Son, Christopher Clark....

Leroy Shults

Leroy Shults

Jul 21, 2024

LeRoy Shults of Nampa Idaho passed away of natural causes at the age of 94 on Sunday July 21, 2024. He is

survived by his wife of 65 years and his 3 children, and 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

He moved to Idaho from Nebraska as a young child and raised his family here....

Theresa Marie Kethler

Theresa Marie Kethler

Jul 19, 2024

Theresa Marie Kethler, age 59, whose sharp wit, kindness, and life-long mission of serving others will be greatly missed by those who were blessed to have known her, passed away peacefully of natural causes. She was born in Woodland, CA, to Drs. Lutz and Margretta Kethler.

Theresa is survived by her mother, Margretta Kethler; her sister, Paula...