Obituaries
Orem, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Orem & UT County area
Kleah Rowley Nelson
Aug 26, 2026
Our beloved mom and grandma, Kleah Rowley Nelson, passed away peacefully on August 26th, 2026, just shy of her 89th birthday. Although the hole she leaves behind is immense, we are comforted knowing that she is reunited with her sweetheart just in time to celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary.
Kleah was born in Nevada City, California, to Carl George Rowley and...
Dorothy "Gail" Matheson Hobush
Aug 24, 2026
Dorothy Gail Matheson Hobush was born in Chicago, IL on the 15th of September 1938 to Dorothy Taylor and William John Matheson. She died on the 24th of August 2026 at her home in Orem, UT. She was the fourth of six siblings: John, Keith, Robert, David, and Sharon. She attended Brigham Young University and received a degree in elementary...
JoLayne Jones Wood
Aug 26, 2026
JoLayne Jones Wood January 1, 1957 – August 26, 2026
JoLayne Jones Wood, 69, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, at her parents' home in Provo, Utah, following a battle with a rare uterine cancer, first diagnosed in late April of this year. A woman of deep faith, boundless encouragement, and a heart devoted to children and family, JoLayne spent...
Kelly Renee Bray
Aug 22, 2026
Kelly Renee Bray, age 37, of Provo, Utah, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026. She is survived by the love of her life, Austin St. Vincent; children, Kamryn DeLaughter, Hailen DeLaughter, Amelia St. Vincent; her mother, Renee Bray; father, Jerry Bray; brothers, Jared Bray, Sean Bray; sisters, Taysha, Megan, Jenny; and cousins and friends. Services are under the direction of...
Peggy Marie Freek
Aug 17, 2026
Peggy Marie Freak, age 61, of Provo, Utah, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026. She is under the care of Wheeler-Sudnberg Funeral Home.
Condolences for the family may be expressed on this page.
Steven J Downey
Aug 6, 2026
Steven J. Downey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, coach, teacher, and friend, passed away on August 6, 2026, leaving a legacy of unconditional love and mentorship.
Steve was born on April 22, 1951, in Payson, Utah, to Jimmie Dean and Merle Lucille Bean Downey. Raised in Benjamin, he graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1969 as a standout four-sport athlete. He...
Pearl Ann Bekker
Aug 6, 2026
Pearl Ann Nunes Bekker, 88, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully at her home on August 6th, 2026.
She was born May 14, 1938, in Hurricane, Utah, the daughter of Frank Costa Nunes and Annie Johnson Nunes. Pearl Ann married Lee DeMoyne Bekker on August 12, 1960, in the Los Angeles, California LDS Temple.
Pearl Ann was raised in Newark, California. She...
Gordon Eugene "Gene" Drake
Aug 1, 2026
Some people are known by the many hats they wear. Gene loved that idea. Throughout his life, each hat represented a calling he embraced with purpose—a cowboy hat while farming, an Army hat while serving his country, a mechanic’s hat while running his repair shops, a colonial hat while working at George Washington’s Farm, a bishop’s hat as he ministered...
Colton McCoy Maag
Jul 31, 2026
Colton McCoy Maag, our precious tiny baby boy, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 06, 2026. at 10:00 a.m. in the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem, Utah.
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Mia Vivian Wolf
Jul 30, 2026
Mia Vivian Wolf, our precious, tiny baby girl, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 1st, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Wheeler-Sundberg Funeral Home, 495 South State Street, Orem.
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Betty Loyce Burton Seaver
Jul 30, 2026
Betty Loyce Burton Seaver, 91, of Lehi, Utah, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at her apartment at Summerfield Retirement, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on March 15, 1935, on her grandparents' farm in Whiteface, Texas, to Carl Orland Burton and Martella Nadine Phillips Burton. Just three weeks after her birth, her father passed away from dust...
Doris Kay Olpin
Jul 27, 2026
Doris Kay Nelson Olpin passed away in her home in Provo on July 27, 2026, at the age of 92, from Alzheimer’s.
Doris Kay was married in the Salt Lake Temple on June 5, 1957, and is survived by her husband, David Lawrence Olpin, for 68 years.
Her parents are Milton Ephraim Nelson, PhD, and Margaret Manning.
Doris Kay was a world traveler...
Dee "Randy" Pyne
Jul 27, 2026
Dee Randy Pyne, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2026, surrounded by love and the comforts of home. He was 73 years old.
Randy’s life began with a story as unforgettable as the man himself. He was born in the seat of a car on the way from Orem to Provo Hospital on...
Dean Carl Prestwich
Jul 25, 2026
Dean Carl Prestwich peacefully passed away on July 25, 2026, after a life well lived—a life defined by faith, hard work, selfless service, and unwavering love for his family and the Savior.
Dean was born on March 27, 1938, in Lehi, Utah, to Armeldo Prestwich and Lylia Jean Johnson. He was the tenth of thirteen children. At just seven years old,...
Craig C Robbins
Jul 25, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Craig Robbins, who passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 79.
Craig was born on November 21, 1946, in Orem, Utah, to Clyde and Iletta Robbins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Jane, and his beloved wife, Maria. He is survived by his...
Grace Elaine Guymon Jones
Jul 24, 2026
Grace Elaine Guymon Jones, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home in Provo, Utah, on July 24, 2026, at the age of 97. She leaves a legacy of service, creativity, and tireless dedication, inspiring her family and community through her devotion to faith, family, and friends.
Born October 19, 1928, in Parowan, Utah, Grace was the second...
L DeMoyne Bekker
Jul 22, 2026
Lee DeMoyne Bekker, 91, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
He was born on December 19, 1934, in Hyrum, Utah, the son of George Bekker and LaVerne Rose. They later divorced, and LaVerne married Wesley Warfield, who became a stepfather to DeMoyne and his siblings. DeMoyne married Pearl Ann Nunes on August 12, 1960,...
Craig Allred Decker
Jul 8, 2026
Craig Allred Decker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, died peacefully on July 8, 2026, in Lehi, Utah, at the age of 82. He was surrounded by loved ones.
The second eldest child of Webster Decker and Moreho Allred Decker, Craig was raised in New York, New York, and in Salt Lake City, Utah. From childhood, Craig demonstrated a love...
Cameron Redford Cahoon
Jul 7, 2026
Cameron Cahoon, July 4, 1973 – July 7, 2026, Loved So Well
On July 7 at 3:33, our family lost its youngest brother and one of the greatest blessings in our lives. Cameron Cahoon—Cam to all who knew and loved him—was 53 years old. He was the kindest, most giving, compassionate, and selfless person we have ever known. His passing leaves...
Constance "Connie" Faun Palmer Edholm
Jul 7, 2026
Constance “Connie” Faun Palmer was born on December 14, 1937, to Joseph Henry Palmer and Lillian Richardson Palmer in Pocatello, Idaho. She passed away on July 7, 2026, at age 88.
Born during the Great Depression, Connie’s early years were shaped by the rugged homestead her family built at the mouth of Mink Creek. The summer before she was born, her...
