Obituaries

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Dixie Fraughton

Dixie Fraughton

Jan 31, 2025

Dixie Lee Rhone Fraughton

Our beloved matriarch, Dixie Lee Rhone Fraughton, 89, of American Fork, peacefully passed from this earth on January 31, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her children. Although Dixie would have liked to join her loved ones across the veil sooner, we are all grateful for the extra time we had with her!

Dixie...

Debra Robinson

Debra Robinson

Jan 31, 2025

Debra Arlene Richter Robinson was born March 23, 1957 to Bob and Verna Richter in Corona, California. Mom's childhood was marked by her father's military carrier. She was always very patriotic and she proudly wore the badge of military brat as they moved all over the country. Her favorite stop was Hawaii were she learned to hula dance as a...

Joel Woods

Joel Woods

Jan 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts yet fond memories that we celebrate the remarkable life of Joel Henry Woods. Joel passed peacefully at home, hand in hand with the love of his life, after an evening surrounded by his loved ones on January 29, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on March 5, 1954, in Canton, New York to Harold...

Isaac Child

Isaac Child

Jan 27, 2025

Isaac Robert Child, age 20, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on January 27, 2025 at his home in Highland, Utah. Isaac was born on September 7, 2004 to Brannen and Tiffany (Goodman) Child in American Fork, Utah and was the second oldest in his family of seven boys. His family always came first and he left a piece missing...

Ann Sharp Lystrup

Ann Sharp Lystrup

Jan 27, 2025

Ann Sharp Lystrup, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away on Jan. 27, 2025, after giving her absolute all to fighting cancer. She was surrounded by her devoted and loving family.

Ann was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on Feb. 27, 1957, to Doctor Merrill Sharp and Winnie Hendricks Sharp. She was the youngest of five children and a beautiful...

Stephen Davis

Stephen Davis

Jan 26, 2025

Stephen Herbert Davis, loving husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 26, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on July 31, 1958, in Long Beach, California, Stephen had a heart as vast as his love for family, which always brought him back home to those he adored.

Stephen dedicated over 30...

Patricia Cherry

Patricia Cherry

Jan 26, 2025

Patricia Ann Casey Cherry, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, in Highland, Utah. Patricia was born on January 31, 1945, in Price, Utah to Eddie and Pearl Casey.

Patricia happily spent her childhood in Helper, Utah where she took lunches to her dad in the nearby rail yard, played with her favorite Saucy Walker Doll, and learned to...

Louise Davies

Louise Davies

Jan 25, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Louise Emma Davies, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, who left this world on January 25, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on August 14, 1931, in Provo, Utah, Louise was the third of five children born to Emma Emery and Merrill Lewis "Curly" Olsen. Her childhood was...

Onalee Reeve Wood

Onalee Reeve Wood

Jan 21, 2025

On January 21, 2025, Onalee Reeve Wood passed away peacefully in the company of her loving husband Steve, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, trust, and service. 

She was born September 26, 1945 to Perc Albert and Verda Parkin Reeve in Saginaw, Michigan. Onalee was a high energy child who loved to jump on a pogo stick and who required...

Jay Dalley

Jay Dalley

Jan 17, 2025

Our dad, grandpa, husband, brother, uncle, friend, and teacher passed on to the spirit world on Friday, January 17, 2025, after a challenging health battle, surrounded by family who loved him. He leaves behind his sons, Brandon and Rhett, and his current wife, Maria de Lourdes Vazquez. He was guided on his path to eternity by our Savior, Jesus Christ,...

Tamera Beck

Tamera Beck

Jan 17, 2025

Tamera Lynn Beck, 55, affectionately known as Tammy or Taco, was born on October 7, 1969, in Butte, Montana to William Hunt and Shirley (Rowe) Hunt. She passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving daughters after a courageous battle with cancer on January 17, 2025, in Provo, Utah. Tammy's life was a brilliant beacon of love and light,...

Harold Kunze

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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...

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