Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Boise, Garden City, Meridian, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, Star, Emmett, Mountain Home, Middleton, and the Treasure Valley

Betty Jo Kiser (Smith)

Betty Jo Kiser (Smith)

Feb 17, 2025

On Monday, February 17, 2025, Betty Jo Kiser, 90 yrs old passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Dementia. Betty Jo was the beloved wife to Tyree Kiser having spent 68 years of marriage together.

She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, always happy to spend time with her loved ones and share in their joys....

Thomas Walter Jenkins

Thomas Walter Jenkins

Feb 16, 2025

Thomas W. Jenkins, 89 of Meridian passed away on February 16, 2025.

Jim S. Voorhees

Jim S. Voorhees

Feb 15, 2025

James Stanley Voorhees October 20, 1947 – February 15, 2025, Meridian, Idaho

James (Jim) Stanley Voorhees, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho, at the age of 77.

Born and raised in Poplar, Montana, James was the son of Robert (Bud) and Marjorie Voorhees. He was...

Susan Kay Reed

Susan Kay Reed

Feb 14, 2025

Susan Kay Reed, 74, passed away on February 14, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born on June 3, 1950, in Twin Falls ID, Susan spent her early years running amuck with her bothers. After graduating from Borah High School in 1968, Susan went on to graduate from Lady Catherine’s Professional Beauty College in 1969. On...

Mark Mitchell Ballen

Mark Mitchell Ballen

Feb 14, 2025

Mark M. Ballen, 52, of Boise, passed away peacefully in his sleep on  February 14, 2025.

Full obitaury to follow

Erlan Venable

Erlan Venable

Feb 13, 2025

Erlan Venable was born in Nampa, Idaho, July 24, 1941, to Ora L. Roberts and James W. Venable, and passed February 13, 2025.  All schooling was in Meridian, Idaho.  Erlan married Caryl A. Peer August 15,1964 in the Meridian Gospel Tabernacle, Meridian, Idaho.  Together, Erlan and Caryl resided in Meridian, Boise, and Melba, Idaho, where they raised their sons,...

Gary Ernest Meisner

Gary Ernest Meisner

Feb 12, 2025

Gary E. Meisner, 85, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2025 at home from complications of pancreatic cancer. He has been reunited in Heaven with friends and loved ones, but will remain steadfast in the hearts and memories of all those he knew.

Gary was a man of integrity and kindness. He had a keen ability to make...

Julie Amanda Burgess Chadwell

Julie Amanda Burgess Chadwell

Feb 12, 2025

Julie Amanda Burgess Chadwell December 9, 1960 – February 12, 2025 Passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.” – Unknown

Born Julie Amanda Burgess on December 09th, 1960, in Boise, Idaho, Julie...

Mary Ethel Dean Boles Benzing

Mary Ethel Dean Boles Benzing

Feb 12, 2025

Mary Ethel Dean Boles Benzing, Boise, Idaho had a beautiful reunion with her loved ones in heaven on Feb 12, 2025.  She lived a life rich in experience for all of her nearly 83 years.  She ranged from Oklahoma to Kansas, Texas to Michigan, California to Idaho, Colorado to the Philippines, and many other places along the way.  At...

Laray Burgess

Laray Burgess

Feb 12, 2025

LaRay (Vogt) Burgess passed away in Boise ID on Feb 12, 2025 at the age of 94. LaRay was born to parents Walter & Hannah Vogt, in Pocatello Idaho on Dec 30, 1930. LaRay and family later moved to Nephi UT; where LaRay and her incredible 4 sisters spent their childhood and school years. LaRay graduated from Nephi High...

Murrel (Mac) Glenn Mcbride

Murrel (Mac) Glenn Mcbride

Feb 11, 2025

Murrel “Mac” G. McBride, 95, of Boise, Idaho, passed away February 11, 2025.

A funeral service will be held, 12:00 pm, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City, Idaho with a viewing beginning at 10:00 am.

A private family burial will be held at the Idaho State...

Connor Brock Powell

Connor Brock Powell

Feb 10, 2025

Connor Brock Powell was born on April 10, 1993, at Gritman Memorial Hospital in Moscow, Idaho, to Don Carl and Kelly Ray Powell.  Weighing in at birth at eleven pounds and seven ounces with a head full of red curly hair. Connor was the darling of the maternity ward and the apple of Carl and Kelly’s eye.

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Marie Perfedia Baldwin

Marie Perfedia Baldwin

Feb 10, 2025

Marie P. Baldwin, 84, of Boise, passed away February 10, 2025.

Megan Marie O’Hara

Megan Marie O’Hara

Feb 10, 2025

Megan Marie O’Hara lost, to a short but valiant battle with breast cancer, on February 10, 2025.

Megan is survived by her son, Christopher Voth and his expecting wife, Yvette. The unborn child, dubbed by Megan as “Little Bambino” is expected to make an arrival later this year.

Megan is also survived by her longtime...

Sharyn Bills Miles

Sharyn Bills Miles

Feb 9, 2025

Sharyn Bills Miles passed away peacefully in Meridian, Idaho on February 9, 2025.

She was born in Chicago in 1939 to Charles and Anne and grew up a lover of reading, music, dance, and Lake Michigan.

She graduated from UCLA in the early 1960s, launching a career as a writer and journalist at a time...

James Russell Irving

James Russell Irving

Feb 8, 2025

Our Father in Heaven decided to call Dad/Grandpa home.  It is with heavy hearts that we announce, James Russell Irving, moved on in the circle of  life on February 8, 2025. He fought a brave battle with liver disease/cancer.

Born on January 3, 1950, to Maxine & Russell Irving, James grew into a man of integrity and...

Georgia Louise Sommerville

Georgia Louise Sommerville

Feb 7, 2025

Georgia Louise Sommerville

Georgia Louise Sommerville, 83, a resident of Eagle, passed away February 7, 2025 in Boise.

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

Sharyn Swan

Sharyn Swan

Feb 7, 2025

Sharyn Swan passed away Friday, February 7. She was 81 years old. She was preceded in death by parents Evelyn and William Buck McMillan and brother Stephen McMillan.

After leaving losing her father in an accident at age 12, Sharyn became an outstanding student in her hometown, Lewiston, Idaho. She received an academic scholarship in dental hygiene...

Chad William Antill

Chad William Antill

Feb 7, 2025

Chad William Antill

With heavy hearts, the family of Chad William Antill announces his passing on February 7, 2025 at 34 years of age.

Chad was born on July 27, 1990, in Ames, Iowa. He was the youngest with three older sisters and one older brother. The family moved back to their home state of...

Hugh James (Jim) White

Hugh James (Jim) White

Feb 5, 2025

Hugh James White

September 14, 1937 – February 5, 2025

Boise, Idaho

Jim White, pioneering Boise developer, a founder of the Idaho Steelheads hockey team, beloved husband, father of two, and grandfather of six, passed away surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home on February 5, 2025. He was 87.

Jim traveled at high speed, burning rubber in his 1967 red...