Recent Obituaries

Arne Ralph Elmore

Feb 5, 2025

Arne Ralph Elmore was born March 5th, 1954, to his loving parents, Ralph and Oneida Elmore in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Arne started his life as the child of missionaries with Assemblies of God. From there Ralph, Oneida, Arne, and his sister Marva moved to Louisiana, and then a few years later returned to missions in the Fiji Islands. These...

Donald Lavern Deleski

Feb 4, 2025

Donald LaVern Deleski, was born June 16, 1931, in Winner, South Dakota, to William J. and Josephine (Gizinski) Deleski.  The family moved to Idaho in 1939.

Donald graduated from Burley High School, served four years in the U.S. Air Force, then attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, earning a B.A. degree in Journalism.

He worked...

Richard Paul Frencer

Feb 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Paul Frencer on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.  He was born May 15, 1943, in Newark, New Jersey, to John and Helene Stumpfl Frencer. He was the oldest of four children.

At the young age of 18, Richard left New Jersey to live with extended family...

Elwood (Woody) Paul Wertman

Feb 2, 2025

Woody was born in Sunberry, Pennsylvania on August 19, 1943.  When he was a toddler, his parents separated and his mother took him and his sister and left them at an orphanage.  When Woody was in the 4th grade he was reunited with his father and met his stepmother and their two children.  His father worked in counter-intelligence in...

Gloria Opal Mills

Feb 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria on Febuary1st 2025 at the age of 70. Gloria was a beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Grandmother Great grandmother, a cherished friend, her departure leaves an irreplaceable void in our lives, but her legacy of love, kindness, and wisdom will continue to inspire us.

Gloria] was...

Theodore (Ted) Knudson

Feb 1, 2025

Theodore (Ted) Knudson

Theodore (Ted) Knudson, 82, a resident of Mountain Home, passed away February 1, 2025, in Mountain Home.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 342 E. Jackson St. in Mountain Home, with a reception immediately following in...

Juanita Maes

Feb 1, 2025

Juanita Kay Maes July 30, 1946 – February 1, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Juanita Kay Maes, a cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at Treasure Valley Life Care.

Juanita was born on July 30, 1946, in Washington State. She spent her...

Barbara Marie Herrick

Feb 1, 2025

Barbara Herrick passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 77. She was born on December 15, 1947, to Keith Herrick and Lorene Evans Herrick in Melba, Idaho. She was a proud fourth generation Idahoan and a lifelong bookaholic with a love of reading that could never be satiated. She was also an eternal...

Thressa (Cherie) Pope

Feb 1, 2025

Mother was born on January 17th, 1936, in Ogden Utah, to James H. and Pearl M. Downs. She was preceded in death by her sister Genavieve, brother buddy, her mother, father and sister Toni, and granddaughter Angela. In September 1955 she married Samuel D. Pope in Ogden Utah.

From that union sons Michael and Samuel were born....

Roseta May Davison

Jan 31, 2025

Roseta May (Proshold) Davison

Roseta May (Proshold) Davison, 83, of Prairie, Idaho passed peacefully on January 31st, 2025 after a long, hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Services will be held on Monday, February 10th, 2025 at 2 pm at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge #2276 located at 325 S 3rd W St Mountain Home, Idaho.  A committal...

Leslie (Les) Wilbur Atwood

Jan 29, 2025

Leslie (Les) Wilbur Atwood, a man who was known for the ability to fix almost anything, passed away at his home on January 29, 2025. Les was born in American Fork, UT on April 17,1944.

Les was a dedicated husband to Linda for 40 years, a loving father, and adored by his grandchildren and step-grandchildren. He spent...

Janice Lorene Blumberg

Jan 27, 2025

Janice Lorene Blumberg

June 30, 1947 – January 27, 2025

Janice Lorene Blumberg, known to those who loved her as Jan, peacefully passed away on January 27, 2025, at the age of 77.

Jan was born on June 30, 1947, in Emmett, Idaho, to Vincent and Ellen Jayo. She grew up in Burns...

Barbara June Butler

Jan 27, 2025

Barbara June Butler left the loving arms of her family to return home to her Savior in the early morning hours of January 27th, 2025. Barb was born on New Years Day, 1938, in Weiser, Idaho, to Della Mae and Ernest “Dude” Farrell. Della later married Harry Otterbacher, who adopted Barbara at that time, and a younger sister, Shirley,...

Jean Marie Attebery

Jan 27, 2025

Jean M. Attebery, 53, of Boise, passed away Januaray 27, 2025.

A viewing will be held, 2:00 pm, Monday, February 3, 2025 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City, Idaho.

A viewing will be held, 2:00 pm, Monday, February 3, 2025 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City,...

Sharon Gale Macaluso

Jan 27, 2025

Sharon Gale (Anvinson) Macaluso, 83, of Nampa, Idaho passed away peacefully, January 27, 2025 at 8:04 p.m. Sharon was born March 2, 1941 in Oslo, Minnesota, the daughter of Parents’ Lester and Agnes (Martin) Anvinson. Sharon graduated from High School then went on to College, earning her license practical nurse degree and worked in nursing until she married John...

Belford E. Cooper

Jan 25, 2025

Belford E. Cooper

Belford E. Cooper, 91, a resident of Boise, passed away January 25, 2025, in Boise.

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

Lawrence (Larry) Eugene Hall

Jan 25, 2025

Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Hall, 75, went to be with his lord on January 25, 2025 in Boise ID, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on August 2, 1949, the 6th child of Dewey and Edrie Hall. Larry was known for his generous and affectionate nature. He was a man who embodied strength and kindness, always willing to help...

Rosemarie Pamela Thomas

Jan 24, 2025

Rosemarie P. Thomas, 70 of Boise passed away January 24, 2025.

There will be a committal service at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1 pm.

Patricia Patty Mizuta

Jan 24, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Patricia “Patty” Mizuta, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated educator. Patty passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to her family and her former students.

Born the youngest child of Tadashi and Yoshiye Okura in Auburn, Washington, Patty was raised with...

Dorothy Joy Lundy

Jan 23, 2025

Dorothy J. Lundy passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.  Dorothy was born on August 30, 1930, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Jerold and Nora Jennings.  She was the first of eight children.  She grew up around southern Idaho, living in the Magic Valley area where she attended schools in Bone, Wendell and the...