Obituary: Michael William Joseph Reid

Michael William Joseph Reid passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was 79. He lived in Vaughn, MT. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 28, 1943. He graduated from Benedictine High School in 1961. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. He worked for the phone company for many years.

Michael’s passions were working with horses as well as riding them. He enjoyed working with wood and metal. He was devoted to the gym, going 3 times a week with his buddies who called him “Bubba.” He also loved music.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Darla; daughters, Tracey Reid and Kelly Reid Jensen; stepsons, Ryan and Josh Christensen; five grandchildren; sisters, Nancy Burke, Janet Kanya, and Patty Neufeld; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. To read the complete obituary and share condolences, visit the O’Connor Funeral Home website.

William Joseph Rizzuti

William Joseph Rizzuti, 75, of St. George, Utah, passed away on Jan. 20, 2023.

Bill was born on Dec. 24, 1947, to Eugene and Agnes Rizzuti in Long Beach, California. After Bill graduated from St Francis High School, he went on to study business at San Jose State University.

After graduating with a degree in business, he started his first job at Sears as a manager, kickstarting a long career in business.

In 1969, Bill met Karen in Denver, Colorado. Bill and Karen were married and went on to have three children: Tanya (Ernesto) Perez, Tory Robert (Jessica) Rizzuti and Paul Douglas Rizzuti.

After Bill retired, he spent his time working around the house, listening to music, and spending time with family. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved serving wherever he was asked. He had a wonderful sense of humor and his family was very important to him.

Bill was predeceased by Paul Douglas Rizzuti, Eugene and Agnes Rizzuti and Steve Leslie. He is survived by his wife Karen, children Tanya Perez and Tory Rizzuti, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, sisters Mary (Bryon) Taylor and SueAnn Leslie and brother-in-law Terry (Jenny) Bramwell.

There will be a graveside service for family members.

Arrangements are under the care of Pine View Mortuary, 435-986-4222. Visit the Pine View Mortuary website for full obituary and funeral service listing.

William Joseph Kahler

William Joseph Kahler, 80, a longtime Fairland resident passed away at Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Visitation will be 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Hudson Creek Baptist Church in Fairland on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Services have been placed in the care of Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairland.

Friends and family may send the family notes of encouragement by viewing Mr. Kahler’s Tribute Page at www.brown-winters.com.

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