Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Florin Eugene Bluemel
Apr 18, 2026
Florin Eugene Bluemel of Erda, Utah passed away at home on April 18, 2026. Florin was born in Evanston, Wyoming on July 8, 1931 to Harold E. Bluemel and Violet Felter Bluemel of Lyman, Wyoming. He was married to Beverly Crist of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania who preceded him in death.
Florin will have a private service at Memorial Mortuary.
Merlyn Fowler
Apr 16, 2026
Merlyn Fowler, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at his home in Syracuse, Utah.
Merlyn was born September 10, 1929, in Payson, Utah, to Isaac Lynden (Lynn) Fowler and Myrle Roundy. He grew up in Richfield, where he worked in his father’s restaurant and developed a lifelong work ethic. He graduated from Richfield High School where he participated...
Elinor Johnson Zoellner
Apr 15, 2026
Elinor Johnson Zoellner, April 3, 1938 - April 15, 2026
Ellie passed away on April 15, 2026, at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born in Hurricane, Utah, in 1938, Elinor later moved to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, where she met the love of her life, her husband, Richard Walter Zoellner. They were married on May 22,...
Leslee Ann Simpson
Apr 14, 2026
Leslee Ann Simpson, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Taylorsville, Utah, on April 14, 2026. Born on December 27, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Leslee led a life marked by compassion, creativity, and an unwavering dedication to those she loved.
A proud graduate of Granite High School, Leslee dedicated much of...
Rhonda Lynn Parker
Apr 14, 2026
Rhonda Lynn Parker, a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of remarkable strength, creativity, and determination, passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on November 20, 1950, to her loving parents, Gilbert A. Pangos and Merle Pangos.
Rhonda lived her life with intention, resilience, and heart. As a single mother, she worked tirelessly to provide...
Juleen (Julee) Marie Cruz
Apr 13, 2026
Juleen (Julee) Marie Cruz, age 45, passed away on April 13, 2026. She was born on September 10, 1980, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jeffrey Alan Rogers and Pamela Ann Petersen.
Julee married the love of her life, Gerad Duane Cruz, on October 20, 2000. Together they built a life filled with love, resilience, laughter, and cherished memories. Her greatest...
Lisa LaNore Wilkerson
Apr 13, 2026
Lisa LaNore Wilkerson, age 57, passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2026. She was born June 19, 1968, in Granger, Utah, to Don and Glenna Anderson. She married the love of her life, Don “Dusty” Wilkerson, on May 14, 1987.
Lisa was a proud member of the Lancerette flag and rifle team in her youth. She met Dusty...
Bruce Elbert Despain
Apr 12, 2026
Bruce Elbert Despain was born on May 3, 1930, and passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, just shy of his 96th birthday. His beautiful wife, Beverly, and sweet granddaughter, Chelsea, have been waiting on the other side for his arrival.
Bruce was raised at the family home in the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon by his parents, Elbert George Despain...
Ronald Nile Spratling, Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
Ronald Nile Spratling, Jr.
September 30, 1932 - April 9, 2026
Ronald Nile Spratling, Jr., born September 30, 1932, to Erma Leona Wolf Spratling and Ronald Nile Spratling, Sr., entered the world cherished and deeply wanted. From his earliest days, he was surrounded by love and a strong sense of family that would guide him throughout his life. He passed away peacefully...
Kaylynn "Kay" Grimm Jensen
Apr 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kaylynn Grimm Jensen but more importantly, with hearts full of gratitude for the life of Kaylynn.
Kaylynn (Kay) Grimm Jensen passed away April 9, 2026, six days before her 69th birthday, at Rocky Mountain Care Cottage on Vine, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Kaylynn was born on April 15, 1957, in...
Olga Elizabeth (Betty) Gundersen
Apr 9, 2026
Olga Elizabeth (Betty) Gundersen, age 93, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her Holladay, Utah home on April 9, 2026, surrounded by the family she spent her life building and cherishing.
Betty was born on January 4, 1933, in Salt Lake City, the only child of Arthur Eduart Hartman and Olga Tabitha Pederson. She was preceded in death by her...
Janice Swenson
Apr 9, 2026
Janice Swenson, age 94, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in her home in West Valley City, Utah. She was born on June 8, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Simpson and Althea Huffaker.
Janice married Harry Swenson in October of 1956, and together they built a life centered on family and shared experiences.
She found joy in the simple...
Douglas Clayson
Apr 8, 2026
Our beloved sweet dad, Douglas Rawlins Clayson passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Orem Utah. We will forever miss his kind heart and sweet spirit. He was a friend to everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archer Lester Clayson and Mabel Rawlins Clayson, 7 siblings, 2 children, Lisa and Leslie, grandson Steven, and...
Arif Chowdhury
Apr 6, 2026
Arif Chowdhury recently passed away on Monday, April 6 at age 72. He was a neurologist who first practiced in Layton, Utah from 1998 to 2014, later in Federal Way, Washington from 2015 to 2024, and finally in Anchorage, Alaska until he was diagnosed with cancer in late 2025.
Since childhood, Arif aspired to be a...
Jack "John" R. Barnard, Jr.
Apr 5, 2026
TAYLORSVILLE – Jack R. “John” Barnard, Jr. passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by his family.
John was born to Jack R. and Dorothy “Dot” Ames Barnard on May 6, 1948, in Salt Lake City. He had a happy childhood growing up in Kearns with his parents, younger brother, and sister, and many pets. He played sports, traveled...
Cheryl Dawn Lillywhite
Apr 5, 2026
Cheryl Dawn Lillywhite, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, in Murray, Utah. She was born on September 29, 1940, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Mitchell and Iris Lillywhite.
Cheryl was a loving mother whose life was grounded in her deep faith and devotion to God. Her greatest joy was her family, whom she loved unconditionally. A gifted and passionate...
David Norman Muecke
Apr 5, 2026
David Norman Muecke, loving father and papa, left this world on April 5, 2026. He was born on December 28, 1952 to Karl P. Muecke and Elsa Frank in Salt Lake City, Utah and was 73 years old. David was the only child of 3 in his family born in the United States so it was only fitting that he...
Norma Simmons
Apr 4, 2026
Norma Rae Thomas Simmons, 94, of Draper, Utah, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, four days shy of her 95th birthday. She was a lifelong and devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Norma was known for her class and sophistication. She dressed impeccably and maintained a beautiful, immaculate home. She was sentimental, with family heirlooms...
Donna Noland
Apr 4, 2026
Donna Noland, age 91, passed away on April 4, 2026 in Layton Utah. She was born on October 9, 1928, in Iowa, to Ed Shoemaker & Evelyn Krager.
She married Roy Noland on July 27,1948. Donna loved to clean, shop and be on the road! She loved planning and attending parties and being with her family.
She is survived by Sharon &...
Carl Ray Jackson
Apr 3, 2026
Carl Ray Jackson 56 of Taylorsville Utah passed away April 3, 2026, surrounded by loving family.
He was born October 02, 1969 in Murray Utah to Sherry Morrow and Carl Jackson. Ray-Ray worked as a superintendent in the asphalt and paving industry helping to pave many roads for over 25 years. He was considered by many, the best boss any one...
