Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Danielle Dahlquist
Aug 20, 2020
Danielle Griffin Dahlquist, age 59, died on August 20, 2020, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on August 8, 1961, in San Diego, California, to Gerald & Barbara Griffin.Danielle excelled in her education, attending the University of Utah and Brigham Young University before earning her bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, where...
Richard Gomez
Aug 20, 2020
Richard Paul Gomez “Dickie” devoted husband, father and grandfather, educator extraordinaire, civil rights advocate, playful teaser, and mentor died on August 12, 2020.Tilly and Ruben Gomez, dad’s parents taught him about serving others and doing your best. Grandpa Ruben’s shed was a long standing source of humor to the family, but whenever a handyman was needed, dad called Grandpa Ruben....
Lori Ann Christian Chavez
Aug 20, 2020
Lori Ann Christian Chavez passed away on August 20th, 2020 at her home in Holladay, Utah, after fighting a difficult battle with cancer.Lori was born on March 5, 1953 in Ogden, Utah. She was adopted by her loving parents Nona Larson and Clair R. Larson.Lori spent most of her life in the construction industry and was the first woman on...
Edith Menna
Aug 19, 2020
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Edith Webb Menna on August 19, 2020. Born on September 16, 1940 in Murray, Utah to parents Wilford and Eva Webb, Edith was the fifth of six children. After a fortuitous meeting and falling in love at first sight, Edith married her beloved companion of 59...
Venita Ann Jensen Kartchner
Aug 19, 2020
Divided between not wanting to leave behind those she loved best on earth and those she loved most in Heaven, our dear Mother, Venita Ann Jensen Kartchner, quietly passed away on August 19, 2020 – two weeks after her 99th birthday. Although her body became frail over the last several months, her strong heart forced her to stay much longer...
Gayle Monson Hale
Aug 19, 2020
Gayle Monson Hale passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 19, 2020 at the age of 79. Her bright smile, kind heart, and optimistic attitude will be missed by all who knew her.Gayle was born May 1, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Raymond Tracy Monson and Elese “Tweet” Hayes, the second of four children. She grew...
Larene Moon
Aug 18, 2020
Larene Moon, daughter of Artimus Moon and Isabelle Moon passed away on the 18th of August 2020. LaRene served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Australia.Preceded in death by both parents, one brother, Richard Moon, and three sisters, Iola Richens, Maretta VanWeerd and Delila Moon. Survived by brother Melvin Moon.She was on several...
William H Hicks
Aug 17, 2020
William H Hicks passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, August 17, 2020.Bill was born on February 2, 1951 in Salina, Utah to Clarence and Dorothy Hicks. He married the love of his life, Colleen Mamales Hicks, on November 6, 1970.Bill drove truck for 40 years. At the time of his passing, he was employed at Sunrise Senior Living...
Rhonda J. Bourek
Aug 17, 2020
Rhonda Jean Bourek passed away at home on August 17, 2020. She was born on August 23, 1949 to David Gregory Clarkson and Rhoda Luing Clarkson. She was the oldest of 5 children. She was originally from Salt Lake and moved to Fairbanks, AK when she was 16 with her family. Years later while visiting her Grandmother in Salt Lake...
April Rosner
Aug 17, 2020
Our Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, April Melanie Rosner passed away peacefully in her sleep during the morning hours of Monday, August 17th, 2020. She was born April 15, 1954, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Kay and Gladys Zirker. After graduating from Olympus High School in 1972, she continued her pursuit of higher education at the University of Utah. She...
Hans H. Keil
Aug 17, 2020
Hans H. Keil passed away on the night of August 17th, 2020, at the age of 88, in Taylorsville, Utah. Hans was born January 4, 1933 to Emil and Luise Keil in Nuernberg, Germany. He met his wife Irma Keil, of 64 years, in Nuernberg, Germany in 1954 and they were married July 6, 1956. Hans spent his youth in...
Ellis Randall
Aug 17, 2020
Ellis J Randall Sr. passed away August 17, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born in 1939 in Francis, Utah to Oscar and Elaine Randall. He married Linda Hatch and had 6 children. He later divorced and married Irma Murphy.Ellis worked as a carpenter for over 50 years. He took great pride in and loved his work. He...
Virginia Eliza Woolley Collins
Aug 16, 2020
Virginia Eliza Woolley Collins was born on September 16, 1927 to Sylena Chatwin and Frederick Erastus Woolley. She joyfully reunited with her family and friends on the other side of the veil on August 16, 2020, one month before her 93rd birthday.Virginia was raised in beautiful Tabiona, Utah and graduated from Tabiona High School in 1945. She married Richard Donald...
Laura Jean Christensen
Aug 16, 2020
Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away August 16, 2020. She was born on December 23, 1927 in Tremonton, Utah to Effie M. Mennear and Charles Roberts. She was married to Howard N. Christensen on April 29, 1950 in Tremonton, Utah. She cherished her family members and they loved her in return.Mom had many talents. She...
Kenneth Paul Spencer
Aug 15, 2020
Our father, grandfather and husband passed away peacefully due to the effects of dementia at the age of 92. He was the 6th of 7 children born to Walter Francis Spencer and Mathilda Julia Rohrbach. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters (Grace Margaret Stevens, Adele Mathilda Stevens, stillborn baby, Margaret Rohrbach Mackay and Jeanette Vadnis), brother (Ernest...
Darlene Desomer
Aug 15, 2020
Ruby Darlene DeSomer, age 76, passed away on August 15, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on September 5, 1943 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ruby and Garfield Brammer.Darlene loved to sew and make homemade cards. She was also an avid reader. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving...
Lynda Hand
Aug 15, 2020
Early in the morning of Saturday, August 15th, 2020, Lynda Jensen Hand was called home by her Heavenly Father. She was surrounded by those whom she loved most, her immediate family. Lynda was born September 19th, 1943 in Spanish Fork Utah to Elmer and Agnes Jensen. She was the fourth of five children and the first daughter. When she was...
Signe Jacobsen
Aug 15, 2020
Signe Georgia Smith Thomson JacobsenApril 28, 1930 – August 15, 2020Signe, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family and stepfamily, passed away at home in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the age of 90. She was greatly loved and will be truly missed by all who knew her.Signe was born on April 28, 1930 to...
Shawnie Annette Johnson
Aug 15, 2020
Shawnie Annette Johnson, born January 6, 1974, passed away unexpectedly August 15 2020 of an unknown causes.Shawnie is survived by her parents Diane and Kelly Johnson, her best friends and siblings Dana Thorn, Misty Johnson(Robert Thorn) and brother Jared Johnson; as well as her many nieces ,nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandma and...
Marjorie Kutterer
Aug 15, 2020
Marjorie Ellen Wolfley (69) Passed away August 15th, 2020 in Murray, Utah. She was born on August 27th, 1950. She grew up with her younger sister and brother in Millcreek, Utah. In 1968, she graduated from Skyline High School and began working as a clerk at Wycoff Warehouse for the next several years. In 1969, she met her future husband...
