Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front

Oct 19, 2026

Donna Jane Schipaanboord Denison passed away on October 19, 2026, leaving behind a family that adored her, along with a lifetime of laughter, love, music, faith, and memories that will be treasured forever.

Born on February 11, 1944, to Jacob Schipaanboord and Jane Hart. Donna was blessed with a beautiful heart, a quick wit, and a personality that could light up...

Oct 17, 2026

Today, we gather in love, in sorrow, and in deep gratitude to honor and celebrate the life of Vada Bell Potter Lewis.

Vada’s story began on December 27, 1932, in the scenic mountain town of Butte, Montana. Her father worked as a miner under extremely difficult and dangerous conditions. During one of his shifts, he suffered a terrible accident in which...

Oct 17, 2026

Don Lee Millburn, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, at the age of 92, leaving behind a profound legacy of hard work and deep faith.

Born on July 24, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Frank Branch Millburn and Bertha Freida Aste Millburn, he was the oldest of seven siblings.

Don’s commitment to...

Oct 16, 2026

Don C Hales, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great and great-great-grandfather, brother, friend, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2026, in St. George Utah, at the age of 86. Active, and full of life, Don lived each day with gratitude, purpose, and a deep love for the people around him.

Don was born in Pleasant Grove,...

Oct 16, 2026

Walter (Wally) Zoellner, passed away peacefully October 16, 2026, at the age of 74 surrounded by his loving family at St. Marks Hospital.

Wally was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 21, 1952, to Erich Walter Zoellner and Elfriede Marach and lived in the Salt Lake Valley his entire life.

He joined the Army reserves in 1970 where he trained...

Oct 16, 2026

John Pete Urses, lovingly known as Johnny Utah to friends and Papa John to his grandchildren, passed away on October 16, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born in Eureka, Utah, to immigrant parents Amelia and Petras (Pete) Michael Urses, he was eight years old when his father passed away. Soon after that, he moved with his mother and sister, Ruth,...

Oct 16, 2026

Sonja Lee Memmott Bronson passed away peacefully on 10-16-2026. Sonja was born to Seymour Karl and Margaret Alice Talbot Memmott on March 22,1938 in Scipio, Utah, whom she spoke of often adored.

Sonja married Marvin Ray Bronson on October 11, 1956 in the Logan LDS Temple for time and all eternity. Together they raised 9 children. Sonja was an active member...

Oct 15, 2026

Eldred Paul Gardner, known to nearly everyone as Paul (he never particularly cared for the name Eldred), passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, just 20 days shy of his 90th birthday.

Paul was born on November 4, 1936, in Nephi, Utah, to Eldred Ozro “Buzz” Gardner and Florence Leona Sperry Gardner. He was proud of his Gardner heritage and the...

Oct 13, 2026

Micheal Joseph Bailey was born in Murray, Utah on November 3, 1952 to Beverly Hohfine and Joseph Astle Bailey. Things were hard for Mike. Despite this, he made the choice to connect with and lean heavily on the family he came to. He adored his mother, grandparents and aunts and uncles and spent countless hours serving them. He developed close...

Oct 12, 2026

David Alden Harline of West Valley City, UT, passed away with his wife by his side on October 12, 2026, at age 84. Born on October 9, 1942, in Logan, Utah, to Alden Kay Harline and Lola Crookston, David entered the world while his father served in WW II in Nebraska. As the eldest of 11 children, followed by seven...

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Amanda Peterson, lovingly known as Mandy, passed away on October 12, 2026, in Ticaboo, Utah. She was born on May 22, 1973, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Mandy will be remembered as someone who found beauty in the world around her. She enjoyed photography and especially loved taking photos of flowers, capturing the quiet details that brought her joy. She also...

Oct 12, 2026

Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle, friend , and his long-held title of "Coach Bob", passed away on October 12, after being hospitalized from an accidental fall.

Bob was born August 7, 1950, alongside his twin brother Bill.

Bob was born to George and Catherine Mooney in Dragerton, Utah, now known as East Carbon.

Bob's parents both passed away while he and his...

Oct 12, 2026

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Edward Heriberto Mayer was born at home on a snowy December 23, 1936 in Salt Lake City Utah. He was the third child and first son of Vincent and Bertha Mayer. He loved his brother and six sisters and had great admiration for his father and mother who cared well for their growing...

Oct 12, 2026

Mary Backman passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long journey with dementia.

Mary was born on July 6, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Clarence Edwin Pollard and Alta Walker Pollard. She had 6 siblings, attended Highland High School and later became a court reporter. In 1976 she married the love of her...

Oct 11, 2026

Our beloved father, brother, grandfather and Opa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. At the age of 74, Walter was reunited with his wife, April, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage.

Walter was born on August 18, 1952, in Haag am Hausruck, Austria, to Herbert and Auguste Rosner. At just nine months...

Oct 10, 2026

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Sondra "Soni" Jane Nielsen Pons, who passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 86 in West Jordan, Utah. 

Born on August 3, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Soni was the beloved daughter of Guy and Lois Nielsen. 

Soni was known for her determination, love of children, and unwavering...

Oct 9, 2026

Lorita Marie (Lund) Drown, passed away on October 9, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was known for her extraordinary capacity for unconditional love, compassion, and forgiveness; radiating a rare kind of warmth, gentle heart, generous spirit and profound understanding of others that made those in her presence feel deeply cared for. Lorita’s legacy of kindness and compassion lives...

Oct 8, 2026

Michael Wilkinson, born July 17th, 1943, in Hurricane, Utah, passed away on October 8th, 2026, in Sandy, Utah. She will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family whose lives were shaped by her presence.

Michael’s life began in southern Utah, and she carried with her the roots of that beginning throughout the years. She was...