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

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 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...

Mar 6, 2025

Our mom, Phyllis Sheila Youngblood, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the age of 92.

Mom was born on May 20, 1932, in her grandmother’s upstairs bedroom in Soham, England, but grew up 13 miles away in Ely, England. Ely is a small parish in the East Cambridgeshire district, in Cambridgeshire, England, 80...

Mar 5, 2025

Joshua James Jackson, 45, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by his closest family and friends.

While his departure leaves an unfillable space in the hearts of those who knew him, his legacy of laughter, hard work, and adventure will live on.

Josh was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on April 19, 1979, to his loving parents,...

Feb 26, 2025

Gene Austin Stover was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to Austin and Opal Stover on November 13, 1938. He graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1958 and moved to Boise, Idaho. 

He was married to Gail H. Stover on October 20. 1960. He served as a member of the Idaho Army National Guard from 1958 until his retirement as a Master Sergeant...

Feb 24, 2025

Gilbert Roland Gould was promoted to heaven on February 24, 2025, through his great faith in his savior, Jesus Christ. 

Gil was born May 4,1939 in Tacoma WA, to parents Harold and Roberta Gould. Shortly after, they relocated to Boise, ID, where he began his love of the Idaho outdoors. In the 11th grade, while visiting his friend and neighbor Jim,...

Feb 24, 2025

Nona M. Widner

1930 – 2025

Nona was born May 23, 1930 in Nampa, Idaho to Walter and Stella Smith. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, February 24 in Boise, Idaho.

Nona spent her early years in Nampa until her family moved to Cambridge, Idaho. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948, and on June 12 she married...

Feb 19, 2025

Anita Marie Sauerwein, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, at the age of 87.

Born on July 3, 1937 in Marissa, Illinois, Anita lived a life full of kindness, strength, and love. She touched the hearts of many with her warm spirit, unwavering support, and deep devotion to her family.

Anita will be remembered for...

Feb 12, 2025

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Matthew Allen David Jacobson on February 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 1, 1988, to Chad and Debbie Jacobson, Matthew was the cherished first grandchild on his mother's side, instantly bringing joy and excitement to all who knew him.

Throughout...

Feb 9, 2025

William Stewart Yunek

Of Boise, Idaho

Born October 1, 1935, in Rockford, Illinois, he was the son of Harold Joseph and Dorothy Grace (Harrower) Yunek, and the 3rd of 5 children. He married Benita Irene Banks on January 20, 1956, in Cherry Valley, Illinois.

William (Bill) joined the United States Air Force in November, 1953, serving nearly three years in Darmstadt, Germany as...

Feb 9, 2025

Linda Lee Echtenkamp was born December 12, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska. Growing up, she and her two sisters, Sherry and Marcia, were all close with their cousin Rene. During her childhood in Omaha, she had polio, causing her to endure multiple surgeries on her knee and ankle to enable her to walk. In her teens, she suffered from scoliosis, and...

Feb 9, 2025

Halimah Elaine Louise Maurey Brugger, age 82, passed away on February 9, 2025, with both of her daughters by her side. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, Halimah dedicated her life to her family, her students, and her community; she was a treasure among fellow musicians and music teachers, not only admired but loved. 

Born on August...

Feb 8, 2025

Lois Anita Wlaznak Robins of Boise, Idaho peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the age of 79. She was born to Roman and Evelyn Wlaznak on October 24, 1945 in Great Falls, Montana. Upon graduating high school, Lois moved to Spokane, Washington to attend nursing school. While in school, she met Gordon Robins and they married on...