Jun 21, 2026

Jun 14, 2026

Marie Varelia Sonderman, age 100, passed away on June 14, 2026 in Meridian, ID.

Marie was born in Butte, MT on June 6, 1926 to parents Sam and Henrietta Varelia. Marie was the daughter of a miner who immigrated from Croatia in 1913. She was the granddaughter of an Elk Park homesteader, Ida Borchert Tonkovich, whose strength and love were important...

Jun 9, 2026

Georgeanne Hedges Moncrief, born Sunday, February 26, 1928, in Ogden, Utah, passed peacefully at her home in Nampa, Idaho, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Her faith was in God.

She was the daughter of Horace E. and Lillian R. Hedges. They developed Georgeanne’s love and respect for family, nature, and sports. Her father was a four letter high school athlete from...

Jun 5, 2026

Kimberly Lyon (37) of Meridian, Idaho passed away on June 5, 2026, at St. Lukes Meridian Medical Center.Kim was born in Boise, Idaho on January 16, 1989, to Thomas and Pamela Lyon. She grew up in Nampa, attending schools in the Vallivue School District, graduating in the top ten of her senior class. She attended Oregon State University where she...

Jun 5, 2026

Kathryn Anne Jewell, 72, of Boise, died on June 5, 2026 at her home in Boise, Idaho.

Kathryn was born on July 15, 1953 in Boise, Idaho to Adele (Schmidt) Logan and Kenneth Logan.

Kathryn married David J. Jewell in Boise, Idaho on July 15, 1982.

She worked as a manager for the Idaho Candy Company. Kathryn enjoyed making crafts with her daughter....

May 30, 2026

Meridian, ID.—Charles “Charlie” Loftus Smith, 52, of Meridian, died suddenly on May 30, 2026, due to complications from heart failure.

Charlie was born July 20, 1973, in Santa Cruz, CA to Glen and Susan Smith. In July 1978, Charlie moved with his family to Boise, ID so they could open Smith’s Baby News, a children’s specialty store. Growing up, Charlie excelled...

May 27, 2026

Obituary to be updated soon.

May 24, 2026

Richard Alden Albertson, age 80, died May 24, 2026. Cremation will be done at Alden-Waggoner Funeral Home and the urn placed in the Morris Hill Cemetery with his loving partner, Roberta (Bobbie) Phillips.

Richard was born on April 12, 1946, in Decorah, Iowa. He was the eldest son of Alden and Doris Albertson, who moved to Idaho when Richard was 2...

May 24, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan English on May 24, 2026, at the age of 96. Surrounded by love, Joan departed this world from natural causes, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and artistic beauty.

Born on September 8, 1929, in the serene town of Twin...

May 21, 2026

Imogene "Jeanie" Elaine (Zehr) Mowery entered into the loving care of the Lord on May 21, 2026, at Arbor Valley of Cascadia Care Center of Boise, ID. Jeanie was born on July 11, 1945, in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, to Elmer and Alta (Zimmerman) Zehr and was raised in Manson, Iowa on her parent's farm. After graduating from high school in...

May 18, 2026

Suzanne Noelle Spear (née Vatcher) passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1964, in Newport Beach, California, to Barbara Green and Bob Vatcher. Suzy was one of five siblings raised on Canary Drive in Costa Mesa, where she built lifelong friendships and memories that remained close to her heart. She attended Christ Lutheran School...

May 15, 2026

Constantine “Gus” Georgilakis, a remarkable son and brother, passed away on May 15, 2026 in Boise, Idaho at the age of 56. Gus was born to Maria and Annivas Georgilakis on June 25, 1969 in Queens, New York.

Most will remember Gus as a man who loved to talk and who loved to listen. He was genuinely interested in knowing the...

May 14, 2026

Karen Sue (Hasselbring) Lawrence entered into the arms of Jesus on May 14, 2026, at Life Care Center of Lewiston. Karen was born on October 23, 1948, in Nampa, Idaho, to Luther H. and Ruby N. (Breshears) Hasselbring. Karen was raised in Marsing at the pumping plant. She graduated from Marsing High School in 1967 and then went to work...

May 13, 2026

Joseph Berens Taylor, a retired airline pilot and father of six, passed away of natural causes on May 13 in Boise. He was a month shy of his 86th birthday.

He had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, though the condition never fully progressed. He remained friendly and retained his sense of humor pretty much until the end.

For the past eight years,...

May 8, 2026

Ryan Jay Ellis, 60, of Boise, Idaho, died May 8, 2026 in Boise from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.

Ryan was born on August 23, 1965 in Tacoma, Washington. As a baby he was adopted by Doyle Glen Ellis and Joyce Oswald Ellis. He was raised in Idaho Falls, ID and graduated from Skyline High School. As an adult he...

May 8, 2026

Craig was born June 17, 1939 in Pensacola, Florida to Wanda Harriet (McCormick) and Ernest Roselle DeSilvia. He was raised in the south and in 1957 graduated from Murray High School in Jackson, Mississippi. In high school, he was active in football and track, excelling in the 440 and winning the state championship his senior year.He was offered several track...

May 4, 2026

In Fond and Loving Memory of

COL Stephen H Young, USA, Ret.

January 20, 1944 – May 4, 2026

Stephen H Young passed away peacefully, into the arms of his Savior, on Monday, May 4th . He lived a full life of adventure as an accomplished professional engineer, Army officer, woodturner, and family man.

He will be deeply missed by his family and friends....

May 2, 2026

Helen Kathleen Skalsky, better known as Kathleen or Kathy to those who knew her well, passed away Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family.

Kathy had a strong belief in our Lord, God, and is now at home with her Husband, Loren Skalsky, son, Mark Skalsky, and parents. Kathy was born to adoring parents, William...

Apr 29, 2026

Bonnie Montana Fields passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 96. Her life stretched across nearly a century, shaped by grit, grace, and a quiet strength that never asked to be noticed, but was always felt.

She was born on January 7, 1930, in Menan, Idaho. Coming of age in the American West during the Great Depression,...

Apr 27, 2026

Mary Theresa Splonskowski Ground—beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend—passed peacefully on April 27, 2026 in Boise, Idaho at St. Alphonse’s Hospital at the age of 94. She is now in God’s tender care.

Born to Charles P. and Marcella Devine Splonskowski on February 12, 1932 north of Marion, South Dakota, Mary was the seventh child of eight. She was loved...