Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Utah County, Utah

Martha Michele Okerlund

Martha Michele Okerlund

Jun 26, 2025

Martha Michele Stout Okerlund

May 27, 1962 – June 26, 2025

Martha (Marti) Michele Stout Okerlund returned faithfully and triumphantly to her heavenly home on June 26, 2025.

She was born on May 27, 1962, in Provo, Utah, the ninth of ten children to Colleen Fern Engh and Owen Wayne Stout. Martha enjoyed...

Coby Richard Wright

Coby Richard Wright

Jun 26, 2025

Coby Richard Wright

December 15, 1990 – June 26, 2025

On June 26, 2025, after fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer, Coby Richard Wright peacefully passed away, surrounded by all his loved ones.

Coby was born on December 15, 1990, in Orem, Utah. From a very young age, he enjoyed hunting,...

Evan Lin

Evan Lin

Jun 23, 2025

Our Beloved Evan Lin, age 71, of Orem, Utah passed away early in the morning on Monday, June 23, 2025 at his home.

Evan Lin, was born as "Yan Wen" Lin on April 16th 1954 in Shanghai, China. His parents were Dr. Robert (Tze-Yan) Lin and Professor Eva (Xuan Chen) Lin.

Evan was born and...

Tom Bailey

Tom Bailey

Jun 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Raymond Thomas Bailey, Jr. July 19, 1939 – June 22, 2025

Raymond Thomas Bailey, Jr., fondly known as Tom, returned to his heavenly home on June 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and servant of the Lord, Tom lived a life filled with faith, love, and service....

Helen Anita Morton

Helen Anita Morton

Jun 22, 2025

Helen Anita Schmitt Morton

Helen Morton passed away on June 22, 2025 in Cedar Hills, Utah at the age of 91 from the effects of age.

Helen was born on April 30, 1934 in Salt Lake City to Edward and Helen Schmitt, and joined her elder brother Chuck to complete a close-knit family that included...

Kathryn Joyce Olsen

Kathryn Joyce Olsen

Jun 20, 2025

Kathryn Joyce Eden Olsen of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away on June 20, 2025 at the age of 74.

She was born to Joyce Taylor and Charles Eden in Nephi, Utah. She married Dennis Allan Olsen of Springville, Utah. They had two sons, Brett and Michael. Throughout her life, she and her husband owned and operated several...

Russell S Loveless

Russell S Loveless

Jun 20, 2025

Russell S. Loveless, age 69, passed away on June 20, 2025, in Provo, Utah.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl Loveless; his children Raschel, Amber, Christy, and Ryan; his grandchildren Keilani, Jimmy, McCoy, Max, Aleah, Keli'i, and Flora; and his siblings Jesse, Shirleen, Boyd, and Tony. He is preceded in death by his parents, Shirley...

Cleve Polelei Aiono

Cleve Polelei Aiono

Jun 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cleve Polelei Aiono, who departed this world on June 14, 2025.

He was born on April 7th, 1973 in Torrance California.

He was a dedicated father, brother and husband. He loved and adored his children and family. He was passionate about his work as a Construction Foreman...

Travis Kent Leany

Travis Kent Leany

Jun 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Travis Kent Leany

December 16, 1974 – June 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Travis Kent Leany, who left this world far too soon on June 14, 2025.

Travis was born on December 16, 1974, in Cedar City, Utah, to Kent and Charlotte Leany, Travis...

Makiya Jayne Farley

Makiya Jayne Farley

Jun 11, 2025

On June 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with health challenges, Makiya Jayne Farley was finally set free from her pain and struggles. Though her time with us was far too short, her strength, grace, and unshakable spirit continue to inspire all who knew and loved her.

Born on April 19, 2004, in Orem, Utah, Makiya remained...

Vickie Lyn Ostler

Vickie Lyn Ostler

Jun 8, 2025

Vickie Lyn Moorefield Ostler, a beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2025. Vickie was born on May 5, 1948, in Provo, Utah. She was the first child of Robert Sutton Moorefield and Wanda McMurray Moorefield (Skousen).

At the age of seven, Vickie lost her father in a car accident...

Roland Varian Anderson

Roland Varian Anderson

Jun 8, 2025

Roland Varian Anderson, our dad, grandpa and hero.

While gathered at his bedside and reminiscing as a family about the wonderful memories we shared, Roland slipped away peacefully on June 8, 2025 at the Lehi Mountain Point Hospital. He was born on May 31, 1930 in Salt Lake City to Varian (Chunky) Anderson and Ada Mae (Johnson)...

Kip Hakanson

Kip Hakanson

Jun 6, 2025

Donald Kip Hakanson passed away on June 6, 2025 in Provo, UT. He was husband to the late Beth Miller Hakanson, is survived by his sons Justin, Jake, and Ben, and his grandsons Phineas, Gideon and Hamish.

He was born in La Grande, Oregon to Milt and Nona Hakanson, the first of four children. He graduated from...

Alex Lawrence Johnson

Alex Lawrence Johnson

Jun 5, 2025

Alex Lawrence Johnson passed peacefully in his sleep during a weekend of service, family, and fellowship. A more fitting end to a peaceful warrior's life—I can't imagine.

When someone passes, often we reflect and remember only the good things and the passed are immortalized as superheroes. In Alex, it was all true at all times.

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Bonnie Hillam Hoen

Bonnie Hillam Hoen

Jun 2, 2025

Bonnie Jean Anderson Hillam Hoen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025 at the age of 80. She was born on October 10,1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to her loving parents, Jean and Duane Hillam.

She grew up in a loving home alongside her six siblings in...

Kathryn Thomas

Kathryn Thomas

Jun 2, 2025

Our dear daughter, sister, aunt, and friend completed her earthly journey on June 2, 2025.

Kathryn was born March 7, 1956, in Provo, Utah to Edwin "Ted" and Florice Hjorth Thomas.

She lived in Orem most of her life. She attended Geneva Elementary School, Orem Junior High, and Orem High School. She is still friends...

June Carole Schaefer

June Carole Schaefer

Jun 2, 2025

June Schaefer passed away the morning of June 2, 2025 in her home after a short aggressive bout of cancer. The world has lost a beautiful, kind, elect soul and the heavens are rejoicing at her return home.

June was born in Springfield, Missouri the 27th of July 1937. She was the seventh of nine children of...

Sherma May Clark

Sherma May Clark

May 30, 2025

Sherma May Stanger Clark

Born: 8 January 1932 in Unity, Idaho

Died: 30 May 2025 Lindon, Utah

Passed at age 93

3 children, 13, grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren.

Sherma was born in a small farmhouse in Unity, Idaho which is about 2 miles southeast of Burley and near the banks...

Barbara Louder

Barbara Louder

May 29, 2025

Barbara Coon Louder, 87, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Orem, Utah. She was born August 17, 1937 in Provo, Utah to Ervin Arthur Coon and Iona Erma Soulier Coon. She grew up during wonderful times of the "50's" in Provo with her two sisters and two younger brothers. She was educated in the Provo City schools, and...

Richard Blain Stratton

Richard Blain Stratton

May 26, 2025

Richard Blain Stratton of Orem, Utah passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born January 16, 1938, to John Briggs and Ruby Jane (Larson) Stratton of Provo Bench (Orem). He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Theodora "Teddy" Stratton, but is survived by their five children: Lisa (Brett)...