Obituaries
Orem, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Orem & UT County area
Phyllis Hall Ioane
Apr 29, 2026
Phyllis Hall Ioane, a longtime resident of Salt Lake City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the age of 93.
Born on July 21, 1932, in Springville, Utah, Phyllis was the daughter of Theron Smith Hall and Dorothy Lufkin Davenport Hall. She cherished her idyllic childhood on the family farm with her three brothers and three sisters.
Phyllis graduated...
Mary Jean Davis Draper
May 8, 2026
Mary Jean Davis Draper of Provo, Utah, was born January 28, 1944, to William M. and Kathryn Baird Davis. She grew up in west central Provo and attended Franklin Elementary, Dixon Middle School, and Provo High School, graduating in 1962 before attending Brigham Young University.
Mary Jean spent more than 40 years working at BYU, including over three decades in the...
Juan Armando Perez
May 3, 2026
Juan Armando Perez passed away on May 3, 2026, in Orem, Utah. He was born on August 9, 1954, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Maria Pilar Hernandez and Mario Perez.
He married Mirta Graciela Acuña on May 16, 1974, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Together, they built a loving family and later moved to the United States in September 2000.
Juan was the...
LaRee Ricks Smith
May 10, 2026
LaRee Ricks Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026, at the age of 84.
LaRee was born on July 3, 1941, in Salt Lake City to Orian Lavell Ricks and Mary Ricks. She was the oldest of eleven children and spent her life setting an example of faith, hard work, sacrifice,...
Myra LaVerne Allen Ledyard
May 11, 2026
Myra LaVerne Allen Ledyard, age 83 of Lindon, Utah, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 114 South 400 West, Orem, with a viewing held that morning from 9:30-10:30 at the church prior to the services....
Linda Coleen Bone Garlick
May 3, 2026
Our sweet Mother, Linda Coleen Bone Garlick, age 77, of Orem, Utah, passed away on May 3, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 6, 1948, in Lehi, Utah to Thaddeus and Edna Bone.
Linda grew up in Pleasant Grove and graduated from Pleasant Grove high school. While in high school she participated in Pep Club, debate and...
Janice Jenelle Miska Birk
May 2, 2026
Jenelle Birk, 90, of Orem, Utah, died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 2, 2026.
She was born on August 30, 1935, in Colome, South Dakota, to Edward William Miska and Joy Isabel Brechbill. She was the youngest of three children, Marilyn and Gloria being her two older sisters. They spent her early childhood in South Dakota before they relocated...
Linda Lucille Ley Harker
Apr 30, 2026
Linda Lucille “Jenni” Ley Harker, 76, after living an angelic life here, left her home in Orem to live with the angels on April 30, 2026. Her greatest joy in life was her family (although sewing was a close second), and her four sons, one daughter, and 12 grandchildren all got to say goodbye and feel her love one more...
Daniel Ross Knudsen
Apr 26, 2026
Daniel Ross Knudsen, 83, of Orem, passed away Sunday, April 26th, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 3rd, 1943, in Mesa, AZ, to Morley Archibald and Sina Lottie Stradling Knudsen. He married Patricia Anne Golding on September 6th, 1966, in the Los Angeles LDS Temple.
Dan’s family moved to a farm in Farmington, New Mexico, when he...
Adrian Peter Van Mondfrans
Apr 14, 2026
Dr. Adrian Peter Van Mondfrans
November 12, 1937 – April 14, 2026
With heavy but joyful hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all, Adrian Peter Van Mondfrans, on April 14, 2026, at the age of 88.
Adrian was born on November 12, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Cornelia Slotboom and Pieter Van...
Harold "Skeets" W Neubert
Apr 12, 2026
Harold Walter “Skeets” Neubert, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born to Henry Alfred Neubert and Marie Selma (Stecher) Neubert on September 22, 1935, in Jefferson, New Jersey. Skeets grew up with a strong sense of responsibility and quiet determination. He worked alongside his father on the family...
Joan Farrimond Shurtliff
Apr 11, 2026
Joan Farrimond Shurtliff, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, a devoted educator, and faithful servant, passed away on April 11, 2026, at the age of 90.
She was born on February 12, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Harold and Erma Farrimond. She was the oldest of 5 kids. In 1944, she moved with her family to Richland, Washington, where she...
Lauryn Jaya Barney
Apr 10, 2026
Lauryn Jaya Barney, 26, of Orem, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born July 21, 1999, in Provo, UT, to Jessica Barney and Rhet Barney. Lauryn has one younger sister, Madyson Barney.
Lauryn was known for her kind personality, warmth, humor, and generosity. She found joy in helping others and truly cared about people. She loved anything outdoors: camping,...
Jean Messick Echols
Apr 6, 2026
Velna Jean Messick Echols, lovingly known as Grandma Echols by many relatives and friends, passed away peacefully at home in Payson, Utah, on April 6, 2026. She was born on February 8, 1936, in Price, Utah, to Eldon Messick and Inez Messick.
Jean was raised in Utah as the eldest of seven children and grew up helping care for her six...
Janet Michaelle Hatt Raymond
Apr 6, 2026
Janet Michaelle Hatt Raymond, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and dear friend, passed away peacefully at her home early Monday morning on the birthday of our Savior, April 6, 2026, at about 1:15 am. She was reunited with her Heavenly and her Earthly parents, Vail and Betsy Hatt, who preceded her in death. A son, Trevor Joshua, also preceded her...
Lu Wallace
Apr 5, 2026
Lu Wallace, born in the small town of Driggs, Idaho, on September 7, 1932, passed on April 5, 2026, at 93. She led an admirable and valuable life. One of stunning adventure and achievement, but most of all as a woman of excellence. The greatness she shared with the world, Lu didn’t flaunt. She was just herself, a lady full...
Dex William Moesser
Apr 1, 2026
Dex William Moesser, 93, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born on December 30, 1932, in Etna, Wyoming, to Franklin William Moesser and Mae Eliza Wolfley. He married Emma Jean Lyon on March 10, 1960, in the Salt Lake City Temple. He is now joyfully reunited with Emma, their son Mark, and many...
Michael Davis Tooke
Mar 30, 2026
April 15, 1963 – March 30, 2026
Michael Davis Tooke, age 62, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a deep legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents, William Tooke and Shirley Ann Davis Tooke; his sister, Suzanne Lewis; and his nephew, Will Lewis.
He is survived by his daughter, Kamille Tooke; his granddaughter, Willow “Gracie”; his...
Zona McDonald Dayton
Mar 30, 2026
Zona McDonald Dayton left her earthly life on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. Zona was born on March 8, 1937, to Clifford McDonald and Lucy Delores Casper in Phoenix, Arizona. Her father, suffering from arthritis, took his family to Arizona for the winter. She was born in a friend's home who suggested she be named Zona. They returned...
Forest Edward Wampler, Jr.
Mar 28, 2026
Forest Edward Wampler Jr., 91, of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 3, 1934, in Savannah, Missouri, to Forest Edward Wampler Sr. and Ethel Marie Wells.
Forest grew up during the Great Depression in a family of seven. He was the middle child among his four siblings: Betty,...
