Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

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

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 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 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

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 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 16, 2022

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 16, 2022

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...