Obituaries

May 28, 2025

Charles Lewis Bakies Jr. passed away on May 28, 2025 in Salem, Oregon, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, adventure, and deep love for his family. He was born on December 15, 1946, in Long Beach, California, to Eleanor Amanda Huffman and Charles Lewis Bakies Sr.

After completing school, Charles answered the call to serve his country and joined the...

May 22, 2025

Joan Marie Bedunah-Frost, born on March 5, 1954, in Eugene, Oregon, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and an adventurous spirit. She grew up in the Eugene and Springfield areas, later settling in Salem, where she spent the last 33 years of her life.

Joan was a woman of many talents and interests. She earned her GED and...

Mar 13, 2025

Dane R. Bond was born on November 27, 1960, in Worland, Wyoming, to Walter and Nancy (Robinson) Bond. He grew up alongside his siblings, Howard, Dennis, and Denise, spending his early years in Tensleep, Kemmerer, Cheyenne, and Casper, Wyoming. In 1979, he moved to Mill City, Oregon, where he met his high school sweetheart, Darlene Pennington, at Santiam High School....

Apr 17, 2025

Sandra Lee Zolkoske, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on April 17th. She was 88 years old.

Born on October 23, 1936, in Salem, Oregon, to Fredrick Allen Davie and Lulu Mae (Lewis) Davie, Sandra grew up with a strong sense of family, heritage, and community. She was raised in Stayton with her brother Louie where she spent...

Apr 10, 2025

Mary Del Perkins, a woman of unwavering faith, boundless love, and quiet strength, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, in Corvallis, Oregon. She was 80 years old. 

Born on January 19, 1945, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Mary Estella North and Ernest Delbert Posey, Mary grew up in the scenic town of Ruidoso, where the beauty of the mountains...

Jun 4, 2025

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Jun 1, 2025

Arne Thorsen Jr passed away on June 1, 2025 in Albany, Oregon he was born to Arne Thorsen Sr. and Elsa Christianson in Chicago, Illinois. For the last several years he lived in Oregon. 

May 31, 2025

Lora Lyn Kendoll, a compassionate and determined woman known for her unwavering kindness and selflessness, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Lyons, Oregon. She was 59 years old.

Born on May 2, 1966, in Salem, Oregon, Lora was the beloved daughter of Beverly Jean (McRae) Kendoll and Everett Byron Kendoll. After graduating from high school, she pursued higher education at...

May 30, 2025

James "Jim" Dean Harris passed away on May 30, 2025. Born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1957, in Woodburn, Oregon, to James Rondal Harris and Gertrude Thursie Morris, Jim was the youngest of his siblings. He grew up surrounded by love and strong family bonds, traits that defined his life and relationships.

Jim attended Molalla High School and later earned his...

May 26, 2025

With great sorrow, we share with you that David Keith Black—beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend—passed away peacefully at home in Woodburn, Oregon, on May 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was just days away from his 70th birthday.

David was born on June 9, 1955, in Torrance, California, to Carol June Black and John Alton Black....

May 23, 2025

Shirley Ann Rains passed away on May 23, 2025. She was 94 years old.

Shirley was born to Benjamin and Margaret Miller on January 16, 1931 in Sonoma, CA. Her father was a mail carrier so the family moved around quite a bit, living in Colorado, Indiana and Montana before settling in Oregon.

Shirley met her husband, Tilman Rains, and they were...

May 22, 2025

Betty Jean Andal, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 22, 2025, in Salem, Oregon, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and unwavering dedication to her loved ones. Born on May 26, 1921, in Lemmon, South Dakota, Betty was the daughter of Loyd McCaslin and Marjorie (Kirkland) Gehlen.

Betty graduated from Lima High School in Montana...

May 22, 2025

Marilynn "Jean" Hanson, a woman of resilience, intellect, and unwavering kindness, passed away on May 22, 2025. She was born on November 19, 1948, in Hitterdal, Minnesota, to Marjorie and Bernard Hanson. From an early age, Jean exhibited a deep appreciation for learning and a steadfast determination that guided her throughout her life.

After completing high school, Jean pursued her higher...

May 20, 2025

Sharon Dougherty, a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and hardworking tax consultant, passed away on May 20, 2025. She was born on August 23, 1967, in Oakland, California, to her parents, Patricia Dougherty and Thomas Dougherty. Sharon spent her childhood alongside her brothers, Brian and Tim Dougherty, forming lasting bonds that carried through her life.

She graduated from Denair High School, embarking...

May 19, 2025

May 16, 2025

Belinda Brown, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at the age of 69.

Born on February 10, 1956, to William Sneed Sr. and Willie Sneed, Belinda was raised in a loving home alongside her siblings, William Sneed and Loretta Mandarino. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, whose memories...

May 12, 2025

Susan Annette Davenhill, lovingly known as "Mama Sue," passed away on May 12, 2025, in Salem, Oregon. She was born on September 22, 1948, in Medford, Oregon, to Mae and Chester Keene. She grew up with her siblings, Sharon Honey and David Keene, forming lifelong bonds that remained strong throughout her life.

On September 15, 1973, Sue married Timothy Davenhill in...

Apr 26, 2025

Zuilma Dehesa, beloved mother, grandmother, and lifelong educator, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Salem Hospital. She was 90 years old.

Zuilma was born on August 25, 1934, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, to Olegario Dehesa and Alicia Villalpando. From a young age, she exhibited a passion for learning and a fierce independent spirit that would define her...

Apr 24, 2025

Jesse David Hartzell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 24, 2025 at the age of 62 in Salem, Oregon. Born on October 3, 1962, in Galveston, Texas, Jesse was the cherished son of Rita Tucker and Paul Hartzell. He grew up in a loving family alongside his siblings Rita, Paula, Jerry, Kathleen, Pam, and John,...

Apr 24, 2025

Barbara Jean McKee, a beloved resident of Scio, Oregon, passed away peacefully in Salem, Oregon, on April 24, 2025, at the age of 86. Barbara was born on October 15, 1938, in Corvallis, Oregon, and she brought warmth and light to all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Barbara graduated from Eddyville High School and spent her early years in...