Recent Obituaries

Dec 20, 2023

Betty Raymond, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 20 at her home in Eagle following an extended illness.  She was born to Arnold and Arvila Brinker on May 30, 1940 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  The family later relocated to Siletz, Oregon, where Betty attended elementary and high school, graduating in 1958.  She married James L. Raymond, formerly of McCall, Idaho...

Dec 19, 2023

Darrel Telken, 81, a resident of Middleton, ID, passed away December 19, 2023, in Boise. Darrel was born on September 7, 1942, in Jamestown, ND to parents Amelia Maryetta Elstad and Joseph Henry Telken.

Darrel married his wife Georgia Hayes June 5, 1965, in Minneapolis, MN. They moved to Idaho in 1969 and found themselves in Middleton...

Dec 19, 2023

John R. Moline

John R. Moline, 86, a resident of Gooding, passed away December 19, 2023, in Gooding.

John was born on January 19, 1937, in Fairfield, Idaho to Lloyd and Estrella Moline. He always loved to tell the story of that day. Of course, in Fairfield it was in the middle of a snowstorm....

Dec 19, 2023

Norma J. Hawkins, 89 of Meridian passed away December 19, 2023 at a local hospital.

Dec 18, 2023

After a weekend surrounded by loving family, Jill passed peacefully in her home on December 18th, 2023 after a decade-long battle with early-onset dementia. Jill’s story began in Grandview, Idaho on October 24th, 1957 when she was born to her parents, Elaine and Robert Jones, as their youngest child and only daughter.

As the sister to two...

Dec 17, 2023

Robert L. Galloway

Robert L. Galloway, 74, a resident of Meridian, passed away December 17, 2023, in Meridian.

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

Dec 16, 2023

Henry “Hank” Charles Rogers

Hank was born on June 17, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio.  He has gone home to our Heavenly Father on December 16, 2023, at the age of 74, after a sudden decline in health.

Hank is survived by his son James, his daughter-in-law Chantilly, and daughter-in-law Brandi Rogers.  His granddaughters: Emily, Ashley,...

Dec 16, 2023

Vicki Lynn Brashear

1947-2023

Vicki Lynn Brashear passed away peacefully at St. Lukes Medical Center at the age of 76 on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Vicki was born in Blackfoot, Idaho on July 5, 1947.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She had a lot of health struggles...

Dec 16, 2023

Dick passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 16, 2023. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 30, 1932 to the late Sam and Florence Dickstein. Dick had a lifelong passion for airplanes and was part of the B-36 crew in the Air Force before embarking on a 38 year long flying career with American...

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...