Recent Obituaries

Lori Vera Mawson Wood

Sep 22, 2022

Devoted grandmother, mother, and daughter

Our dear mother, Lori Vera Wood, 62, of Boise, Idaho went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the Saint Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, Idaho. She was surrounded by her two daughters and grandchildren. Lori was born on December 7, 1959, in Redding, California to...

Dennis Stanley Frank Rompala

Sep 21, 2022

Dennis S.F. Rompala, 71 of Boise, passed away September 21, 2022 at home.

There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, September 27 at 3pm at the Pioneer Cemetery, 460 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise.

James Deane (Jim) Blehm

Sep 20, 2022

James Deane Blehm

July 22, 1941 – September 20, 2022

James Blehm was born in Portland Oregon. His dad was a logger, so he spent his early life living in several towns along the Oregon coast. He graduated from Milo Adventist Academy and was then drafted into the Army. He served for two years as...

Sandra (Sandi) Joan Steiner

Sep 20, 2022

Sandra (Sandi) Joan Steiner, 83, of Boise Idaho, passed away Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Sandi was born in Payette, Idaho on December 11th, 1938 to Chester and Ruth Ahrens Grimes. She lived in Payette and Fruitland before moving to Emmett, Idaho.

Sandi was active in 4H, winning awards at...

Tim Gordon Cooper

Sep 19, 2022

Tim Gordon Cooper passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 in Vernal, Utah of natural causes.  As it happened, it was close to the end of a bucket list trip of a lifetime with his wife Laurie and his brother-in-law Rustin Hafen.

Tim was born March 20, 1958 in Emmett, Idaho to Clayne K. Cooper and Marjorie...

Peggy Joyce Volny

Sep 19, 2022

Peggy Joyce Grove Espil Volny passed away on September 19th 2022 at 4:55 PM in Boise ID, while being visited by friends and family She was 94 years young. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Irene Grove, her brother Jack Grove, her niece Linda Grove, first husband John Martin Espil, and her second husband Norbert...

William D. Hoskins

Sep 16, 2022

William D. Hoskins, of Nampa, ID, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at the age of 91. William was born on June 19, 1931, in Hornersville, Missouri, to James Madison Hoskins and Dolly Mae Norris Hoskins.

William was a Korean War Veteran. He married his true love, Alice Mae Dunn, on July 27, 1951, in Piggott,...

William (Bill) D. Hoskins

Sep 16, 2022

William “Bill” D. Hoskins, 91, of Nampa, passed away September 16, 2022. A viewing will be held, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Monday, October 3, 2022 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City. A committal service will be held, 2:00 pm, Monday, October 2, 2022 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 Horseshoe Bend Rd.,...

Bobette Jenifer Grinsted

Sep 16, 2022

Bobette Jenifer Grinsted Meridian, Idaho – Bobette Jenifer (Ritzman) Grinsted, 76, of Meridian, passed away on September 16, 2022 from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP.)

Bobette was born July 12, 1946 to Paul and Mary (Dillon) Ritzman in Pocatello, Idaho. She attended school in Pocatello, including St. Anthony’s, Pocatello High School, and Idaho State University, where she graduated...

James Alfred Petersen

Sep 15, 2022

James Alfred Petersen our beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He was born on July 18th, 1931- Passed on September 15th, 2022 in his lovely home. James was born in Neligh, Nebraska; Raised by his parents Margret and Carl Petersen. He grew up in Neligh, Nebraska with his parents. In highschool James joined the swim team, as well as worked...

Jerry Roger Timm

Sep 15, 2022

JERRY TIMM   4/16/1942 –  09/15/2022

Jerry Roger Timm was called home on September 15, 2022, at the age of 80.   This native son of Idaho was born in Nampa on April 16, 1942, to Sheldon A. (Shelly) Timm and Beulah Bell Timm.  Jerry’s father was employed by Idaho Power, and his mother taught school.  When...

Vonley Murray Boyenger, Jr

Sep 14, 2022

Vonley Murray Boyenger Jr. Obituary 12/8/66 – 9/14/22

Vonley M Boyenger Jr. was born in Boise ID on December 8th, 1966 to Vonley M Boyenger Sr and Donna Boyenger.

As a child, Von was adventurous...

Rose Mary Arellano Heath Dorman

Sep 14, 2022

Rose Mary Arellano Heath Dorman, 89, of Boise passed away on September 14, 2022, at home of natural causes.

Rose was born September 4, 1933, in Montrose, CO to Andrea and Albert Arellano.

She graduated from Caldwell High School in 1952.

Rose was lucky enough to experience love twice. In 1964 she married...

Melanie (Mel) Ann Webb

Sep 13, 2022

Beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend; Melanie “Mel” Ann Webb (51) passed away on September 13th, 2022, at her home in Eagle, Idaho surrounded by family after a courageous thirteen-year battle with cancer.

Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on July 25th, 1971; Melanie was the second youngest of four sisters. Mel spent the majority of...

Herbert Lester Brice

Sep 13, 2022

The world has just lost a hero. A man whose stature lead sons-in-law to jokingly ask “Does the name Herb Brice mean anything to you?” when seeking for help in the community. Herbert (“Herb,” “Les” or “Pete,” depending on from where you knew him) Lester Brice was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, on September 5, 1939, to Emmett Goble...

Davon Christian Beck

Sep 12, 2022

DaVon C. Beck, 77, of Payette, passed away September 12, 2022. DaVon was born to Mary Eliza Beck and Cecil Elbridge Logue on June 7 th 1945 in Boise Idaho.

DaVon attended Boise High School graduating in 1964. He entered the Navy in 1966  and served until his discharge in 1969. After Davon’s service with...

Davon Christian Beck

Sep 12, 2022

Davon C. Beck, 77, of Parma, passed away September 12, 2022. Memorial services are pending and will be announced soon.

Full obituary to follow.

Kate Marie Winkle

Sep 12, 2022

Kate Marie Winkle

Kate Marie Winkle, 16, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at her home after a long battle with an undiagnosed neurodegenerative disorder.

Kate was born on January 10, 2006, in Boise, Idaho, to Tim and Cindy Winkle.  She was brought home to Nampa, but at 18 months old, her family moved...

Robert Max Tarbet

Sep 12, 2022

Robert Max Tarbet

December 25, 1934 – September 12, 2022

Robert (Bobby) Max Tarbet came into this world on a cold snowy day, on December 25, 1934.  Born in Burley, ID to Bourke and Caroline “Kitty” (Waterson) Tarbet.  Bourke hitched the horses to a wagon and traveled into Burley to pick up the...

Gabe Holmquist

Sep 11, 2022

Gabe Holmquist (79) passed away on September 11, 2022 in his home with his family by his side. He fought a three-year battle with cancer enduring multiple rounds of chemo and radiation treatments but managed to maintain his optimism and sense of humor. He insisted on having a picture of every one of his doctors and nurses.

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