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

Mar 5, 2026

Dauna Thomas Earl, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-greatgrandmother, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, at the age of 100. Born in 1925, she was the daughter of Ernest and Ethel Thomas and lived a full century marked by hard work, steadfast determination, and deep devotion to her family. 

She was the beloved wife of the late Darvel Claude Earl,...

Mar 5, 2026

In the quiet evening hours of Thursday, March 5, Katherine Syme, our beloved mother and grandmother, slipped peacefully from this life and into the waiting embrace of her husband, Dale; her parents, Roscoe and Charlotte; and her siblings Lorinda, David, and Helen, who preceded her in death. Though it is hard to let her go, we are comforted knowing she...

Mar 4, 2026

Darlene Dalley Elliott returned peacefully to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 4, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on February 3, 1954, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Dwight and Susie Dalley. A Hawaiian-themed Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on May 23rd from 11:00 am...

Mar 4, 2026

Melissa McMillan, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, passed away on March 4, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on December 20, 1958, in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she grew up and met her high school sweetheart and future husband, Scott McMillan.

Melissa spent twenty years living in Nevada, where she built lifelong...

Mar 4, 2026

Marcella Crawley passed away peacefully at 4:30 a.m. on March 4, 2026. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her.

Marcella was born to her loving parents, Miquela Martinez and Timoteo Padilla. Throughout her life, she carried with her a deep love for family, home, and the simple joys that made...

Mar 4, 2026

Alice Marie Dietz, our beloved "Susie," peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Mapleton, Utah, at the age of 72.

Born on December 19, 1953, in Salt Lake City to Jens Christian Thorndahl Dietz and Metha Marie Dietz. Alice was a light in the lives of those who knew her from the very start. From the...

Mar 3, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our son, brother, and uncle–Dustin Bradley Stephens on March 3rd, 2026. Born January 24th, 1976, and resided in West Jordan, Utah.

Dustin lived life at full volume. He loved big, he laughed loud, and he worked and played hard. He was blue-collar, but he had a taste for the finer...

Mar 3, 2026

Allen Kenneth Johnson passed away at his home in peace and reverence on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, with his wife Cindy at his side. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Allen was born on January 9th, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah. His mother, Anna Louise McQuarrie, and his father, Kenneth Arthur Johnson,...

Mar 2, 2026

🌸 In Loving Memory of Erin Roslyn Bennett 

June 19, 2025 – March 2, 2026

With hearts heavier than words can hold, we share the passing of our precious baby girl, Erin Roslyn Bennett, who left this world far too soon. After an overnight visit with her father, our hearts were shattered when we were told that Erin had passed away at...

Mar 2, 2026

Phyllis A. Hopperstead of Park City, UT (previously Manchester, CT), passed away at age 89 on March 2, 2026, with family by her side. We are grateful that she lived a long, wonderful life with her high school sweetheart, Stan.

Phyllis was born July 14, 1936, in Milford, Delaware to Grace Rowe. She spent her early years...

Mar 2, 2026

On March 2, 2026, Geertruida Hout Van Vossen passed away. Surely, she was greeted with tears of joy by the many loved ones that passed before, including our beloved dad, Adrian Van Vossen, who passed away on August 3rd, 2015.

Truus was born on September 16, 1932, to Geertje and Dirk Hout in Stavinisse, The Netherlands. She was the youngest of...

Mar 2, 2026

Kevin Allen Wright passed away on March 2, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on May 27, 1968, in Los Angeles, California, to Ralph B. Wright and Sandra A. Stewart.

Kevin was known for his big heart, creative spirit, and youthful energy. He had many passions throughout his life, including fishing, skiing, and golfing with his brother. He...

Mar 1, 2026

Susan Louise Karlson, 81, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished above all else. She was born on January 26, 1945 to Edward and Louise Pedersen. Susan built a life defined by love, service, and unwavering dedication to those she held dear. She was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day...

Mar 1, 2026

Mary Rose Bernard, age 75, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at her home in Garland, Utah, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on May 15, 1950. She lived a life centered around love, family, and service to others. On May 31, 1990, she married the love of her life, Jeffrey Bernard. Together they built a life rooted...

Mar 1, 2026

Twyla (Winch) Waggoner was born on October 26, 1954, to Claude and Margaret Winch, and left this world on March 1, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with COPD.

Twyla’s life was defined by a strength. She carried herself with determination, meeting hardship with resilience and a stubborn kind of hope. Those who knew her saw a woman who kept...

Mar 1, 2026

Beverly Joyce Gagon, age 91, passed away on March 1, 2026 in Bountiful, Utah. She was born on September 17, 1934 in Los Angeles, California to Myer Blank & Jessie Wilma Hitesman.

Beverly was the oldest of three girls. She loved her sisters dearly (Barbara & Bonnie) and remained close to them throughout her life. She also loved her parents. She...

Mar 1, 2026

David Bevan Westenskow passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family in the early hours of Sunday March 1, 2026 in Riverton, Utah. Dave was born on September 28, 1960 to Claude and Gladys Westenskow in Salt Lake City, Utah.Dave served a mission honorably for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Dallas, Texas and remained...

Feb 28, 2026

Lawrence Aurelius Miner, aged 75 years old, passed away on February 28, 2026 at the William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Born on November 11, 1950 in Ephrata Washington as the first child of Richard Adams Miner and Frances L. Armstrong Miner (Fleming), Lawrence was the big brother to David, Melinda, Douglas, and Lisa. He...

Feb 28, 2026

Mary Elizabeth (Whyte) Hanes passed away calmly on Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by her children. Mary was born on January 14th, 1951, in Salt Lake City, to Robert King Whyte and Mary Irvine McNair. She lived on Beverly Street in a Sugarhouse neighborhood growing up. Her parents raised her with a strong appreciation of the Scottish roots inherited from...

Feb 28, 2026

Mary Elizabeth (Stowell) Bray, 94, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in Sandy, Utah, surrounded by love. Born on September 26, 1931, in Medford, MA, Mary was the cherished daughter of Edson and Laura Stowell.

Mary grew up in Medford and graduated from Medford High School before continuing her education at the University of Rhode Island, where she was a...