Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Utah County, Utah
Marilyn Irene Cooper
Jan 19, 2025
Marilyn Irene Smith Wilkin Cooper was born January 21, 1936, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah to Franklin Richards Smith and Irene Davis Smith. She passed away January 19, 2025, just 2 days before her 89th birthday. She was residing at Spring Gardens Senior Living in Lindon, due to challenges from a cognitive stroke that left her...
James William Taylor
Jan 16, 2025
James William Taylor
1952-2025
James William Taylor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 in his home at the age of 72. James was born May 9, 1952, in Tula Rosa, New Mexico to Annie Laurie Crossley Taylor and Joseph Onzel Taylor. He was one of eleven children, and spent...
Venetta Probst
Jan 15, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Venetta Hullinger Probst, passed away peacefully in the morning of January 15, 2025. Surrounded by her children, she waited until the all- night family gathering came to an end before quietly slipping out of the party. She was 83 years old.
Venetta was born the youngest child, and only daughter to...
Marjorie Winifred Winter
Jan 15, 2025
Marjorie W. Winter graduated with highest honors from mortality on January 15, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on April 16, 1932, in Folkestone, Kent, England. She had a joyful reunion in heaven with her husband Maurice A. Winter and two of her grandchildren, Courtney Johnson and Marcus Rittmanic. She is survived by her daughters, Medina...
Barbara Katherine Munroe Bowen
Jan 13, 2025
Our dear mother, Barbara Katherine Munroe Bowen, peacefully passed away in the early morning on January 13, 2025. Barbara was born January 22, 1933 in Provo, Utah to Emily Hanson Munroe and Albert Chester Munroe. Her father died when Barbara was just four years old. She was raised by her hard-working mother who provided for her only child, the...
Mark Edward Birchette
Jan 11, 2025
Mark Edward Birchett "Ogre"
August 24, 1966 – January 11, 2025
Mark Edward Birchett, known affectionately as "Ogre" to friends and loved ones passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, January 11, 2025, due to congestive heart failure caused by Type 2 diabetes.
Born on August 24, 1966, at Fort...
James Ross Lee
Jan 8, 2025
Orem, Utah — James "Jim" Ross Lee, of Orem, Utah, and formerly of Jerome and Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2025, at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, at the age of 84. His children and grandchildren surrounded him with gratitude and love as he continued his mission on the other side with his eternal companion,...
Lorie Ann Christiansen Pearson
Jan 8, 2025
Our bright light, Lorie Ann Christiansen Pearson, cherished as a gentle soul and pillar of strength, passed from this life to the next on January 8, 2025, and is now resting in the arms of Jesus.
Lorie was born May 22, 1967, in Provo, Utah, to Robert Boyd Christiansen and Dorothy M. Sisneros.
She is...
Wilford "Wid" Judson Tolman
Jan 7, 2025
Our beloved Wilford "Wid" Judson Tolman, 95, peacefully left this earth on his eternal flight January 7, 2025, while held in a circle of love by his surviving children. Brigham Young University professor, husband, father, grandfather, pilot, Air Force veteran, youth leader, adventurer, and storyteller. Wid will continue to burn brightly in the hearts of the many he touched....
Marna Sue Kerby
Jan 7, 2025
Marna Sue Kerby, born on March 13, 1945, in Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished daughter of Francis Lynn Johnson and Lucile Martin Johnson. Growing up in a lively and close-knit home, she shared countless memories with her siblings—Francis Lynn Johnson, Diane Johnson Kennedy, Sara Elaine Johnson...
Kurt Conrad Cotant
Jan 6, 2025
K.C. (Kurt Conrad) Cotant passed away of natural causes on Monday, January 6, 2025.
K.C. was born in Provo, UT on July 9, 1960. He was the fourth child of Richard and Beverly Cotant. K.C. spent most of his life in Orem where he made life long friendships. K.C. graduated from Orem High School in 1978.
...Charles Favour Abbott
Jan 6, 2025
Charles Favour Abbott, Jr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on January 6, 2025. He was surrounded by loved ones, which was also how he spent much of his life, as he, alongside his wife, Oranee, excelled at bringing people together for fun and celebration--they were the best party planners, and turned the most tedious of tasks...
Joshua Kelly Holt
Jan 4, 2025
Joshua Kelly Holt, 43, of Orem, Utah, passed away on January 4, 2024. Born on March 27, 1981, in Provo, Utah, Joshua was the beloved son of Kelly Butler Holt and Janese Richardson.
As a child, Josh learned to enjoy the outdoors with his parents and sister JenaLe. He earned the Eagle Scout award and later graduated...
Amy Marie Litchfield
Jan 3, 2025
A beloved family member, Amy "Anderson" Litchfield, 55, of Orem, Utah, passed away on January 3, 2025.
She was born January 10, 1969, to Jean and Glenn Litchfield in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Amy spent most of her childhood and young adult years in Northern California. She graduated from Gunderson High school in San Jose,...
Brian Tregaskis
Jan 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brian Tregaskis, beloved
husband, father, brother, and friend, who left us on January 2, 2025. He was 62
years old.
Brian was born in 1962 to Don and Gail Tregaskis, and grew up in a close-knit
family. As an Eagle...
Dora Jean Cherry
Jan 1, 2025
Dora Jean Park Cherry
Dora Jean Park Cherry, 91, peacefully passed away on January 1, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 30, 1933, in Nephi, Utah to David Ralph Park and Edith Andrews Park. She was the youngest of three children.
Jean was raised on a farm where she...
Summer Tatiana Mckell
Dec 30, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Summer Tatiana Roney on Monday, December 30, 2024, who was taken from us far too soon at the age of 30. Born in Perm, Russia, November 25, 1994, Summer was adopted as a young child by her beloved mother, Nedra Dee Roney, and raised alongside her siblings in...
Joseph Christen Dunn
Dec 28, 2024
Joseph Christen Dunn passed away suddenly at the age of 73 on December 28th, 2024 in Provo, Utah. He was enjoying the BYU football game after spending the day helping his daughter and son-in-law on projects during his short visit. He had spent his last few days as he always did; birding, serving others, enjoying sports, and visiting loved...
Kitty Renee Karr
Dec 27, 2024
Kitty Renee Karr, born on March 18, 1947, to Paul Spencer Karr and Dora Ione Bowman Karr.
She's one of the sweetest souls that ever lived. She was married to Jordan Jay Kint and had three children, Jordan Jay Jr., Robert Paul and Noah James.
At age 20 she became an active member of The...
Mable Josephine Mcgee
Dec 26, 2024
Mable Josephine Foster McGee, age 92, passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 26th, 2024 at the Bel Aire Care Facility in American Fork, Utah, where she had recently moved from Elk Grove, California. (She loved Christmas and had many nativities she collected, so it was fitting that she waited until after Christmas.) She was a loving...


