Rich Johnsmeyer, age 66, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014 at his home in Meridian, Idaho. Rich was born on August 2, 1947 in Boise, Idaho to Edward Arthur Johnsmeyer and Elsie Irene Johnsmeyer.  He was a brother to Sharon Baker of Boise, Idaho. His childhood was spent hunting and fishing with his father and his best friend, “Ol”...

Julia Marlowe Brokate, 90 of Boise, ID, was called away to our Heavenly Father, January 20th, 2014 at the Idaho State Veteran’s Hospital. She was born in Dodge City, Kansas on November 5th, 1923 to William Kinkade and Martha Musick-Kinkade.  Julia grew up in Dodge City with her siblings: Ethel, Jean and Robert.  During WWII she proudly joined the Army...

Vera Stevenson,96,of Boise died Sunday, Jan. 12,2014, passing peacefully in her apartment at Valley View Retirement Center, where she lived for the last 26 years. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, 5400 Fairview Ave. Private burial will be in Joplin Cemetery. Vera was born to M. Tobe & Lucille...

Louis W. Chase, 88, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his winter home in Vero Beach, Florida, on January 9, 2014. Lou was born in Bristol, Connecticut, on November 4, 1925, son of Lester and Helen B. Chase, and brother of Pauline DeGray, Marie Crockett, and Dottie Spears. He served in the United States Navy, and then enlisted in...

Major General Niles J. Fulwyler, U.S. Army, ret., 85 of Meridian died Saturday, January 11, 2014 at home of natural causes. A funeral Mass will be held on January 24, 2014 at 10 a.m.  at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Meridian, Idaho. General Fulwyler will be interred at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.  Interment will occur...

Billie V. Rogers died Sunday morning after a brief stay at Life Care Center of Valley View. The 5th of January, 2014, was just two days after her 89th birthday. She had struggled for the last few months with many hospital stays for numerous ailments. The New Year had brought with it an end to these, but their toll on...

Viva Mary Leseberg Jensen, age 83 died on January 4, 2014 at her home at Willow Park Assisted Living in Boise, Idaho. Viva was born in St. Anthony Idaho on February 22, 1931 to Clarence E. and Birdie Ann Fischer Leseberg.  She was an only child, preceded in death by an infant brother, Donald. Viva moved to numerous small communities...

Jim Clark, 78, of Boise passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 4 after a courageous and graceful battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born in Wendell, Idaho to Ray and Marie Clark. The family lived throughout the Pacific Northwest and ultimately settled in Boise where Jim graduated from Boise High School and Boise Junior College. Jim was passionately...

Jack Leroy Fleshman went to be with his Lord and Savior December 17th, 2013. Jack was born September 16, 1931 in Baker, Oregon to Floyd and Laura Hays Fleshman . The family moved to Clarkston , Washington in 1935 and on August 26, 1936 his brother Keith was born. Jack graduated from Clarkston High School in May of 1949. He...

Nellie Darline Vail, 82, of Boise, passed away on December 28, 2013, in a local care center. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, Boise. Arrangements are under the direction of Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, Boise. Nellie was born on November 23, 1931 in Republican City, Nebraska to...

Steven Phillips, 49, of Boise, died Monday, December 16, 2013 in Avamere care center with his devoted mother by his side. Steven was born February 29, 1964 in Pomona, CA.  He lived in several CA cities including Laguna Beach where he loved to surf.  During high school he played football and threw shot put in track.  Steven graduated from high...

Nancy Ann Jubinville Murphy, age 54, passed away surrounded by loved ones at home after her courageous battle with ovarian cancer on December 31, 2013.  A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at 10:30 am at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Meridian Idaho. Arrangements are under the direction of the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. Nancy was born...

Kurt was born in Boise, Idaho on November 10,1952 to James T. Alexander and Bernadine Bradford Alexander. He passed away on December 6, 2013 at the age of 61 with his family at his bedside. He went to Hawthorne Elementary School, East Junior High and graduated from Boise High School in 1971.  During his school years he played little league...

Charles B. (Charlie) Smith died on Dec. 10 at home due to complications associated with CHF.  Charlie was born on March 24, 1953 to Edward W. and Irene F. Smith.  Charlie lived his entire life in Boise, Idaho. Charlie married Amy Kunert on August 21, 1982.  They had two sons, Aaron and Ryan who began learning baseball about the time...

Frank John Dagres, 96, of Boise, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013, in a local care center. Frank was born in Boise on July 20, 1917, the oldest son of John and Anna Dagres. He attended Boise Schools and graduated from Boise High School in 1937. Growing up, he had many part-time jobs: at the Chinese Gardens, selling newspapers,...

Wynona Joyce Cordum, 81, of Yukon, OK, passed away on Dec. 18, 2013 at her son’s home in Boise of natural causes. Joyce was born on Feb. 2, 1932, in Windsor, MO to Lorene Cox Christian and Amos Burnham Christian. She graduated in 1949 from Sullivan H.S. in Sullivan, MO, and then from Northeastern Oklahoma Jr. College in 1951. She...

Virginia Marlene Schimmel, 77, of Boise, died December 16, 2013 at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel.  A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.  A reception will be held at Whitney Methodist Church following the...

Duane Edward Proctor, born in Meridi a n , Idaho on Febru ary 19 , 1939 to Vayne and Helen ( C hipman ) Proctor pa ss ed away at ho me with hi s famil y at hi s s id e on D e cember 31, 2013 a ft e r a s hort bout with cancer. He...

Robert Middleton, 72, of Meridian, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, in a local hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 5, 2014, at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, 5400 Fairview Ave., Boise. Burial will take place at Calhoun Cemetery in Magnolia, Iowa. Robert was born on April 18, 1941, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Clarence G....

Lisa Gaye Matlock, 52, of Boise, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at home. Lisa was born November 5, 1961 in Pomona, California.  She was raised in California and received her education there.  During her high school years she played Varsity Softball and was a cheerleader.   She was very vivacious and outgoing and made friends easily, and still enjoyed her friendships...