Obituaries

Reinita Gayle Cordingley

Nov 6, 2021

Reinita Gayle Cordingley passed away November 6, 2021, in Tacoma, Washington, at her son’s home.

Reinita was born on January 27, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Donald and Helen Cordingley and raised in Ashton, Idaho, where she attended both grade school and high school. She went on to attend Ricks College, where she studied voice for...

Melvin Ernest Walker

Nov 6, 2021

Melvin Ernest “Ernie” Walker Jr, left this world on November 6,2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones after a year of battling cancer. He was 58 years old.

Ernie was born February 20, 1963, in Albany, Georgia, to late Cecile Teresa Diaz and Melvin Ernest Walker Sr.  He...

Terrell J "T. Jay" Lish

Nov 6, 2021

T. Jay Lish was born on January 22, 1939, in Grace, Idaho, to Terrell L. Lish and Grace Lish (Née Titus). He was the oldest of three boys born to Terrell and Grace, with his younger brothers, Stephen Lish and Michael Lish.

T. Jay graduated from Marsh Valley High School in 1957, and shortly after graduating, received...

Martin Casimiro Espinoza

Nov 6, 2021

Martin Casimiro Espinoza, 51, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 6, 2021, at home. He was under the care of his family.

Martin was born March 4, 1970, in Juarez, Mexico, to Casimiro Espinoza and Irma Mendoza de Espinoza. He grew up and attended schools in Las Vegas, Nevada.

On October 30, 1999, he married...

Lyndon L. Skidmore

Nov 6, 2021

Lyndon Lobark “Lynn” Skidmore, 82, of Ammon, passed away November 6, 2021, at his home.

Lynn was born on March 25, 1939, in Richmond, Utah, as the fourth son of Cyrus Randolph and Helen Timmins Skidmore, after his brothers, Bill, Dick, and Lee. Lee and Lynn were twins, but Lee was born first, and teased Lynn his...

Michael John Wade

Nov 6, 2021

Michael John Wade, 38, of Idaho Falls, passed away at his home. He was born July 14, 1983, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Gary Lee Wade and Lynne Marie Morris Wade.

He attended school at Ucon Elementary, Rocky Mountain Middle School, Bonneville High School, and Lincoln High School. He married Rachel Mathey on June 25, 2005, and...

Helen Claire Clingerman

Nov 6, 2021

Helen Claire Clingerman, 78, of Shelley, passed away November 6, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Helen was born March 17, 1943, in Akron, Ohio, to Lyman and Claire Iams.

On August 15, 1998, she married Joe Owen Crawford in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Helen and Joe made their home in Shelley, Idaho. Helen worked at...

Teri Jo Blevins

Nov 5, 2021

Teri Jo Blevins, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 5, 2021, at her home.

No local services will be held.

Gail Johnson

Nov 4, 2021

Gail Johnson, 82, of Idaho Falls,  passed away at her home November 4, 2021. She was born September 11, 1939, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Charles Arthur Lawrence and Edwina Drake Frech Lawrence.

She had the wonderful life of a tomboy in Winfield Park, New Jersey, and graduated through the 8th grade. She then attended Roselle Park...

Caren Ann Bichsel

Nov 4, 2021

Caren Bichsel, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away on November 04, 2021, at Idaho Community Hospital, due to complications from Covid-19.

Caren was born to Elmer and Charlotte Bichsel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 1, 1945. She grew up and attended Catholic schools in Wisconsin, California, and Nevada.

Caren was formerly married to Bob Porter,...

Barbara May Oxspring

Nov 4, 2021

Barbara May Saunders Oxspring returned to her Heavenly Father November 4, 2021. She finished her course and fought a good fight.

Barbara was born May 15, 1933, to Kenneth and Dorothy Saunders in Saint Catherines, Ontario, Canada. She was a cheerleader and figure skater in her high school years.

She met Harvey Kane Oxspring while...

Cheryl Joan Gneiting

Nov 4, 2021

An Elect Lady left her earthly home on November 4, 2021, and returned to her Heavenly Father. She was in the hands of her husband as she made the transition.

Cheryl Joan Jensen Gneiting was born October 25, 1944, to James Everett and Dona Coy Poole Jensen in Ogden, Utah. Later, the family moved to Idaho Falls...

Lynn Roger Wilde

Nov 4, 2021

Lynn Roger Wilde, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 4, 2021.

Lynn was born May 5, 1949, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Uriel Ames and Veda June Stanley. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and attended Idaho Falls High School. He lived in Swan Valley for a short time, and then returned to...

Thomas William Higgs

Nov 4, 2021

Thomas William Higgs, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 4, 2021, at his home with the support of his family. He has been active, healthy, and happy, with the assistance of his daughters, until contacting a recent serious illness which placed him under the capable care of One Source Hospice services. He always kept his sharp intellect and...

Ted Taylor Whitehead

Nov 3, 2021

Ted Taylor Whitehead, 81, of Ammon, passed away November 3, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Ted was born May 8, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Therald Tracy Whitehead and Blanche Mary Taylor Whitehead. He grew up and attended schools in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School and attended...

Von D White

Nov 2, 2021

Von D White, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 2, 2021.

Von was born April 16, 1949, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to LeRoy C White and Melba Davenport White. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated with the first graduating class at Skyline High School in 1967.  He went on to attend...

Helen Krantz

Nov 2, 2021

Helen Genevieve Krantz, 87, of Iona, returned home to her loving Heavenly Father on November 2, 2021, to pursue her next mission.

Helen was born on October 21,1934, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Owen Sessions and Norma Wheeler. She was the fourth child and only daughter in a household of four boys. Her childhood was largely spent...

Patricia "Patty" (Gramm) Thomas

Nov 2, 2021

Patty Thomas, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away on November 2, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Privtate family services will be held at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Tracy Lee Sikes

Oct 31, 2021

Tracy Lee Sikes, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 31, 2021, at his home. He was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Tracy was born December 6, 1946, in Sunnyside, Washington, to Lester Sikes and Lucille Whitney Sikes.

On February 14, 1991, he married Cheryl K. Sikes in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. Tracy and Cheryl...

Daniel Michael Lloyd

Oct 30, 2021

Daniel Michael Lloyd, 45, of Idaho Falls. passed away October 30, 2021, at his home.

No public services are planned.