May 12, 2025

Vivian T. Giles was born on February 13th, 1932, to James Harder and Thelma Sarah Harder Massengale, in Boise, Idaho. She passed away on May 12th, 2025, at the age of 93.

Vivian’s father, Jim was a ranch hand in Cascade and during the summers, she would work on the ranch. She loved riding her horses and her dog would sit...

May 10, 2025

Lori Ann Allen, a devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved grandmother, and treasured friend, passed away peacefully in her home on May 10, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho, at the age of 61, surrounded by her closest loved ones.

Born on November 25, 1963, in Van Nuys, California, Lori’s life was a radiant example of unconditional love, enduring strength, and unwavering compassion. Her...

May 10, 2025

Janet Patricia White (Williams) passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital Boise, ID. Jan is survived by her brother, Kip Williams, son David (Gelena) White, daughter Julie (Michael) Farmer, six Granddaughters, two Grandsons, and seven Great Grandchildren.

Jan was born in Barton on Sea, England to Edward Ingram Williams and Lilian Garnet Williams (Lacey) on May 14,...

May 8, 2025

Janet Jo (Stauth) Dietsch, 94, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025. She was born on January 30, 1931, in Dodge City, Kansas to Evelyn Christie Stauth and James C. Stauth.

Janet was a member of St Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 2206 N Cole Rd, Boise, ID 83704, where a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at...

Apr 29, 2025

Paul Caesar Daugenti, affectionately known to many as “Uncle Paul,” passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Boise, Idaho, on April 29, 2025, at the age of 79.

Born on October 4, 1945, in Seneca Falls, New York, Paul was known for his colorful personality and remarkable stories—among them, the extraordinary fact that he was struck by lightning three...

Apr 28, 2025

Reeta Marlene Huyser, 73 of Star, Idaho went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 28th, 2025. She passed away peacefully at the Brightstar Care facility in Meridian, Idaho.

Reeta was born on March 5, 1952, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Barney (George) and Betty Caldwell. She grew up and attended schools in Boise, Idaho.

She married her...

Apr 26, 2025

Dee Anna Jensen (Williams), 86, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025 at Paramount Parks Memory Care in Eagle, Idaho. She was born on October 23, 1938, in Pocatello, ID, to Horace (Bill) Williams and Shirley Jones. Her parents relocated to Boise after WWII when Dee was 7. Dee attended grade school at Franklin Elementary, middle school at West Junior...

Apr 24, 2025

Roger Wayne Button, 73, of Boise, died Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Roger was born on January 2, 1952 in Lewiston, Idaho to Max Button and Mary Ellen (Purcell) Button.

Roger attended Whittier Grade School in Boise, excelling in playing marbles. He attended Hillside Jr. High and graduated from Capital High School. He attended Boise State University and University of Idaho.

Roger Married Barbara...

Apr 20, 2025

Jim was born October 5, 1936, to David and Helen Riebe in Boise, ID. Jim graduated from Boise High School in 1954. Jim met Noreen Scharff at Boise High School where they fell in love and were married January 7, 1956.

Jim is survived by his four children: Sue Samson, Mary Drysol, Linda Hochstrasser and Edward J. Riebe. He is also...

Apr 13, 2025

Leo Perez, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.

He is survived by his wife, Anita, his sons, Robert (Ginny) Perez -Boise, James (Janice) Perez - Boise, Leo Jr. (LaDeana) Perez- Westminster, Colorado, Paul (Rene Holtslander) Perez - Boise, and Sam (Lisa) Perez - Nampa. Leo is also survived by his sister...

Apr 5, 2025

Bonnie Finkler of Boise passed away on April 5. She was born in South Bend, Indiana and spent most of her life in Milwaukee. She attended Messmer High School and Marquette University where she earned a degree in journalism. She later earned a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Arizona and that launched her career as a social...

Mar 31, 2025

Samuel Edson “Ed” Diddle, age 85, passed away on March 31, 2025 in Boise, Idaho surrounded by his family. Born on May 17, 1939 in Elizabethton, Tennessee, Ed was the son of the late Dixie Cooper Diddle and Oran “Bill” Diddle. He spent his childhood among the scenic mountains of East Tennessee and attended high school at the McCallie School...

Mar 30, 2025

Tana Jean Smith (Nix), 81, peacefully passed away with her two children at each side on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Boise, after a long battle with dementia.

A memorial service will be held at Discovery Church in Boise, Idaho on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00 am. Cremation is under the direction of Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel.

Known to her family and...

Mar 27, 2025

Connie Marie Collins Petersen left this life surrounded by her loving family and her beloved dog Guinness. Born on August 30,1965, at St. Luke's in Boise, Idaho, she was the daughter of Carl and Ellen Collins, who were wonderful parents who loved her unconditionally. Her older brother Scott Collins who was her best friend who provided her with a lifetime...

Mar 26, 2025

Chester David “Chet” Schwerd, 78, of Meridian passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Mr. Schwerd was a son of the late Edward Preston “Ed” Schwerd and Edith Alta Schwerd. Mr. Schwerd was born on November 30, 1946, in Portland, Oregon.

Mr. Schwerd attended Meridian High School. Chet’s father, Ed Schwerd, founded and built Meridian Meat Packers from the ground up in...

Mar 19, 2025

Mar 15, 2025

Billy Joe Downing passed away on March 15th 2025, at his home in Meridian, Idaho from a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

He was born on January 19, 1938 in Clinton Henry County Missouri, the fourth of seven children born to Timothy M. and Dollie (Taylor) Downing.

He married his wife of fifty-four years Karen Lea Fouts on March 20th 1971.

Bill was...

Mar 13, 2025

Eileen Alee (Hansen) Keith walked confidently into the welcoming arms of her beloved husband, Bill Keith, and her merciful Savior, Jesus Christ, at the remarkable age of 100 years. 

Born on March 15, 1925, in Nampa, Idaho, to Ephraim W. Hansen and Mary L. Hoagland, Eileen grew up in Long Valley and graduated from Marsing High School. 

Eileen is survived by her...

Mar 13, 2025

Douglas “Doug” Wayne Bowers,65, passed away surrounded by family March 13, 2025.

Doug was born July 7th 1959 the fourth of seven boys to Melvin and LaVonne Bowers in Nampa Idaho. Doug was raised in Marsing Idaho and was proud of his home town. He loved archery, hunting and spending time in the mountains with his best buddies at Lost Lake.

Doug...

Mar 10, 2025

Born on Monday, April 9, 2007 in Glendale, California, adopted at birth by his moms, Leslie Stubbs and Lisa Shultz, Griffin died tragically on Monday, March 10th at the age of seventeen. Griffin lived in Boise his entire life.

A senior at Frank Church High School, he will graduate posthumously on May 15th, 2025. His plan for after high school was...