Obituaries

Aug 11, 2025

Timothy Lawrence Thompson was born Nov. 25, 1950 in Bozeman, Montana, to Keith Orvis and Frances Chisholm Thompson. He passed away August 11, 2025, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Tim was born and raised in Montana where he raised hell whenever he could. He lived on his parents’ small farm right next to his grandpa’s farm in Jefferson County, Montana....

Sep 2, 2025

William "Bill" Howard Mack, age 85 passed away in his home in St. George, Utah on September 2, 2025. Bill grew up in Waterville, Minnesota, went to Mankato State then joined the Navy for four years. He then went to Milwaukee School of Engineering to get his bachelors in electrical engineering. He worked for Giddings & Lewis Machine Tool in...

Aug 29, 2025

Karla Rae Kieffer Halford, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. Born on January 17, 1946. Karla lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family, faith, and community.

As the daughter of a father who was in the military, in her early years she moved around the country including the beautiful island of Hawaii. Eventually her family...

Aug 25, 2025

Vickie Lyn Trausch, age 66, of St. George, Utah, passed away on August 25, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1958, in Evanston, Wyoming, to Dale Wilkes and Betty Jean Nowling.

Vickie married Michael Alan Trausch, and together they built a life filled with love and dedication. She worked as a retail manager and was known for her strong work...

Aug 21, 2025

Joan Gayle Kretschmer, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, author, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, in St. George, Utah, at the age of 89.

Gayle was born in a little white house in Tonopah, Nevada, to Don Perchetti and Margaret Covert on an early spring morning, May 8, 1936. She had one older sister,...

Aug 21, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Ryan Quinn Chamberlain on August, 21, 2025 at his home in St. George, Utah. He was our hero, son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dear friend.

Through our grief we find comfort knowing he has embarked on his next great adventure.

Ryan Quinn Chamberlain was born October 4, 1949 in St. George,...

Aug 20, 2025

Kuresa Mamoe Sega, age 75, of St. George, Utah, passed away on August 20, 2025.He was born on May 5, 1950, in Salalavalu, Samoa, to Lelevaga Sega Auano and Masinavaaia Sipuaaelo Afatasi-Lemafa.

Kuresa will be remembered with love and respect by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025,...

Aug 20, 2025

Clara ElNora Hoppal (83) of St. George, UT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The daughter of William and Louise (Castrop) Munkres, Clara was born February 28, 1942, in Denver, Colorado.

Clara was raised in Littleton, CO, and graduated from Littleton High School in 1959. She began her career at Martin Company, where she met the love of her...

Aug 20, 2025

Mark D Potter, 70, of Ivins, Utah passed away peacefully in his home on August 20, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family after a long battle with a glioblastoma.

He was born on March 22, 1955 in Provo, Utah to D Waldo Potter and Mary Ellen Hanks Potter. He spent his childhood years in the rural towns of Kingston and Benjamin,...

Aug 18, 2025

Janice K Soderberg Gibson was born December 29, 1953, in Van Nuys California. She was the fourth child of five and only girl born to Beulah Rands Soderberg. She spent her childhood and teen years in Reseda, California embracing the California lifestyle of the era and loved going to the ocean with her friends. She had an especially close relationship...

Aug 15, 2025

Justin LeRoy Hustead "Jut", 45, returned to the arms of his loving Heavenly Father on August 15, 2025.

Justin was born september 21,1979 in Murray, Utah to Garth and LeAnn Hustead. Justin married his wife, McKaylee, on October 6, 2022 and became an adoring father to her two children whom he loved immensley.

Justin's life can be encapsulated by 4 "F" words....

Aug 14, 2025

Scott Douglas Reynolds of St. George, Utah left this earth on August 14, 2025 at age 55.

He was born on May 17, 1970 in Bellflower, California to Neil Douglas Reynolds and Suzette Anderson. 

Scott grew up in Southern California. He enjoyed ball sports from a young age, especially baseball. Surfing, hockey, skiing, video games, and riding dirt bikes were also hobbies....

Aug 12, 2025

Harry T. Wineman Sr., 98, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, at the Southern Utah Veterans Home.

Born February 28, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA, Harry served during World War II with the 81st Airdrome Squadron of the Army Air Corps in Austria. After his service, he earned an Associate’s Degree from Robert Morris Business College and in 1953 married Mary...

Aug 8, 2025

Norman LeRoy Staheli, born September 14, 1945 age 79, passed away peacefully on August 8th surrounded by family. He was born in Cedar City, Utah, and raised in the quiet town of Enterprise, Utah, where he developed a deep love for the hills, rocks, and the natural beauty that would become a constant in his life.

Throughout the years, Norman worked...

Aug 7, 2025

John Robert Doran, 67, left this Earth peacefully on August 7th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family, close friends, and his dog, Chuckie in his lap. He was born on May 6th, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Esther Hanskala and Frank Doran.

John was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN and spent many summers in Orr, MN on Myrtle Lake with...

Aug 7, 2025

Aug 7, 2025

Kent Dwayne Lofthouse passed away peacefully the morning of August 7", 2025, in St. George, Utah at the age of 82. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Kent was born on October 13, 1942, in Willard, Utah to Charles and Faye Lofthouse. He spent his childhood and school years farming in Willard and found his love of fixing cars.

After high...

Aug 5, 2025

Jack Richard Beighley, age 88 passed away on August 5th, 2025, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family. Born to Harry Austin Beighley and Mildred Hoover on December 4, 1936 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. Jack was a lifelong example of love, service and hard work.

Jack spent his early years in Wurtemburg, Pennsylvania before moving to American...

Aug 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Adrian “Johann” Oosthuizen, a beloved father, husband, and friend whose extraordinary journey touched countless lives across continents.

Born in the quiet town of Calitzdorp, South Africa, Johann’s early years were marked by a love of sport and close family bonds. The oldest of four siblings, he grew up amidst the rugged beauty of...

Aug 4, 2025

Karen Louise Cosby age 79, passed away Aug. 4, 2025 after a swift battle with cancer. She was born July 17, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Ut to James M Hunter and Mildred Annie Moore.

Karen was raised in Bountiful Utah in her dad’s ice cream store. She spoke fondly of that time. She graduated from Bountiful high and married early,...