Obituaries

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...

Aaron Stimpson

Feb 6, 2025

Aaron Stimpson was a great husband, father, and grandpa.

He loved to fish, ride bikes, and he loved the outdoors.

Aaron is the most loving person. He loved and cared for all his loved ones, friends, and even strangers.

Aaron would sing and dance. There was never a dull moment. Any room Aaron would walk into, his smile, his laugh, his energy would...

John Chadwick

Feb 6, 2025

John Michael "Mike" Chadwick passed away on February 6, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a sudden illness. He was born on January 5, 1969, to John Larry Chadwick and Carma Meriwether Chadwick. Mike spent his entire life in Utah, where he met and married the love of his life, Julie June Chadwick. Together, they shared a deep bond...

Julia Torres

Feb 5, 2025

Julia Louise Torres

May 17, 1936 - February 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Julia Louise Torres, age 88, of Salt Lake City, Utah. Julia passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her children and family.

Born on May 17, 1936, in Mounds, Utah, to her devoted parents, Vicente and Tomasita...

WillaMae Mayne

Feb 5, 2025

Willa Mae (Brown) Mayne, 89, of West Valley City, Utah passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Willa Mae was born on May 29, 1935, to Robert Everitt and Maude Leora Brown in Canyon City, Colorado. She was married to George Lloyd Mayne for 54 years who preceded her in death as well...

David King

Feb 4, 2025

Dave was born in Pasco, Washington to Opal and James Fred King, the youngest of 8 children. On May 25, 1974, he married Dannie Lee Slaughter. On May 25, 1976, Dave and Dannie were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple.

They had two beautiful daughters, Jamie Lee (1976) and Toni Dawn (1977)....

Pamela Raelynn Kinder Templin

Feb 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Raelynn Kinder Templin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, on February 3, 2025, at the age of 70. Pam was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 10, 1954, to Alma and Katherine Kinder. She was the fifth of seven children: Larry (Lorraine) Kinder, Alma Kinder, Ronnie...

Idonna Prows

Feb 2, 2025

Idonna Marie Prows, 77, passed away peacefully in her home in Duchesne, Utah on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1947, in Cedar City, Utah to Alma and Lucille Dalton.

On August 28, 1964, Idonna married the love of her life, Rod Prows. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple in celebration of...

Buster Sano

Jan 28, 2025

Buster Shin Sano was born Tuesday, January 26th, 1935 in Vacaville, California to Yoshitaka and Masako Sano. He was the sixth of eight children and spent his early childhood years on a farm in Vacaville. In 1942, his family was relocated during the Second World War to Gila River interment camp in Arizona. After the war, in 1945, Buster returned...