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Jeanie Kay Johnson

Jeanie Kay Johnson

Jan 19, 2026

Jeanie Kay Johnson, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Jeanie was born in Mount Pleasant, Utah, and raised in Milburn, Utah, as the youngest of seven siblings. From a young age, she learned the value of hard work and responsibility by helping her mother in the kitchen and assisting with daily life...

James Angus Mckean

James Angus Mckean

Jan 18, 2026

James Angus McKean, better known as Jim to those who knew and cherished him, was a man who lived life to the fullest, embodying the spirit of the quote, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” Born on June 14, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, Jim’s adventurous spirit saw him live in various states across the country,...

Laverna Lee Sanders Fullmer

Laverna Lee Sanders Fullmer

Jan 18, 2026

LaVerna Lee Sanders Fullmer passed peacefully from this mortal probation on 18 January 2026, at the age of 93, in Payson, Utah. Following hip surgery in September 2025, she worked diligently to regain her strength and was making steady progress until contracting the flu in October. Though her body weakened, her spirit did not. In her final weeks, LaVerna...

Jalee Lew Anderson

Jalee Lew Anderson

Jan 18, 2026

Our beloved Jalee Lew Anderson, lovingly known as “J” or “Jawa,” returned to her Heavenly Father on January 18, 2026, at the tender age of 14. Though our hearts ache at her passing, we are grateful for the knowledge of the Plan of Salvation and the comfort of knowing that families are eternal.

Jalee was a cherished...

Susan Barber

Susan Barber

Jan 16, 2026

Susan Barber finally decided it was time to spend time with her heavenly family and left her earthly family on January 16, 2026, departing with the same bright spirit that lit up every room like a perfect summer day.

Born in Denver, Colorado, in 1950, Susan was the kind of woman who could balance a checkbook, win...

Karl Heinz Hegerhorst

Karl Heinz Hegerhorst

Jan 15, 2026

Karl passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 15, 2026 in Highland, Utah at 99 years of age. He was industrious, faithful to the gospel of Jesus Christ and was always willing to lend a hand to someone else. Karl was born in Reinsen, Germany September 7,1926 to Fred H. Hegerhorst and Karoline Ohlendorf. He was...

Shirley Larhea Kester

Shirley Larhea Kester

Jan 14, 2026

Shirley LaRhea Lewis Kester was born on May 30, 1942, in Murray, Utah, to Clara Clayson Lewis and Rupert Clarence Lewis. She graduated from Spanish Fork High School.

On August 24, 1961, Shirley married Everett Junior Kester in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they were blessed with eight children, twenty-two grandchildren, and thirty-eight great-grandchildren. Shirley and Everett...

Edward Andrew Russell

Edward Andrew Russell

Jan 14, 2026

Edward Andrew Russell, known throughout his life as Andy, passed away at home in Salem, Utah, on January 14, 2026, with his loved ones near, after succumbing to a fast-moving neurological disorder, exactly five years following the death of his first wife, Shirley. He returned to his heavenly home and into the arms of our loving Father in Heaven,...

Troy Woodson Peery

Troy Woodson Peery

Jan 13, 2026

Troy Woodson Peery was born on February 20th, 1967, in Provo, Utah passed away January 13th, 2026.

Troy owned his own hardwood floor business and was a true master at design and installation. He installed floors in homes and businesses all over Utah. His floors were always beautiful and a show piece.

Troy loved music. ...

Todd William Graham

Todd William Graham

Jan 12, 2026

Todd William Graham was born on September 17, 1972, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Gary Morris Graham and Irene Janet Seiter.  He grew up in Fairview, Pennsylvania on four acres with his two brothers and four sisters.  He spent most of his childhood outdoors and loved to play in the small creek, build forts in the woods, pick wild...

Lori Ann Patten

Lori Ann Patten

Jan 11, 2026

Lori Ann Patten passed away in her sleep on January 11, 2026, in Spanish Fork, Utah, at the age of 65. Born on October 17, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Bob and Betty Patten, she grew up with that classic Midwestern warmth and work ethic that stayed with her her whole life.

Lori was a true...

Conway Fred Mecham

Conway Fred Mecham

Jan 11, 2026

Conway Fred Mecham was born on July 7, 2025, in Orem, Utah, and passed away in his parents’ arms on January 11, 2026, at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City.

Conway spent his entire life fighting. He was born at 26 weeks and 4 days due to pregnancy complications. Shortly after his birth, it was discovered...

Denise Malmberg Larsen

Denise Malmberg Larsen

Jan 10, 2026

Denise Malmberg Larsen returned home to the arms of many beloved friends and family as she finished her work in this mortal life on January 10, 2026.

Denise was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Emil and Maurine Malmberg on January 13, 1945. As a young girl, her family moved to the Bay Area, where she...

Barbara Jean Shields

Barbara Jean Shields

Jan 8, 2026

Barbara Jean Betzing was born on October 27, 1945 in Laurium Michigan to Theodore and Martha (Isola) Betzing. Barbara graduated from Calumet High School in 1963. She began her College studies in 1964 at Michigan Technological University. She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1965

She was baptized in Lake Superior, MI. After...

Mary J. Thompson

Mary J. Thompson

Jan 8, 2026

Mary J Thompson, 86, of Elk Ridge, Utah, passed away quietly at her home the evening of Thursday, January 8, 2026, after living a full and faithful life. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on March 8, 1939, to Horace Wendell Jacob and Leah Broadbent Jacob.

Following graduation from high school, Mary attended Brigham Young University in...

Wayne Clyde Miller

Wayne Clyde Miller

Jan 5, 2026

Wayne C. Miller returned to his Heavenly Father and departed loved ones on January 5, 2026, after a brave fight with cancer. He was surrounded by his family.

Wayne was born September 30, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents are the late Orrin P. Miller and Lora A. (Glen) Miller. His brother is Orrin Leon...

Gisele Micheline Hurst

Gisele Micheline Hurst

Jan 5, 2026

Gisele Micheline Hurst was born on July 6, 1960. She passed on January 5, 2026 in her bed at Hearthstone Manor in Spanish Fork, UT. Gisele married the love of her life Paul Richard Hurst on October 4, 1985 in Salt Lake City. They loved each other deeply. They loved their many dogs throughout their lives, and would take them...

Diane “Di” Rosenbaum

Diane “Di” Rosenbaum

Jan 4, 2026

Diane “Di” Rosenbaum, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and dance.

Born on October 12, 1954 in Liberal, Kansas, to Clement Lee “Bud” Malone and Virginia Lee Mowrer, Diane grew up with a passion for creativity and movement. She graduated from Muskogee...

Stephen Leroy Turner

Stephen Leroy Turner

Jan 3, 2026

Stephen Leroy Turner, 70, passed away on January 3, 2026, in Provo, Utah. Stephen was born to Jerry Leroy and Bonnie Lee Wheeler Turner on March 2, 1955, in Portland, Oregon. He was one of four children and was raised in Provo, Utah where he graduated from high school.

Stephen honorably served in the United States Navy...

Caleb Gene Martin

Caleb Gene Martin

Jan 3, 2026

Caleb Gene Martin, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2026, in Gallup, New Mexico. Born on October 21, 2004, in Concord, Massachusetts—just ten minutes after his twin sister—Caleb’s life was a radiant gift to all who knew him. His sudden departure leaves his parents, David and Jennah Martin, his five siblings,...

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