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

Feb 2, 2013

"There is no place like home!" That has been my motto for most of my adult life. Home is wherever my wonderful wife, Judy, resides - for she has made my life heavenly! I love her, and even in my last weeks at home I tried to show my love to her by being a grateful patient while...

Jan 31, 2013

Bill, age 90, passed away on January 31, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He was the son of Albert Ludlow Cope, Sr. and Ethel Mabel Wesson Ludlow and was born and raised in Salt Lake City. He was married to Gloria B Ellison, March 6, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple by Elder Harold...

Jan 30, 2013

Loie Graham passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2013. She was born to Athol Graham and Zeldine Hansen Graham in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 14, 1952.

Loie devoted much of her time and energy in support of animal rights and charities. In lieu of flowers, she has requested that donations be made in her...

Jan 30, 2013

James Herbert Bolen was born in Montpelier Idaho on February 21, 1926, to James and Mable Kelsey Bolen. James joined the Navy in 1943. He retired from UTA after 35 years, and worked for SLC school district for 20 years. He was an Active member of the LDS church. Survived by his wife Renate of 36 years; 8 children, Cherry,...

Jan 30, 2013

Our dear Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Friend, Keith Bennett, passed away January 30, 2013. He enjoyed life with a good sense of humor along with lots of conversation.Keith was born September 12, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Fred M. Bennett and Della Berg. He married Barbara Jordan September 4, 1956 in Salt Lake City. Together they raised...

Jan 30, 2013

Helga Fassmann Kupitz, 82, was born October 18, 1930 in Zwickau, Germany to Walther Fassmann and Anna Clara Foerster. She passed away January 30, 2013. She immigrated to America in 1952 with just two dollars in her pocket and became a U.S. citizen in 1971. She married Heinz N. Kupitz on December 15, 1955 in the Salt Lake City Temple....

Jan 28, 2013

Marit Blattmann Falk passed away on January 28, 2013, of causes incident to age. She was 100 years old. Marit was born on Nov. 3, 1912 in Oslo, Norway to Anton Caspar Blattmann and Hilda Marie Mortensen. She was raised in Drammen, Norway and was proud of her Norwegian heritage. She came to Utah in 1939, where she...

Jan 28, 2013

Tracy Ann Jeter (Lommen), age 44, died on January 28, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on December 3, 1968 in Oregon City, Oregon to Allen and Jeannette Lommen during a snow storm. She married Clifto Jeter on August 9, 2000, later divorced.Tracy was a member of the Disaster Emergency Preparedness Team at the VA Hospital, where...

Jan 23, 2013

A special daughter and sister, Roxanne Ruscetta, passed away on January 23, 2013. Roxanne was born in Schenectady, New York on April 14, 1959 to Carl and Shirley Ruscetta.

Roxanne was a charismatic person who appealed to everyone she met. She spent several years as a CNA and was a kind and diligent care giver.

Jan 22, 2013

Born July 27, 1925. Passed into the loving arms of Heavenly Father January 22, 2013. Son of Christin and Carlyle Christian. Married the love of his life Carol Elaine Peterson January 6, 1947, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.

Preceded in death by his parents and son, Laine Edward Christian. Survived by daughters, Debbie (A.B.) Clark,...

Jan 22, 2013

Jan 22, 2013

Clifford Nicholas Millward, age 79, passed away on January 22, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on August 10, 1933 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, to Clifford William Millward and Cleo Hoffman Millward. He married Arlene Elizabeth Craytor on November 8, 1958 in New York. They later divorced but remained close friends until her passing in 2001. He...

Jan 21, 2013

Lillian Charlotte Mortensen, 93, passed away peacefully at 7:20 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2013 at V.I.P. Manor in Wood River. Born February 15, 1919 in Fruitvale, Idaho, she was the daughter of Lester and Hattie (Vasser) McMahan. She married Dale R. Mortensen on June 12, 1940 in Council, Idaho. He preceded her in death on November 30, 2000. Surviving are...

Jan 19, 2013

Willard S. Jensen quietly passed away on the morning of Saturday, January 19, 2013.He was born June 3, 1920, in Aetna, Alberta, Canada, the 6th child of Alma Nephi Jensen and Katie Viola Sherwood. He married Sara Isabelle Tanner on December 16, 1942.During the Second World War, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a radio specialist in...

Jan 18, 2013

Jim McCarthy, a splendid athlete as a boy and an even better son, brother, uncle and friend as a man, has passed away. He went to bed in his Salt Lake County apartment on Jan. 18 and never woke up, the victim of an apparent heart attack. Given his passion for golf, it seems only fitting that a...

Jan 17, 2013

Meredith Austin Martinez, 71, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully Thursday, January 17, 2013. She was born September 27, 1941 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to John Wallace and Ruth Passey Austin.

Her early years, which she always described as the most idyllic childhood imaginable, were spent on the farm so dear to...

Jan 17, 2013

Lynn Carlson left for an extended fishing trip, no return plans are on the itinerary. An avid fly fisherman and sportsman, Lynn loved nature. Any excuse for an adventure was always seriously considered. He endured a life long battle with diabetes. With loving care and his resilient personality he enjoyed decades of health and activity. In his twenties,...

Jan 17, 2013

David Cooper Bell, 47, passed away on January 17, 2013 at IMC Hospital in Murray, Utah after a long illness. David’s goal was to graduate from SLCC in June of 2013, but his most important goal in life was to be the best father and grandfather possible. While going to school David worked for the Globe at SLCC and wrote...

Jan 16, 2013

Norma E. Bates (Bowen) 86, of Kearns, Utah returned to her Heavenly Father Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in Murray, Utah. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho the daughter of Elmer and Mary C. Bartlett.She married Hyrum D Bates on August 16, 1952 in Salt Lake City. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple, May 15, 1959. In...

Jan 15, 2013

Reed Lund Frischknecht, age 88, died at home of causes incident to age January 15, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He was born June 2, 1924 in Logan, Utah to Carl Oliver and Geniel (Lund) Frischknecht. He served in World War II as a 2nd Lt and platoon leader of the 601st Tank Destroyer Corps...