Obituaries

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Marja-Riitta White

Marja-Riitta White

Feb 28, 2024

Marja-Riitta (Pihlajamaa) White passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Riitta White was 89 years old.

Riitta was born in 1934 in Helsinki, Finland. Soon after being born, Riitta's father and mother (Leo and Aino Pihlajamaa) moved the family to Vaasa, Finland where Riitta was raised alongside her older brother, Raikko. Riitta loved the forest, the lakes and the ocean near her...

Lynn Frisby

Lynn Frisby

Feb 23, 2024

Lynn Eddie Frisby of American Fork, Utah, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday February 23, 2024. He was 86 years old. Lynn was born on December 13,1937 to Gerald and Camilla Frisby in Payson, Utah as the fifth of seven children. He spent much of his youth in the mountains above his beloved Payson hunting, fishing, camping, or...

Jeannie VaNae Lin

Jeannie VaNae Lin

Feb 22, 2024

In loving memory of our dear Jeannie VaNae Lin, a devoted mother, scout leader, dance instructor, and beloved member of the community. Born on December 27, 1943, VaNae’s vibrant spirit touched the lives of many throughout her journey.

VaNae’s passion for helping others shone brightly as she dedicated her time to the Boy Scouts of America, guiding numerous young men to...

Richard Olson

Richard Olson

Feb 21, 2024

In loving memory of Richard Joseph Olson, who was born on December 23, 1948, in Springfield, Massachusetts, and departed this life on February 21, 2024, in Highland, Utah, at the age of 75.

Rich, the son of Kenneth and Aileen Olson, grew up an "Air Force Brat", moving around the country, but lived in San Bernardino, California, for the majority of...

George Wellman

George Wellman

Feb 17, 2024

George Andrew Wellman, 95, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024, in American Fork, Utah. George was born on April 12, 1928, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Harold Clark and Alice Jane Nixon Wellman.

George was the oldest of four boys. He loved his brothers and felt a responsibility to look out for them. He was closest in age to his brother,...

Carolyn Nordgren

Carolyn Nordgren

Feb 12, 2024

Carolyn B Nordgren, 62, passed away peacefully on February 12th in her home in West Valley, Utah. She was born on April 22,1961 to mother Lynne Baxter and father Carl Erickson in Brigham City, Utah.

Throughout her life, Carolyn Nordgren was known for her sense of humor, ambition, and dedication to those she loved. Carolyn was an active member of The...

Andrea Garcia Priego

Andrea Garcia Priego

Feb 11, 2024

En memoria de Andrea García Priego

23 de enero de 2002 - 11 de febrero de 2024

Con gran pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida Andrea García Priego. Nacida el 23 de enero de 2002 en la Estado de México, México, Andrea trajo inmensa alegría y calidez a la vida de quienes la conocieron.  Dejó este mundo el 11 de febrero...

Herbert Rasmussen

Herbert Rasmussen

Feb 11, 2024

Herbert Amos Rasmussen, formerly of West Valley, Utah, passed away quietly February 11, 2024, just weeks before his 97th birthday.

Herbert was born March 14, 1927, and raised in Nephi, Utah. Herb graduated from Juab High School. Herb served 15 months in the US Navy during WW II as a cook aboard a tanker ship in the Marshall Islands. Herb attended...

Alla Kurinskaja

Alla Kurinskaja

Feb 10, 2024

Alla Mamontova Kurinskaja, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 10, 2024. Born November 21, 1940, the daughter of Aleksey Mamontov and Maria Kotova Mamontova. She married Vadim Kurinsky June 22, 1974, in Maikop, Russia.

Soon after, they welcomed their only daughter, Irina, into their lives with open arms and grateful hearts. They lived in Klaipeda, Lithuania, on...

Jan Spencer

Jan Spencer

Feb 10, 2024

Jan Stephens Spencer Staker passed away peacefully in Alpine, Utah, on the morning of February 10th, 2024. She was born on September 8th, 1950, in Mesa, Arizona, to Eldine Bingham and Eugene Clarence Stephens. Jan's parents were in the hotel business and owned the Redwood Lodge in Farmington, New Mexico, where Jan was involved in the family business from a...

Bert Fotheringham

Bert Fotheringham

Feb 8, 2024

Bert Edmond Fotheringham, a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on February 8, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on February 13, 1932, in Provo, Utah, to Otto Carlise and Leona Stickney Fotheringham. Bert lived a life filled with laughter, adventure, and selflessness.

Bert married Carol Dawn Adams on September 15, 1952, in Salt Lake...

Kenny Fackrell

Kenny Fackrell

Feb 7, 2024

Kenny Dale Fackrell passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 45 after a long battle with Diabetes. He was born on September 6, 1978, in American Fork, Utah, to Kenneth Wade Fackrell and Brenda Lee Cunningham.

Kenny was a man who cherished the simple joys of life. Whether he was hunting, fishing, camping, or tending to his garden,...

Robert Ellefsen

Robert Ellefsen

Feb 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Robert Eric EllefsenOn February 7, 2024, the world lost a remarkable individual, Robert Eric Ellefsen, who peacefully passed away at his residence in Highland, UT. Born on July 9, 1962, in Salt Lake City, Robert's life was a testament to strength, resilience, and unwavering determination.Robert's journey was one filled with triumph and perseverance. Despite facing numerous...

Helen Baldwin

Helen Baldwin

Feb 6, 2024

In Loving Memory of Helen Louise Carlson Baldwin

Helen Louise Carlson Baldwin, beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on May 15, 1933, in Rupert, Idaho, Helen brought joy, compassion, and creativity into the lives of all those who knew her.

Faith, family and music were at...

Brynne Bohn

Brynne Bohn

Feb 6, 2024

Brynne DaNae Bohn, our sweet and sassy “baby girl” returned to her heavenly home on February 6, 2024. We were blessed with her loving and mischievous spirit for 18 years. She was born on April 26, 2005, in Fresno, CA, and resided in Alpine, UT, for the last 8 years. 

Brynne was born with Kearns-Sayre Syndrome and was diagnosed when she...

Sharon Crow

Sharon Crow

Feb 4, 2024

Sharon Jean Winklepleck Crow, age 80, died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, February 4th, 2024. She was born in Denver, Colorado on October 11th, 1943, to Milton Leroy Winklepleck and Anna Lucille Hoke Winklepleck.

She spent her childhood in Denver with the beautiful Rocky Mountains as her playground and moved to Pomona, California, during her early teen years....

David "Tim" Hall

David "Tim" Hall

Feb 2, 2024

David Tim Hall (Tim) was born July 4, 1955 to Duane F. and Marjorie Naylor Hall in Provo, Utah. He passed away Friday, February 2nd at his home in Lehi with his sister by his side. He lived in Provo in his early childhood, but spent most of his growing years in American Fork.

Tim was an athlete and played baseball,...

Donald Casey

Donald Casey

Jan 31, 2024

Donald Lee Casey, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on January 31, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on January 14, 1948, in San Gabriel, California, he was the son of Lee David Casey and Irene Edna Ower.

As a young man he bravely served his country in Vietnam after receiving his notification that he was drafted into...

Dwight Hunter

Dwight Hunter

Jan 28, 2024

Dwight K Hunter, born on June 25, 1941, in Caldwell, ID, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, UT.

The simple yet profound experiences of farm life shaped Dwight's early years. From a tender age, he learned the values of hard work and determination, often seen feeding calves, milking cows, and doing jobs he later realized his parents...

Margaret Mae Steggell

Margaret Mae Steggell

Jan 26, 2024

Margaret Mae Steggell, peacefully passed away on January 26, 2024.  She was born in American Fork, Utah on December 21, 1933.  She was the daughter of Lewis Johnathan Steggell and Isabelle Jeannette Proctor Steggell and the youngest of five siblings (Clifford, Gene, George, and Virginia). All deceased.  

She was raised in rural American Fork, Utah and graduated from American Fork...

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