Recent Obituaries

Chad Kelly Goodwin

Aug 2, 2023

Chad Kelly Goodwin

Chad Kelly Goodwin, 34, a resident of Boise, passed away August 2, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Reid Merrill Park, 637 E. Shore Dr. in Eagle.  Please bring only canned drinks and a chair.

Arrangements...

Derrell Clarke Childers

Aug 2, 2023

Derrell was born on November 17, 1940, at his maternal grandparents’ home in Fruitvale, ID to Clarke & June Childers. He was raised in Council, along with his younger brother, Merrell.

The western way of life was a draw to Derrell in many different ways. Through and through he was a real cowboy at heart and never...

Michael (Mike) James Shirley

Aug 1, 2023

Michael James Shirley (81), proud husband, father, grandfather, successful businessman, and resident of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, with his family by his side.

Born October 25, 1941 in Flagstaff, Arizona to James Watson Shirley and Lorraine Thomson Shirley, Mike lived his rambunctious young life on the rim of the Grand Canyon while...

Michelle Robyn Mcalister

Aug 1, 2023

Michelle Robyn McAlister, loving daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and associated epilepsy at Wellspring Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Nampa, Idaho on August 1st, 2023.

Michelle was born to Karen Ann (Gentry) and Daniel A. McAlister in Pocatello, Idaho on November 3, 1964. Her formative years were spent in...

Dorothy Louise (Dottie) Flinn Gates

Jul 31, 2023

Dorothy Louise (Dottie) Flinn Gates

Dorothy Louise (Dottie) Gates passed away peacefully in the night at the age of 85 on Monday, July 31 st , 2023.

Dottie was born December 6 th , 1937, in Jewell, Kansas, to her parents John Harold Flinn and Ava Louise Owen. In Jewell County, Kansas, she had many...

Candice Marie Dahl

Jul 30, 2023

Candice Marie Dahl, 42, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Boise, Idaho with family and friends at her side, after unexpectedly being admitted to the ICU unit at Saint Alphonsus Hospital.

She was born February 14 th 1981 as a valentine gift to her mother Beverly (Miller) Dahl and her father Terrold Dahl.  She was the...

Joyce Charlaine Parker

Jul 29, 2023

Joyce Charlaine (Post) Parker, 90 passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of Saturday, July 29, 2023.  Joyce was born in Boise, ID to Fred and Geneva Post on September 18, 1932 and was the youngest of two children.

Growing up, she loved going to musicals regularly at the local theaters. At the young age of 5...

Sue Mauveen Anne Stadler

Jul 28, 2023

Sue Mauveen Anne Stadler

Sue was born on July 27, 1946 in Boise, Idaho.  She died on July 28, 2023 after a reoccurrence of cancer. Sue was the eldest of seven siblings born to Ben and Betty Stadler. Later came Sally, Joe, Judy, Tom, Tim and Carol.  Sue Mauveen Ann Stadler was not born a Sue.  Family...

Joan Caroline Blaine

Jul 27, 2023

Joan Caroline Blaine, 88, passed away July 27, 2023 at a Boise hospital.  She was born in Emmett, Idaho to Raymond and Caroline Douglas.

We all experience loss; our loved ones leave us with a plethora of memories. Our mom was compassionate towards others, giving, and she could say the funniest things. Even though her memory had...

Joann Mccool

Jul 27, 2023

Joann McCool, 85 of Boise passed away July 27, 2023 at a local nursing facility.

Kari Lynn Pomerleau

Jul 27, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of Kari Lynn (Leedom) Pomerleau, 48, of Boise, on July 27th, 2023.

Kari was born on December 24, 1974 to Duane and Patricia (Bursell) Leedom in Sioux City, Iowa. She was the 3rd of four children born to them. She has two sisters, Teresa and Tracy and a younger brother, Jeremy....

Carol Lynn Tice

Jul 27, 2023

Carol Lynn Tice, age 67, died peacefully on July 27, 2023.  She will be forever remembered as a perfect sister, a loving aunt, a dedicated daughter, and most importantly, a wonderful, fun, devoted and loving mother.  She will be missed by true family and her family of caring friends.

Carol was born on April 3, 1956 in...

Robert Warren (Bob) Compton

Jul 26, 2023

Robert “Bob” Warren Compton

December 2nd, 1935 – July 26th, 2023

Robert “Bob”  Warren Compton, 87, recently of Midvale, Idaho, slipped peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus on July 26, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Boise.  After a rapid decline in health, he was attended by his loving wife Patty,...

Joanne Stevenson Ragette

Jul 26, 2023

Joanne Stevenson Ragette was born on Sunday, June 2nd, 1935. She was the daughter of Walter Newhall Stevenson and Virginia Murray Stevenson. She was the beloved mother to the Akins children, Cary, Terry, Kevin and Cristin and the Grandmother to Alex and Cristina Villamil~Akins as well as several dogs over the years. She was the younger sister of Walter...

Michael Shailend Maharaj

Jul 26, 2023

Michael Shailend Maharaj, of Eagle Idaho, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, after a long battle with heart and kidney disease & diabetes.

Michael was predeceased by his mother Sheila M. Maharaj. He is survived by his wife Gina L. Gossman, father Michael M. Maharaj, and daughters Shivana M. Lightman, and Prianka N. Maharaj, his only...

Heidi Rene’A Holt

Jul 24, 2023

Heidi R. Holt, 33, of Alexandria, Virginia, formerly of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away July 24, 2023.

A graveside service will be held, 11:00 am, Friday, July 28, 2023 at Kohlerlawn Cemetery, 76 6th St. N., Nampa, Idaho.

Full obituary to follow

A graveside service will be held, 11:00 am, Friday, July 28, 2023 at...

Lois I. Hawthorne Walcott

Jul 23, 2023

Lois Irene Hawthorne Walcott

Lois Irene Hawthorne Walcott was born on September 17, 1934, on the family farm near Chadron, Nebraska.

Lois’s Uncle Robert told her that the doctor received a cow as payment!

Lois’ mom told her she was afraid as a baby and wanted to be in her mothers’ arms. Turned...

Colter Andrew Gempler

Jul 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Colter Andrew Gempler

Born prematurely on Wednesday July 19th, 2023 and taken from this world too soon on Sunday July 23rd, 2023, Colter Andrew Gempler’s brief presence in our lives brought joy, love, and hope to all who knew him. With heavy...

Larry Irvin Ammann

Jul 23, 2023

It is with both joy and sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Irvin Ammann from this life to glory to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 23, 2023, in Caldwell, Idaho just after his 80 th birthday celebration.

Remaining to cherish...

Janet K. Conley

Jul 22, 2023

Janet Kayler Conley, born Janet Marian Kayler on 7/3/1941 , D. 7/22/2023

Janet passed away peacefully at her home in Garden City on Saturday, July 22. She was surrounded by her family’s love. Janet was born in Orofino, Idaho and grew up on the Kayler family dairy and wheat farm on Angel Ridge, near Peck. She often...