Nelson Funeral Home

Marlene was joyfully reunited with the love of her life, Ralph, when she peacefully passed from this life on January 21, 2026 as the clock played Amazing Grace. She was born on January 5, 1939, in Newton, Utah, to Joseph Murland and Zenda Karren Anderson. Marlene was raised on a farm alongside her four siblings, a childhood she fondly remembered and often shared through stories during sleepovers with her grandchildren. From a young age, she loved to dance?it brought her pure joy, and if she could have chosen any path in life, she would have been a dancer. When she wasn't dancing, she could often be found boxing the neighborhood boys (and she always won). Marlene attended school in...

Venna Lorraine Boden Thain passed away from this life on January 20, 2026 in Hyde Park, Utah at the age of 87. Lori was born September 11, 1938 in Woodland, California, the fourth daughter of Wendall Boden and Pauline Lockridge Boden. She was raised in Sacramento and had many happy memories of growing up in a time when World War II ?including the loss of a sister serving in the Navy? but all around her, she felt safe and well loved. Her sisters were much older than her and acted as three extra mothers to the sassy Lori, who was featured numerous times in the local newspaper for things such as swallowing a bullet and holding her own grandparents at bay with a garden hose. Six-year-old Lori...

Richard Elman Gill, born on June 12, 1941, in Weston, Idaho, gracefully passed away on January 18, 2026, in Providence, Utah. He was a devoted father, a cherished brother, and a beloved husband, whose warmth and charm touched the hearts of many. Richard's journey through life was marked by a strong work ethic and an adventurous spirit. He wore many hats throughout his career, working as a computer operator at Universal Studios, engaging in pool cleaning, exploring aviation with Cirrus, displaying his craftsmanship as a carpenter, and mastering the art of assembling furniture at Lay-Z-Boy. Each role reflected his industrious personality and unwavering dedication to providing for his family....

Michael Allen Neilson passed away on January 16, 2026, after a courageous and dignified five-year battle with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. He was 73 years old. Michael was born on May 17, 1952, in Logan, Utah, to Jean and Allen Neilson. He was raised in Smithfield, Utah, where he spent his entire life and where his family has lived for five generations. Michael took quiet pride in his deep roots in Smithfield and carried forward the values of generations past, living a life marked by work, humility, frugality, organization, and dependability. He was known for being prepared, punctual, and thoughtful with both his time and resources. Michael believed deeply in honoring family,...

Jack Douglas Ford, 76, was born on February 21, 1949, in Logan, Utah, to George Everett Ford and Venie Alice Coombs Ford. He passed away January 14, 2026 in Greybull Wyoming. George and Alice's family eventually numbered nine children, however only four grew to adulthood, Mae, Bonnie, Liz and Jack. Jack grew up in Smithfield, Utah, raised in the LDS church and learning the value of work early in life. He worked alongside his father and uncles at Ford & Gregory Construction. When just eight years old he learned to run a sheep-foot roller as they constructed Winder Dam in Idaho. As a teenager and adult, he worked in the construction company with his dad on many projects and learned the...

Anne Hennefer Herzog 1941 - 2026 Anne Hennefer Herzog, a devoted mother, grandmother, and tireless community servant, passed away on January 8, 2026. Born on February 23, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jay Fisher Hennefer and Louise Russell Hennefer, Anne grew up with a love for the outdoors, splitting her time between the streets of Salt Lake and her relatives' family farm during the summers. After graduating from Granite High School, she furthered her education by taking business classes at Stevens Henager College. Anne's life took a significant turn during a trip to Logan, where she met DeLoy Herzog, who famously asked her out on their first date as part of a bet with his friends....

Hill, Gayla LaVay (Hansen), age 88, Passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Orting Washington where she had been residing for the last 29 years. Gayla is originally from Logan, UT where she graduated from Utah State University, and went on to enjoy a rewarding teaching career. Gayla is survived by her three children, Wendy Joy, Michael Charles, and Jennifer Susanne, as well as three grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews, and a sister in law. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday January 7th, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Nelson's Funeral Home in Logan, Utah. 162 E. 400 N., Logan, UT 84321. Graveside services to follow at Logan City Cemetery. For full obituary please visit...

Cleve R Winkel passed away on December 20, 2025, in North Logan, Utah. He was born on March 20, 1932, in Logan, Utah, to Anton G. and Clella Luke Winkel. He lived most of his youth throughout Oregon and attended and graduated from Redmond Union High School. At Utah State Agricultural College (USU), he earned Bachelor of Science and Master's degrees, 1954 and 1955, respectively. Through the ROTC program, he received an officer commission in the U.S. Army in 1955 and served 18 months in South Korea. In 1970 he was awarded a Ph.D. degree from BYU in Provo, Utah. Cleve married Vera Stevens on June 1, 1955, in the Logan Temple. They raised 9 children, Steven, Von, Julann, Bryan, Laren,...

Our sweet, feisty and faithful mother and grandmother, Martha Ann Hurd, has gone home to heaven after a valiant battle with cancer. She passed away on December 19, 2025, in North Logan, in her beloved Cache Valley. Martha was born on March 14, 1938 in Logan, Utah to Raymond and Ireta Jacobsen. The only girl in a family with five brothers, she learned early to hold her own. After graduating from Logan High School in 1955, she enlisted in the Navy and departed on adventures in Maryland, Florida, and Tennessee during her training. This training included jumping from tall towers with parachutes and escaping submerged planes in swimming pools. She also managed to meet Elvis' mother and help her...

Roma Andreasen, age 90, passed away on December 14, 2025, at Fairfield Village assisted living center in Layton, Utah. Roma was born on February 23, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Roma Singleton Wakefield and Bruce Wakefield. The day after Roma was born, her mother died of meningitis and complications from a car accident. Her father was unable to care for an infant, so she was raised the daughter of Robert and Faun (Singleton) Dahle (her great-aunt). She had an idyllic childhood in Ferron (Emery County), Utah. At the end of 7th grade her family moved to Logan, where she attended Logan Jr. High School. In 1950 her family moved to Richmond where she attended North Cache High School,...

Charlotte Anne Leptich: Miss Tootsie; Mom; Mumsie; Ganny; 81; passed away December 1, 2025 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Anne was born September 2,1944 in Pocatello, Idaho to Charles Nelson and Norma Kinghorn Nelson. She spent her childhood in Pocatello with her parents and siblings: Sister Kay, Brother Craig, and Brother Kim. The family subsequently moved to Bellevue Washington where she met her future husband, Ronny Leptich. They made their home with sons Brian and Matthew in suburbs of Portland, Oregon to facilitate Ron's employment. She made the most of spending nearly four years in Dublin, Ireland on Ron's expatriot work assignment. She enjoyed many travels in Europe during...

Elsa Melania McGahhey, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, cherished grandmother, dedicated disciple of Jesus Christ, passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 76. Elsa's kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit touched everyone she met. Born October 22, 1949, in San Salvador, El Salvador, to H?ctor Zelaya Funes and Mar?a Erlinda Garc?a Ayala, Elsa was a lifelong example of faith and generosity, which she learned from her cherished parents. She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on August 30th, 1963 in El Salvador. Truly a pioneer for her Church in that nation when the capital city only had two small branches that conducted meetings in a rented...

Albert George Marchant, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Smithfield on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1938, in Murray, Utah, to Albert Harper and Anne Scheel Marchant, the third of five children. George spent his formative years on the family farm in Peoa until the age of 12, when his family relocated to Montana. There, he briefly experienced the life of a cattle rancher before the family settled in Ogden where he went on to graduate from Ogden High School in 1956. George always had a deep love for farming. In 1970, he and his brother Raymond purchased their father's dairy farm in Smithfield, where George raised his nine children. Life on the farm created...

Albert George Marchant, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Smithfield on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1938, in Murray, Utah, to Albert Harper and Anne Scheel Marchant, the third of five children. George spent his formative years on the family farm in Peoa until the age of 12, when his family relocated to Montana. There, he briefly experienced the life of a cattle rancher before the family settled in Ogden where he went on to graduate from Ogden High School in 1956. George always had a deep love for farming. In 1970, he and his brother Raymond purchased their father's dairy farm in Smithfield, where George raised his nine children. Life on the farm created...

Frank Miles Nilson, age 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 7th, 2025, in Smithfield, UT. He was born on December 30th, 1928, in Logan, UT, to Miles and Lavell (Pitcher) Nilson. Frank married the love of his life, Nancy (Webb) Nilson, on January 15th, 1955. Together, they raised six children and enjoyed a life filled with love and adventure. Nancy was his life partner and friend. Frank was drafted into the United States Army in 1950 and re-enlisted in 1959. He retired in 1976 as a Master Sergeant after serving 26 years in the United States Army, which included seven overseas tours and various locations throughout the United States. He was very...