Anita Louise Mikkelsen

January 24, 1947 — February 16, 2025

Mt. Pleasant

Anita Louise Simons Mikkelsen, 78 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Mt. Pleasant, UT, on February 16, 2025.

Anita was a wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She is now happily reunited with her loving husband Andrew who passed on 25 years before her.

Mother of Ed Mikkelsen, Any Mikkelsen Wall, Bret (Kristie) Mikkelsen, (late) Sean Mikkelsen. Grandmother of 8 grandkids, Darci, Abbi, Whitney, Shantel, Karlie and Sonny, McKenna, Andrew; 12 great-grandkids; sister to Darlene (Charles) Stevens and Lisa (Jeff) Johns.

Anita enjoyed getting together with friends and family, vacationing and her daily visits with the coffee crew. 

Anita’s kids all live close and spent a great deal of time with her. She loved going for rides and picnics in the mountains. 

Preceded in death by her parents Dee and Wahnetta Simons; brother Dick Simons; husband, Andrew Mikkelsen; son, Sean Mikkelsen; son-in-law Brian Wall and granddaughter Karlie Ison.

Services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Rasmussen Mortuary with a visitation one hour prior starting at 10:30 a.m.. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. 

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Diane LaRita Lund

January 27, 1958 — February 13, 2025

Mount Pleasant

 Diane LaRita Beck Lund, 67 passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on February 13, 2025 in Mt. Pleasant, UT. She is survived by her children Kenny, LaTaya (Justin) Boylan, and Robert (Shelby). Her sister Lorie (Don) Hardy and grandkids; BreiLynn, Alex, Graysen, Adalyn, TayLee, and BreckLynn.

 Diane was born on January 27, 1958 in Mt. Pleasant UT. She grew up in a happy home with her parents and 2 siblings, David and Lorie. She loved riding horses and being involved in 4H. In High School, she was active in Drama and was a proud member of the cheerleading squad. After High School, Diane made the move to Utah County to pursue a career in Cosmetology. She had a deep love for doing hair and ran her own shop very successfully for over 40  years. No one could do hair like Diane.  Not only could she make your hair beautiful, she was also a listening ear to all. She was a wonderful friend to many and always made you feel at home. She was always happy to help anyone in need and made several house calls for people who couldn’t leave their homes. She married the love of her life, Bunz on September 18, 1981 in her parents beautiful yard. They went on to have 3 children together who they loved dearly and were so proud of. Diane was always involved in the community and had a passion for volunteering. She was active in the book mobile, boy Scouts, ran the voting booths for years, and was in charge of the kitchen staff for the Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Association. She was always willing to help! She had a love for bowling, cooking, camping, her grandkids,  working in her yard, and spending time in the sunshine. Diane had a love for life that was truly intoxicating and she always lived life to the fullest.

 She is preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and LaRita Beck, Brother David, and Husband Kenneth Lund.

LaRaine Wilkinson ~~~ A Dear Friend

 

 

LaRaine Wilkinson

August 3, 1946 — January 8, 2025

Mt. Pleasant

LaRaine Wilkinson, 78, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, January 9, 2025, in Mount Pleasant, Utah, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 3, 1946, in Del Norte, Colorado, to Mildred and Rudolph Dominguez, LaRaine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. thShe married her eternal companion, James R. Wilkinson, on March 7, 1986, and they were later sealed in the Manti Utah Temple on November 2, 1993.

LaRaine was educated at Saint Francis School in Provo, Utah and the Home of the Good Shepherd in Denver, Colorado. She worked at Signetics in Orem, Utah, where she contributed to the manufacturing of integrated circuits. A longtime resident of Mount Pleasant, Utah, she was known for her devotion to family, her animals, and her deep love for her Savior.

Throughout her life, LaRaine found joy in music, arts and crafts, and spending time outdoors. She cherished her grandchildren and made everyone around her feel loved and appreciated. Her kindness, generosity, and humor left an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to know her. Many will remember her as a woman who was beautiful both inside and out.

LaRaine is survived by her husband, Jim Wilkinson; her children: Marti Estes, Monyka Benson-Landry, Brenden (Jenessa) McEwan, Jimmy Wilkinson, and Jason (Lisa) Wilkinson. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, two sisters, her stepson Justin Wilkinson, and granddaughter Kirsten Wilkinson.

Viewing will be 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 461 North 300 West, Mount Pleasant, Utah with services immediately following at 1:00 PM.

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