Obituaries

Norma Kay Olson
Jun 13, 2025
NORMA KAY OLSON, 83, OF RICHFIELD, passed away June 13, 2025 — the wife of Dennis Scott Olson — GRAVESIDE SERVICES will be Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Mt Pleasant Cemetery — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti
Joel Clark Johnson
Jun 11, 2025
Joel Clark JohnsonMarysvale, Utah
Joel Clark Johnson, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in Monroe, Utah, surrounded by his loving family and in the arms of his devoted wife of 75 years, Nonna Noreen Kennedy Johnson.
Joel was born December 28, 1929, in Panguitch, Utah, to Vernon Raymond Johnson and Indra Marie Clark Johnson. He was raised in Circleville,...
Bert Arvil Morrill
Jun 8, 2025
BERT MORRILL, 91, OF Richfield, passed away June 8, 2025 —— FUNERAL SERVICES will be Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00 am in the New Hope Community Church — VIEWING will be Saturday morning prior to services from 9:30 - 10:30 am at the church — CREMATION SERVICES will follow in the Magleby Mortuary and Cremation Center — FUNERAL DIRECTORS:...
Jerrie K Shand Frank
Jun 7, 2025
Jerrie K Shand Frank passed away June 7, 2025 at the age of 84 surrounded by many who loved and adored her. Born on December 17, 1940 to Arthur David and Leda Olsen Shand. Following the passing of her mother Leda, Mama Merle became the angel the family needed. Jerrie was born and raised in Manti, Utah where she graduated...
Kevin Shakespeare
Jun 6, 2025
Kevin Nile Shakespeare
February 4, 1953 – June 6, 2025
Kevin Nile Shakespeare, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was received into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on June 6, 2025. Born on February 4, 1953, to Wanda and LeRoy Shakespeare, Kevin lived a life rich with love, purpose, and adventure.
Known for his warm smile and welcoming handshake, Kevin was...
Eleanor Leilani Barlow
Jun 5, 2025
Eleanor Leilani BarlowJanuary 14, 1931 – June 5, 2025
Eleanor Leilani Barlow of Escalante, Utah passed away on June 5, 2025, in Temecula, California where she had been living to be closer to family. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 14, 1931. She was 94 years old.
She spent her early childhood growing up on the island of Kauai until...
Mary Lou Birch
Jun 5, 2025
Mary Lou BirchMonroe, Utah
Mary Lou Birch, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Birch, and was preceded in death by her eternal companion, John Theron DeMille.
Mary Lou is lovingly remembered by her children: Ann Marie (Shawn) Nielson, Suzanne (Michael) Harper, and Gary John (Lori)...
Gregory Clark Abbott
Jun 4, 2025
Gregory AbbottMonroe, Utah
Gregory Clark Abbott was welcomed back to his heavenly home on June 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Greg was born in Troy, North Carolina, on September 11, 1957 to Omega Clark and Nancy (Gilliam) Abbott. He graduated from Camden County High School in Camden, NC in 1975 as Valedictorian of his class and as an accomplished athlete...

Kathleen Marie Gibbs
Jun 4, 2025
KATHLEEN GIBBS OF LAUREL MARYLAND, passed away June 4, 2025 — the wife of Jerry Gibbs — GRAVESIDE SERVICES will be Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the Manti Cemetery — BURIAL WILL be in the Manti Cemetery — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti

Marvin Craig Walton
Jun 2, 2025
MARVIN CRAIG WALTON, 75, OF RICHFIELD, passed away June 2, 2025 — CREMATION will be held in the Magleby Mortuary and Cremation Center — MEMORIAL SERVICES will be held at a later date — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti
Lowell E. Hansen
May 31, 2025
Lowell E Hansen
August 6, 1952-May 31, 2025
Our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, brother, cousin and friend, Lowell E Hansen of Yuma, Arizona passed away May 31, 2025 at the age of 72. Lowell was born August 6, 1952 in Salina, Utah to Everett and Mary Ella Hansen. Lowell spent his childhood in Koosharem, Utah. Lowell married Barbara Hansen on January 2,...
Kathleen Christensen
May 30, 2025
KATHLEEN CHRISTENSEN, 74, OF FAYETTE, passed away May 30, 2025 — GRAVESIDE SERVICES will be Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00 am at the Santaquin Cemetery — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti

Damian Max Bodine
May 29, 2025
DAMIAN MAX BODINE, 46, FORMERLY OF RICHFIELD, passed away on May 29, 2025 — son of Sheila Dawn Price — CREMATION will be held in the Magleby Mortuary and Cremation Center — MEMORIAL SERVICES will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Richfield 15th Ward Chapel — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti
Kody James Nilsson
May 29, 2025
Dr. Kody James NilssonApril 24, 1986 - May 29, 2025
Dr. Kody James Nilsson passed away on May 29, 2025, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 39. Born on April 24, 1986, in Richfield, Utah, he was the third and youngest child of Robert Kirt and Tamara Lynne Nilsson.
Even at a young age Kody was full of joy, curiosity, and...
Retta Elvonna "Bonnie" Brown
May 29, 2025
Retta Elvonna (Bonnie) Johnson BrownNovember 27, 1934 - May 29, 2025
Retta Elvonna Johnson Brown, affectionately known as Bonnie, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on May 29, 2025 in Lehi, Utah.
Bonnie was born in Elsinore, Utah, the fifth child of LeGrand Christian Johnson and Mary Ellen Nielsen. She attended elementary school and junior high school in Elsinore, then...
Bernice Gillespie Collette
May 28, 2025
Bernice ColletteMurray, Utah
Bernice Collette left this life on May 28, 2025 at the age of 90 in her home in Murray, Utah. She leaves a large family of 6 children, 33 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Ethel Bernice Gillespie was born December 18, 1934 in Los Angeles, California to Robert Narient Gillespie and Lillias Dalton. She grew up...
Linda Lee Peterson
May 28, 2025
Linda Lee PetersonMonroe, Utah
Linda Lee Peterson, beloved wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, passed away on May 28, 2025, in Richfield, Utah, at the age of 65. Born on May 20, 1960, in Payson, Utah, Linda was a beacon of strength, courage, and unwavering love for her family and community.
Throughout her distinguished career, Linda earned numerous titles and...
James Crane
May 27, 2025
James Alma CraneJuly 3, 1938 – May 27, 2025
James Alma Crane, 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Salina, Utah.
Jim was born on July 3, 1938, to Elliot and Wonda Shepherd Crane. He graduated from North Sevier High School, Class of 1956, and went on to earn an associate degree from the College of Southern Utah. He later attended...

Layne D Nielson
May 25, 2025
LAYNE D NIELSON, 87, OF SALT LAKE CITY, passed away May 25, 2025 — CREMATION will be held in the Magleby Mortuary and Cremation Center — MEMORIAL SERVICES will be held at a later date — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti
Janet B Hall
May 25, 2025
Janet HallManti, Utah
Born Beatrice Janet Peavey, the seventh child of Alfred Frank and Lulu Mary (Van Epps) Peavey on July 6, 1934, in Jackson, Michigan.
Being the "baby" of five older sisters and one brother, I was spoiled rotten. Like all the other people at the time, during the depression and World War II, we never knew we were "poor." Then...