Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Guenter Mannek
Nov 22, 2020
Guenter Mannek, age 94, passed away on November 22, 2020 in Millcreek, UT. He was born on November 19, 1926 in Berlin, Germany to Otto and Gertrude Mannek. He married Maria Gangien on June 21, 1950 and they were later sealed in the SLC temple.Guenter and Maria came to America in 1951 from Germany to settle and make a new...
John Douglas “Doug” Mckean
Nov 22, 2020
John Douglas “Doug” McKean, loving husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away suddenly into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Nov 22, 2020, due to complications of the corona virus. He was born on Aug 24, 1960 in Ogden, Utah to John Jerrold McKean and Sue McKean Morgan.Doug was a member of The Church of Jesus...
Newell Roberts
Nov 22, 2020
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, Newell’s family invites you to attend funeral services via ZoomPlease see instructions below:Streaming of Funeral or Memorial ServicesJoining by computerGo to zoom.us in any internet browserClick “join meeting”Enter the meeting id – 8019430831A box will open saying “https://zoom.us wants to open this application”. Click “open zoom”Click “Join with Computer Audio”Click “Mute” in the bottom...
Olga Bianca Gallo
Nov 21, 2020
Olga Bianca Gallo, 81, passed away on November 21, 2020 in Sandy, Utah.Born September 5th 1939 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Olga came to Utah at 14 and loved hertime here but always considered Rotterdam her home. Olga took great pride in her heritageand loved to sing & speak to her grandchildren in Dutch.She is survived by son Tracy (Renae) Gallo, daughter...
Lois Coates
Nov 21, 2020
Lois Marie (Russell) Coates, age 73, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. Lois was born on January 11, 1947 in Concordia, Kansas to Benson Hanson Russell and Della Maxine Slaughter.As a young child Lois’ family moved to Jerome, Idaho, where she grew up and graduated from Jerome High School in 1965. She was a member...
Mark Kelsey
Nov 21, 2020
Mark Kelsey born August 10, 1955 left his family on November 21 2020. Mark had so many adventures in his life with friends that he called family. He will be greatly missed by his surviving daughter Kenna (Josh), granddaughters Taylor and Ashlin and so many other bonus family members. His son Corey who proceeded him to the party in the...
Paige Nicole Arellano-Norberg
Nov 21, 2020
Paige Nicole Arellano-Norberg, 31, of Taylorsville, Utah (formerly of Little Falls, Minnesota), tragically passed away on Saturday, November 21st, 2020. She was born on July 9th, 1989, in Little Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Gary Norberg and Betty Arellano. Paige was a loving and compassionate person who loved to be surrounded by family. She had the most beautiful smile that...
Charlene M. Stowe
Nov 20, 2020
Born in 1936 in Lovell Wyoming, she was the 7th of 7 children born to parents Ludean and Besse Morrell. She married Lee Stowe in 1963 and welcomed step son Floyd. In 1964, they welcomed Charlenes’s 0nly son, Ray.“Grandma Char” was everyone’s “Grandma Char”, whether by relation or not. She was a light to her family and everyone who knew...
Richard “Dick” Cottrell Johnson
Nov 20, 2020
Richard “Dick” Cottrell Johnson passed away at the Beehive Home in Riverton, Utah after a brief illness on November 20, 2020.He was born on July 16, 1928, to Jennie Nielsen Cottrell Johnson and Welby Knight Johnson. He was the oldest of four sons: Donald K. Johnson, George R. Johnson and Steven D. Johnson. On September 15, 1951, he married Luana...
Marni Marie Clark
Nov 19, 2020
Marni Marie Clark of Salt Lake City, Utah passed away peacefully with her loving mother and daughter by her side on November 19, 2020. Marni endured many health challenges over the past 20 years, however, she rarely complained and was a strong and courageous fighter to the very end. Marni was born November 22, 1975 in Guatemala. She was adopted...
Anuilagi Tauai Wong
Nov 19, 2020
South Jordan, UT Anuilagi Tauai Wong, age 76 passed away on November 19, 2020, in South Jordan, Utah. She was born on May 7, 1944, in Luatuanuu, Samoa. She married Misikei Wong on June 22, 1968. Anuilagi loves to be with family, including grandkids. She loves the Lord and loves to help others. Anuilagi is survived by her spouse, Misikei...
Derek Claiborne
Nov 19, 2020
It is with heavy and hopeful hearts that we announce the passing of Derek Russell Claiborne (DC). Derek passed peacefully from his earthly home into the arms of his loving Savior on the 19th of November 2020. Derek was born May 16th 1986, the oldest son of James Russell Claiborne and Leslie Davis Denning. He is survived by his mother...
James Frank Karpowitz
Nov 18, 2020
James Frank Karpowitz passed away into his loving Heavenly Father's arms on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
He was born February 21, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to goodly parents Frank Bruno Karpowitz and Alice Josephine Hanks during the snowiest winter on record.
Jim grew up in Salt Lake City with his four brothers: Dennis,...
Steven Morgan Sorensen
Nov 18, 2020
Steven Morgan Sorensen. What to say… a man of great pride, a man of great responsibility and a man of great loyalty. Steven loved his family and touched everyone he encountered throughout his life, whether it was at work, on the golf course or just someone that he met on the street.To attempt to wrap Steven up in a few...
Karen Afton Watson Bower
Nov 18, 2020
Karen was born July 29, 1942 in Nampa, Idaho to DeVerl Watson and Helen Afton Logan.On Wednesday, November 18th she was welcomed home into the loving arms of her Savior and reunited with her mother, father, grandparents and many loved ones beyond the veil.Karen attended Brigham Young University and University of Utah she earned a Bachelor’s degree in French and...
Richard Everett Perry
Nov 17, 2020
Richard Perry, 74, former Utah resident, born and raised in Maine.
Richard Perry spent most of his life as a Utah resident but his heart longed for the great state of Maine. Often, he would visit family in Maine with his daughter where he would visit the numerous lighthouses that brought back childhood memories.
At...
Pearl Jones Bryan
Nov 17, 2020
Our sweet mother, Pearl Jones Bryan passed away on November 17, 2020. She was born on May 3, 1926, to John S. and Pearl Jones, in Aberdeen, Idaho. She married Harlan D. Bryan on February 6, 1948 in American Falls, Idaho. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harlan; her parents, John S. and Pearl Jones; eight brothers and...
Francis Wankier
Nov 16, 2020
Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and neighbor Francis Wankier, age 82, passed away Nov 16, 2020, with his children at his side, in Provo, Utah after a short but courageous battle with COVID-19.
Francis was born August 23, 1938, in Levan, Utah to Joseph A. and Carrie Anderson Wankier, the youngest of 8 children. He married...
Randy Bullock
Nov 16, 2020
Randy James Bullock, age 60, passed away on November 16, 2020 in White City, Utah. He was born on August 16, 1960 in American Fork, Utah to Reed C. Bullock and Kathreen C. Bullock. He married Diana L. Bullock on June 27, 1987.Randy was a 13-year Army Veteran, where he worked as a Parachute Rigger. He loved camping and doing...
