Dear editor:
Re: stolen treasures from Jan. 31.
Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common. There are thieves who will browse the obituaries looking for listings that mention an address where the decedent's family will receive visitors. Then, all they need to know is what time the funeral is, as the home will likely be vacant during that time. While I don't know if this was the case here, it's the most likely scenario.
The obituary should only state something like "Family and friends will be received at the home of so and so." No address should be listed. People who knew the decedent probably know where so and so's home is. If not, then they should inquire, and not in a public forum.
I hope your Aunt Helen's things are found.
Dee Norman
Online reader, formerly of Pearcy
St. George, Utah
Editorial on 02/03/2016