Obituaries

May 24, 2023

Milton Karl Smith, a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on May 24, 2023, in Salem, Oregon. Born on April 4, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas, Milton's life was marked by his intelligence, curiosity, and wide-ranging interests.

Milton is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Charlene; daughters, Lisa and Laura; and siblings,...

May 21, 2023

Gene D. Schilling, born 1942 as the youngest of four to Art and Margaret Schilling, was a lifelong resident of Sherman County, leaving only briefly for school, military service or work. He always came home. His ancestors homesteaded in Sherman County, beginning a long family history of wheat farming, which would shape Gene’s life. By trade, Gene was a...

May 20, 2023

Omar Noel Falk, a father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023, in Salem, Oregon. Born on June 2, 1941, in Lebanon, Oregon, Noel was a resilient and hardworking man who never let adversity define him. Noel was born to Phebe and Omar Falk and grew up alongside his siblings, Diane and Marcelle, in Halsey,...

May 17, 2023

Steven Beaudoin passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1957, in Roseburg, OR. Steven was the son of Doran (French) and Beth (Carter) Beaudoin. He grew up alongside his brother Tim, and together they shared many cherished memories.

Steven's education at Elmira High School and Western Oregon University instilled...

May 15, 2023

Destiney Hope Coppedge (Paden), a loving and cherished daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on May 15, 2023, in Turner, Oregon. Born on July 29, 2005, in Salem, Oregon, Destiney's beautiful smile and loving nature will be forever missed by all who knew her.

Destiney was a beloved member of her forever family,...

May 14, 2023

Leticia Janicke, a loving and passionate soul, was born on November 1, 1946, in Colima, Mexico, and passed away on May 14, 2023, in Sherwood, Oregon. Born to Daniel Godinez and Isabel Castaneda, Leticia was raised alongside her siblings, Celia, Jorge, Jose Luis, Graciela, Silivia, Ana, and Daniel in the beautiful city of Colima. Her life was a testament...

May 14, 2023

Ramona "Mona" Rumplik, a kind, loving, and friendly soul, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023, in Stayton, Oregon. Born on April 29, 1961, in Salem, Oregon, to Marianne Lee Harvey and Curtis Ray Keys, Mona lived a life filled with love, laughter, and the joy of family and friends.

Mona was the beloved sister...

May 14, 2023

Salem- Arthur James Metz, 81, went to be with his Saviour on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Arthur was born October 3, 1941, in Forrest, Illinois to Ludwig and Persida (Honegger) Metz. He married Elizabeth (Betty) Martin on May 5, 1963, in Marengo. Committing their lives to Jesus Christ, they were baptized together in 1968 while...

May 13, 2023

George Russell Lambeth, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023, in Albany, Oregon. Born on October 24, 1941, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, George was a selfless and spirited individual who touched the lives of many.

George is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Martha Lambeth; his children,...

May 11, 2023

Susan Kay Ryan passed away on May 11, 2023, just four days and one month shy of her 68th birthday. Born in the Dalles, Oregon on June 15, 1955, Susan was the beloved daughter of Raymond G. Dorothy Spending her early childhood in South Dakota, Susan loved in Oregon most of her life. Growing up in the Santiam Canyon...

May 10, 2023

May 9, 2023

Benjamin Alderete, 30, passed away on May 9, 2023, after a long battle with a rare condition. He was a loving son, brother, and friend who touched many lives with his kindness and humor.

Benjamin was born on November 6, 1992, in Portland, OR. He grew up with a passion for Legos, Star Wars, and...

May 9, 2023

Brad Iverson lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to his family and friends. Born on November 1, 1968, in Salem, Oregon, Brad's journey came to a close on May 9, 2023, in the same city where it all began. Throughout his time with us, Brad's selflessness, loving nature, and thoughtfulness touched the lives of all who...

May 6, 2023

May 4, 2023

Helen Ruth McKinney Ruggles, known affectionately as Ruth, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023, in Salem, Oregon. Born on March 8, 1946, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Egtil McKinney and Anna Sparks McKinney, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Ruth grew up in a large family with eight siblings: Kenneth,...

May 3, 2023

Bertha Jean (Jones) Mullins was born on March 8, 1932, in Brooks, Oregon to Samuel Paul and Blanche (Evans) Jones. She would graduate from Salem High School with the class of 1950.

In the spring of 1950 Bertha met the love of her life, Ronald Dean Mullins at the home of her future in-laws. They...

May 1, 2023

Russell Alan Prinzing, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023, in Keizer, Oregon. Born on March 16, 1960, in Hood River, Oregon, to Mavis Pyle and Gerald Prinzing, Russell lived a life full of love, adventure, and service to his country.

Russell was a proud and dedicated member of...

May 1, 2023

David Paul Milstead

August 4th, 1955 - May 1st, 2023

David P. Milstead, born to Dean and Alyce P. Milstead of Marion, Oregon; on Thursday, Aug. 4th, 1955 at Salem Memorial Hospital died on Monday, May 1st, 2023 in Marion, Oregon. David passed in the comfort of his childhood home and was cared...

Apr 25, 2023

Feisty to the end and a month shy of 101, On April 25th, June left this mortal coil for the "Great Unknown."

An avid golfer and Bridge player, she played both well into her late 90's. She goes to meet her husband of 56 years Nick and granddaughter Caroline Earle.

June...

Apr 25, 2023

Kevin John Dettwyler, 43, peacefully passed from this life to be with his Lord on April 25, 2023. He was born December 30, 1979, to Loren and Marlene (Kaeb) Dettwyler in Silverton, Oregon. He attended Central Howell school, Silverton High School then Oregon State University graduating with a degree in construction engineering management. After graduating, he worked at Kerr...