Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Utah County, Utah

Lisa Ann Perkins

Lisa Ann Perkins

Jan 25, 2024

Our beautiful Angel Lisa Ann Topham Perkins passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 25, 2024, in Orem, Utah. Lisa was born to Bruce Norman Topham and Ruth Ann Bennett Topham Vreeken on July 29, 1978, at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah. Lisa married Macrayan Perkins, they had one son (Samuel Perkins) and they later divorced....

Kenneth Elmo Millett

Kenneth Elmo Millett

Jan 25, 2024

Kenneth Elmo Millett 92, from Pleasant Grove, Utah passed away peacefully of natural causes in his home at 1:06 AM on January 25, 2024. Kenneth was the second of six children and the first son born to Jesse Elmo and Bernice Kooyman Millett. He was born at home in American Fork, Utah on December 30th, 1931.

He...

Ruth Olsen

Ruth Olsen

Jan 25, 2024

Our loving Mother and grandmother, Ruth Mildred Camp Olsen passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 in Orem, Utah. Ruth was born April 28, 1924 in a farmhouse in Apolacon Township Pennsylvania. She married Dean Lamar Olsen August 21, 1948 in Vineyard, Utah and their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.

Together they had five...

Wayne Fa'Alafua

Wayne Fa'Alafua

Jan 25, 2024

Our father, husband, grandfather, brother, and gentle giant, Wayne Fa'alafua, 63, of Orem, UT, passed away on January 25, 2024. Born on November 18, 1960 in San Francisco, CA to Lio and Lole Fa'alafua. Wayne is survived by his loving eternal companion, Kehau, his sons, Kekoa, Alihi, and Kaha'i, and a daughter, Leinani, his grandchildren, his siblings Joyce Tonga...

Leif Grizzly Harris

Leif Grizzly Harris

Jan 24, 2024

Leif Grizzly Harris was born to Sam and Marra Harris on February 3, 2023. Leif was born to parents who loved him fiercely. He was a very happy baby who looked forward to every upcoming bottle and next bite of food. In Leif's nearly 12 months of life, he was able to experience so many exciting things. It was...

Kay M Hunsaker

Kay M Hunsaker

Jan 16, 2024

Our loving Mother, Wife, Sister, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother

Kay M .Hunsaker, 79, of Murray, Utah, passed away on January 16, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1945, to Hyrum and Ruby Petersen in Holladay Utah.

Kay will be lovingly remembered by her son, Martin (Meredith) Telaroli, her daughter, Kristin Telaroli, her sons James...

Cherri Michelle Gillispie

Cherri Michelle Gillispie

Jan 13, 2024

Our sweet, beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Cherri Michelle Stringfellow Gillispie passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2024 in Provo, Utah. She was born on October 8, 1974 in American Fork, Utah to Kay Morgan and Roy Hutchison. She was later adopted by Landon Stringfellow.

She attended schools in the Provo/Orem area...

Barbara Jean Hickman

Barbara Jean Hickman

Jan 13, 2024

Barbara Jean McLaughlin Hoover Hickman, age 72, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on January 13, 2024. Barbara was born to Jack & Marlys McLaughlin on February 6, 1951.

Barbara's journey through life was marked by love, laughter, and a profound appreciation for family and friends. Just out of High school, Barbara met and married...

Judy Miltonia Swift

Judy Miltonia Swift

Jan 13, 2024

Judy Miltonia (Bratcher) Swift born December 8, 1951 returned to her Heavenly Father on January 13, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah after a brief illness. We envision her being greeted and embraced by her parents George and Elsie (Webster) Bratcher and her younger brother George. She is adored and desperately missed by...

Kimberly Cozette Macdonald

Kimberly Cozette Macdonald

Jan 12, 2024

Kimberly Cozette Macdonald completed her life journey here on earth and was called home to her Heavenly Father on January 12, 2024. She was 54 years old. She was born on July 8, 1969, to her parents Stanley R. and Susan D. Macdonald in Springville, Utah.

Kim was as unique as her middle name. Her life can...

Wendy Midgley

Wendy Midgley

Jan 11, 2024

October 22, 1936 - January 11, 2024

Wendy Trenker Midgley, a dedicated educator, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away on January 11, 2024, in Orem, Utah. As a teacher, she had a positive impact in the community and she found joy in aiding her special needs students' learning and growth....

Edward Ellingson

Edward Ellingson

Jan 11, 2024

Our beloved Edward "Eddie" Barton Ellingson, 15, died January 11, 2024, in Orem, Utah. He lived a good life, and he has returned home to his loving Heavenly Father.

Eddie was born on January 30, 2008, to Tegwyn and Alisa Ellingson in Provo, Utah. From the beginning, he was loved so very much by everyone around him....

William J Christensen

William J Christensen

Jan 9, 2024

William ("Bill") J. Christensen of Provo, Utah, passed away on January 9, 2024 at the Covington Senior Living facility in Orem, Utah shortly after suffering a stroke. He was 92 years of age.

Bill was born on July 13, 1931 in Tremonton, Utah, the son of Joseph William Christensen and Florence Johnson, but grew up in Ephraim,...

Marcia Anne Conn

Marcia Anne Conn

Jan 9, 2024

Marcia Anne Herbert Conn passed away Tuesday night, January 9, 2024 with family by her side in her Springville, Utah home at the age of 92. She was born August 11, 1931 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Her parents are Elmer Morgan Herbert and Neva Mae Brandt. She had one sister, Leah Mildred (Midge) Herbert Abbott. She was raised in...

Samuel William Whitehead

Samuel William Whitehead

Jan 8, 2024

Samuel William Whitehead

1935 ~ 2024

Sam returned to his heavenly family on January 8, 2024 at the age of 88. He was born July 10, 1935 in Salt Lake City to Samuel Stephen and Edith Alta Whitehead. Sam was raised with his four sisters in Salt Lake City and graduated from South High in...

Kaye Eckersley Mitchell

Kaye Eckersley Mitchell

Jan 7, 2024

Kaye Eckersley Mitchell - born August 18, 1950, in Lehi, UT to Philip and Beverly Eckersley, passed away at her home in Orem, January 7, 2024. A loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend she was a guiding light to many.

Kaye was born and lived in Lehi through her elementary years. In these younger years she...

Verlynne Pearson

Verlynne Pearson

Jan 6, 2024

Jacye VerLynne Freebairn Pearson, our beloved Mother, Grandmother and great Grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024 in Provo, Utah surrounded by family. She was 93 years old and appreciated every year she had with us but truly wanted to return again to be with her best friend and loving husband, Dale F. Pearson, who passed away over...

Sharleen Rose  Smoot

Sharleen Rose Smoot

Jan 4, 2024

Our mother, grandmother, and sister, Sharleen Rose Peacock Smoot returned home to her Heavenly Father on January 4, 2024. She died in Orem, Utah, peacefully surrounded by her children.

She began life in Orem on October 5, 1933, born to Lloyd and Gertrude Burdick Peacock. She married the great love of her life, Max Eugene (Mike) Smoot...