Recent Obituaries

Kay J. Dougherty

Kay J. Dougherty

Dec 28, 2025

Kay J. Dougherty, 83, a resident of Boise, passed away December 28, 2025, in Boise.

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

Scott Ross Ellsworth

Scott Ross Ellsworth

Dec 27, 2025

 Scott Ross Ellsworth passed away at age 74 at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise, ID on December 27, 2025.

Scott was born in Blackfoot, Idaho on September 5, 1951 to Ross and Ruth (Stout) Ellsworth. His sister Sharon was 14 years older than Scott, and she was his friend and additional mother both. 

He graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1969...

Myrna Louise Bickett

Myrna Louise Bickett

Dec 24, 2025

Myrna Louise Bickett, 87, a resident of Boise, formerly of Gooding, passed away December 24, 2025, in Boise.

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

George Harvey Guertin

George Harvey Guertin

Dec 22, 2025

George Harvey Guertin 95, passed away December 22, 2025, at the Idaho State Veteran's Home in Boise Idaho.

George spent his early life in northern Idaho, hunting, fishing, being a lumberjack and providing for his mother and younger sister.

As the war came to the United States, George enlisted in the Air force and was trained as a medic. He later switched...

William David Kirkman

William David Kirkman

Dec 21, 2025

William David Kirkman, 66, a resident of Boise, passed away December 21, 2025, in Boise.

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

Thomas Ashton Barbey

Thomas Ashton Barbey

Dec 20, 2025

Thomas Ashton Barbey was born on June 5, 1945, to Earl and Susan Barbey, in Burbank, California.

More than once, his mother despaired of Tom surviving his youth: a fearless daredevil, Tom was up for anything. From shooting off fireworks at close range to rooftop construction to racing go-karts with Chuck and Earl (his brothers and fellow daredevils) in underground tunnels...

Marvin Lyle Buffi

Marvin Lyle Buffi

Dec 19, 2025

Marvin Lyle Buffi, born on February 20, 1947, in American Falls, Idaho, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Fruitland, Idaho. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose legacy will continue to live on through the many lives he touched.

Marvin led a life defined by his unwavering dedication and service. He dedicated twenty years to the...

Jean Esther Mosher

Jean Esther Mosher

Dec 19, 2025

Jean Mosher, 84 of Waterloo, Wisconsin passed away December 19, 2025 at Truewood Assisted Living in Boise Idaho.

Jean was born on April 12, 1941 in Columbus WI, the daughter of Marvin “Mike”and Edna Mosher. Jean spent almost her entire life in her beloved town of Waterloo. She was a people person spending most of her work life in customer service....

Billy "Bill" Allen Caster

Billy "Bill" Allen Caster

Dec 18, 2025

Billy "Bill" Allen Caster, 82, of Boise, passed away December 18, 2025. 

Full obituary to follow

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

James "Jim" Dalton Lyons

James "Jim" Dalton Lyons

Dec 17, 2025

James Dalton "Jim" Lyons, aged 76, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the Boise State Veterans Home in Boise, Idaho. Born on February 26, 1949, in Mesa, Arizona, Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who left an indelible mark on the lives of those around him.

Jim joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1966. He deployed to...

Heather Lenore Conley

Heather Lenore Conley

Dec 16, 2025

Heather Lenore Conley, 51, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away in her sleep on 16 December 2025 at the Boise VA Community Living Center Hospice Unit. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on 21 August 1974, Heather graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Biology. Heather worked as a billing specialist in the medical insurance industry. Heather loved crafting and...

George "Georgie" E. Fitts, Jr.

George "Georgie" E. Fitts, Jr.

Dec 16, 2025

George “Georgie” E. Fitts Jr. was a man that everyone believed would live forever. His gumption for life, his nerve, grit, passion, perseverance and sacrifices he made have shaped his family for generations.

On Dec. 16, 2025, George passed peacefully next to his daughter and his wife of nearly 50 years, leaving a world changed by his absence but wholly impacted...

Merry Ellen Trudeau

Merry Ellen Trudeau

Dec 15, 2025

Merry Ellen Aschenbrenner Trudeau

Merry Ellen Aschenbrenner Trudeau, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, public servant, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and close friends. Her 78 years were marked by her deep devotion to family, and her joy and love were felt by everyone around her.

Merry was born on January...

Amanda Blair Stewart (Radillo Corona)

Amanda Blair Stewart (Radillo Corona)

Dec 14, 2025

Amanda Blair Stewart (Radillo Corona), 37, of Mountain Home, Idaho, passed away December 14, 2025. 

Full obituary to follow

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. www.bowmanfuneral.com 208-853-3131

Leo Henry Sommer

Leo Henry Sommer

Dec 13, 2025

Leo was born in 1930, during the Great Depression, to Swiss immigrants Dr. Casper (DVM) and Monica (Frei) Sommer, living in Wendell, Idaho and was the fourth of 9 children. The family moved to Cottonwood, ID where there were other Swiss family members and then to Meridian, ID in 1937, where there were dairy cows needing a veterinarian.

The family then...

LaDene Irene York

LaDene Irene York

Dec 13, 2025

LaDene Irene York (Swanson), 85, passed into God’s hands on December 13, 2025.

Born in McMinnville, OR on January 22, 1940, LaDene was the first child of Richard and Irene (Breed) Swanson. She was joined by a sister, Dixie Lynn and a brother Richard Evan. She spent her early years in Sheridan and Springfield, OR and moved with her family to...

Mark Edward Klein

Mark Edward Klein

Dec 13, 2025

Mark Edward Klein, 72, a resident of Boise, passed away December 13, 2025, in Boise.

A committal service with military honors will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd. in Boise.

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

Thelma V. Burum

Thelma V. Burum

Dec 13, 2025

Thelma V. Burum, 85, a resident of Boise, passed away December 13, 2025, in Boise.

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

Douglas Robert Petersen

Douglas Robert Petersen

Dec 13, 2025

Douglas Robert Petersen was called home to our Heavenly Father on December 13th, 2025. Tragically, Doug passed away while helping someone in need, a true reflection of the kind of person he was. Doug was born on November 24th, 1964 to Melvin Claude Jr. and Sandra True Webber Petersen in Salt Lake City, Utah. Doug was the oldest of four...

Emory Ellsworth Troxell

Emory Ellsworth Troxell

Dec 13, 2025

Emory Ellsworth Troxell, 92, a resident of Boise, passed away December 13, 2025, in Eagle.

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