Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Hugo Insignares
Oct 7, 2021
Hugo passed away on October 7th, 2021 at Santa Ana, California, United State, at the age of 59.Hugo is survived by his parents, his siblings and his children: Paola Andrea, Hugo Armando, Carlos Horacio and Chelsie.Our family would like to special thanks to all family and friends who have expressed their condolences, also to Sta. Edna Rehab Center and Kindred...
Robert Lee Littlewood
Oct 6, 2021
Bob age 91, returned to His Father in Heaven & the arms of his eternal companion, Geri on October 6, 2021. He was surrounded by the constant love & care of his family at his son’s home in Herriman. Bob was born on September 11, 1930 in SLC, Utah to Ethel Nichols & Leo Littlewood. He was taught to value...
Sharlyn Anderton
Oct 6, 2021
Sometimes the most wonderful people are the ones that don’t fit into boxes. Sharlyn Anderton, 66, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2021, after a long life filled with more challenges than most will ever know.Despite her difficult challenges, Sharlyn was a light and example to all of us.She attended Hartvigsen School for many years and loved working...
Arles Keith Hansen
Oct 5, 2021
Arles Keith Hansen passed away peacefully in his home in the early morning October 5, 2021. He was born on October 17, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Elmo Hansen and Constance Hansen Dillon. He had three wives in his lifetime, was father to five children, 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, soon to be 2 great-grandchildren.He graduated from Olympus High School...
Danielle Nicole Sprouse
Oct 5, 2021
Danielle Nicole Sprouse, 39, our sweet daughter, big little sister, amazing aunt, best friend, and confidant, passed away on October 5th in her home.She was born on May 31st, 1982 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Steve and Kerrie Sprouse.She was such a beautiful soul, and truly spread joy and love to everyone she loved.Family was EVERYTHING to Dani. She...
Elva “Marie” Mitchell
Oct 4, 2021
Our beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmotherand Great Great Grandmother gained her angel wings and flew home on October 4, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. Marie was born on April 16, 1928 to Jesse James and Blanche Stone in Arcadia, Nebraska. She loved deeply, unconditionally and with her whole heart. She didn’t care where you came from, who you...
Eldon Lavere Gardner
Oct 4, 2021
Eldon LaVere Gardner was born on July 24, 1930 in Tooele, Utah to Harvey Clark Gardner and Alice Edna Horrocks Gardner. He was their third child and first son.Eldon was raised in Springville, graduating from Springville High school in 1948. Shortly after graduation, Eldon enlisted in the US Army serving his country and fighting in the Korean War.Eldon married his...
Jay Price Norton Jr.
Oct 4, 2021
Jay “JP” Price Norton Jr passed away at the age of 71 after his long battle with illness on October 4, 2021 at his home in Junction, Utah. He was born on March 15, 1950 in Seattle, Washington to Jay “JP” Norton Sr and Alice Elizabeth Dean. Jay graduated from Cyprus High School in Magna, Utah. Soon after graduation, JP...
Donna Autrey
Oct 3, 2021
Donna LaRue Ball was born in Oxnard Calif. on April 2nd, 1931, to Leslie William and Alice May Ball. Donna was an only child. The first six years of her life she was raised on Silver Strand Beach in Oxnard. She loved playing in the sand dunes and playing on her home-made swing set her daddy built for her. The...
Dan "Gary" Christensen
Oct 2, 2021
Our loving, caring father, brother, best friend, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. He passed away peacefully in his sleep and was in no pain. He was born in Layton, UT. Raised in Layton and Escalante, UT. He enjoyed the outdoors but as he got older, he more enjoyed watching the animals rather than hunting them. He highly enjoyed...
Von R Hokanson
Oct 1, 2021
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and patriot, Sergeant Major Von R. Hokanson, received an honorable discharge from this life and passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 1, 2021 in Salt Lake City, UT at age 77.Von met his wife and eternal companion, Judy, in 1965 when they both worked at the ZCMI Department Store. They married in December...
Marvin Johnson
Oct 1, 2021
MARVIN J JOHNSON12-5-1931 10-1 -2021Marvin Johnson was FUN. He loved life. He once said “heck, I never had to work hard at life. It was FUN, it was all fun.” Whether he was a student at school, playing sports, parenting, selling TVs, or traveling he had a good time.He was a tease and a storyteller. It was difficult to get...
Kent Lamar Smith
Oct 1, 2021
Kent LaMar Smith, 86, passed away October 1st 2021 peacefully at home. Kent was born on September 11, 1935 in Salt Lake City, UT to Anthony William Smith and Nina Musetta Erickson.As a child Kent was in an accordion band and performed in the first Salt Lake City TV program. Kent loved boxing as a teenager. He served our country...
Mary Jane Watkins Bracken
Sep 30, 2021
Our beloved wife and mother, Mary Jane Watkins Bracken, passed away on September 30, 2021 after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer's disease. In true Mary Jane fashion, wanting things to be precise and orderly, she passed early on the morning of her 81st birthday.
Mary Jane was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 30, 1940...
George J. Mannos
Sep 30, 2021
George J. Mannos Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 30th in Holladay, Utah.Born May 14th, 1947 to George James Mannos and Mary P. Mannos. Preceded in death by both his parents, his grandparents, as well as many loving Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.He is survived by Dean G. Mannos and Gail, in Midway, Utah, Kathy and Les Lake...
Michael “Mike” Alan Cook
Sep 30, 2021
Our beloved Michael “Mike” Alan Cook, 68, passed away in Salt Lake City, UT, on Thursday, September 30, 2021, with his wife, daughter and a few close family members by his side.Mike was born on March 15, 1953, in Bakersfield, CA, to JR Kendrick and Virginia “Ruth” Taylor Kendrick. He was adopted as an infant by Ruth’s sister and husband,...
Donna Merkley Odekirk
Sep 30, 2021
Donna Merkley Odekirk, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sep 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born May 9, 1930, in Roosevelt, Utah to Wilson and Faye Merkley. Donna grew up on a farm near Duchesne, UT and often shared her memories of her childhood such as picking raspberries (she hated them later in life...
Bernice Lloyd Murray
Sep 30, 2021
Bernice was born in Salt Lake City on June 4, 1945. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in the early morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 at the age of 76.She grew up in Salt Lake and was a graduate of East High class of 1963 (go Leopards).She met the love of her life and soulmate...
