Obituaries
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Cheryl Wellner
Dec 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cheryl K. Wellner, a beloved teacher, mother, and friend, who passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on September 6, 1943, in Peoria, Illinois, Cheryl dedicated her life to nurturing the minds of her students and instilling in them a love for learning that...
Harold Kunze
Jan 12, 2025
Harold Emil Kunze was born on 31 January 1939 at the Crane Maternity Home in Provo, Utah. He was the first born to Emil George “Dutch” Kunze and Donna Ann Hiatt Kunze. He passed away on 12 January 2025 after a long illness, surrounded by his family.
Harold was born just as World War II started, and one of his earliest...
Roy Pehrson
Jan 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roy Melvin Pehrson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He passed peacefully on January 11, 2025 at the age of 83 due to complications related to Parkinson's Disease. His wife and daughter were by his side.
Born in Salt Lake City, UT, he graduated from Granite High School in...
Hazel Hall
Jan 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beautiful baby girl, Hazel J Hall. She graced us for a short but immeasurably meaningful time. She filled our hearts with love and brought us more happiness than we could have ever imagined.
Her time here was short, but she impacted the lives of so many. She loved sucking on her binky,...
Elaine Pleasant
Jan 8, 2025
Elaine Rochelle Pleasant, left us on January 8, 2025, in Provo, Utah, at the age of 70. Born on May 6, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri to Young Love and Lucille Pleasant. Elaine was a beacon of warmth and kindness to all who knew her.
Elaine was full of life and laughter. She was born and was raised in the south...
Robert Mills
Jan 8, 2025
Robert Lewis Mills, 92, passed away on January 8, 2025, in the comfort of his home. His family finds solace in the thought of his joyful reunion with his beloved wife, Rosalyn, and their son, Dennis.
Robert (Bob) was born in Provo, Utah, on September 18, 1932 to Lewis Olson Mills and Elizabeth Belle Chapman. At age 2 the family relocated...
Robert Grant
Jan 8, 2025
In loving memory of Robert Lothair Grant, who graced our lives from August 6, 1942, until January 8, 2025, at the age of 82. Bob was born in Red Oak, Iowa, and spent most of his life teaching high school in Southern California. Upon retirement in 2007, he moved to American Fork, Utah. He loved his American Fork neighbors, friends...
Howard James
Jan 6, 2025
Howard Dale James, 82, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, surrounded by loving family. He was born on August 9, 1942, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to Thomas William James and Elizabeth Mae James (nee Shuck).
Howard proudly served in the United States Army, completing his service in Thailand as an accountant in the Comptroller's Office....
Jan Birk
Jan 6, 2025
Jan Birk, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community member, passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 75. He died peacefully in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love for his family, and commitment to his community.
Born on November 6, 1949, Jan lived a full and varied life, contributing to society through many different...
Barbara Barrett
Jan 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Barbara Ann Barrett on January 6, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on November 4, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to George and Anna Burslem. Barbara embraced life with an energy and spirit that was truly remarkable. She built a legacy of love, laughter, and community that...
Kathryn Fillmore
Jan 4, 2025
Kathryn Elizabeth Fillmore, 75, passed away peacefully in her home in Alpine, Utah, on Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband, Dale, their seven adoring children, 35 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren (with two more on the way).
Kathy was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on December 8, 1949. She met the love of her life, Dale L. Fillmore, while attending...
Donald Woodhouse
Jan 3, 2025
Donald Lee Woodhouse, age 95, formally of Littleton, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 3, 2025. Born February 22, 1929 in Costa Mesa, California, he was the son of Elliott and Marion Almira Peel Woodhouse. He married Audrey Sitton June, 1948. They later divorced. He married Gay Weisenstein on January 16, 1982 in American Fork, Utah....
Diana Pitcher
Jan 1, 2025
On January 1, 2025, our mother passed with the same grace, kindness, humor and patience with which she lived. She was lovingly tended to by her children and supported by tender visits from family and dear friends.
Diana Geneva Nutter Pitcher was born in Riverside, California on December 3, 1937 to Gilbert and Zina Nutter, both of whom were handsome, capable...
Carolyn Bowers
Dec 30, 2024
Carolyn Ellis Bowers: beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, in Lehi, Utah. She was born on July 10, 1945 in Driggs, Idaho to William Southwick Ellis and Alice Jeppson Ellis.
Carolyn loved growing up in the shadows of the Teton mountains. She had an older brother and was one of 5 girls affectionately...
Keegan Anthony Westphal
Dec 30, 2024
Keegan Anthony Westphal 4-3-1984 TO 12-30-24
Born in Provo Utah to Steven Ralph Westphal and Carol Jean Westphal. His early years were spent hunting and fishing with his Dad and brothers while the family lived in Lindon Utah. He later moved to Cedar Hills with his Dad and Step-Mom (Susy) until their house in Lake Shore was completed.
Keegan graduated from Pleasant...
Shannon Martindale
Dec 29, 2024
In the early morning hours of Sunday, December 29, 2024, Shannon Martindale peacefully transitioned from this life to the next after a tearful and wonderful "we'll see you soon" gathering, enveloped in the love of her family. The room was full as generations took turns bidding a temporary farewell to their beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Sister. All...
Morgan Hughes
Dec 28, 2024
Morgan Aubrey Hughes, age 23, passed away on December 28, 2024, at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Benjamin, Utah, Morgan was a bright and loving soul who touched the lives of everyone she met.
Born to Brian Lawrence and Christine Elise Hodson, Morgan was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, wife, and mother....
Pauleen Floyd
Dec 28, 2024
Pauleen Homer Floyd was born 23 Feb 1929 in Gary Indiana to Avera Cluff and Charles Ephriam Homer. Pauleen is the second oldest of Charles and Avera's 5 children. Her family lived on a small family farm in Highland, Indiana. They raised chickens and had a dairy cow which helped them through the great depression of the 1930s.
On April 15th....
Dona Kay
Dec 27, 2024
Dona Marie Kay passed away in her sleep returning to her heavenly home on December 27, 2024, at the age of 86. Dona was born on August 26, 1938, in Bell, California, to Williston and Melva Phippen Stevens. She is survived by her younger brother, Carl Stevens (Marsha).
Dona, with first husband Ronald Schmidt, was blessed with two daughters, Sheila Joy...
Ryan Fotheringham
Dec 24, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ryan Lee Fotheringham, age 47. He was born on March 19, 1977, in Provo, Utah to Alan and Sharon Fotheringham. He was raised in American Fork, Utah and graduated from American Fork High School.
In his youth, Ryan served his fellowmen by fighting wildfires. Later, he served as an EMT in American Fork...
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