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

Dec 10, 2023

Roger was born August 23, 1928, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Walter Wangerin and Bernice Johnson. He passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by the love and adoration of his family on December 10, 2023.

Roger spent his early years in Minneapolis and Chicago where he first developed his love of music, playing guitar in the Chicago Boys Club...

Dec 10, 2023

Kenneth Mack Whitney, 68, of Cottonwood Heights, passed away on December 10, 2023 after a battle with non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver.  He was born April 11, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Keith Lynn Whitney and Katheryn Mayer Whitney.  He was the second of four children and the only son.

From the beginning, Ken always...

Dec 10, 2023

Jeannie Kilgore Johnson passed away peacefully Sunday December 10, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was 95 years old.  

Jeannie was born in Fort Towson, Oklahoma on June 17, 1928, the second of six children born to William Algie Madison Kilgore and Ethel Oretha Norris.  She grew up in Texas and always called herself a Texas girl with her...

Dec 8, 2023

After a long battle with cancer, Connie Rae Curtis Qureshi passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones in Sandy, Utah. She was 64 years old. Connie’s private services were held at Memorial Holladay Cemetery on December 14, 2023.

Connie was born to Carlyle Vail Curtis and Zona Fay Sagers on July 22, 1959, in...

Dec 8, 2023

Our feisty, loving, spirited, sister and aunt, Dorthy Ann Carsey, passed away December 8, 2023 at the age of 81 in Kaysville, Utah.

Dorthy with one "O" was born on Sept 13, 1942 to Delbert Henry and Burlith Kartchner Carsey. She grew up in Salt Lake City and attended South High School.  

While not much of a cook, Dorthy was...

Dec 8, 2023

 

Thomas Llewellyn Jones Jr. graduated in the early morning hours of Friday, December 8, 2023, after a months-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born June 2, 1936, at Columbia Hospital for Women, Washington, D.C., to Thomas Llewellyn Jones Sr. and Sylvia Geraldine Bridwell Jones, he was an only child until his world was rocked by the introduction of a better...

Dec 8, 2023

Helen Marie Fagenbush passed away peacefully December 8, 2023 at the age of 92.

Helen had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of Blessed Sacrement Catholic Church. Over the years, she had become very involved with the church and assisted with numerous events.

She is survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in...

Dec 7, 2023

On December 7, 2023, James David Trevino, known to many as Trevor James, the Minister of Meat or simply "Dad", passed away peacefully at his home.  He was born April 25, 1964 in Castro Valley, CA to Karen and Allen Trevino. The family moved to Salt Lake City soon after, putting down roots in East Millcreek near the canyon. ...

Dec 7, 2023

 

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Julianne Jackman Nielson graduated from this earth life on December 7, 2023, surrounded by family. 

Juli was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 14, 1943. She was the youngest child and only daughter of Mark and Carrie Jackman. Juli grew up with three older brothers and had another brother who...

Dec 6, 2023

Our beloved son, brother, father, and uncle Steffon Marquies Madrid peacefully passed away due to a severe meningitis infection left untreated on December 6th 2023 surrounded by his family.

Our beautiful baby boy Steffy was born May 27th 1992 to Douglas W. Carlson and Alisha L. Carlson in Salt Lake City, UT. He was a caring brother to his...

Dec 6, 2023

 

Elizabeth (Beth) Steele Andersen passed away on December 6th at her home in South Jordan Utah surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 20th, 1939 in Salt Lake City Utah. She was the fourth child of Ione Poulsen Steele, later Gates. She grew up in a large family of Steele and Gates children. Elizabeth was the beautiful...

Dec 5, 2023

Our dear mother, Phyllis Jean Coleman, known to her family and friends as Jean, passed away on December 5, 2023, in Fruit Heights, Utah. Jean was born on June 10, 1934, and grew up in a beautiful, wooded canyon (she referred to as the holler) called Sugar Creek on the outskirts of Charleston, West Virginia. Her father, James Casdorph, built...

Dec 5, 2023

Aaron Patrick Parsons, age 51, passed away unexpectedly December 5, 2023. Aaron was born March 17,1972 to Jerry and Linda Parsons. Aaron graduated Granite High school, and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree of Economics from the University of Utah.

Aaron has worked for A & K Railroad Materials as an Assistant Vice President, functioning as the Chief Operational manager of...

Dec 5, 2023

 In Loving Memory of Billy Owen Hatch

August 17, 1927 — December 5, 2023

Billy "Bill" Owen Hatch, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud Navy veteran, peacefully passed away at the age of 96 on December 5, 2023, at his home in West Haven, Utah, surrounded by his cherished family. Bill was born on August 17, 1927, in Salt...

Dec 4, 2023

It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father and friend, Kenneth George Faulkner. Ken was born on October 21, 1956, to parents Patricia Yager and Ralph George Faulkner.

Ken’s parents were founding members of the Holladay United Church of Christ in Holladay, UT, where he created many lifelong friends and as well as...

Dec 4, 2023

Shirley Rhae Ballard, age 93, passed away on 12/04/2023 in Draper, Utah. She was born in Superior, Wyoming to Jacob and Idonna Hysell. She married Lynn Ballard on February 8, 1957.

Shirley was a strong and giving woman. She would give more than she received. She loved her family, friends, and community. She loved her hometown, Superior, Wyoming, and where...

Dec 3, 2023

Judy Marie Ross

February 18, 1944 ~ December 3, 2023

 

Our wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on Dec 3, 2023.

 

Judy Marie Ross was born in Nebraska on Feb 18,1944. Shortly afterwards, she moved to Hermiston, Oregon. She graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in elementary education and went on to attain her master’s...

Dec 3, 2023

Cheri Passed peacefully in her sleep December 3, 2023

Born December 19, 1941, in Malad, Idaho to John Mulder and Velda Jeanette Parris

Married to:

-Henning Pedersen in 1961 she later married Tom Smith and then Ron Smith

Cheri devoted her life to family; she believed it was her calling in life to care for children. Not only was Cheri...

Dec 3, 2023

Carmen Maria Lujan, born on July 16, 1931, in Taos, New Mexico, passed away on December 3, 2023 in West Jordan, Utah at the age of 92. She married Daniel J. Lujan on October 31, 1950.

Carmen loved being with family, cooking, and family gatherings. Carmen owned and operated her own cafe, Carmen’s Cafe, which was hugely successful. She loved...

Dec 3, 2023

Kennith Lowell Fawson, Sr., our beloved father, brother, grandpa, great grandpa, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday December 3rd, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His life motto was Love is the greatest of all and this legacy of love and unity lives on in his family.

He was born September 28, 1931, in Salt Lake...