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Matthew Allen David Jacobson
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...
William S. Yunek
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...
Halimah Brugger
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...
Lois Anita Robins
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...
Lois Janiece McMullen
Feb 6, 2025
Lois Janiece McMullen was born on September 16, 1931, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Orpha Johnson Gerhard and James Clinton Gerhard. She passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on February 6, 2025, surrounded by love.
At the age of five, Janiece moved with her mother and siblings to Portland, Oregon, where she grew up during the Great Depression. She was...
Robert "Bob" D. Payne
Feb 3, 2025
Robert (Bob) Dean Payne, born October 18th 1933, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 3rd, 2025 after a courageous battle with Guillain-Barre' Syndrome.
Bob was born in Green City, Missouri to Joseph and Vera Payne. The family moved to Kimberly, Idaho before finally settling in Boise, Idaho. After graduating from Boise High School, Bob attended the University...
Linda A. Knudsen
Feb 2, 2025
Linda A. Knudsen was born in Wallace, Idaho on April 21, 1947 to John Kingsbury and Virginia Casner, and passed away on February 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho with her loving family at her side.
She was the youngest on three siblings herself, Jonna Kingsbury (deceased) and Steve Kingsbury of Scottsdale, Arizona.
She married Kelly Knudsen on May 28, 1966 in Idaho...
Gaye Roberts Olsen
Jan 24, 2025
Gaye Roberts was born to Edna T. Anderson Roberts and Lyman B. Roberts on 10 June 1938 in “Little” Washington, NC. She was premature, not breathing, and left in a crib to die. Soon after, a nurse friend of her mother’s came in and was determined to save her. She did – and Gaye went on to become a truly...
David Elmer Shaver
Jan 23, 2025
David E. Shaver, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and Christian man of God died on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at his home.
David was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Margean Shaver; Parents, Harry and Emma Shaver; and siblings, John Mark, Paul, and Ester.
He is survived by 3 sons, Galen, Clyde, and Darrell; one granddaughter, Jessica; one great granddaughter, Issabela...
Vernon "Kelly" Bisterfeldt
Jan 19, 2025
Vernon “Kelly” Bisterfeldt was born on July 9, 1958, in Munich Germany to parents Vernon and Shirley Bisterfeldt while they were stationed there for the paratrooper division of the army. The young family returned to the States when Kelly was two years old. Once back, they joined Shirley’s family on a small farm in Meridian, Idaho. Kelly enjoyed the various...
Karla Ann Vail
Jan 19, 2025
Karla Ann Vail died on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at home surrounded by family. She was 79 years old.
Karla and her identical twin sister Karen were born to Elma and William Kindsvater in Kellogg, Idaho on September 11, 1945. She was raised in north Idaho in the mining town of Page and went to school in Kellogg where she graduated...
Keith A. Loveless
Jan 17, 2025
Keith Allen Loveless passed away at the age of 79 on January 17, 2025 from complications associated with Parkinson’s. The oldest of three boys, Keith was a native Boisean born August 28, 1945 to James A. and Virginia E. Loveless.
Keith was an athlete in his younger days lettering in tennis and golf at Boise High School. He excelled in academics,...
Donna Reedy
Jan 16, 2025
On January 16th, 2025, Donna “Jean” went to be with our Lord and Savior and to be reunited with her parents, Martha “Marty” Atkinson and John O. Landrum, her brother Fredrick “Mike” Landrum, and sister Pamela Williams.
Donna leaves behind, her 6 children, Robert M. Hall III, Richard A. Hall, Crystal L. Lund, Cheryl A. Johnson, Kevin L. Johnson, and Maralee...
George Joseph Neumayer
Jan 8, 2025
George Joseph Neumayer was born on April 13, 1926, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Joe and Goldie Neumayer. George was the third of six children and was born in the middle of the Great Depression. He and his siblings were raised in Bonners Ferry where George graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1944. While in high school, George was...
William John Slattery
Jan 1, 2025
With profound sadness we say goodbye to Bill Slattery, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to so many whose lives he touched. Bill passed away peacefully of complications of heart failure with his family by his side.
Born on June 16, 1939 in Atkinson, NE to Thomas and Claire Slattery, Bill departed his life with immense courage...
Virginia Ruth Taylor
Dec 23, 2024
Virginia Ruth (Grover) Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Meridian, Idaho. She was born on November 18, 1937, to Nola LaVerne (Benda) and Gerald E. Grover in rural Thomas County, Kansas.
She was the oldest of four children with sisters Dorothy, Vera, and brother Gary. In 1944, while her father was serving...
James Clifford Hicks
Dec 22, 2024
James (Jim) Clifford Hicks of Boise passed away from a sudden stroke on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the age of 82.
Jim was born November 13, 1942, to D. Loren and Jewell Hicks in Ontario, Oregon. After spending two years living in Payette, Idaho, the Hicks family moved to Boise so Loren could continue his career with the Boise Schools....
Dee E Messinger
Dec 14, 2024
Dee Messinger, age 102, passed away peacefully in his sleep December 14, 2024 in Boise Idaho. Dee was born December 5, 1922 on the family farm south of McCook, Nebraska, to Edwin and Frieda Marie (nee Ruby). He graduated from Danbury High School in 1940 and enrolled at the University of Nebraska studying Electrical Engineering.
Dee met Lois Walker while at...
Antonio Wong
Dec 13, 2024
Antonio "Tony" Wong, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on December 13, 2024, at the age of 66, surrounded by his loving family in Meridian, Idaho. He was born on March 3, 1958, in Santa Marta, Colombia, and immigrated to the United States where he would go on to build a life full of love, hard work, and devotion...
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