Obituaries

Apr 28, 2022

Umpires in heaven, watch out: Mike Doran is on his way up and he no doubt saved his best one-liner for last. Earl Michael Doran – better known as Mike, Coach Doran, Coach D, Papa D, Ush, and one of the world’s greatest-ever baseball coaches – passed away on April 28 due to lung cancer complications.

Apr 27, 2022

Apr 24, 2022

Robert Steven Foster was born July 14th, 1960 in Salem, Oregon. He passed away on April 24th, 2022 in Salem, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Foster and Frances Thompson Foster Flaska, and one brother Quentin Foster. He is survived by his daughter Anna and son-in-law David Carter, granddaughter Kassidy Carter, two sisters Brenda Fisher and...

Apr 23, 2022

In Loving Memory of John Lee Hopper. Full Obituary Pending

Apr 22, 2022

In Loving Memory of Nain E. Anderson

Apr 22, 2022

Vernon Gale Miller was born August 13 th , 1945, to parents Ira Henry Miller and Mary Louise Parsons in Waterloo, Iowa. He had one sister, Monica Miller. After graduating high school, Vern would go on to serve in the United States Navy during Vietnam from May 1963 to 1971. Later in life Vernon met Cindy Burke and...

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

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 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 9, 2022

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 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 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...