On Sept. 3, 2022, this earth lost a very bright light — Irene Kublank Scow Ritz passed away peacefully in her home, at the age of 85. She was born in Libertyville, Illinois to Julius Kublank and Genevieve Kane on Aug. 22, 1937. She was the middle child- an older sister Marilyn Rebhorn, and younger…
Joyce is survived by her best friend and eternal companion K. Michael Ryan, her brothers, Thomas and Robert Partridge, her favorite little sister, Susan Williams, nieces, nephews, and the thousands who have enjoyed her service. Joyce always did leave us in the dust. She was so busy serving others; she always had something planned. For…
Tonya Martha Duncan Bown, 63, of Manti, passed away Aug. 31, 2022 in Gunnison. She was born on July 9, 1959 in Mt Pleasant, to Billy Dean and Martha Alice Nielson Duncan. She was a small baby, always smiling, although shy. Her nickname was “Sunshine”. Tonya loved babies and had always wanted to be a…
Lyle Kump, 81, passed away on Aug. 31, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lyle was born on April 27, 1941 in Mt. Pleasant, to Lyle Kump and Val Brotherson Kump. After Lyle graduated from high school, he and his friend joined the United States Army. He was stationed in Europe and loved his time in…
Kim M. Olsen, 71, passed away on Aug. 26, 2022 in Gunnison, Utah. He was born on March 21, 1951 to Allen and Mickey Buchanan Olsen. He married Diane Shepard and together they had two sons, Justin and Michael. Kim and Diane later divorced. Kim was well known as the Freedom Ford RV mechanic where…
Janet Hendricks Anderson, 76, of Ephraim, Utah passed away Aug. 26, 2022 in Ephraim, with family by her side. Janet was born Sept. 8, 1945 in Shoemaker, California to Russell and Carol Partridge Hendricks. She grew up in Lewiston, Utah, her favorite place to watch fireworks. Her favorite part of growing up on the dairy…
Dolores Elaine Mortensen passed away Aug. 29, 2022 at the Meadows Memory Care facility in St. George Utah after a long struggle against Alzheimer’s and cancer. Elaine was born Sept. 24, 1933 into a family with two sisters and one brother. Her Great-grandpa Dalton worked on the Nauvoo Temple and crossed the plains with Brigham…
Hermansens’ Hardware lost its best customer when Bruce R. Peterson, lifelong resident of Ephraim, passed away on Sept. 1, 2022 in Payson. Bruce was born in Ephraim to LeRoy Edwards Peterson and Rhea Rees on April 23, 1948. From his early years, Bruce has always shown love and devotion to his family and friends. As…
Bertha Jean Edmunds, 89 of Spring City, Utah, passed away Sept. 2, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born March 4, 1933 to Elmo Keetch and Laura Beatrice Manson Richards in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Married Jack Keith Edmunds Sept. 2, 1950 in Mt. Pleasant, and solemnized on April 21, 1964 in the Manti Temple. Jack and…
Mardell Jensen of Centerfield passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at the age of 91. This hardworking farmer, brave soldier, firm patriot, dedicated community leader, humble church leader, patient friend, and beloved grandfather, father, and husband, had an enormous effect on all within his circle of influence. That circle of influence is unimaginably large…
Gary S. Backus passed away in his home in Spring City on Aug. 24, 2022, surrounded by family. Gary was born April 23, 1936, to Eugene and Gertrude Cordner Backus. He was the fourth of eight children. He grew up working hard with his parents and siblings on the family fruit farm in Orem. As…
Linda Kay Johnson, 75 of Orem, passed away Aug. 13, 2022. Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, 11 a.m. in the Sharon Park South Building, 225 East 200 North, Orem. Family and friends may visit at the church Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will be…
Marvin Dee Edwards, 73, of Manti, passed away Aug. 12, 2022 in Nephi. Marvin was born on Jan. 7, 1949 in Clawson, Utah to Archie Leo and Julia Emeline Jensen Edwards. Marvin was raised in Claw-son until the age of five when his family relocated to Manti. As a young man he worked a few…
Slate Chapman Mickelsen, age 11, died tragically on Aug. 11, 2022, leaving behind his family. He was born Dec. 5, 2010 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Lance C. Mickelsen and Lisa Shawndell Bown Mickelsen. Slate was looking forward to his first year at Ephraim Middle School. He loved to ride mountain bikes, play soccer, and…
Scot Sorensen, 59, of Spring City, saddled up and took his final ride into the sunset surrounded by his family on Aug. 8, 2022. Scot was preceded in heaven by his father Keith, and brothers Elliot and Alan. He is survived by his mother Lovina, sisters Neira (Mike Gill) and Tina (Jim Langston), and brother…