Obituaries

Aug 23, 2023

Richard died August 23 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS. Richard was born in Kennewick, Washington to Maynard and Laura Gilmore. He was one of 5 children.

He attended Salem Academy and Chemeketa Community College. He worked for many places in Salem and retired from the City of Salem after 28 years.

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Aug 21, 2023

Jim Kellogg passed away peacefully at home in Sublimity Oregon on August 21, 2023 at age 85.

He was born on December 16, 1937 in Gold Hill, Oregon. At 10 years old, his family moved to Salem Oregon where he graduated from South Salem High school.

He married Lorraine Mitzel on...

Aug 20, 2023

Stephen Jerome Haddix passed away surrounded by family on August 20th, 2023 after a 16 month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Steve was born on September 18th, 1957 in Portland, OR to Eugene and Yvonne (Hagen) Haddix who resided in Damascus, OR. Steve attended Oregon State University for his Bachelor’s in Agricultural...

Aug 19, 2023

Susan Colleen Fugate, passed away on August 19, 2023, in Mill City, Oregon. Born on August 12, 1956, in Torrance, California. She grew up in LA county and graduated from high school in Anaheim, California. Throughout her life she would live between Idaho, Washington and Oregon. The last two years she resided in Mill City, Oregon.

Aug 15, 2023

Christopher (Chris) Charles Jensen, aka “Thunder” was born on November 15, 1970 in Albany, Oregon to MichaelJensen and Debra (Jensen) Martino. He moved to Houston, Texas from 1980 and returned to Oregon in 1984 where he lived in several cities including Albany, Portland, Gresham, Oregon City and Salem.

Chris attended North Salem High School, graduating...

Aug 11, 2023

A viewing and rosary was held on Tuesday, August 15 from 3pm to 6pm at Weddle Funeral Service. A mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 11am in Immaculate Conception Parish. Cremation with inurnment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Stayton, Oregon.

Aug 9, 2023

Robert Claire Richardson Jr., fondly known as Bob, passed away peacefully in Corvallis, OR on August 9, 2023. Born on January 25, 1969, Bob was a man of great character who lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a profound passion for all things automotive.

Bob was the beloved son of the late Robert...

Aug 7, 2023

Lyle Hale Rogers Sr. of Stayton, OR, passed away on August 7, 2023, at the age of 97 from natural causes. He was surrounded by his family.

Lyle was born on November 7th, 1925, in Hood River, OR, to Luther and Inez Rogers. He was born into a large family with 8 siblings. He grew...

Aug 4, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Adrian Lee Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 4, 2023, in his home in Sweet Home, Oregon, following a lifelong battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Charles was born to Roma and Charles Lee on April 23, 1947, in Lebanon, Oregon. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Lee; his daughters Carrie Wilcoxen, Rachel Lee and...

Aug 1, 2023

My dear loving husband, Ron Swanson passed away August 1st at 443pm at Evergreen Hospice House in Albany, Oregon after a quick cancer battle. Ron just turned 68 on June 9th. Ron and Karen Dyer were married 30 years on May 22, 2023.

Before Ron retired, Ron worked in the In-Patient pharmacy at several hospitals,...

Aug 1, 2023

Florence Ruth "Flo" Senter, a beloved wife, mother, and community member, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, in Salem, Oregon. Born on January 13, 1949, in Coquille, Oregon, Flo's life was characterized by her loving, kind, and selfless nature.

Flo was the heart of her family, marrying her husband, John...

Jul 30, 2023

Richard Marrs, affectionately known to his family as “Rich” or “Dick”, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, in Salem, Oregon. Born September 16, 1940, in Toledo, Oregon, he was a man of strength, integrity, and humor who left a profound mark on the hearts of everyone he met....

Jul 30, 2023

Frances Elizabeth Soistman passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Baltimore Maryland where she spent the first 71 years of her life. She loved spending time with her very large family in Riviera Beach Community. Crab Parties, birthdays, holidays were spent gathering with her beloved Bingel family and...

Jul 30, 2023

Betty Ann (Kerry) Kelle-Orr, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, in Stayton, Oregon.

Betty was born December 6, 1924 in Portland, Oregon to Walter Kerry and Catherine Rynning-Kerry who resided in Kerry, Oregon. (West of Portland, on the Columbia River.) The family moved to Clatskanie, where her...

Jul 28, 2023

Randall Lee Gretzon, known to many as Randy, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023, in Scio, Oregon. Born on December 7, 1960, in Marinette, Wisconsin, to Arvid and Mary (Mattrisch) Gretzon, Randy was a man of many talents and a heart full of love for his family and friends.

Randy...

Jul 28, 2023

George Ely, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023, in Oregon. Born on September 30, 1925, in Kansas, George lived a long and fulfilling life, touching the hearts of many with his kindness and warmth.

George was the cherished son of Shirley and Faye Ely. He was...

Jul 28, 2023

John Richard Creelman, 88, of Aumsville, Oregon, and a former longtime resident of Centralia and Auburn Washington, passed away at Salem Hospital in Salem, Oregon on Friday, July 28, 2023, with family at his side. One of the seven children of Robert and Rosemary Creelman, John was born in Spokane, Washington on November 15th, 1934. He spent his early...

Jul 27, 2023

Debra Lee Cruise “Debbie” 63 of Lebanon, passed away July 27th, 2023 with her family by her side. Born October 19, 1959 in Downey California to Bobby Colwell and Patricia Colwell. Debbie attended Monta Vista High School in Whittier California. She married Kenneth Cruise on July 5th, 1980 in Lebanon Oregon.

Debbie worked as a...

Jul 26, 2023

James Bruce Anglin, a loving father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26, 2023. Born on November 29, 1952, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Florine Mathers and Oliver Anglin, James was a man of many talents and interests, who lived his life with a deep love for his family and the great outdoors.

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Jul 25, 2023

"Eldon Francis Currey, a man of many talents and passions, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023, in Corvallis, Oregon. Born on March 17, 1951, in Lebanon, Oregon, Eldon’s generous spirit and remarkable versatility made him a cherished figure to his family and friends.

Eldon was the son of the late Hazel Hall and Reese...