Recent Obituaries

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.

Marvin Lyle Buffi

Marvin Lyle Buffi

Dec 19, 2025

Marvin Lyle Buffi, 78, a resident of Fruitland, passed away December 19, 2025, in Fruitland.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr. in Garden City. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, January 23, 2026, at Bowman...

Jean Esther Mosher

Jean Esther Mosher

Dec 19, 2025

Jean Esther Mosher, 84, of Boise, Idaho, formerly of Waterloo, Wisconsin, passed away December 19, 2025. 

Full obituary to follow

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

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...

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.

Jimmy Leroy Cobbs

Jimmy Leroy Cobbs

Dec 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Jimmy Leroy Cobbs announces his peaceful passing on December 12, 2025.

Jim Cobbs was born in Inglewood California on October 31st, 1946 to James Cobbs and Esther Cobbs.

After graduating from high school Jim attended Fullerton Junior College prior to joining the Airforce. He was transferred to Italy where he spent the next...

Wilbern Ray Singleton

Wilbern Ray Singleton

Dec 12, 2025

United States Air Force SMSgt Wilbern Ray Singleton

Wilbern Ray Singleton, a distinguished United States Air Force veteran, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 89.

Born on July 3, 1936, in Arkansas, Ray was the youngest of four siblings. He spent his early years in Arkansas before moving to California as a teenager. At the age of 17,...

Larry Dee Wisely

Larry Dee Wisely

Dec 11, 2025

Larry Dee Wisely, 88, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian. His passing came shortly after the loss of the love of his life, Marilyn Wisely, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

Larry was born on April 2, 1937, in Fort Collins, Colorado, to William and Utha (Hall) Wisely....

Michele Kristine Gold

Michele Kristine Gold

Dec 11, 2025

Michele Kristine Gold was born on November 22, 1994, in Shelbyville, Kentucky, bringing happiness and joy as the first child to Mike and Joanne Gold. She passed away on December 11, 2025, leaving a legacy of love.

Michele brought light, warmth, and creativity to those around her. Attending elementary school in Twin Falls, Sherwood, Oregon and Meridian, shaped the thoughtful person...

Annabelle "Annie" Krawl

Annabelle "Annie" Krawl

Dec 11, 2025

Annabelle “Annie” Krawl 87, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully following a long struggle with dementia on December 11, 2025. Annie was born on February 23, 1938, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Arletta Krawl and William Ralph Krawl.

Annie spent most of her life in the Boise area and surrounding communities. She was a high school graduate and later attended some trade...