Obituaries

Sep 13, 2023

Mary “Diane” Medges was born to Joe and Maxine (Lawson) Medges in Vernonia, Oregon on March 31, 1953, joining her brothers, Mark and Roger. In her childhood years she loved to sing and dance and spent many days on the Columbia River fishing with her family. Growing up in the Vernonia community, she enjoyed her days at Lincoln and...

Sep 10, 2023

Boe Austin Evans, born on August 31, 1967, in Arlington, Virginia, passed away on September 10, 2023, in Aumsville, Oregon. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, known for his spirited personality, handy skills, and infectious humor.

Boe was the cherished son of Leroy and Judith Evans. He was the loving husband...

Sep 9, 2023

Clifford Oliver Thornton, a loving father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023, in Salem, Oregon. Born on June 5, 1948, in Monterey, California, Clifford was a man of many talents and interests, known for his selfless nature and handy skills.

Clifford was the son of the late Myrtle Pliny Strickland and...

Sep 2, 2023

Mark Alan McLean, a beloved brother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully from heart failure on September 2, 2023, in Salem, Oregon. Born on September 26, 1959, in McMinnville, Oregon, to Ronald Alan McLean and Dixie Lynn (Colvin). Mark was the oldest child born and his siblings, Tina and Ronald Jr. soon followed.

Raised in...

Sep 2, 2023

Herman Charles Millus, affectionately known as Chuck, was born on February 26, 1956, in Lebanon, Oregon to Herman and Opal (Wetherell) Millus. He passed away peacefully in his hometown on September 2, 2023. Chuck was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, whose memory will be cherished by all who knew him.

Chuck spent his...

Aug 27, 2023

Nancy Lee Murphy, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in Salem, Oregon on August 27, 2023. Born on July 15, 1938, in Woodland, California to Nell and Sam Moody. Nancy lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to her family and community. She grew up with her siblings, Rosie, Jim, Barbara and Wink...

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

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...

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,...

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 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

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....