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

Nov 13, 2025

A Life Well Lived: Jerry Lee Tonge

The music is a little quieter in North Salt Lake following the death of Jerry Lee Tonge, who passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 72. Jerry was a kind-hearted and deeply loved man, famous for his sarcasm and his willingness to help anyone who needed it.

Born in Salt Lake City,...

Nov 13, 2025

Lacey Elizabeth Orgill, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 44. She was born on March 27, 1981, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

A natural writer and artist, she expressed her creativity across various mediums throughout her life, including music and painting. She had a quick wit and a sharp sense of...

Nov 13, 2025

Gilbert Francis Powell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born February 18, 1930, in Savannah, Georgia, Gil grew up in Garden City and later a farm in Rincon, where he learned the value of hard work, family, and genuine connection. He often shared stories about his mom and the...

Nov 12, 2025

Gregory Thomas Mitchell of Salt Lake City, Utah, was born on February 2, 1960, and passed away unexpectedly on November 12th.

Greg was a proud U.S. Army veteran. He was deeply loved by all of his children, his grandchildren, his family and friends, and his pig Zoey. He loved camping and fishing with his boys, and some of his happiest moments...

Nov 12, 2025

Carma Burkinshaw Colton, age 77, returned home to her Heavenly Father on November 12, 2025, due to complications with Alzheimer's disease.

She was born on October 1, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to LaMar and Bernice Burkinshaw and was the beloved sister of Larry, Karen, and Gail. Carma grew up with a natural grace, talent, and love for the performing...

Nov 12, 2025

Ông Tạ Văn Quan (1941–2025)Ông sinh ra tại Sài Gòn vào năm 1941, trong một gia đình nghèo khó và đông anh chị em. Năm lên năm tuổi, ông được người cô—vốn nghèo và không có con—đón về nuôi dưỡng bằng tình thương thầm lặng và sự tận tâm bền bỉ. Mỗi ngày, ông theo cô đi bán hàng rong,...

Nov 12, 2025

Marlene Holt Curtis, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away peacefully at Spring Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 12, 2025.

Marlene was born May 27, 1932 to DeLamar and Afton Hess Holt in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her family moved to Montrose, Colorado early in Marlene’s life so her schooling began in...

Nov 12, 2025

Barbara Ann Griffin, born April 25, 1935, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Alta and Domenic DeMarco, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 12, 2025.Barbara was the light of our lives and taught us the purest form of love — time spent together. She lived a life filled with grace, warmth, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family. She...

Nov 11, 2025

John Jr. Kenneth Miller ("Johnny"), age 41, of Sandy, Utah, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2025. Born on May 15, 1984, in Murray, Utah. John was known as a gentle giant with a heart of gold. He was remarkably strong and selfless, often putting others before himself and showing immense kindness to all who knew him.

John shared a deep...

Nov 11, 2025

Terry Lee Ewell, age 75, passed away on November 11, 2025, Veterans Day, in West Jordan, Utah. Born on February 17, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Terry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who made a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Terry served his country honorably in the U.S. Army in the 101 Airborne Division as...

Nov 11, 2025

Marlene Campbell Riley, the last child born to John and Fay Campbell, has left this world after a long, hard battle with dementia. She fought with courage and with as much dignity as this insidious disease would allow.

Marlene was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 28, 1937. She spent her childhood in Salt Lake City, Hunter, and Murray,...

Nov 11, 2025

Linda Chipman Coleman, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on December 16, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, to Albert and Edna Chipman.

Linda married the love of her life, Norman Coleman, on August 31, 1964. Together, they built a beautiful life centered around family, faith, and service.

A devoted educator, Linda...

Nov 10, 2025

Mary Sue Smith was born in January 1934, a few minutes before her twin sister, Martha, in the small cotton mill town of Bemis, Tennessee. When she was 3 years old, Mary's father left their family without warning, leaving them in poverty. Her mother had six children to provide for, including a 1-year-old. When Mary’s oldest brother joined the navy,...

Nov 10, 2025

Janice Marie Clark Mackay passed away on November 10, 2025, from injuries sustained in a car accident.

If I didn’t wake up today, don’t be sad, I have lived a long and happy life.

I was born on a beautiful day on April 5, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah. My parents are Frank Van Orman Clark and Mary Moesser Clark.

I was...

Nov 9, 2025

David Elden Ward, Sr., 76, passed away on November 9, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on April 25, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Elden Shirley Ward and Florence (French Petterson) Ward.

David spent his early years in Nebraska, later moving to Portland, and then to Bountiful, Utah, in the summer of...

Nov 9, 2025

Robert Wayne Spencer "Bob", 73, of Bluffdale, Utah passed away at his home on November 9th, 2025.

He was born on May 13th, 1952 in Murray, Utah to Merlin A. and Delorus Spencer. He graduated from Bingham High School in 1970. He married Valerie Ann McKee on April 30th, 1971. He began his career at Intermountain Farmers before moving into residential...

Nov 9, 2025

Kay Smith Johnson passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by “her girls” — Turi, Makaylen, and Kenna.

Kay was born on March 4, 1938, and grew up in Chicago, a city she loved her entire life. One of her fondest teenage memories was working at the Commodore Theater, where she sold candy, her sister...

Nov 9, 2025

Sarah Joan Shipman Rosser, Joan to her friends, passed peacefully away on November 9, 2025. Joan was born on December 21, 1932, to Alfred John Shipman and Sarah Ann Garratt in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. She married her sweetheart, Sterling L. Rosser on February 14, 1958, in the Salt Lake Temple.

Joan emigrated with her father from England when she was only...

Nov 9, 2025

Dixie Dunkley Hunsaker was born on June 13, 1940 and, though gone too soon, lived a rich 85 years. She spent 66 of those years married to Carlisle Hunsaker. They met as undergraduates at Utah State University and loved and supported each other from that point on.

Dixie grew up in small town Franklin, Idaho, just over...

Nov 8, 2025

Jon C. Heaton passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025. His family is heartbroken. General Jon Conan Heaton was born on August 31, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah. The 7th of 8 children born to Anna Jane Lundberg Heaton and Harley Leora Heaton. Jon was an incredibly intelligent young man who was able to earn full scholarships to support...