Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Jan Kielkowski
Sep 10, 2015
Jan Kielkowski, 76, our mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sept 10, 2015, surrounded by family. She was the oldest daughter of Del and Ethel Schindler. She graduated from West High School in 1957. She married Joe Kielkowski in 1960 and together they had six children. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be missed...
Gust Katsikathas
Sep 10, 2015
Our loving husband, father, grandfather Gust Katsikathas passed away on September 10, 2015. Gust was born May 15, 1930, in Artotina Greece, to Meltiathis Katsikathas and Vasiliki Kourlis Katsikathas. He married Sevasti Kontoyiorgos on March, 15,1967 in Craig Colorado. Gust is survived by his wife Sevasti, daughter Vasiliki, son Milton, and grandchild Maria, his Sister Athena Damarelos, Brother Yani Katsikathas...
Rudi Seehagen
Sep 10, 2015
Rudi Horst SeehagenMay 29, 1925 – September 10, 2015After a long and valiant life, Rudi Horst Seehagen, a true man of God, left this earthly existence in Caro, Michigan, on September 10, 2015.He was born May 29, 1925, to Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Seehagen and Anna Auguste Rauch in Berlin-Spandau, Germany. His parents provided a humble and loving home for him...
Gerald Duke
Sep 9, 2015
Died on September 9, 2015 in West Valley City UtahJerry was born in Salt Lake City to Allen LaVell and Ida Leora Duke on February 17, 1943. Married to Shauna Carlson July 26, 1969 and later divorced. He married Leanora Fellows “Norty” on August 1, 1998.Jerry was a member of the Hillsdale ward and held many callings. An avid sports...
Raymond Beer
Sep 8, 2015
Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Raymond Edward (Ted) Beer passed following a long life of service to his family, church and fellowmen. Ted was born in Salt Lake City to John Raymond and Mary Vennetta Naylor Beer. He married D. Iris Goodliffe on August 19, 1948 and later sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake...
Pauline Frank
Sep 8, 2015
Mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she leaves behind Paul and Rebecca Frank of Joliet Montana; Hyrum Frank, Jr. and Jo of Payson Utah; and grandkids Anissa Frank, Jim Frank, Courtney Frank, Belinda Summarell of Salt Lake City, Utah; Sydney and Dakota of Joliet, Montana.Pauline was preceded in death by her late husband Hyrum Frank, Sr., her daughter, parents, three sisters,...
Helmut Klunker
Sep 8, 2015
Salt Lake City, Utah-Helmut Theo Klunker, 79, peacefully passed away from cancer while surrounded by family on September 8, 2015. He was born on October 6, 1935 in Hamburg Germany, the son of Arno Paul Bruno Klunker and Johanna Gerber.He came to the United States in December of 1954. He served in the Swiss-Austrian Mission for the Church of Jesus...
Bonnie Newman
Sep 7, 2015
Bonnie Louise Ryan Newman passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 7, 2015.A brilliant educator, Bonnie taught in the public school system for over 40 years, both in California and Salt Lake City, Utah. She taught elementary and junior high school and served for eight years as a principal for Hillsdale and Academy Park Elementary...
Lucille Nielson
Sep 7, 2015
Our beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away of causes incident to age on Monday September 7th in Salt Lake City at the age of 91.Lucille Hatch Nielson was born February 24, 1924 in Cornish, Utah to Robert Oral (R.O.) and Myrtle Welch Hatch. While growing up, her family lived in Ogden, Utah and Burley, Idaho.Lucille graduated...
Juanita Daniels
Sep 7, 2015
Juanita Martin Daniels was born 9 December 1927 in Provo, Utah. Her parents were JoeMartines and Marjorie Mae Barber. She was raised by her grandparents, John and Claudia Mae Barber, from the age of 3 years old. Juanita was called home to her Heavenly Father after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s and fibromyalgia, which she had for many years, on...
Gilbert Allington
Sep 7, 2015
Our loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, returned to his Heavenly Father, September 7, 2015, nine days short of 102 years old.Gilbert was born September 16, 1913 in Holladay, Utah to Walter Henry and Elizabeth Howard Allington. He was proud to be an Eagle Scout (the 1st generation of Eagles now 4 generations strong). Gilbert married Naomi Gatherum in the...
Diane Chaston
Sep 7, 2015
Diane Chaston, age 60,died on 9/7/2015, in Kearns, Ut. Born 10/10/1954 in Houston, TX. Married Jeffery Chaston 3/10/1978.She is survived by her husband, 5 children, and 11 grandchildren.Viewing will be held Sept. 11 from 6-8 p.m. and Sept.12 from 9:30-10:30 followed by funeral services at 11:00. in Kearns at 5823s. 4800w. Gravesite dedication will follow funeral and will be held...
Dorothy Harris
Sep 6, 2015
Dorothy Harris“Beloved Wife & Mother”Our beautiful wife, mother, and grandmother returned to Heavenly Father September 6, 2015. Born in Montrose, Colorado, to Michael and Sylvia Milton Munfrada, November 20, 1932. Married her soulmate, Ken Harris in 1983. Dottie had a heart of gold and saw the very best in everyone.Survived by her husband Ken; children, Debbie (Vai), Brenda (Steve), Rhonda...
Laurie Van Luvanee
Sep 6, 2015
Laurie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a short illness.Laurie was a retired x-ray technician at LDS Hospital. She was an active member of the LDS church and loved volunteering at the Jordan River LDS Temple. She also loved home decorating, fashion, and animals.Laurie is survived by her husband Gary, daughter Lindsay, sister Vicki Vernon, sister-in-law...
Margaret Perri
Sep 4, 2015
Our beloved Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sister, Margaret Florence Perri, passed away September 4, 2015 due to complications from a fall. A fourth generation member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Margaret was born on a sheep ranch in East Canyon, Morgan County, Utah to Henry and Abigail Florence on May 7, 1919. Born of stalwart...
Elwood Meckley
Sep 3, 2015
Our father returned to his Heavenly home to be reunited with his loving wife, September 3, 2015. Born May 31, 1923 to Clitus and Hilda Krumrine Meckley in Hanover, PA. The eldest son of 10 children. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during WWII in the South Pacific. Married Camilla June Goodwin June 29, 1946 (solemnized...
Robert Carpenter
Sep 1, 2015
Born 03/03/1981 in Sandy, UT. First son of Robert & Tina Carpenter.Robby lived life on his own terms, and made friends everywhere he went.Survived By his Parents, Brother Cody, Grandma Dolores Pezel, and the true lights of his life, his two sons Kameron and Kaden.“You’re as free as a bird now” unlocked from the earthly demons of addiction. Soar high...
Ina Failner
Sep 1, 2015
Our sweet Mother peacefully left this life to join her eternal sweetheart, Win, on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones at the home of her son, Vaughn.Ina was born February 4, 1917 in Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah to George Henry Marshall and Annie Theresa Estep. She married Winford Threewood Failner, October 31, 1936 in Salt Lake City,...
Russell Tew
Sep 1, 2015
Russ passed away peacefully at home at the age of 82 on September 1st, 2015. Russ was born on November 5th 1932 in Payson, UT to Charles Elden Tew and Naoma Hill. Russ married his sweetheart Shirley Ann Tuckett on August 29, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple.Russ had a love of woodworking, travel and his grandkids. You could always...
Glen Young
Aug 31, 2015
Glen Dale Young Jr. born September 23, 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is survived by his parents Glen and Doris (Simpson) Young, sisters Doris and Ron Roeling, Connie and Randy Fausett and Sharrie Wrona. He has many nieces and nephews that loved him dearly including Marty her children Kody, Kory and Mykayla, Brian and Tiffany and their children...
