OBITUARIES

LaMont & Lorene Fowler

LaMont & Lorene Fowler

2026

LaMont Vern Fowler1931-2026andLorene Adkins Fowler1932-2026LaMont Vern Fowler, age 94, of Bountiful, Utah, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at home. He was born Tuesday, May 12, 1931, in Grace, Idaho, the son of Vernal William Fowler and Flora Bjorkman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, MauRene Wiggins and Carla Owen. LaMont is survived by...

Dale Delos Huff

Dale Delos Huff

Jan 4, 2026

Dale Delos Huff, 94, of Centerville, Utah, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in the family home he built fifty-seven years ago.

Dale was born on April 20, 1931, in Lakeshore, Utah, to Delos and Rhea Huff. He was one of six children: Joyce, Dale, Gary, Leta, Roger, and Randy.

Dale and his siblings enjoyed a memorable childhood on the shores...

Karen "Ileene" McQueary

Karen "Ileene" McQueary

Jan 14, 2026

Karen “Ileene” McQueary was born April 22, 1948, to LeGrand & Leola Chandler. After fighting and eventually succumbing to several infections, she passed away January 14, 2026, at the age of 77.

Ileene was a lifelong resident of Centerville. She graduated from Viewmont High School in 1966. She completed her cosmetology training at Weber State College and then following in her...

Kim Moana Kohkonen Smith

Kim Moana Kohkonen Smith

Jan 13, 2026

Kim Moana returned home to her Heavenly Father while surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer on January 13, 2026.

Kim was born in Provo, Utah, to Kent E Kohkonen and Rona Taruna (Riki) Kohkonen and grew up with a strong foundation of faith and family. She graduated from Mountain View High School and pursued her passion for...

Gabriella "Gabi" Alexandra Groitzsch

Gabriella "Gabi" Alexandra Groitzsch

Jan 13, 2026

Gabriella “Gabi” Groitzsch passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, surrounded by love.

Gabi was born with Zellweger spectrum disorder, a rare genetic condition that brought medical challenges throughout her life. Yet she was never defined by a diagnosis or prognosis. To us, she was simply Gabriella—our daughter, our light, and our miracle.

From the moment she entered this world, Gabi was...

Larna Ann Jackson Bradford

Larna Ann Jackson Bradford

Jan 12, 2026

Born in Fillmore, Utah, to Lawrence Day Jackson and Leah Pauline Swallow, Larna graduated from Millard High School in 1953. She was a graduate from the LDS Business College and worked as a receptionist.

Some of her past employers were Utah Paper Box, Viewmont High School and Baskin Robbins as a cake decorator. She was asked many times to use her...

Pauline Marie Hebert Bowen

Pauline Marie Hebert Bowen

Jan 12, 2026

Pauline Marie Hebert Bowen, beloved wife, mother, teacher, and friend, passed away surrounded by her family on January 12, 2026. Born to David and Diana Hebert on August 30, 1966, in Amarillo, Texas, she was the third of six children. She grew up in a lively household that included five daughters, one son, a menagerie of pets—including two pigs, two...

Donald Frederick Milligan Sr.

Donald Frederick Milligan Sr.

Jan 12, 2026

Donald Frederick Milligan Sr., a devoted husband, father, and man of great faith, passed away peacefully in Bountiful, Utah, on January 12, 2026. He was 94 years old.

Early Life and Service Born on August 17, 1931, in Spokane, Washington, to Jim and Helen Milligan, Don grew up alongside his sister, Joanne. He was a man who understood the value of...

Mitchell Todd Johansen

Mitchell Todd Johansen

Jan 12, 2026

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our Mitch who passed away in his sleep the morning of January 12, 2026.

He was so loved by all who knew him. He was the greatest son, brother, husband, father, friend and fearless Viking.

Mitch was born January 26, 1982, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ray & Patty Johansen.

He graduated...

Charlene June Bronson

Charlene June Bronson

Jan 12, 2026

Charlene June Bronson, age 89, peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father, leaving this life enriched by faith, love, and quiet devotion. She was a longtime resident of Bountiful, Utah, and her life was a testament to kindness, learning, and service.

Charlene was born in Elwood, Utah, where her love of learning began early. As a child, she was rarely seen without...

Renee Marie Moen

Renee Marie Moen

Jan 12, 2026

Renee Marie Moen, age 76, of Libby, Montana, passed away on January 12, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1949.

Renee was a strong, fiery woman with a great sense of humor and a heart full of generosity. She was incredibly sweet and kind, always wanting to help anyone she could. Those who knew her will remember her warmth, her...

Marjorie Tinie Olsen Moody

Marjorie Tinie Olsen Moody

Jan 11, 2026

Marjorie Tinie Olsen Moody, 95 years old peacefully passed away on January 11, 2026.

Born in Murray Utah on August 11, 1930 to Joseph William Olsen and Ruby Annetta Miller.Marjorie was the 9th of 11 children, raised on the Olsen Farm in West Bountiful, Utah. She went to Davis High School and was in the Miss Cantaloupe Queen royalty of Davis...

Margaret Bess

Margaret Bess

Jan 11, 2026

Margaret passed away at a skilled nursing facility in Bountiful, Utah on January 11, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1944 in Provo, Utah to William Lawrence Schreiner and Lois Merle (Astin) Schreiner.

The family lived in Springville, Utah where Margaret attended school and graduated from Springville High School. She attended Brigham Young University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science...

Ellen Hatch Salisbury

Ellen Hatch Salisbury

Jan 10, 2026

Ellen Hatch Salisbury, 84, of Bountiful, Utah, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Bountiful.

Ellen was born on April 29, 1941, to Reed Hatch and Glenona (Nonie) Hatch. From the start, she was tiny but mighty, a little spitfire with the brightest smile and a gift for finding the good in life.

Ellen graduated from Bountiful High School, where she...

John Thomas Smith

John Thomas Smith

Jan 10, 2026

John Thomas Smith, born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1937, in Malad, Idaho, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah.

From an early age, John was known for his warmth and friendliness—earning him the title of “Most Friendly” in high school. He also served as class president and excelled in athletics, competing in boxing (regional champion), baseball, football,...

Richard Max Pilgrim

Richard Max Pilgrim

Jan 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Max Pilgrim, age 84, who passed away on January 10, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah.

Born on March 27, 1941, in Malad, Idaho, to Max and Theda Pilgrim, Richard was a graduate of Malad High School and attended Idaho State University. He also served with pride as a member of...

Kristi Jo Wells

Kristi Jo Wells

Jan 9, 2026

Kristi Jo Wells, 39, passed away on January 9, 2026, surrounded by more love than most people could dream of. Kristi was born September 5, 1986, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Christopher Wells and Penny Grande. She grew up in Rose Park and graduated from West High School ('04). Kristi was a mischievous little girl who loved exploring and...

Marilyn Barker Stanger

Marilyn Barker Stanger

Jan 9, 2026

Marilyn Barker Stanger of Kaysville, Utah, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on January 9th, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on May 15, 1953, in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of William Powell and Marjorie Dieu Barker. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Grant Stanger, 6 children: Shara Lynne Hann, Jedediah Douglas (Kirsten) Stanger, Cameron...

Heidi Jensen Parker

Heidi Jensen Parker

Jan 9, 2026

Beloved daughter of Erik Sigurd Jensen and Ina Sorensen Jensen, both immigrants from Denmark, was born on July 1st, 1958 in Salt Lake City Utah where she lived until 1964. Her father then took a job in Santa Cruz, California. In 1966 The family moved to Bountiful Utah, where she lived until her marriage in 1979 to Todd Stewart Parker...

Ginger Clement Rapp

Ginger Clement Rapp

Jan 8, 2026

Ginger embraced the arms of her husband as she entered our Savior’s presence on January 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Ginger was born on December 6, 1947, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to her mother Louise and to her father Don Clement. She was the 2nd child of four; an older brother Morgan, and two younger sisters, Janice and Trish,...