Obituaries

Our Current Obituaries

Lew Mitchell

Lew Mitchell

Jul 23, 2024

Lew Mitchell

June 15,1949-July 23, 2024

Lew Mitchell, 75, of American Fork passed away July 23, 2024 surrounded by family. Born June 15, 1949 in American Fork, Utah. The son of Marriner and Joyce Mitchell. He married Connie Gardiner on May 13, 1978 in American Fork, Utah. 

Lew played baseball through out high school. He love the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking...

Carl Rowley

Carl Rowley

Jul 21, 2024

Carl Marion Rowley, beloved husband, father, and esteemed member of the community, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024.

Born on November 10, 1934 in French Camp, California, Carl was the son of Carl George Rowley and Leah Pyne Rowley, who instilled in him a strong work ethic, and helped form him into a man of great integrity, honesty, loyalty and...

Tony Gurney

Tony Gurney

Jul 19, 2024

Tony Lloyd Gurney, a devoted family man, passed away at the age of 62 in Murray, UT. Born July 4, 1962 to Brent Lloyd and Betty Gurney, Tony was cherished for his unwavering work ethic and his deep commitment to his family, his Savior Jesus Christ, and his positive outlook every day.

Growing up in Lehi, Tony developed a passion for...

Diann Porter

Diann Porter

Jul 18, 2024

Andrea Diann Porter passed away peacefully with a book in her hand and her dog by her side on July 18, 2024, in American Fork, UT at the age of 72. She was born to Lester and Maurine Porter in Winslow, AZ, on February 4, 1952. Diann was known for her warm and giving nature that touched the lives of...

Beverly Howlett

Beverly Howlett

Jul 13, 2024

Beverly Ann (Malmgren) Howlett 

June 11, 1941 — July 13, 2024 

We mourn the passing and celebrate the life of Beverly Ann Malmgren Howlett, a cherished sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She passed away on July 13, 2024, in American Fork, UT at the age of 83. Born on June 11, 1941, in Levan, UT to Cleo and Faye Malmgren, Beverly led...

Lynne Coleman

Lynne Coleman

Jul 7, 2024

Mary Lynne Nicholes Coleman, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2024, in Highland, UT at the age of 80. Born on September 11, 1943, in Provo, UT to Max and Mary Kane Nicholes, Lynne led a life filled with love, compassion, and devotion to her family. She dedicated herself to her...

May Carlson Hoover

May Carlson Hoover

Jul 6, 2024

We mourn the passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of our beloved Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma May Carlson Hoover, who peacefully departed from us on July 6, 2024. She was one month shy of her 97th birthday.

Born on August 9th, 1927, Grandma was a beacon of love, strength, and wisdom to all who knew her. She was not only...

Jason Saldias

Jason Saldias

Jul 5, 2024

After touching countless lives with his infectious personality and unwavering love, we gather to celebrate the remarkable life of Jason Robin Saldias. Born on February 8, 1991, in Provo, Utah to Dixon and Glenda Saldias. Jason's uplifting spirit and optimistic energy left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know him. With a heart full of compassion...

Judy Brown

Judy Brown

Jun 28, 2024

Judy Lynn Brown (Neilson), aged 76 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 28, 2024, after a sudden battle with cancer. Born on November 20, 1947, in Murray, Utah, she was a lifelong resident of Utah, spending here final years in American Fork.

Judy graduated from Bingham High School and enjoyed her time working at Timp Valley Floral...

Tyler Mayes

Tyler Mayes

Jun 27, 2024

Tyler Brian Mayes's journey came to an end on June 27, 2024, in the serene American Fork Canyon. Today we remember and celebrate the life of Tyler Mayes, a bright soul who touched the hearts of all who knew him. Born on October 4, 2002, in Ogden, UT.

Tyler had a keen intellect and a natural curiosity about the world around...

Earlyn Dean Kawahara

Earlyn Dean Kawahara

Jun 26, 2024

Florence Earlyn Dean Kawahara    

September 11, 1951 - June 26, 2024

Florence Earlyn “Lynnie” Dean Kawahara, 72, of American Fork, Utah, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on June 26, 2024 after an abrupt diagnosis of cancer. She was born in American Fork, Utah, on September 11, 1951 to Owen and Mary Holmstead Dean. Earlyn grew up in American...

Roger Jacobsen

Roger Jacobsen

Jun 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Roger Mark Jacobsen, who left this world on June 24, 2024. Roger, born on March 13, 1973, in Salt Lake City, UT, was a devoted husband and father.

He will be remembered for his outgoing, confident, and independent spirit. Roger had a sharp mind and was always the...

Raeann Peterson

Raeann Peterson

Jun 22, 2024

On June 22, 2024, our beloved Raeann Hansen Peterson passed away in American Fork, Utah,after a three-month battle with liver cancer. She was born on September 26, 1959, in Salt Lake City to her parents Ralph J Berge Hansen and Ruth Taylor Hansen. She first married Kelly Kupfer on February 3, 1981. They later divorced. She then married Lamar Peterson...

Kerilyn & Olin Johnson

Kerilyn & Olin Johnson

Jun 20, 2024

Kerilyn Lowe Johnson

Kerilyn Lowe Johnson, 52, passed away on June 20, 2024, in American Fork, Utah. She was born on February 29, 1972, in Provo, Utah to Dallas and Suana Lowe. She was a beacon of love and light and cherished by all who knew her. 

Kerilyn's life was marked by her devotion to her family and her passion for music....

Christopher Thayne

Christopher Thayne

Jun 18, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Jones Thayne (33), of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on June 18th, 2024 while visiting family in Highland, Utah. He was born December 14, 1990 in West Jordan, Utah, the fourth of seven children, to Michael Gordon Thayne and Cynthia Jones Thayne.

Growing up in Highland, Christopher, or "Fer" to his younger siblings and cousins, was a gentle, and bright...

Ryder Jacob Ruoho

Ryder Jacob Ruoho

Jun 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Baby Ryder Jacob Ruoho

Date of Birth: June 18, 2024

Though you never took a breath in this world, you have left an indelible mark on our hearts. Baby Ryder, you were our dream come true, a precious gift that we longed to hold. Your presence, though brief, brought immeasurable joy and anticipation to our lives.

To our sweet...

Jack Maughan

Jack Maughan

Jun 15, 2024

Jack Burton Maughan passed away June 15, 2024. He was born in Idaho Falls on April 2, 1935, and grew up in Ririe, Idaho. He served for 4 years in the US Air Force and married Caroline Harrah in 1956. They raised 4 children, Lea Markuson, Salt Lake City; Tina Katz, Cedar Hills, Tara Nystrom, Lewistown, Montana; Joe Maughan, Salt...

Howard Mills

Howard Mills

Jun 13, 2024

Howard William Mills, a devoted and faithful family man who cherished the great outdoors, passed away on June 13, 2024, at the age of 73 in Clinton, UT. Born in American Fork, UT, on August 19, 1950, Howard was a man of passion, energy, and unfailing love for his family - most especially his late wife Wendy.

Howard's passion for rock...

Iris Marie Coleman

Iris Marie Coleman

Jun 13, 2024

Iris Marie Crisson Coleman, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother completed her mortal journey June 13, 2024.

Marie was born on December 14, 1932, to Price Wesley Crisson and Mayme Louise Hollifield in Marion, North Carolina as the second oldest child of five and oldest daughter of four.

On November 27, 1957, Marie married her eternal companion Veldon Eugene Coleman Sr. in the...

James Michael Kennedy

James Michael Kennedy

Jun 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Michael Kennedy.

Jim left this world peacefully on June 12, 2024 in his home surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 80. Jim was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend whose memory will forever be held in the hearts of those who knew him.

Jim...