Peggy Sue Ellsworth Case
1960 - 1988
Peggy Sue Ellsworth Case was a gentle, loving, and whimsical soul who was much more likely to love people than judge them. She was a talented graphic arts designer pursuing a degree.
She was born in Payson, Utah, on July 28, 1960, to Richard and JoAnn Hales Ellsworth. She is survived by her father and siblings: Pam (Mark) Wilson, Christine (Alan) Riley, Dan (Becky) Ellsworth, David (Renae) Ellsworth, Craig (Andrea) Ellsworth, and Sam (Shannon) Ellsworth.
Peggy disappeared 29 years ago. Her family has mourned unyieldingly since she has been gone, especially her parents who wondered every day what had become of their sweet baby girl. Most of us have, at one time or another, had our hearts stop as we spotted someone who reminded us of Peggy. Our heartfelt thanks to a good man who followed a spiritual prompting to look and to the Spanish Fork police department - especially Detective Karl Johnston, for his unrelenting search and enduring kindness and respect shown our family.
Peggy's family will hold a private graveside service to celebrate her life and lay her to rest next to our dear Mom.
When the next unknown person is found, we will all be so grateful to no longer wonder if it is our sweet sister, but our hearts will ache for all families who suffer with not knowing.
Original obituary published by:
© Brown Family Mortuary | July 2017
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A Utah tenant who lives in the former home of a woman who went missing in 1988 found a skull and skeletal remains buried under the home's cellar, Spanish Fork police tell PEOPLE.
Peggy Sue Case was living in the home when she disappeared in 1988 after a hot tub party, police say.
The current resident "became suspicious" when he noticed a portion of his cellar's dirt floor sinking. Having learned from a neighbor about Case's disappearance, he decided to dig into the dirt, police say.
The skull was buried about 18 inches into the dirt and was wrapped in a blanket and plastic mesh. The resident and a friend then called police; authorities have sent the skull to the medical examiner for identification, police tell PEOPLE.
Case, who was also known as Peggy Sue Ellsworth, lived in the home with her boyfriend Micahel Kufrin the year she disappeared. On Monday, authorities named Kufrin a "person of interest" in the case, police say.
On the night of July 9, 1988, Case and Kufrin attended a hot tub party in Payson, police say. Kufrin allegedly believed Case was flirting with other men, which caused tension between the two. The couple left the party together and Case was never seen again.
The next day, Kufrin allegedly called Case in sick for work. He then allegedly told them she had gone out of town, but Case's coworkers became worried and called police on July 13, several days after she didn't show up to work the first time.
Authorities dug through the cellar's soil in 1988, but no evidence was ever uncovered and no arrests were made in Case's case.
Kufrin was allegedly uncooperative during the investigation, police say.
He later served five years in prison for an unrelated theft charge. He refused to discuss the case with the Utah Board of Pardons, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. He is believed to be in Illinois, his home state. (Kufrin could not immediately be reached for comment by PEOPLE.)
Former Spanish Fork Detective Carl Johnston, who worked on the case in 1988, told the Tribune if the skull is identified as belonging to Case, it is "a great thing for her family to have some closure."
© People.com | H. Soknesuer | 24 May 2017
1960 - 1988
Peggy Sue Ellsworth Case was a gentle, loving, and whimsical soul who was much more likely to love people than judge them. She was a talented graphic arts designer pursuing a degree.
She was born in Payson, Utah, on July 28, 1960, to Richard and JoAnn Hales Ellsworth. She is survived by her father and siblings: Pam (Mark) Wilson, Christine (Alan) Riley, Dan (Becky) Ellsworth, David (Renae) Ellsworth, Craig (Andrea) Ellsworth, and Sam (Shannon) Ellsworth.
Peggy disappeared 29 years ago. Her family has mourned unyieldingly since she has been gone, especially her parents who wondered every day what had become of their sweet baby girl. Most of us have, at one time or another, had our hearts stop as we spotted someone who reminded us of Peggy. Our heartfelt thanks to a good man who followed a spiritual prompting to look and to the Spanish Fork police department - especially Detective Karl Johnston, for his unrelenting search and enduring kindness and respect shown our family.
Peggy's family will hold a private graveside service to celebrate her life and lay her to rest next to our dear Mom.
When the next unknown person is found, we will all be so grateful to no longer wonder if it is our sweet sister, but our hearts will ache for all families who suffer with not knowing.
Original obituary published by:
© Brown Family Mortuary | July 2017
________________
A Utah tenant who lives in the former home of a woman who went missing in 1988 found a skull and skeletal remains buried under the home's cellar, Spanish Fork police tell PEOPLE.
Peggy Sue Case was living in the home when she disappeared in 1988 after a hot tub party, police say.
The current resident "became suspicious" when he noticed a portion of his cellar's dirt floor sinking. Having learned from a neighbor about Case's disappearance, he decided to dig into the dirt, police say.
The skull was buried about 18 inches into the dirt and was wrapped in a blanket and plastic mesh. The resident and a friend then called police; authorities have sent the skull to the medical examiner for identification, police tell PEOPLE.
Case, who was also known as Peggy Sue Ellsworth, lived in the home with her boyfriend Micahel Kufrin the year she disappeared. On Monday, authorities named Kufrin a "person of interest" in the case, police say.
On the night of July 9, 1988, Case and Kufrin attended a hot tub party in Payson, police say. Kufrin allegedly believed Case was flirting with other men, which caused tension between the two. The couple left the party together and Case was never seen again.
The next day, Kufrin allegedly called Case in sick for work. He then allegedly told them she had gone out of town, but Case's coworkers became worried and called police on July 13, several days after she didn't show up to work the first time.
Authorities dug through the cellar's soil in 1988, but no evidence was ever uncovered and no arrests were made in Case's case.
Kufrin was allegedly uncooperative during the investigation, police say.
He later served five years in prison for an unrelated theft charge. He refused to discuss the case with the Utah Board of Pardons, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. He is believed to be in Illinois, his home state. (Kufrin could not immediately be reached for comment by PEOPLE.)
Former Spanish Fork Detective Carl Johnston, who worked on the case in 1988, told the Tribune if the skull is identified as belonging to Case, it is "a great thing for her family to have some closure."
© People.com | H. Soknesuer | 24 May 2017
Peggy Sue Ellsworth Case
1960 - 1988
Peggy Sue Ellsworth Case was a gentle, loving, and whimsical soul who was much more likely to love people than judge them. She was a talented graphic arts designer pursuing a degree.
She was born in Payson, Utah, on July 28, 1960, to Richard and JoAnn Hales Ellsworth. She is survived by her father and siblings: Pam (Mark) Wilson, Christine (Alan) Riley, Dan (Becky) Ellsworth, David (Renae) Ellsworth, Craig (Andrea) Ellsworth, and Sam (Shannon) Ellsworth.
Peggy disappeared 29 years ago. Her family has mourned unyieldingly since she has been gone, especially her parents who wondered every day what had become of their sweet baby girl. Most of us have, at one time or another, had our hearts stop as we spotted someone who reminded us of Peggy. Our heartfelt thanks to a good man who followed a spiritual prompting to look and to the Spanish Fork police department - especially Detective Karl Johnston, for his unrelenting search and enduring kindness and respect shown our family.
Peggy's family will hold a private graveside service to celebrate her life and lay her to rest next to our dear Mom.
When the next unknown person is found, we will all be so grateful to no longer wonder if it is our sweet sister, but our hearts will ache for all families who suffer with not knowing.
Original obituary published by:
© Brown Family Mortuary | July 2017
________________
A Utah tenant who lives in the former home of a woman who went missing in 1988 found a skull and skeletal remains buried under the home's cellar, Spanish Fork police tell PEOPLE.
Peggy Sue Case was living in the home when she disappeared in 1988 after a hot tub party, police say.
The current resident "became suspicious" when he noticed a portion of his cellar's dirt floor sinking. Having learned from a neighbor about Case's disappearance, he decided to dig into the dirt, police say.
The skull was buried about 18 inches into the dirt and was wrapped in a blanket and plastic mesh. The resident and a friend then called police; authorities have sent the skull to the medical examiner for identification, police tell PEOPLE.
Case, who was also known as Peggy Sue Ellsworth, lived in the home with her boyfriend Micahel Kufrin the year she disappeared. On Monday, authorities named Kufrin a "person of interest" in the case, police say.
On the night of July 9, 1988, Case and Kufrin attended a hot tub party in Payson, police say. Kufrin allegedly believed Case was flirting with other men, which caused tension between the two. The couple left the party together and Case was never seen again.
The next day, Kufrin allegedly called Case in sick for work. He then allegedly told them she had gone out of town, but Case's coworkers became worried and called police on July 13, several days after she didn't show up to work the first time.
Authorities dug through the cellar's soil in 1988, but no evidence was ever uncovered and no arrests were made in Case's case.
Kufrin was allegedly uncooperative during the investigation, police say.
He later served five years in prison for an unrelated theft charge. He refused to discuss the case with the Utah Board of Pardons, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. He is believed to be in Illinois, his home state. (Kufrin could not immediately be reached for comment by PEOPLE.)
Former Spanish Fork Detective Carl Johnston, who worked on the case in 1988, told the Tribune if the skull is identified as belonging to Case, it is "a great thing for her family to have some closure."
© People.com | H. Soknesuer | 24 May 2017
1960 - 1988
Peggy Sue Ellsworth Case was a gentle, loving, and whimsical soul who was much more likely to love people than judge them. She was a talented graphic arts designer pursuing a degree.
She was born in Payson, Utah, on July 28, 1960, to Richard and JoAnn Hales Ellsworth. She is survived by her father and siblings: Pam (Mark) Wilson, Christine (Alan) Riley, Dan (Becky) Ellsworth, David (Renae) Ellsworth, Craig (Andrea) Ellsworth, and Sam (Shannon) Ellsworth.
Peggy disappeared 29 years ago. Her family has mourned unyieldingly since she has been gone, especially her parents who wondered every day what had become of their sweet baby girl. Most of us have, at one time or another, had our hearts stop as we spotted someone who reminded us of Peggy. Our heartfelt thanks to a good man who followed a spiritual prompting to look and to the Spanish Fork police department - especially Detective Karl Johnston, for his unrelenting search and enduring kindness and respect shown our family.
Peggy's family will hold a private graveside service to celebrate her life and lay her to rest next to our dear Mom.
When the next unknown person is found, we will all be so grateful to no longer wonder if it is our sweet sister, but our hearts will ache for all families who suffer with not knowing.
Original obituary published by:
© Brown Family Mortuary | July 2017
________________
A Utah tenant who lives in the former home of a woman who went missing in 1988 found a skull and skeletal remains buried under the home's cellar, Spanish Fork police tell PEOPLE.
Peggy Sue Case was living in the home when she disappeared in 1988 after a hot tub party, police say.
The current resident "became suspicious" when he noticed a portion of his cellar's dirt floor sinking. Having learned from a neighbor about Case's disappearance, he decided to dig into the dirt, police say.
The skull was buried about 18 inches into the dirt and was wrapped in a blanket and plastic mesh. The resident and a friend then called police; authorities have sent the skull to the medical examiner for identification, police tell PEOPLE.
Case, who was also known as Peggy Sue Ellsworth, lived in the home with her boyfriend Micahel Kufrin the year she disappeared. On Monday, authorities named Kufrin a "person of interest" in the case, police say.
On the night of July 9, 1988, Case and Kufrin attended a hot tub party in Payson, police say. Kufrin allegedly believed Case was flirting with other men, which caused tension between the two. The couple left the party together and Case was never seen again.
The next day, Kufrin allegedly called Case in sick for work. He then allegedly told them she had gone out of town, but Case's coworkers became worried and called police on July 13, several days after she didn't show up to work the first time.
Authorities dug through the cellar's soil in 1988, but no evidence was ever uncovered and no arrests were made in Case's case.
Kufrin was allegedly uncooperative during the investigation, police say.
He later served five years in prison for an unrelated theft charge. He refused to discuss the case with the Utah Board of Pardons, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. He is believed to be in Illinois, his home state. (Kufrin could not immediately be reached for comment by PEOPLE.)
Former Spanish Fork Detective Carl Johnston, who worked on the case in 1988, told the Tribune if the skull is identified as belonging to Case, it is "a great thing for her family to have some closure."
© People.com | H. Soknesuer | 24 May 2017
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