Obituaries

Mar 26, 2022

John J. Roperti “Big John” 69 passed away march 26, 2022. He was born in San Diego, California and resided in Lebanon, Oregon. He was a proud man who loved his family, friends and band. John created many memories for his daughter and granddaughters by passing on his love of music and teaching his granddaughters how to play...

Mar 25, 2022

Alex is survived by his parents, Anna and Ray, his little brother Joe, two nieces Maya & Harmony, grandparents, Esther and Greg, his Aunts, April, Jennifer, Irma and Uncle Jason, his best friends Bianca and Michael  & many cousins and friends that were a “bonus” family to Alex. He follows his Uncle Josh to heaven. He graduated Cascade...

Mar 25, 2022

Chris Sullivan was born on March 25, 1950 in Mt. Clemons, MI to Willard Joseph Sullivan and Imogene Smith. She would go on to receive an Associates in Art with Honors from the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. Chris was an artist, writer, and historian in her personal life but would work professionally as a...

Mar 24, 2022

Born on June 25, 1938 in Portland Oregon to Burton Sr. and Grace Lee. He grew up in Portland and throughout his life owned several restaurants including Burt Lee’s in Portland and in Salem owned The Tahiti. He would retire after 50 years of business. Burt would meet Karin his wife of 37 years and together they enjoyed dancing,...

Mar 24, 2022

Charles William Spencer was born on December 9, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas to Charlie and Cleta (Riffle) Spencer. He would grow up with his 4 other siblings. Upon graduation from high school, he would enlist in the United States Navy and serve from 1964-1968 during Vietnam. He would meet the love of his life Winona “Wendi” Woodward...

Mar 23, 2022

Carolyn D. (Benway) Delker was born on December 26, 1942, in Orange California to Charles and Ruth Benway. She would graduate from high school and later in life meet Ron Delker at the Gates Fireman’s picknick/softball game in 1981 and they would marry on January 16, 1982, at the Gates Church. Carolyn was the best wife and mother a...

Mar 20, 2022

In loving memory of Linda Fern Lund who was born on January 22, 1953 in Albany, Oregon. Linda would live her life in the Willamette Valley. At one point she was a hair dresser who worked at a salon. After retirement due to health issues, Linda would live at Timberview in Albany followed by Marion Estates in Sublimity, Oregon...

Mar 19, 2022

Elaine Lorene (Maisel) Marshall, long-time resident of Albany, Oregon, died March 19, 2022, in Albany, just two days shy of her 93 rd birthday, due to complications following a fall at her home.

Elaine was born March 21, 1929, in Stayton, Oregon, to George Elbert Maisel and Elcie Deane (Crotchett) Maisel, the youngest of five...

Mar 19, 2022

Connie Sue Spalinger was born on July 19, 1966 in Newport, Oregon to Jerry Miller and Geraldine Pount Miller. As a child her family would move to Toledo, Oregon where she would go on to graduate from Toledo High School. During her live time, she would live in Carson City, Nevada before moving back to Oregon; first living...

Mar 16, 2022

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Mar 16, 2022

Mill City- In loving memory of  Edward Shane O' Donnell. Mr. O' Donnell will be honorably placed at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.

Mar 15, 2022

Mary "Elaine" Williams passed away on March 15, 2022 in Keizer, Oregon.  She was born in Port Orchard, WA to Dycel and Maxine Hoyez.  The family moved to Oregon when she was a small girl along with her sister Darlaine.  Her father passed away suddenly when she was about 4 years old.  She attended schools in the Klamath...

Mar 15, 2022

James "Jim" Christensen entered into God’s Kingdom on March 15, 2022 at age 69. Jim was born to Edith and James Christensen 0n September 21, 1952 in Seattle Washington.  He attended Jefferson High School and graduated in 1971.  During High School he found his passion of service to others.  After graduation Jim joined the United States Air Force...

Mar 14, 2022

Gene Lavere Spurgeon passed away peacefully at home on March 14 th , 2022. He was born to Asa Edward Spurgeon and Erma Tyler on May 11 th , 1935, in Eugene, Oregon. Gene had three brothers: Vernon, Earnest, and John.

Gene married the love of his life, Sarah Jane Jones in Omaha, Nebraska on...

Mar 12, 2022

“My name is Cherry. Like the fruit.” Cherry often introduced herself this way. To know her was to know joy. Her smile and love for life radiated through her.

Cherry Lynn Chulos was born in Oregon City to Lois and Chris Chulos on June 04, 1954. She was the third of six children. She grabbed...

Mar 9, 2022

Shawn Paul Dotson passed away on March 9, 2022 in Corvallis, Oregon. He was born on May 9, 1969 in Albany, Oregon to Michael Parnell Butterworth and Marcia Ann (Lanham) Butterworth. He would go on to graduate from high school in South Salem before taking college courses in Salem, OR to better his knowledge of computers.

Mar 8, 2022

Gloria May Schumacher was born on May 4, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois to Donald and Anna (Vero) Schumacher. After graduating from Columbia Adventist Academy high school, Gloria would pursue many things in life such as a career in being a typist/transcriptionist, a mother and wife. She would live in Chicago, Texas, Colorado and Washington. But for the last...

Mar 5, 2022

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Mar 2, 2022

Woodburn – Ann passed from this world into the presence of our Lord Jesus on March 2, 2022 in her home in Woodburn, OR. Ann is survived by her husband Lee, brothers Don and Arnie, daughter Bonnie, son Mike, stepdaughters Sally and Lisa and grandchildren Luke, Danny, and Lisa and step grandson...