Recent Obituaries

Jul 20, 2025

Arden Dale Drake, aged 96, passed away peacefully at Overland Court in Boise, Idaho on July 20th, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 pm noon, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge, 325 S. 3rd W. St. in Mountain Home. A private committal will take place at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain Home.

Arden...

Jul 20, 2025

Kristjahn “Kris” Gulbranson, 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and drummer, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, surrounded by his daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren.

Kris grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was the second child to Clifford and Audrey Gulbranson. He loved playing music, reading books, and spending Pme with his older sister Valjean and younger...

Jul 19, 2025

Wayne was born in Vancouver, Washington, in March 1932. He was the only son of Vernon and Edith McIrvin, and grew up with three sisters: Shirley, Carolyn and Judy. In 1946, the family moved to a ranch in the rural Aladdin/Northport (NE) area of Washington State. He helped his father raise cattle and horses, and also pitched in to log...

Jul 19, 2025

Jerry Dan Willoughby, 87, of Eagle, Idaho, formerly of, Kimberly, Idaho passed away July 19, 2025.

Jerry was born January 20, 1938, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, while his mom, dad and sister were visiting family. He grew up on a farm south of Kimberly, Idaho, hunting pheasants, fishing and helping his dad farm.

He was an athlete in High School playing football,...

Jul 18, 2025

Jul 17, 2025

Govind Samy Naicker, born on February 25, 1933, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. He was 92 years old.

Govind's life was marked by deep devotion to his family, a love for community, and a steadfast faith.

Born in Fiji Islands he eventually made his home in Idaho, where he became a cherished presence among those who knew...

Jul 17, 2025

Evelyn Edgley Nuffer, 85, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of July17, 2025 in Nampa, Idaho. She was born to Phenoi H. and Ona Crockett Edgley on October25, 1939 in Preston, Idaho, the third of five children. During her teen years she was involved in dance, baton corps, choir, student government, and drama. She graduated from BYU with...

Jul 17, 2025

Henry Matthew Jones "Matt", age 76, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by family who cherished him deeply. He fought a courageous 4 1/2 year battle with prostate cancer. A proud Navy veteran, ambitious hunter who loved the outdoors, dedicated engineer, lifelong learner, and loving husband, Matt lived a life marked by service, purpose, and quiet strength.

Born on...

Jul 16, 2025

Susan A. Harris, 77, a resident of Boise, passed away July 16, 2025, in Boise.

Susan was born in 1947 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Charles and Ann Roser. She grew up in Nebraska and Colorado, where she met her husband Tom, a newly graduated veterinarian, while she was working at a restaurant in Rocky Ford. They married in December 1969...

Jul 16, 2025

Gary Dale Marshall

Gary Dale Marshall, 88, a resident of Boise, passed away July 16, 2025, in Boise.

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

Jul 15, 2025

James “Jim” Harden, 78, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. Born on December 7, 1946, in Kalispell, Montana, Jim lived a life marked by unwavering faith, service, and devotion. His profound Christian faith was the cornerstone of his life. Jim loved Jesus deeply and lived each day guided by strong values and an abiding trust in...

Jul 15, 2025

Dominique Kathleen Drew, a beloved daughter, mother, partner, and friend, passed away in Boise, Idaho. Born on August 26, 1985, in Palo Alto, California, Dominique brought light and warmth to every life she touched.

She was the cherished daughter of Corinne Otillia Ferrales and Raymundo Navarro Garcia. Dominique was a proud graduate of Fontana High School in Fontana, California, and pursued...

Jul 15, 2025

Nan Eleanor Gunderson

Nan Elenore Gunderson, 74, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away on July 15th, 2025 at 11:02 PM in Caldwell, Idaho at Grace Memory Care Center in Caldwell, Idaho. She was born January 25th, 1951 in Tipton Indiana to Walter Phillip Hoke and Phyllis Bernice Hinds.

Services will be at 1PM on the 14th of August 2025 at the Boise Veterans...

Jul 15, 2025

Michael G. Lolley, 72, a resident of Boise and Garden Valley, passed away July 15, 2025, in Boise.

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

Jul 15, 2025

Lillian Loretta Nelson was born on April 26, 1944, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Her parents are Catherine Virginia Allen and Robert Lee Sawyers. Lillian had two brothers and eight sisters.

Melvin and Lillian met in West Virginia. They fell in love and were married on May 16, 1963, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together, they had two children: a...

Jul 13, 2025

Nancy Elizabeth “Beth” Crosby

March 2, 1960 – July 13, 2025

Nancy Elizabeth “Beth” Crosby passed away on July 13, 2025, in Boise, Idaho — but if you knew her, you know a woman like Beth never really leaves. She was only ever “Nancy” when she was in trouble, and even then, she wore the name with defiance and flair.

Born on March...

Jul 12, 2025

Linda Lou Miller (King/Smart) was born in Nampa, ID on 11/18/1947. She lost her battle with Parkinson's on 7/12/2025.

She is survived by her husband, Stark Miller, her son, Jeff Smart, her grandson Nathan Smart, her stepsons, Travis S Miller and Kyle S Miller, 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, her sister, Reva, many nieces and nephews, and her best friend,...

Jul 12, 2025

James Walter Luttmann

James (Jim) Walter Luttmann passed away peacefully at home in Boise, Idaho on July 12, 2025 at the age of 88. James was born on April 8, 1937 to Walter Freidrich and Maleda Kleinshmidt Luttmann in Willmar, Minnesota. The Minnesota winters were conducive to family life and James was the eldest son amongst nine children. He graduated from...

Jul 12, 2025

June M. Black

June Margaret Reeb, 84, of Meridian, Idaho passed away July 12, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Lake Hazel Bible Church located at 11710 W Lake Hazel Rd, Boise, ID, 83709 on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at 1:30 pm. A dessert social will follow the service.

June Margaret Reeb was born in Burley, Idaho, November 20,...

Jul 11, 2025

Herbert L. Horen,85, of Kuna, Idaho, passed away peacefully, July 11, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1939, in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Ruth (Epstein) Horen and Jack Horen.

Herbert lived a full life marked by quiet strength and a steadfast spirit. He will be remembered with love and respect by those who knew him.

In accordance with his wishes, there will...