Obituaries

Melanie Harrison

Feb 26, 2025

t is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Melanie Sue Harrison, beloved wife, mother, and friend, who peacefully left this world at her home on February 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.

Born in Murray, Utah, Melanie was the daughter of Sue Ann Curtis and Volley Neil Curtis. She grew up in Murray, where she...

Eldon Hjorth

Feb 22, 2025

Eldon A Hjorth, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on March 1, 1946, in Payson, Utah, to Hugh and Erma Hjorth, Eldon's life was a testament to love, faith, and dedicated service.

Eldon proudly served his country in the Army National Guard from 1970 to 1976....

Kathy Woodward

Feb 22, 2025

Kathy Ann Woodward, 70, Born March 18, 1954, in Price Utah to Jack R and Faye Johnson Woodward. She passed away February 22, 2025, from complications due to kidney disease.

Kathy was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and received her own endowments on June 4, 1980.

Kathy was a humble and gentle spirit, that was...

Miriam "Mim" Aldous Erickson Hansen

Feb 21, 2025

Miriam "Mim" Aldous Erickson Hansen

July 17, 1935 ~ February 21, 2025

Mim, 89, of Sandy, Utah passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones last Friday evening. She was born on a warm Wednesday on July 17, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Bessie Erickson. Her father, Hugo Erickson, sadly, passed 3 months prior to her birth. She had one...

Joel Farley

Feb 19, 2025

Joel Frank Farley, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on February 19, 2025.

Born September 17, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah and raised in the Glendale area by his loving grandparents, Frank and Tolla Hall. Joel met his soulmate, Arlene Farrer, while out dancing in 1970. They were made for each other! They created...

Ronda Smith

Feb 18, 2025

Ronda Rae John Smith

August 2, 1947~ February 18, 2025

Ronda was born August 2, 1947, in Tremonton, Utah to James Floyd John and Retha Galliher John. She grew up in Perry, Utah and graduated from Box Elder High School.

Ronda married Darwin H. Smith, and they were sealed in the Logan, Utah Temple. Darwin passed away in 2021. They had one son,...

Jeffery Olsen

Feb 18, 2025

Our beloved son and father Jeffery Ray Olsen, known as Jeff, passed away on February 18, 2025. Jeffery was born in Salt Lake City, Utah; son to Kayle and Shauna Olsen, survived by his mother Shauna Olsen, children Preston Olsen and Paislee Olsen, and sister Ann Barney.

Jeffery lived most of his life in Utah, attending Stevens-Henager College where he achieved...

Taylor Hobbs

Feb 17, 2025

Taylor William Hobbs, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, took his leave in the early hours of February 17th, 2025. He was 45 years old.

Taylor was born November 11th, 1979, in Salt Lake City to Victoria Gladden-Dahlk and Jeffery Allen Hobbs. His early years were spent in West Jordan with a brief stint in Enterprise, Utah, just doors...

Marlin Ek

Feb 14, 2025

Marlin Eugene Ek, age 88, returned peacefully to his Father in Heaven on February 14, 2025. Born on May 7, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Marlin was the beloved son of Rebecca Rushton Ek and John Marvin Ek. He grew up in Magna, Utah, and graduated from Cyprus High School in 1954. He married his valentine, Josephine Ann (JoAnn) Bodenhofer...

Robert Berg

Feb 14, 2025

Robert Berg, 75, passed away on February 14, 2025, in West Jordan, UT.

Robert is survived by Marilyn Berg - spouse, Justin Berg - son, Jessica Neilson-Berg - daughter, Jeremy Berg - son, Andy Berg - son, Selena Berg - daughter-in-law, Sally Neilson-Berg - daughter-in-law, Jen Berg - daughter-in-law, Alianna Berg - daughter-in-law, Spencer Berg - grandson, Madeline Berg - granddaughter,...

Linda Hanks

Feb 14, 2025

Linda Louise Seastrand Hanks, a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, friend, and devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, passed away in her sleep on February 14, 2025, after a seven-year battle with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. She died surrounded by loved ones, hearing words of love and comfort until the end.

Linda was born on January 14, 1949 in Provo, UT...

Faye Woodward

Feb 13, 2025

Faye Johnson Woodward, 99, passed away peacefully in her home on February 13, 2025. Born November 6, 1925, in Sunnyside, Utah to John Edgar and Tressie Ann Pierce Johnson.

Faye married Jack R Woodard (Woody) on March 20, 1945, in Columbia, South Carolina, later solemnized in the Manti Utah Temple, October 12, 1953.

Faye was a faithful and active member...

Patricia Horrocks

Feb 12, 2025

Patricia Linda Horrocks, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 80 on February 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on April 30, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Alvin and Frances Purdie. She grew up in Vernal, Utah where she spent her early years.

Patricia was the oldest of 5 siblings,Catherine,...

Jennie Lee Whitmill

Feb 12, 2025

After a courageous battle with ovarian cancer for 8 years, Jennie Lee Whitmill, age 76 passed away peacefully at her home in Murray, Utah surrounded by loved ones. Jennie was born November 26, 1948 in Montpelier, Idaho to John and Noreen Hansen. She was one of eight children.

Jennie spent her childhood years in beautiful Garden City, Utah where she attended...

Susan Norby

Feb 11, 2025

On Monday, February 11, 2025, Susan Sadler Norby passed away, due to complications from a stroke. Sue was born August 6, 1956, to Earl and Ardella.

Sue spent a lot of her life in Reno, Nevada with her two children, Isaac and Talisha. In her free time, she enjoyed running with the Reno Running Club, woodworking and lots of arts and...

Milton Croft

Feb 10, 2025

Milton Scott Croft, age 81, passed away on February 10, 2025.

Milton was born in Salt Lake City, Utah,.to Charles Croft and Viola Croft. Milton married Sheila Croft.

He was preceded in death by Charles Croft (Father), Viola Croft (Mother), Sheila Croft (Spouse), Gerald Croft (Brother).

Notable interests, activities, hobbies, or passions: Watching westerns, country music, Fishing,...

John Peter "Pete" Groesbeck

Feb 9, 2025

John Peter Groesbeck, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend died Sunday evening, February 9, 2025, from heart complications and myelodysplastic syndrome at the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute Hospital.

Pete was born September 29, 1943, in Payson, Utah to Earl Sanderson "Monty" Groesbeck and Mary Margaret "May" Cowley, the youngest of five children. He lived his early...

Joseph McElprang

Feb 8, 2025

Joseph William "Bill" McElprang, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend died of natural causes on February 8, 2025, surrounded by loving family. He was welcomed with eager arms by his adoring wife, Ina Vee Keele McElprang, his mother and father, and brother Merlin. He is survived by his four children Elaine (Kevin) Mortensen, Janet (Richard) Carr,...

Margitta Lehman

Feb 8, 2025

Margitta Christel Marta Duckwitz Lehman eagerly awaited the day she would once again be in the arms of her beloved Harold August Lehman. On February 8, 2025, a beautiful sunny, snowy day, she left this world, surrounded by her loving family, to be reunited with her husband.

Born in Stettin, Germany, on December 24th, 1938, Margitta's early life was marked by...

Phillip Davis

Feb 7, 2025

Phillip C. Davis, 74, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2025, due to respiratory failure. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Phil lived a life of service, love, and dedication to his family, faith, and passions.

Born on May 17, 1950, in Price, Utah to Vernon W. Davis and Iris Davis Scott, Phil was raised in Kearns and...