Recent Obituaries

Donald Ray Greer

Apr 4, 2025

Donald Ray Greer, 83, of Fort Worth, Texas, left us peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Eagle, Idaho, at Edgewood Spring Creek Assisted Living. A hard-working and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Don will always be remembered for the love he had for his family and how he expressed his love for others in the food he enjoyed...

Thomas (Tom) Guy Hallam Sr.

Apr 3, 2025

Thomas Guy “Tom” Hallam, Sr., of Boise, Idaho, passed from this world on April 3, 2025, surrounded by family, friends, and grandchildren. Tom was born to Norman and Helen (Jarvey) Hallam in Chicago, Illinois, on September 3, 1937. Basketball took Tom to Southern Illinois University, where he earned B.A. degrees in Chemistry and Mathematics in 1959 and an M.A....

Sandra (Sandy) Bowers

Apr 3, 2025

Sandra (Sandy) Bowers

Sandra (Sandy) Bowers, 83, a resident of New Plymouth, passed away April 3, 2025, in New Plymouth.

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

Christina Lee O’Grady

Apr 1, 2025

How beloved are Thy dwellings, O Lord of hosts. My soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh have rejoiced in the living God. For the sparrow hath found a house, and the turtledove a nest for herself, where she will lay her young, even Thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my...

Benjamin Gonzalez Rodriguez

Mar 31, 2025

Benjamin R. Gonzalez, age 66, of Michoacan Mexico, passed away on March 31, 2025. He was born on February 13,1959 Benjamin was a dedicated and passionate man, particularly known for his love of sports, especially soccer, which he played for many years. His love for the game was only surpassed by his deep connection...

Elizabeth (Tina) Christine Roehr

Mar 29, 2025

Elizabeth Christine Roehr, lovingly known as Tina to all but door-to-door salesmen and the IRS, returned to her Heavenly home on March 29, 2025, due to complications from cancer.

Born on November 16, 1950, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to Elizabeth Lucile (Adamson) Grotts and John Jackson Grotts, Tina was the eldest of three children. Growing up in...

Barbara Diane Etzenhouser Edwards

Mar 28, 2025

Barbara Diane Etzenhouser Edwards, 95, of Eagle, passed away March 28, 2025.

Full obituary to follow

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

William J. Thompson

Mar 28, 2025

William J. Thompson, 81, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025.

Bill was born on July 13, 1943, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to William and Bernice Thompson. He was raised in Lehigh Valley and attended Bethlehem High School before continuing his education at East Stroudsburg University. On June 25, 1956, Bill married Francine Pietrantonio, in...

Dorothy (Dot) Elizabeth Bench

Mar 28, 2025

In loving Memory of Dorothy Elizabeth Bench

With heavy hearts, my brother and I announce the passing of our beloved Mother, our sweet English Rose.  Her gentle spirit, warmth and grace touched everyone who knew her. Mom was a remarkable woman. Her kitchen was a place of comfort and joy, where her exceptional cooking brought family and...

Ervin (Erv) Lynn Brice

Mar 28, 2025

Ervin “Erv” Lynn Brice, 82, passed away in his wife’s arms at his home on March 28, 2025.

Born on January 23, 1943, in Boise, Idaho, to Emmett and Helen Wilson Brice, Erv grew up with his two brothers, spending much of his childhood traveling across Idaho and Oregon as his parents worked as farmers and sheep...

Arlene Pope Wood

Mar 27, 2025

Arlene Pope Wood,87, died on March 27, 2025 in Boise, Idaho. The fourth child of Terrel Everett Pope and Cleo Louise Cheney Pope, born on January 17, 1938, in Boise, Idaho. Graduated from Emmet High School, class of ‘56. Later married Robert “Bob” Merritt Haggerty on May 31, 1956. While in the Air Force stationed in...

Shauna Michelle Sutton Swenson

Mar 27, 2025

Shauna Michelle Sutton Swenson passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Though her fight was long, her spirit remained bright filled with kindness, humor, and an endless love for her family.

Shauna was born on September 4, 1974, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to David Owen Sutton and Barbara...

Lewis Don Kelly

Mar 27, 2025

Lewis D. Kelly, 86 of Caldwell passed away March 27, 2025.

There will be a committal service with Military Honors at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Boise, on Friday, April 4 at 11:00 a.m.

Jodie Blaeser

Mar 26, 2025

Jodie Blaeser, age 68, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, at a care center in Boise, Idaho. A longtime resident of Surprise, Arizona, Jodie was born on July 14, 1956, in Thermopolis, Wyoming, to John J. Haratyk and Charline H. Lebo.

Jodie graduated from Hot Springs County High School and continued her education at Casper College,...

Emerald M. Rauscher

Mar 24, 2025

Emerald M. Rauscher

Emerald M. Rauscher, 98, a resident of Boise, passed away March 24, 2025, in Boise.

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

Joanna Miriam Forsyth

Mar 23, 2025

Joanna Miriam Forsyth

Our Dear Mother, Joanna Miriam Forsyth, age 93, passed away peacefully, however, unexpectedly, on March 23, 2025. She was born in Seattle, WA to Gertrude and Andrew Jaeger.

Joanna graduated from Lincoln High School, Seattle, in 1949, and joined the United States Air Force the same year, serving three years. She married...

Tammy Ann Ptomey

Mar 23, 2025

Tammy Ann Ptomey peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 60. Tammy was born in Toledo, Ohio.

Tammy grew up in rural Monroe County, Michigan, where she built lifelong friendships through various extracurricular activities. She was the first-chair trombonist and a frequent choir soloist. After completing high school, Tammy acquired...

Edna Ellen Potts Hawks

Mar 22, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Edna Ellen (Potts) Hawks at a hospital in Meridian, Idaho, on March 22, 2025, at the age of 80. She left this world a beloved sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her surviving family finds comfort in the belief that she has been reunited with her daughters Sue Ellen and Heidi....

Steven Wortman

Mar 22, 2025

Steven Wortman passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born in Ontario, Oregon, to Wes and Lola Wortman.  Steve lived in California and Boise until he moved to New Meadows where he graduated in 1974.  After graduating he worked for J.I. Morgan until he was accepted into the Local 296 Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship program, where he was...

Kayla Ann Liehe

Mar 21, 2025

Kayla Ann Liehe June 24, 1982 – March 21, 2025

Kayla Ann Liehe, 42, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on June 24, 1982, in Burley, Idaho, Kayla was the beloved daughter of Linda (James) MacIsaac and Marty Runyon. She was raised...