Recent Obituaries

Patricia Ann Crowley

Patricia Ann Crowley

Jun 3, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Ann Crowley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho, surrounded by the family who loved her deeply. She was 84.

Born September 6, 1940, in Langdon, North Dakota, to Ruby Juliet Fjeld and Truax Soli, Pat moved with her family to California, where she attended elementary through high...

Eileen M. Gonzalez

Eileen M. Gonzalez

Jun 3, 2025

Eileen Murakami Gonzalez passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 3, 2025, at the age of 78. Eileen was born July 21, 1946, in Ontario, OR.

Eileen enjoyed playing board games, cards and especially bingo. She loved her many cats throughout the years.

Eileen was a loving and supportive daughter to her parents before they passed.

She was predeceased by her husband...

Jeanette Eileen Berger

Jeanette Eileen Berger

Jun 3, 2025

Our much loved and caring mother and grandmother passed away resting comfortably and peacefully on June 3, 2025.  She was born on January 16, 1930, in the rural town of Zenda, Wisconsin to Walter and Eva Krabbe.  She grew up on a farm with her 6 siblings, two brothers and 4 sisters during the 1930's great depression.  The early years...

Ruth Sara Everhart

Ruth Sara Everhart

Jun 2, 2025

Ruth "Sara" Everhart, known affectionately as Sara, was born on May 11, 1981, in Boise, Idaho, and passed away on June 2, 2025. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, and friend, Sara's life was marked by her dedication to family, her passion for mentorship, and her unwavering spirit of adventure.

Sara graduated from Kimberly High School in 1999, laying the foundation for...

Carol Louise Duncan

Carol Louise Duncan

May 31, 2025

In loving memory we share the passing of Carol Louise Duncan, on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at the age of 94.

Born Nov 16, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, she lived life with integrity, generosity, humor, faith, healthy living and a strong work ethic. Carol’s belief in Christ was her strength giving her peace and a heart to serve others.

Carol was a...

Meiko Mae Shigeta

Meiko Mae Shigeta

May 31, 2025

Meiko Mae Shigeta, 88, formally of Fruitland, Idaho passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho. Mae was born August 16, 1936, in Los Angeles, CA, the only child to Paul & Edna Matsusaki.

Much of her youth was spent in Phoenix, AZ with frequent visits to Idaho to visit family.

In 1956, she married Shozo Shigeta and together they...

Edna Mable Walkinshaw

Edna Mable Walkinshaw

May 31, 2025

Edna Mable Blackwell was born August 22, 1933, in Colton, California. She was the third child of Lawrence and Thelma Blackwell. Six years later, World War II broke out and her father left home and joined the Navy. Edna and her seven siblings, Bruce, Charlie, Denzel, Arthur, Valley, Alice, and Mary struggled during those years as they lived in a...

Thomas Bruce Hunter, Jr

Thomas Bruce Hunter, Jr

May 31, 2025

Thomas Bruce Hunter, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the VA Hospice in Boise, Idaho, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old.

Tom was born on October 6, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Quaker Valley High School, and went on to earn an undergraduate degree in...

Melissa Rae Allen

Melissa Rae Allen

May 30, 2025

Melissa Rae Allen, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was 46 years old.

Melissa is survived by her cherished son, Michael; her devoted mother, Karen; and her three younger brothers, with whom she shared a lifetime...

Mary "Betty" Watkins

Mary "Betty" Watkins

May 30, 2025

Friday we said goodbye to the heart of our family.

She left this world with elegance and grace—beautifully, softly, and surrounded by the people she loved. Classical music filled the room, and in those final hours, she gave us one last gift: a lesson in love, family, and what it means to live a full life.

While there aren’t words deep enough...

Betty Lou Funk

Betty Lou Funk

May 27, 2025

Betty Lou Funk passed away on May 27, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho. She was born to Sam and Ella Neuman on September 12, 1932, in Aberdeen, Idaho. She was the first of three children and lived near Aberdeen, on their Dairy Farm.

Betty attended Aberdeen Public Schools and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1950. She played alto saxophone in the...

Donald Curtis Bishop

Donald Curtis Bishop

May 27, 2025

Donald Curtis Bishop

Donald Curtis Bishop, 86, a resident of Meridian, passed away May 27, 2025, in Boise.

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

Deaun Christensen Connaughton

Deaun Christensen Connaughton

May 26, 2025

Deaun Christensen Connaughton, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 26, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.

Deaun was born on July 26, 1946, in Price, Utah, and spent most of her childhood in Monticello, Utah where she lived with her parents, Neal Christensen and Hazel Adair, and her brother, William (Bill). In 1957, the family moved to La Sal, UT,...

Ronald Lee Hughes

Ronald Lee Hughes

May 26, 2025

Ronald Lee Hughes, a lifelong broadcaster and respected radio station owner in the Pacific Northwest, passed away in Meridian, Idaho on May 26, 2025 at the age of 80. Born in Ainsworth, Nebraska, Ron’s passion for radio started in high school, where he enrolled in a radio class and worked at the local station for two years. That early spark...

Pamela Jane Eck

Pamela Jane Eck

May 25, 2025

Pamela Jane Eck, 76, of Garden City, passed away on May 25th, 2025. Pam was the youngest of seven children and was born on August 27, 1948 in Christopher, IL to John and Hattie Tomkins. After a short time in Illinois, the family moved to Butte, MT where she attended school and graduated from Butte High School.

During her high school...

Marvin Wayne Durnil

Marvin Wayne Durnil

May 24, 2025

It is with love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Marvin Wayne Durnil, who left this world on May 24th, 2025, at the age of 92.

Wayne spent his career with Mountain Bell and was a proud member of that company from 1955 to 1987. Wayne was hard working, dedicated, and funny—always quick with a joke or to lend...

Dennis H Barrett

Dennis H Barrett

May 24, 2025

On this Memorial Day, remember Dennis Barrett, who passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025.  He was born in Anthony, Kansas December 17, 1948.  He developed a special bond with his younger sister Janice Barrett as they played on the farm.  He attended Spring Grade School and Anthony High School.  Upon completion of his formative years, he attended Kansas State University...

Tammy Michele Williamson

Tammy Michele Williamson

May 23, 2025

Tammy Michele Williamson

Tammy Michele Williamson passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho, after a long and courageous battle with a myriad of health issues that spanned more than 15 years. She was 65 years old.

Tammy was born on July 22, 1959, in Jackson, Michigan, to Carroll and Elizabeth Archer (Delbridge). She grew up...

Liane Allen Pierce

Liane Allen Pierce

May 23, 2025

Liane Allen Pierce passed away peacefully at her home in Meridian, Idaho on May 23, 2025, at the age of 80. The youngest child of Andrew and Marjorie Allen was born on March 18, 1945, in Los Angeles and grew up in Fair Oaks, California.

Liane devoted many years to raising her family. She married Nick Poplawski in 1963 and had...

Keith Marvin Hunter

Keith Marvin Hunter

May 22, 2025

Keith Marvin Hunter

Keith Marvin Hunter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, returned to his Heavenly Father and loved ones on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Keith was born on August 27th, 1942 in Ogden, Utah to Marvin Hunter and Lois Heslop Hunter. He was raised in the Bay Area of California, along with his older brother, Jerry.

He served a mission for...