Recent Obituaries

May 13, 2025

Donald W. Terwilleger

Donald W. Terwilleger, 91, a resident of Boise, passed away May 13, 2025, in Boise.

Donald is survived by his wife, Rosa, of Boise, Idaho; Son, William (Paula) Terwilleger, of Durhamville, New York; and daughter, Cheryl Bulthaup, of Dandridge, Tennessee.

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

May 12, 2025

May 11, 2025

Kathleen L. Hamilton, 77, passed away on May 11, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Kathleen lived a life filled with love, faith, and a true passion for shopping.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Kathleen spent over 50 years in the Bridgeton, New Jersey area before moving to Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. She and her late husband, Harry C. Hamilton, shared 50...

May 11, 2025

Lucille Leah Langmade, 80, a resident of Boise, passed away May 11, 2025, in Boise.Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.

May 10, 2025

Vivienne L. Darden, a cherished mother, grandmother, and beacon of love, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, in Nampa, Idaho, at the age of 86. With her sweet, loving, and kind spirit, coupled with a delightful sense of humor, Vivienne brought happiness and warmth to her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Born on March...

May 9, 2025

Barbara Ann Weydert Lambert was born in Dubuque, Iowa on July 7, 1941. She grew up on a farm in Peosta, Iowa, along with her six siblings. She attended schools in Peosta and graduated from Clarke College in Dubuque in 1963. She worked at a law firm and at John Deere Works in Dubuque, and then graced Loras College in...

May 7, 2025

Diana Loraine Obenauer

Diana Loraine Obenauer, 84, a resident of Meridian, passed away May 7, 2025.

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

May 6, 2025

Fay Elaine Levin was born in Chewelah, WA in 1932. She was the youngest child of Robert and Fay Duncan. She grew up on the family farm near Blue Creek, WA surrounded by her 11 brothers and sisters.

She proudly served in the Army Air Corps/U.S. Air Force. She graduated from college at Eastern Washington University in Cheney. She was a...

May 5, 2025

Diane “Penny” Botsch, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 5, 2025, following a five-year battle with lung cancer.

Born in South Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Irish and Lithuanian immigrants. Her early life was marked by economic hardship and family instability, including periods of homelessness. Despite these challenges, she demonstrated remarkable resilience, faith, and determination.

Penny...

May 4, 2025

Troy L. Abegglen, 49 of Boise passed away May 4, 2025.

May 3, 2025

Thomas J. Dobroth September 3, 1948 – May 3, 2025

Thomas Julius Dobroth, 76, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away at home on May 3, 2025, after battling cancer. A proud Idahoan, Tom was born on September 3, 1948, in Lewiston, to Julius and Martha (Riggers) Dobroth. He was the youngest of four children, growing up with three older sisters.

Tom graduated from...

May 3, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” L. Sorensen, aged 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Boise, ID on May 3, 2025. Born in Ely, NV on November 30, 1941, Jerry moved to Seattle, WA when he was a year old. He graduated from Bothell High School in 1960 and entered the Navy in 1961. His intention was to serve two years...

May 2, 2025

Paul Harris Farwell, 74, of Caldwell, was born on Friday December 1st, 1950, and took his last breath the evening of Friday May 2, 2025.

Paul began his younger years in the Parma, Idaho area. Around five years old, his family moved to Karcher Road, where he attended Boulevard Christian Grade School. His high school years were spent at Nampa Christian...

May 1, 2025

Julie A. Byrd, 54 of Boise passed away May 1, 2025.

May 1, 2025

James Salazar resident of Boise, Idaho, passed away at age 92, on May 1, 2025. James was born in Emmett, Idaho on December 20, 1932, to Claudina Romero Salazar and Delfino Duran Salazar.

He grew up in Milliken, Colorado, and also resided in Thornton and Denver, Colorado, until October 1973.  James moved his family to Boise, Idaho. James and Dora, his...

Apr 30, 2025

Rodney William Peterson (Rod)

February 23, 1960 —April 30, 2025

Boise –

Our son, brother, uncle, and friend, Rod, was born on February 23, 1960, in Boise Idaho, to Donna F. and Richard D. Peterson Sr.. To some, Rod was known as “#3 son”, as our parents playfully numbered the boys of the...

Apr 29, 2025

Bruce Mathew Long

Bruce Mathew Long, 60, a resident of Nampa, passed away April 29, 2025, in Nampa.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, May 30, 2025, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr. in Garden City, with visitation beginning at 10:00am.

Arrangements are under the direction...

Apr 28, 2025

Jade Landon Jones was born August 25th 1986 in Burley, Idaho and left this earth much too early with his passing on April 28th, 2025 in Meridian, Idaho. 

He spent most of his childhood living in the Raft River and Declo area and he enjoyed a life in the country filled with lots of outside play, learning a bit about farming...

Apr 28, 2025

Mackenzie Niksich Proffit was born in Mountain Home Idaho to Michelle Niksich and her adopted dad Allen Niksich on 17 January 2001. She passed away on 28 April 2025.

Throughout childhood,...

Apr 28, 2025

John Allen Yacukowicz, 75, formerly of Mequon, WI, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025 in Boise, ID after a courageous battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).

Born on August 13, 1949, in Kenosha, WI, John was the son of John and Alice (Thomas) Yacukowicz.  He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1967 and earned his...