Recent Obituaries

Sep 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Evangeline Grace Watson

Evangeline Grace “Angie” Watson, age 89, died peacefully September 19, 2025, at her home in Garden City, Idaho after a short illness.

Angie was born on March 14, 1936, in Walnut, Kansas to Alfred and Hildegard Mein. Angie started her first job as a nightshift switchboard operator in Twin Falls. Angie enjoyed her next job...

Sep 18, 2025

Betty Jo Coursey, 88, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. She was born on April 9, 1937, in Bentonville, Arkansas, and raised in Apple Valley near Parma. She graduated from Parma High School. Betty Jo married Dave Rieb and together they became a familiar presence in Nyssa, Oregon, through their work with Rieb's grocery stores. Later...

Sep 17, 2025

Clark was born in Nampa, Idaho, on October 31, 1943, to W. W. and Manila (White) Dowdle. He was the youngest of seven children. Clark grew up in the country where he got to roam and explore all kinds of places around their family farm in Nampa, Idaho, riding horses, milking Jersey cows and hunting ducks and pheasants. Clark said...

Sep 16, 2025

Carl Ellison Cornwall was born May 25, 1942, in Wenatchee, Washington, to Francis and Doris Cornwall. He passed away on September 16, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, with family present.

Carl grew up in the agricultural communities of Yakima Valley, WA. He attended Moxee schools, graduating in 1960 with classmates who are still close friends.

In 1961, Carl joined his family on the...

Sep 16, 2025

Ketmany "Sven" Bouapha, 51 of Meridian, passed away September 16, 2025.

Sep 15, 2025

Marilyn Ann Ritchey, 79, of Boise, passed away September 15, 2025. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. 

Sep 15, 2025

Marilyn Knowlden, a cherished child actress of Hollywood's Golden Age, who graced the silver screen in over three dozen films during the 1930s and early 1940s, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at the age of 99. As one of the last surviving performers from that era, she left an indelible mark on cinema history with her poise, talent,...

Sep 15, 2025

Kirk Lee Eimers, 80, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025. Kirk was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 3, 1945, and grew up surrounded by family in Grangeville, Idaho, where he graduated from high school. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree at the University of Idaho and later his MBA from Seattle University.

It was...

Sep 14, 2025

Phyliss P. Manning passed away on September 14th in Meridian, Idaho. She was 95 1/2 years old.

She is survived by her son Scott Manning, daughter in law Melinda, Granddaughter Merridith and grandson Nathan. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Bill Manning, daughter Gaylea Manning and grandson Neil Manning. She is also survived by her brother Jack Skinner.

Phyliss...

Sep 14, 2025

Mark Motes, 69 years old of Boise, passed away on September 14, 2025.

During high school in Alamagordo, New Mexico Mark became a member of the Southwestern Mountaineers at New Mexico State University where rock climbing became an intense passion. Mark served in the army from 1976 to 1980. His last two years he was stationed at Fort Bliss. Luckily for...

Sep 14, 2025

Carol Teuscher Rodemack left this earth surrounded by love and family on September 14, 2025.

Carol was born May 16, 1937, in Ogden, Utah to Willard and Marie Teuscher. After her birth the family moved back to Geneva, Idaho where she became a big sister to Ross, Shirley, and Reed. Carol started school in Geneva's 2-room schoolhouse. Carol also loved riding...

Sep 13, 2025

Shauna Renee Willingham, 50, of Boise, passed away September 13, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held, 10:00 am, Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City, Idaho. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. 

Sep 12, 2025

On Friday, September 12, 2025, Donna Joy Smith, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of seventy-nine, surrounded by her devoted family.

Donna was born on October 14, 1945, to Marvin and Kathleen Lupton, who were married while Marvin was stationed overseas in England during World War II. After Donna’s birth, Kathleen crossed the Atlantic with her infant...

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Sep 12, 2025

Minnie Turner Patton passed away of natural causes September 12, 2025. Minnie was born November 29, 1933, in the Brown Creek section of Anson County, North Carolina to Willliam Stokes Turner Sr. and Marie Carpenter Turner. She was the eldest of four children and was preceded in death by her husband Edward Williams Patton Sr., her parents and her sister...

Sep 12, 2025

Irving “Jay” Eskelsen, beloved husband, father, brother, Grampie and friend, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the age of 87.

Born on February 9, 1938, in Pocatello, Idaho, Jay lived a life of faith, family, and service. As a young man, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in California and Arizona from...

Sep 10, 2025

Ruth Ann Staudenraus, 88, of Meridian, ID passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2025. Born in Appleton, WI on August 30, 1937, she was the eldest child of Harold and Hazel Wunderlich. Upon graduation from high school, Ruth and a few girlfriends moved to Denver, CO where she met her husband, Ron Staudenraus. They married on November 26, 1960, in...

Sep 10, 2025

Gary Dale Christensen, 79, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.

Gary was born on July 23, 1946, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Boyd M. and Frances Lucille (Zink) Christensen. He was lovingly raised by his stepfather, Ernie Murri for most of his life. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1971 with a degree...

Sep 10, 2025

Percy Jay Hill, 76, peacefully passed away on September 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

Born in St. Anthony, Idaho, Percy was the son of Percy Ray Hill and Donna Lucille (Gneiting) Hill. He grew up in Idaho and attended Piedmont High School in Piedmont, California, where he graduated. Later in life, he became a proud member of the...

Sep 10, 2025

Judy Kathleen Valerio, 80, a resident of Boise, passed away September 10, 2025, in Boise.

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