Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Boise, ID, Ada County & Surrounding Areas
Kathryn Anne Jewell
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....
Charles Loftus Smith
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...
Richard Alden Albertson
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...
Joan I. English
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...
Imogene "Jeanie" Mowery
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...
Suzanne Noelle Spear
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...
Constantine "Gus" Georgilakis
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...
Karen Sue (Hasselbring) Lawrence
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...
Joseph Berens Taylor
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,...
Ryan Jay Ellis
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...
Craig DeSilvia
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...
Stephen Harry Young
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....
Helen Kathleen Skalsky
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...
Bonnie Montana Fields
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,...
Mary T. Ground
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...
Patrick Emmett Connor
Apr 26, 2026
Patrick Emmett Connor was lost to us on April 26. We lost a son, father, brother, uncle, teacher, coach, mentor, and friend.
Patrick was born in Boise to Basque and Irish parents. He attended Sacred Heart School and then Bishop Kelly where he played football and ran track.
Patrick attended BSU where he was a member of the debate squad and would...
Dirk A. Kempthorne
Apr 24, 2026
Dirk Arthur Kempthorne passed away on Friday, April 24th, 2026 surrounded by the people he loved most—just as he lived his life, at the center of family, connection, and love.
To the world, he held many titles. But to those who knew him best, he was husband, dad, brother, Pop Dirk, grandpa, and friend.
Dirk had a rare and remarkable gift: he...
Michael W. McGowen
Apr 21, 2026
Michael Wayne McGowen, 72, of Boise, Idaho—beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend—went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, surrounded by family.
Michael was born October 12, 1953, in Boise, Idaho, to Tommy D. McGowen and Lavell Jean (Yandle) McGowen. He attended the Church of Christ in his youth and was baptized, acknowledging Jesus Christ as...
Annette Breyen
Apr 21, 2026
Annette Breyen, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was 97 years old.
She was born on June 19, 1928 and raised in Boise, Idaho. She graduated from Boise High in 1946. She played violin in the Boise High Orchestra.
During her high school years Annette worked at four movie theaters as an usherette, where her future...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries.