
Recent Obituaries
Nikki McKee
Nov 17, 2025
Nikki Lee Chase McKee, 50, passed away peacefully on November 17th, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1975, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where she spent most of her childhood before moving to Boise as a teenager. Nikki had a big, fun, vibrant personality that drew people in. She loved spending time with her family more than anything and cherished...
Michael H. Labik
Nov 17, 2025
Michael H. Labik Jr (Mike) was born in Philadelphia on August 1, 1937. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School. He married Mary K. Grivnovics on October 21, 1967.
They had two daughters, Laurie and Michele. His hobbies included drag racing, hunting, cycling, and watching football. He retired from Automatic Door Enterprises in Hatfield, PA. In 2023, Mike and Mary moved...
Leota Dawn Hill
Nov 17, 2025
Leota “Lee” Hill was born Leota Dawn Whitehead on June 17, 1937, and passed away peacefully while sleeping on November 17. She was raised by parents Wilbur and Bertha Whitehead along with two siblings, Gary and Marianna. The family operated a farm outside of Shoshone.
After graduation from Shoshone High School, Lee studied at Idaho State University, where her great passion...
Curtiss Newell Blake Jr.
Nov 16, 2025
Curtiss Newell Blake Jr.
Curtiss Newell Blake Jr. of Boise Idaho, passed away on November 16, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born on October 22, 1960 in Chula Vista California to Curtiss Newell Blake Sr. and Shirley Blake Rinehart.
At 2 years of age his parents moved to Grangeville Idaho and he spent many happy years as a...
Darlene Charlotte Monroe
Nov 14, 2025
Darlene Charlotte Monroe, 80, Boise, passed away November 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, deep love for family, and a life rich with meaningful experiences.
Born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Hoisington, Kansas, Darlene spent her early years in the heartland before relocating to Santa Cruz, California, where she completed her schooling and began building...
Wade Hall
2025
Henry (Wade) Hall, 79, of Star, Idaho, passed away following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; a son, Christopher, husband of Renee Hall, of Boise; and a daughter, Angel Chavez, wife of Jorge Chavez, of Florida. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1984 after more than...
John Michael Nate
Nov 13, 2025
John was born on April 14, 1972, in Auburn, WA. He died on November 13, 2025, due to illness.
He spent his childhood in Montpelier, ID, where he graduated from BearLlake High School. He attended the University of Utah, Boise State University, and then joined the Navy, where he obtained funding for his college at the College of Oceanography. He...
Arthur Edwin Monroe II
Nov 12, 2025
Arthur Edwin Monroe, known as Ed, born July 1, 1946, was the only child of Arthur Edwin Monroe and Dorotha Louise Hereford in Oklahoma City, OK. He grew up in San Diego, served 20 years in the United States Air Force as a Pilot. He graduated with a bachelors in Economics from San Diego State University in 1968 and a Masters...
Nancy M. Ross
Nov 11, 2025
The family of Nancy Marie (Bowler) Ross of Star, ID is saddened to announce her passing on November 11, 2025, at the age of 78 after a long battle with several health issues.
Nancy was the first of three daughters born to Ralph & Dorothy Bowler at Bethany Deaconess Hospital in American Falls, Idaho on December 18, 1946. She attended all...
Hazel Engle Crane
Nov 11, 2025
Hazel Engle was born on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1936, to Arthur and Carrie Engle in Hillsboro, Ohio and passed away, November 11, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. Hazel had one brother, Robert Lee Engle, who was 9 years older. Hazel married Harold Crane in 1957, and they welcomed three daughters, Bobbye, Nancy, and Susan.
Hazel was a devoted wife of 36...
Carol Jane Langdon
Nov 11, 2025
Carol J. Langdon, 94, passed away on 11/11/25 at home. Carol was born in Pueblo Colorado on 11/8/31. She was the third daughter of John and Helen Andrews. She grew up in Pueblo and attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and Pueblo Catholic High. Carol received an academic scholarship to Loretto Heights College in Denver, Colorado. After graduating with a degree...
Thomas Patrick Maher
Nov 11, 2025
Thomas Patrick Maher, 82, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio, and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Thomas dedicated his life to service, family, and community. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps and later established a distinguished 33-year career with AT&T, where he was known for his professionalism, reliability, and strong...
Terrance "Terry" Edward Pape
Nov 11, 2025
On November 11, 2025, Terrance Edward Papé left his transitional home of Boise, Idaho to move permanently into his Father, YHWH's house with many, many rooms. Born on May 17, 1952, to Dean and Shirley Papé at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Oregon, which was also the town where he grew up and attended school from kindergarten through high school.
Terry...
Johnny Joe Hill
Nov 10, 2025
Johnny Joe Hill, 74, passed away November 10, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1951 in Nampa, Idaho to John Glover Hill and Donna Mae Oliver Hill. He grew up with his 3 siblings Vickie Newton (Chip), Debbie Hill, and Barbara Hill-Farnsworth (Stephen).
Johnny proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War....
Patricia "Patti" Mae McCoy Patnoe
Nov 10, 2025
Patricia M. McCoy Patnoe, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, due to natural causes. She was born on December 1, 1927, in Bremerton, Washington, to Joseph Valentine Latrell and Nannie Tegstrom Latrell.
Patricia attended Bremerton schools and later went on to study at Linfield College. On August 1, 1947, she married James J. McCoy JR....
Kevin Patrick Seibert
Nov 8, 2025
Kevin Patrick Seibert, 32, passed away on November 8, 2025 after living with epilepsy following the removal of a brain tumor in 2015. Despite the battle he fought everyday, he was always optimistic and kept his focus on what he cared about most: friends and family.
Kevin was born on December 16, 1992 to Michael and Mary Jo Seibert in Boise,...
Edward Thomas Kurdy
Nov 8, 2025
Our beloved father, Edward Thomas Kurdy, passed away in his home in Boise, Idaho surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 8 at the age of 76.
Born on March 14 in Cottonwood, Idaho to Anthony Kurdy and Wilma (Woods) Kurdy Uhlenkott, Ed grew up in neighboring Grangeville where he learned the values of hard work, faith and community. After...
Emily Ann Schott
Nov 7, 2025
On Friday, November 7, 2025, as the sun was setting, Emily Ann Schott transitioned on to the next big adventure. At her death, she was 76 years old and was surrounded by love with her family at home in Boise, Idaho.
Emily was born on Sunday, April 10, 1949, to Joyce Enid Kuhnhausen and Frederick Lester Hill in Portland, Oregon.
For those...
Marianne Larrondo Madariaga
Nov 7, 2025
Marianne passed away Friday November 7, 2025 with her family at her side at St Lukes Boise. Marianne joined her husband, Manuel.
Marianne was born on December 10, 1949 to Joe Larrondo and Carmen Bilbao Larrondo and grew up in Meridan, ID, where she spent her early years on the Larrondo family farm, doing chores and helping around the farm. She...
James Owens Vance
Nov 7, 2025
Jim Vance passed away peacefully at his Garden City home on November 7th at the age of 82. His zest for life and love of people left an unforgettable mark on everyone he met.
Born in Harlem New York to Alexander McDowell Vance and Mildred Owens Vance, he grew up in Staten Island with a spirit of adventure that never faded.
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