Obituaries

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.

Colleen Cook (Weeks) Schuldt

Oct 30, 2021

Colleen Cook Weeks Schuldt, 94, of Rigby, passed away October 30, 2021, at The Wildflower of Rigby. She was under the care of Encompass Home Health and her loving family.

Colleen was born July 1, 1927, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Harry Lorenzo Weeks and Zelda Cook Weeks. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls...

Nancy Heuer Smith

Oct 30, 2021

Nancy Heuer Smith, of Idaho Falls, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends on October 30, 2021.

Nancy was born February 17, 1947. She grew up with two older brothers and was the product of hardworking parents. Nancy served her father and brothers as they worked on the family farm. She often shared the...

Valarie West

Oct 29, 2021

Valarie, our beloved Mom, Grandma, and GG, passed away from complicated health issues on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Valarie was born May 21, 1950, to parents, Agnes Elmore and William West in Jacksonville, Florida. She spent most of her youth on the beaches of Florida, alongside her brother, Billy. She loved swimming,...

Karen Faye (Rumsey) Judy

Oct 29, 2021

Karen Judy, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 29, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Karen Faye Rumsey Judy was born March 8, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to George Blaine Rumsey and Fern Marian Andrew Rumsey. Her early childhood years were spent in Kilgore, Idaho. She gathered arrowheads while moving cows between pastures, rode...

Richard "Dick" Ezra Rapp

Oct 29, 2021

On 29 October 2021, the Lord's housekeeper was welcomed back to his Father's house.

Richard Ezra Rapp, 83, the building and maintenance engineer for the Idaho Falls temple for 18 years, passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends.

Dick, loving husband, father, brother, doting grandpa, and friend to all, was born in...

Dwain Thomas Anderson

Oct 29, 2021

Dwain Thomas Anderson, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side on Oct. 29, 2021, at age 88.

Dwain was born, the youngest of five children, to Eather Heman and Eva Thomas Anderson on March 13, 1933, in Rigby, Idaho.

Dwain graduated from Rigby High School in...

Eric Paul Horman

Oct 28, 2021

Eric Paul Horman, 57, of Iona, passed away of natural causes on October 28, 2021, at his home. Eric was born November 29, 1963, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Richard Leon Horman and Louise Wheeler Horman. He grew up and attended school in Iona and graduated from Bonneville High School. After high school he served in the Chile Conception...

Sally Jo (Adams) Martindale

Oct 28, 2021

Sally Jo (Adams) Martindale, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 28, 2021. She was surrounded by loved ones.

Sally was born April 23, 1960, to Banker Robert Adams and Velda Darlene Reading. She moved around a lot as a child, but settled with family in Ashton, Idaho, where she graduated from North Fremont High School in...