Obituaries

Apr 21, 2022

tayton - Lela Ilene Betker was born on September 10, 1923, in Boulder, CO to Willett and Ethel Mae Glenn. She passed away peacefully on April 21, 2022, surrounded by her children. She spent her younger years in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Idaho before settling in Marion and Stayton. Lela married Walter Otto Betker and together they raised 5 children....

Apr 19, 2022

Orfelinda Cazares Ventura was born on August 21, 1961 in Doctor Arollo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Francisco and Eustacia (Beltran) Cazares. She moved to the Salem Oregon area where she would go on to graduate from McNary High School with the class of 1979. She considered her hometown to be Independence but she lived in Salem. In her spare time,...

Apr 17, 2022

Jerry was born to Jim and Belle Huckins in Yoncalla, Oregon.  He joined an older brother in the family and then was blessed to help welcome a younger sister and brother.  His family moved around often during his formative years, so Jerry was able to experience life in many areas of Oregon. Jerry loved the outdoors and spent many happy...

Apr 16, 2022

Glen Carl Laberee, 67, passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on April 16th, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Glen was an avid hunter, coin collector, schnauzer enthusiast, Minnesota Vikings fan, and lover of games, jokes, and elaborate pranks.

He was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon in...

Apr 16, 2022

Betty Plotts happily went home to her Lord on April 16, 2022. Betty Ruth Brooks was born August 18, 1930 in Boyds, Washington to Carl Chester and Emma Fern Brooks. Betty and her twin brother Bob were the two youngest of 8 children. Betty attended Bruce Creek School in her elementary years and was a graduate of Colville High...

Apr 14, 2022

James Marvin Rishoff was born on September 5 th , 1947, to parents Marvin Edward Rishoff and Irene (Gustina) Rishoff, in Shelby, Montana. He graduated from Chester High School in Chester, Montana in 1966 and lived in Shelby and Havre Montana for many years. After high school he would marry his first wife in 1970, Nancy Marie Clark,...

Apr 10, 2022

Douglas Edward Henderson was born on April 24, 1947, in Crescent City, California to parents Virginia and Charles Henderson. Douglas served in the United States Army in Vietnam as part of the 9th Infantry Division. Douglas had 2 sons, Darrin and Ian. He was married to his wife Marilyn on November 3rd, 2013. In his free time, he enjoyed riding...

Apr 10, 2022

Mark Alan Groves was born on June 2 nd, 1963, in Willard Ohio, the firstborn child of Vance Jerry and Virginia Ozel (Forehand) Groves.

He was raised in Ohio with younger siblings Lora, Debbie, Lisa, and Kevin.

When Mark was 12, his family moved to the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Throughout middle...

Apr 9, 2022

Apr 6, 2022

Holli K. Beighley passed away on April 6, 2022 in Salem, Oregon. She was born to Jackie and Ruth Beighley on December 4, 1970 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. At a young age, Holli would find her calling in life by becoming a mother. If she was still here she would tell you that the most rewarding and special...

Apr 6, 2022

Tyler Rulon Boatman was born August 28, 1999, in Salem, Oregon and left our world much sooner than any of us wanted him to, on April 6, 2022, in Salem, Oregon. Though his life was short, it was immensely full.

Tyler attended Stayton High School and graduated in 2017, he grew up in the Santiam...

Apr 5, 2022

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Apr 3, 2022

Joan Brumbach was born on January 11, 1934, in Sarles, North Dakota to Bertha and William O’Brien. She grew up with her siblings, Pattie, Mary, Francis, Lucile, and Kathy. She attended Vancouver Washington Middle School and High School. She also attended Catholic school in North Dakota, but always told family that she did not like it because the...

Apr 2, 2022

Steven Douglas Divel was born on November 15, 1955, in Salem, Oregon to Wendell Divel and Ruth (Trogdon) Divel. He attended North Salem High School and during that time would participate in Argonauts- Drum and Bugle Corps. Steven always had a passion and talent for music. After high school he joined the United States Navy and the tail...

Apr 2, 2022

Carolyn (Susie) Harchenko was born November 30 th , 1952 to Nancy Blevins and Frank Galligher in Saginaw, Michigan. Susie was sister to Dave, Larry, Jack, and Coy Galligher. Susie had 4 children: Frank, Mark, Kevin, and Lonnie. She lived in Salem, Oregon and worked as a bartender, until retirement. Susie spent her time doing some of the...

Mar 31, 2022

Jon Ash Verley was born on February 19, 1947 in Lakeview, Oregon to Orvel Alven Verley and Mary Louise Clark. He was the youngest of four children. The family moved to Scio, Oregon where he would attend school before going into the United States Army.

After being discharged from the Army, Jon would eventually go...

Mar 30, 2022

Harold (Hal) Orville Demarest was born on May 1, 1950, in Greeley, Colorado to Walter and Dorothea Demarest. He grew up with his 3 siblings, Gordon, Rena and Gerald. He met the love of his life, Kerri, at Panama Reds in Fort Collins, Colorado and were married in Estes Park, Colorado on...

Mar 29, 2022

Gary Delbert Hammett was born December 6th 1942 in Lebanon, Oregon. He later moved to Salem, attending Swegle Grade School, Parrish Jr High School and North Salem High School where he excelled at track and field, graduating in 1961. He served in the National Guard before moving to Alaska where he worked as a fish and game...

Mar 29, 2022

Born on August 20, 1937, Hugh, the 5th child of Warner and Bessie Hampton born in Rose Lodge, Oregon on their Cougar Mountain homestead passed away March 29th at the age of 84 at his home surrounded by his family. He moved with his family to Gates, Oregon where he attended school.  As a young adult Hugh logged with...

Mar 27, 2022

Rosa Ann Dyer was born on September 1, 1951, to parents Elnora and Walter E. Dyer in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. She would move to California and eventually find her ultimate home in Oregon. Rosa attended art school to follow her passion for art. Rosa was not a studious person but was talented in all Art Forms...