OBITUARIES

Elva Winnifred Rosenlof Orton

Elva Winnifred Rosenlof Orton

Aug 18, 2026

Elva Winnifred Rosenlof Orton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, seamstress, traveler, and woman of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Elva was born on June 20, 1941, in Mount Pleasant, Utah, to Wallis Parley Rosenlof and Donna Christiansen Rosenlof. She graduated from West High School in 1959, where she was an honor roll student, cheerleader,...

David Roger Sanders

David Roger Sanders

Aug 16, 2026

David Roger Sanders passed away on August 16, 2026, due to complications from Alzheimer’s. In the days prior to his passing, he was surrounded by his family and friends. David is a disciple of Jesus Christ. You knew it when you met him by the way he treated you with kindness, gentleness, and love.

He is the son of Dorothy and...

Ellen Dianne Westover Clift

Ellen Dianne Westover Clift

Aug 16, 2026

Ellen Dianne Westover Clift, age 77, passed away on August 16, 2026, in North Salt Lake, Utah. With her deep faith in Jesus Christ and her belief in eternal families, Ellen returned home to a joyful reunion with her mother and other loved ones who had gone before her.

Ellen was born December 6, 1948, to Reese Humble Westover and Ellen...

Gaylen Pedersen

Gaylen Pedersen

Aug 16, 2026

Gaylen Pedersen, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, surrounded by members of his family. 

Gaylen was born a twin on March 4, 1934, in Salt Lake County, Utah, to Oliver Cowdery Pedersen and Phoebe Gold Gedge Pedersen. He was the fifth of ten children: Herbert, Herschel, Keith, Kent, Gaylen, Gilbert, Remore, Elray, Karen, and Phoebe Jean. 

One can imagine...

Janet Ileen Jackson

Janet Ileen Jackson

Aug 15, 2026

Janet I. Jackson passed away on August 15, 2026, in Murray, Utah, with her loving husband, John, by her side.

Janet was born on January 29, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jerry and Joyce Crowther. She grew up in Salt Lake County, where she attended local schools.

In 1984, Janet met John Jackson at the home of John's brother, Gene....

Bradley Robert Riesenberg

Bradley Robert Riesenberg

Aug 15, 2026

Bradley Robert Riesenberg peacefully left this mortal world on August 15, 2026, surrounded by his family after a valiant effort to overcome multisystem organ failure. Brad was born April 4, 1974, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Châli Burton and Robert Arthur Riesenberg. His older sister Jeni was so excited to have a playmate. From an early age, he was...

Heidi Ann Harker

Heidi Ann Harker

Aug 14, 2026

Heidi Ann Harker was born September 15, 1983, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the youngest of five children born to Stephen and Nancy Richins.

From an early age, Heidi had an independent and adventurous spirit. She could often be found climbing trees, playing with bees, perched at the top of a jungle gym, or spraying the garden hose at...

Michael "Mykey" "Mike" Jordan Stone

Michael "Mykey" "Mike" Jordan Stone

Aug 13, 2026

Michael “Mykey” Jordan Stone passed away on August 13, 2026. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend whose kindness, creativity, and joyful spirit touched the lives of so many.

Michael was born on September 26, 1986, in Payson, Utah. From an early age, he was adventurous and loved spending time with family and friends. As a teenager,...

Sharon Larayne Southern Farnsworth

Sharon Larayne Southern Farnsworth

Aug 13, 2026

Our beautiful mother and friend, Sharon Larayne Southern Farnsworth, passed peacefully in her sleep on August 13, 2026. She returned to her heavenly home and reunited with her recently departed sweetheart, Arthur “Artie” Farnsworth, her beloved husband of 52 years, and her cherished daughters, Mistylee and CarrieAnne, both of whom she had missed for so many years. While her absence...

Donald Franklin Kattelman

Donald Franklin Kattelman

Aug 12, 2026

It is with great sadness, but with loving admiration, that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Donald Franklin Kattelman. On August 12, 2026, after a lifetime of dedicated service, Don was called to return home.

Don was born on January 21, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to William and Elva Kattelman. Throughout his life, he maintained a deep passion for...

Vicki Gerlach

Vicki Gerlach

Aug 12, 2026

Vicki (Knowlton) Gerlach, our beloved mother and precious GG, returned peacefully to heaven on August 12, 2026, reunited once again with her eternal companion, Ben.

Vicki was born in Logan, Utah, on July 14, 1954, to Margene (Morris) and George Edward Knowlton. She was the eldest of seven children, followed by Brad, Brian, Terri, Jared, and twins Tyler and Ted. She...

Lynne Shields Versluis

Lynne Shields Versluis

Aug 11, 2026

Lynne Shields Versluis, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at the age of 76.

Lynne was born on March 2, 1950, to Ellis Reed Shields and Dorothy Sagers. She was the youngest of four children, with two brothers and a sister. From an early age, Lynne had a kind and generous heart, qualities...

Robert "Rob" Thomas Sanderson

Robert "Rob" Thomas Sanderson

Aug 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Robert “Rob” Sanderson

Robert Thomas Sanderson passed away peacefully attending his hummingbird flowers on August 11, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah, at the age of 72. Born on July 22, 1954, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Rob was known for his warmth, generosity, and kind heart—qualities that endeared him to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Rob leaves...

Devon Lyle Doney

Devon Lyle Doney

Aug 11, 2026

Devon Lyle Doney, born March 31, 1934, quietly passed away at home August 11, 2026, six months following the passing of his beloved spouse of 67 years. He was surrounded by loved ones.

Born just minutes before April Fool’s Day, Devon became the third child of Conrad and Areta Doney, with three younger sisters still to come. He enjoyed reminding people...

David Duane Crossett

David Duane Crossett

Aug 10, 2026

David Duane Crossett passed away on August 10, 2026, at home, surrounded by care and love.

David was born in Lansing, Michigan. He was a highly educated man who earned two Master of Science degrees, along with advanced studies in behavioral science, social work, child development, family relations, and legal studies. His education, life experience, and strong mind shaped the work...

Elaine Hart

Elaine Hart

Aug 9, 2026

Elaine Hart, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, second mother to many, and disciple of Jesus Christ, returned to her loving Heavenly Father on August 9, 2026.

Elaine was born to William Stephen Hart and Lola Belle Thurgood on October 22, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She grew up in Bountiful with her two siblings, Pam and Dennis. Her life was centered...

Ione A. Johnson

Ione A. Johnson

Aug 9, 2026

Ione A. Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was called back to her Heavenly home on August 9th, 2026.

Ione was born in Bountiful, UT on January 25, 1936, to loving parents Jacob Peter Andrew Anderson and Mary Elizabeth Anderson.

She attended and graduated from Davis High School in Kaysville, UT. She married her sweetheart, James D. Johnson on April...

Barbara Virginia Hepner

Barbara Virginia Hepner

Aug 8, 2026

The world lost an amazing woman on August 8, 2026, when Barbara V. Hepner, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Layton, Utah, following a long illness.

Barbara was born on May 13, 1943, in Vallejo, California, to Finley F. Wilkinson and Virginia H. Wilkinson. When she was four years old, her family relocated to Bountiful, Utah, where she spent...

Heidi Jeanette Pierce Green

Heidi Jeanette Pierce Green

Aug 8, 2026

Heidi Jeanette Pierce Green, 50, of Kaysville Utah, passed away on August 8th, 2026 after a dignified fight against breast cancer. Born August 24th, 1975 in Ogden Utah. She was a beloved wife, mother, friend, and first time expecting grandmother. She was a brilliant ray of positivity who constantly made efforts to improve. For years prior to her death, she...

Brad "Bubba" David Kurtz

Brad "Bubba" David Kurtz

Aug 5, 2026

Writing Brad’s name on this page doesn’t feel right. He was an amazing man whose life was cut far too short by a devastating disease.

Brad loved making the drive to Idaho with his friends, Brian and Jason, to buy lottery tickets. For days afterward we’d laugh and dream about all the ways we were going to spend the millions we...