Obituaries

Frank & Marie Dimich

Frank & Marie Dimich

Jun 26, 2025

Kathie Marie Dimich 10/25/1962-06/14/2025

Frank Vincent Dimich 10/06/1959-06/26/2025

Frank and Marie Dimich, a devoted couple who shared 43 years of marriage, passed away just 12 days apart. Their lives were deeply connected — built on love, respect, and the kind of quiet, everyday moments that become the foundation of a beautiful life together.

Frank was known for his strong work ethic and unwavering...

Billy Griffith

Billy Griffith

Jun 22, 2025

Billy Ray Griffith, a spirited outdoorsman, devoted family man, and lifelong music lover, passed away on June 22nd, 2025 . He was born on February 11, 1930, in Shady Point, Oklahoma, to Jewel Irene (Davidson) Griffith and Jesse Hunter Griffith.

In 1947, Billy married the love of his life, Betty Jo Mangrem, in Arkansas. Their partnership marked the beginning of a...

Hector "Tito" Archundia Nieto

Hector "Tito" Archundia Nieto

Jun 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Hector "Tito" Archundia Nieto

August 26, 1986 – June 18, 2025

With profound sadness, we share the passing of Hector “Tito” Archundia Nieto, who left us on June 18, 2025, in Salem, Oregon at the age of 38.

Tito was born on August 26, 1986, in Jilotepec, Mexico to Pablo Archundia Cadena and Maria Del Refugio Nieto Rios. He...

Blanca Pelayo Pelayo

Blanca Pelayo Pelayo

Jun 24, 2025

En Amorosa Memoria de Blanca Pelayo Pelayo11 de diciembre de 1988 – 24 de junio de 2025

Con profundo amor y tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Blanca Pelayo Pelayo, quien partió en paz de este mundo en su hogar en Salem, Oregon, el 24 de junio de 2025.

Blanca nació el 11 de diciembre de 1988 en Unión de Tula, Jalisco, México,...

Kenneth Jenck

Kenneth Jenck

Jun 20, 2025

Kenneth Jenck, of Gladstone, Oregon, passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 51 in Mt. Angel, Oregon. Born on February 2, 1974, in Santa Rosa, California, Ken was a lifelong biker who found peace on the open road and purpose in the love he gave his family.

He worked as an automotive painter and took pride in a...

Darhald Herrmann

Darhald Herrmann

Jun 12, 2025

Darhald Herrmann, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in Salem, Oregon on June 12, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born December 24, 1936, in White Fish, Montana, Darhald was the son of Lydia (Krukenberg) and Theophil Herrmann. He was one of nine children, growing up surrounded by six brothers and two sisters.

Darhald served his country honorably in...

Susie Damon

Susie Damon

Jun 11, 2025

Carolyn Sue “Susie” Damon, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away in Monmouth, Oregon on June 11th, 2025. She was born on August 17, 1947, in Oceanside, California, to Mary Ella (Tacker) Ragsdale and Claude Lindsey (Bill) Ragsdale.

Susie grew up in Vista, California, alongside her cherished siblings, Gary Ragsdale, Bill Ragsdale, and Judy Ragsdale Ortiz. She graduated from...

Craig Nelson Rice

Craig Nelson Rice

Mar 16, 2025

Craig Nelson Rice, 78, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, in Salem, Oregon, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 31, 1946 in Decatur, Illinois, to Chester and Maxine (Weiss) Rice.

Craig spent much of his early life in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he attended Lathrop High School and briefly the...

Dane R. Bond

Dane R. Bond

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....

Robert Verlini

Robert Verlini

Jun 25, 2025

Robert Wayne Verlini, 64, of Newport, Oregon, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, in Corvallis, Oregon.

Born on January 28, 1961, in Englewood, New Jersey, Robert was the beloved son of the late Richard and Joan Verlini. He spent the past 44 years of his life in Newport, Oregon, where he built a quiet and fulfilling life rooted in the...

Alexa Rae High

Alexa Rae High

Jun 23, 2025

Full obituary pending.

Buddy Timms

Buddy Timms

Jun 21, 2025

Buddy Edwin Timms, Sr., age 80, of Aumsville, Oregon, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at Battle Creek Memory Care in Salem.

Born the day after Christmas on December 26, 1944, in California to Elmo Timms and Ludia, Buddy was one of four brothers. After losing his mother at the age of 12, his family relocated to the Ozarks in...

David "Dave" Sekiya

David "Dave" Sekiya

Jun 8, 2025

David "Dave" Sekiya was born on April 5, 1937, in Mesa, Arizona, to Kentaro Sekiya and Virginia Gutierrez Fuentes. After graduating from high school, Dave proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served with distinction during the Vietnam War. Over the course of 31 years, he honorably served his country, retiring with the rank of Gunnery Sergeant (GYSGT,...

John Albert Donehoo

John Albert Donehoo

Jun 5, 2025

John Albert Donehoo, a devoted husband, beloved father, proud veteran, and skilled computer systems programmer, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 74.

Born on August 16, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, John was the son of the late John and Irene Donehoo. He spent his early years in Oxon Hill, Maryland, graduating from Oxon Hill High School...

Sandra Jo Porter

Sandra Jo Porter

Jun 5, 2025

On June 5, 2025, Sandra Jo Porter, known as Sandi to family and friends, died peacefully in her home at age 81 after a long battle with cancer. Sandi was a resident of Stayton, Oregon for the past 53 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, parents Arthur and Mary Jo Lofgren, and sister Kathy Fayard. She...

Chad Eric Storey

Chad Eric Storey

Jun 4, 2025

Chad Eric Storey, husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, in his hometown of Stayton, Oregon. He was 50 years old.

Born on May 12, 1975, in Salem, Oregon, Chad was born to Dr. Henry Frank Storey and Eileen (Tower) Storey. He was raised in Stayton, where he grew up surrounded by the close-knit community that...

Arne Thorsen, Jr.

Arne Thorsen, Jr.

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. 

Lora Lyn Kendoll

Lora Lyn Kendoll

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...

James "Jim" Dean Harris

James "Jim" Dean Harris

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...

Charles Lewis Bakies Jr.

Charles Lewis Bakies Jr.

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...