Obituaries

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

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...

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...

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...

Apr 24, 2023

Michael Lee Hanson, a kind and handy man who brought joy and warmth to those around him, passed away on April 24, 2023, in Corvallis, Oregon. Born on May 5, 1959, in Wakefield Michigan, Michael was the loving son of James Hanson and Patsy Freeman.

Throughout his life, Michael's dedication to his family remained unwavering....

Apr 23, 2023

Catherine “Cat” Teresa Dias Berrey, 61, of Stayton, passed away on April 23, 2024 peacefully in her home. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1961 to Joseph and Sarah Isabel Dias. She had 10 brothers and sisters. She was married to Robert Keith Berrey for 22 years. Cat was loved by many in the community. She enjoyed beading...

Apr 20, 2023

Sharon E. Howell passed into the loving arms of Jesus on April 20, 2023. Sharon was born October 17, 1948, to Edward and Helen Patitz in Ontonagon, Michigan. She married Herb Howell on August 12, 1966. Sharon had 2 children, Jeff Howell, and Mike Howell. Sharon graduated from Reedsport High School in 1966. She had a great love for...

Apr 19, 2023

Louis Alan "Lou" DuChene, a kind and friendly man who made a lasting impact on everyone he met, passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 20, 2023, in Scio, Oregon. Born on October 5, 1959, in Mora, Minnesota, Lou was the loving son of Louis E. and Barbara M. (Johnson) DuChene, and the eldest of five children.

Apr 19, 2023

OBITUARY – HOWARD SCHELSKE

April 7, 1931 – April 19, 2023

Howard Arlin Schelske was born near Cary, South Dakota in 1931. He was the oldest son of Gottfried and Erna Schelske. Gottfried and Erna’s families immigrated to the United States in the 1920’s. They first settled in South Dakota, then...

Apr 17, 2023

Mrs. Luan Lavina Donnelly, a loving and gentle soul, was born on July 29, 1949, in Lebanon, Oregon, and passed away in her beloved hometown on April 17, 2023. Throughout her life, Luan was a beacon of love and kindness, touching the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.

Luan was born to Paul...

Apr 17, 2023

Victoria Anne Tucker died at her home in Corvallis on April 17, 2023. She was born on November 4, 1974 in Corvallis. She was a life-long resident of Corvallis, graduated from Corvallis High School in 1993. She married Jim Tucker on October 22, 1994 in Corvallis, and they had three children – Daniel, Hannah and Ruth.

Apr 16, 2023

Verna Marie Bales, a loving and devoted mother, passed away peacefully in her home in Sublimity,

Oregon, on April 16, 2023. Born on September 2, 1961, in Salem, Oregon, Verna was a kind and

thoughtful soul who touched the lives of many with her unwavering love, warmth, and generosity.

Verna spent...

Apr 10, 2023

Lilly was a bright, beautiful ,spunky, full of life, free spirit who was always ready for adventure. She passed away unexpectedly.

Lilly is survived by her mother, Heather Sears, Father, James Sterling ,sister, Madison(Aumsville) and brothers Krisjen (Tigard), Zane and James Russell (Alabama) Grandparents, Kim Baney (Mill City) Roger and Julie Sears (Keizer)and Judy Carlow...

Apr 9, 2023

Michael Adkins passed away on April 9, 2023 in Jefferson, Oregon and was born July 17, 1953. Michael had many friends and neighbors that he made over the years in the Jefferson community. He shared with his church family at Abundant Life in Jefferson that he recently attended a friends wedding in Florida. Michael had also shared that he...

Apr 9, 2023

James Mallory Hays, known to friends and family as Jim, passed away peacefully on Easter morning, April 9, 2023, in Salem, Oregon, at the age of 88. Born on August 14, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to James Douglas and Ruth (Mallory) Hays, Jim was a lifelong learner.

Jim met his wife, Marcine Hurst, in Seattle, Washington,...

Apr 7, 2023

Alisha Stacy, a shining star in our family, was born on February 18, 1985, in Salem, Oregon, and passed away in Portland, Oregon, on April 7, 2023. As Alisha would often say, “I am just a girl in the world”. Alisha Stacy most certainly never lost her spark, and she shared it with everyone who knew her.

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Apr 6, 2023

Michael G. Culver was born on July 6, 1946, in Bayonne, New Jersey. Michael was the

son of Joseph and Domica Culver. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, he

passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023, at the age of 76 in Turner, Oregon.

Michael graduated from Sayreville War...

Apr 4, 2023

Jeffrey Charles Allison, known to friends and family as Jeff, passed away of natural

causes on April 4th, 2023, in his hometown of Salem, Oregon. Born on December

5th, 1953, to William and Ione (Halvorsen) Allison, Jeff lived a life full of

adventure, love, and passion.

Jeff graduated from...