Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Florin Eugene Bluemel
Apr 18, 2026
Florin Eugene Bluemel of Erda, Utah passed away at home on April 18, 2026. Florin was born in Evanston, Wyoming on July 8, 1931 to Harold E. Bluemel and Violet Felter Bluemel of Lyman, Wyoming. He was married to Beverly Crist of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania who preceded him in death.
Florin will have a private service at Memorial Mortuary.
Elwin Bagley
Apr 16, 2026
Elwin Nowel Bagley, 89, of Salt Lake City, UT, passed away on April 16, 2026, in his home surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was born on September 27, 1936, in Salina, Utah, to Owen Roosevelt Bagley and Irene Brown Bagley. He grew up in Koosharem, Utah, graduated from North Sevier High School, attended Central Utah Vocational School, and was...
Merlyn Fowler
Apr 16, 2026
Merlyn Fowler, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at his home in Syracuse, Utah.
Merlyn was born September 10, 1929, in Payson, Utah, to Isaac Lynden (Lynn) Fowler and Myrle Roundy. He grew up in Richfield, where he worked in his father’s restaurant and developed a lifelong work ethic. He graduated from Richfield High School where he participated...
Elinor Johnson Zoellner
Apr 15, 2026
Elinor Johnson Zoellner, April 3, 1938 - April 15, 2026
Ellie passed away on April 15, 2026, at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born in Hurricane, Utah, in 1938, Elinor later moved to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, where she met the love of her life, her husband, Richard Walter Zoellner. They were married on May 22,...
Michael Phil Nielsen
Apr 14, 2026
Obituary for Michael Phil Nielson Sr.
Michael Phil Nielson Sr., age 76, passed away on April 14, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on November 15, 1949, in Ogden, Weber County, Utah, to Wallace and Lura Nielson.
Michael lived a full and hardworking life, known especially for his dedication as a safe and dependable truck driver—a role he took...
Leslee Ann Simpson
Apr 14, 2026
Leslee Ann Simpson, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Taylorsville, Utah, on April 14, 2026. Born on December 27, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Leslee led a life marked by compassion, creativity, and an unwavering dedication to those she loved.
A proud graduate of Granite High School, Leslee dedicated much of...
Rhonda Lynn Parker
Apr 14, 2026
Rhonda Lynn Parker, a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of remarkable strength, creativity, and determination, passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on November 20, 1950, to her loving parents, Gilbert A. Pangos and Merle Pangos.
Rhonda lived her life with intention, resilience, and heart. As a single mother, she worked tirelessly to provide...
Juleen (Julee) Marie Cruz
Apr 13, 2026
Juleen (Julee) Marie Cruz, age 45, passed away on April 13, 2026. She was born on September 10, 1980, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jeffrey Alan Rogers and Pamela Ann Petersen.
Julee married the love of her life, Gerad Duane Cruz, on October 20, 2000. Together they built a life filled with love, resilience, laughter, and cherished memories. Her greatest...
Lisa LaNore Wilkerson
Apr 13, 2026
Lisa LaNore Wilkerson, age 57, passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2026. She was born June 19, 1968, in Granger, Utah, to Don and Glenna Anderson. She married the love of her life, Don “Dusty” Wilkerson, on May 14, 1987.
Lisa was a proud member of the Lancerette flag and rifle team in her youth. She met Dusty...
Bruce Elbert Despain
Apr 12, 2026
Bruce Elbert Despain was born on May 3, 1930, and passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, just shy of his 96th birthday. His beautiful wife, Beverly, and sweet granddaughter, Chelsea, have been waiting on the other side for his arrival.
Bruce was raised at the family home in the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon by his parents, Elbert George Despain...
Angeleno Paul Montoya
Apr 9, 2026
Our perfect Angel Baby
With deep heavy hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our precious son, Angeleno Paul Montoya, who was born on March 4, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah and gained his angel wings on April 9, 2026.
Though his time with us was brief, Angeleno filled our hearts with immeasurable love and forever changed our lives....
Ronald Nile Spratling, Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
Ronald Nile Spratling, Jr.
September 30, 1932 - April 9, 2026
Ronald Nile Spratling, Jr., born September 30, 1932, to Erma Leona Wolf Spratling and Ronald Nile Spratling, Sr., entered the world cherished and deeply wanted. From his earliest days, he was surrounded by love and a strong sense of family that would guide him throughout his life. He passed away peacefully...
Kaylynn "Kay" Grimm Jensen
Apr 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kaylynn Grimm Jensen but more importantly, with hearts full of gratitude for the life of Kaylynn.
Kaylynn (Kay) Grimm Jensen passed away April 9, 2026, six days before her 69th birthday, at Rocky Mountain Care Cottage on Vine, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Kaylynn was born on April 15, 1957, in...
Olga Elizabeth (Betty) Gundersen
Apr 9, 2026
Olga Elizabeth (Betty) Gundersen, age 93, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her Holladay, Utah home on April 9, 2026, surrounded by the family she spent her life building and cherishing.
Betty was born on January 4, 1933, in Salt Lake City, the only child of Arthur Eduart Hartman and Olga Tabitha Pederson. She was preceded in death by her...
Janice Swenson
Apr 9, 2026
Janice Swenson, age 94, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in her home in West Valley City, Utah. She was born on June 8, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Simpson and Althea Huffaker.
Janice married Harry Swenson in October of 1956, and together they built a life centered on family and shared experiences.
She found joy in the simple...
Douglas Clayson
Apr 8, 2026
Our beloved sweet dad, Douglas Rawlins Clayson passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Orem Utah. We will forever miss his kind heart and sweet spirit. He was a friend to everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archer Lester Clayson and Mabel Rawlins Clayson, 7 siblings, 2 children, Lisa and Leslie, grandson Steven, and...
Arif Chowdhury
Apr 6, 2026
Arif Chowdhury recently passed away on Monday, April 6 at age 72. He was a neurologist who first practiced in Layton, Utah from 1998 to 2014, later in Federal Way, Washington from 2015 to 2024, and finally in Anchorage, Alaska until he was diagnosed with cancer in late 2025.
Since childhood, Arif aspired to be a...
Jack "John" R. Barnard, Jr.
Apr 5, 2026
TAYLORSVILLE – Jack R. “John” Barnard, Jr. passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by his family.
John was born to Jack R. and Dorothy “Dot” Ames Barnard on May 6, 1948, in Salt Lake City. He had a happy childhood growing up in Kearns with his parents, younger brother, and sister, and many pets. He played sports, traveled...
Cheryl Dawn Lillywhite
Apr 5, 2026
Cheryl Dawn Lillywhite, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, in Murray, Utah. She was born on September 29, 1940, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Mitchell and Iris Lillywhite.
Cheryl was a loving mother whose life was grounded in her deep faith and devotion to God. Her greatest joy was her family, whom she loved unconditionally. A gifted and passionate...
David Norman Muecke
Apr 5, 2026
David Norman Muecke, loving father and papa, left this world on April 5, 2026. He was born on December 28, 1952 to Karl P. Muecke and Elsa Frank in Salt Lake City, Utah and was 73 years old. David was the only child of 3 in his family born in the United States so it was only fitting that he...
