Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah

08/20/2025

Troy Del Toro was born on November 7, 1982, in St. George, Utah, to Fernando Del Toro and Sharon Christensen. He was the third of four sons: Shaun, Dustin, Troy, and Kasey. He later gained another brother, Ryan, when his father remarried. He grew up in La Verkin, Utah, but moved to St. George...

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08/20/2025

Have you ever noticed the ornamental S-shaped bars on the rear quarter panel of a funeral coach (hearse)? They are called “landau bars.” Today, they’re purely decorative, but they once served a purpose and are now in place as a nod to history.

These ornamental metallic bars represent the folding roof structure of an early horse-drawn carriage that was invented in the mid-18th century. This carriage had a fully functional landau bar to open and close the fabric roof. The bars were named after a town in Germany where the vehicle was first constructed. The German name is landauer, short for landauer wagen.

As automobile-based coaches became the norm, manufacturers continued to display a version of the original landau bars to add flourish and “a touch of Old-World class.” This tradition continues in funeral service today.

Source:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/66084/why-do-hearses-have-s-shaped-scrolls-where-back-windows-should-be
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08/19/2025

Paul Carlton Clausen passed away peacefully on the morning of August 6, 2025, from heart failure, at the age of 93. He was born on December 7, 1931, in Luverne, Minnesota, to Nellie Colista Mae (Langford) Clausen and Lawerence Carlton Clausen. He is survived by his beloved older sister, Beverly...

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08/19/2025

Russell Alvin Reed, 84, passed away on August 16, 2025, in Hurricane, Utah. He was born on March 5, 1941, in Quincy, Illinois to Leo and Mildred Reed. Russell graduated from Quincy High School in 1959 and proudly served in the United States Army. After serving his country, Russell was a gifted...

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08/19/2025

JoAnn “Jo” Schlick, 78, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, in St. George, UT.
Jo was born on May 10, 1947, to Ralph and LuElla Dirks, in Waterloo, Iowa. She married John Schlick on June 7, 1968. They had two children together and later divorced.
Jo is survived by her daughter Jennifer...

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08/19/2025

Our caring and experienced staff members are here to provide you with compassion and support during a difficult time. We’ll help you honor your loved one’s life and assist you in selecting the burial or cremation options that are right for your family.

Contact us today at (435) 986-2085, or visit our website for more information.

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08/15/2025

“It’s always something, to know you’ve done the most you could. But, don’t leave off hoping, or it’s of no use doing anything. Hope, hope to the last!”
- Charles Dickens

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08/14/2025

Royden Ramon Kohler was born a very young boy in his parent’s home in Midway, Utah on the 24th of July, 1931. Growing up, he never had a regular birthday, but he did enjoy having all of Utah celebrate his special day. Enjoying a root beer float was one of his favorite birthday traditions.
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08/14/2025

Gloria Jean Cummins (Orton) 83, a long-term resident of Toquerville, Utah. Passed away on August 10, 2025. Gloria was born on July 21, 1942, in La Verkin, Utah to Mary Elco Orton (Gubler) and Harold Done Orton.

Gloria grew up and went to school in La Verkin. Later her family moved to Cedar city,...

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08/13/2025

On the blog today - “Blue Zone” is a nonscientific term given to geographic regions that are home to some of the world’s oldest and healthiest people. Visit our blog to learn more.

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08/11/2025

Wishing all students in Washington County a wonderful school year ahead! 🍎

“The first day of school is the beginning of a new chapter in life.”
– Unknown
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08/08/2025

Friday thoughts... 🩶

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