Obituaries

Norman Dale Rogers

Norman Dale Rogers

Oct 7, 2021

Norman Dale Rogers was born April 22, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, to Clarence and Charlette (Adams) Rogers. He lived in Hermiston, Oregon growing up. After graduating from Hermiston high school, Norman attended Eastern Oregon College and Portland State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. While attending Eastern Oregon College, he met his future wife, Joanne Chapman. They married,...

Darrell  Wayne Donner

Darrell Wayne Donner

Oct 7, 2021

Full obituary pending, private family services.

Bobbie Calhoun

Bobbie Calhoun

Oct 6, 2021

Mill City-“Bobbie” Roberta Dell Calhoun was born on March 12,1967 in Happy Camp, California to Eugene and Alice (Stout) Calhoun. She would graduate from high school and throughout her life held positions as a caretaker, forklift operator and her most important job in life was being a mom to her kids. Bobbie would spend most life her life living...

Leon Ray Huffman Mcconnell

Leon Ray Huffman Mcconnell

Oct 6, 2021

Leon Ray Huffman McConnell was born on October 13, 1959 to his mother and father, Sharon Mason and Merle Ray Huffman in Visalia, California.  He would be raised by his mother and dad Roy McConnell. As a child Leon would move with his family to Oregon where he lived graduated from Sweet Home, High School in Sweet Home, Oregon. ...

Timothy Alan Smith

Timothy Alan Smith

Oct 4, 2021

Timothy Alan Smith was born February 4, 1962, in Salem, Oregon, to Robert and Shirley (Baker) Smith. He grew up in the Turner area, graduating from Cascade High School in 1980. He met Linda Vance at Payless Drugstore where they were both working, and the two hit it off and began dating. They were married at the Christian Center...

Dave Franzwa

Dave Franzwa

Oct 4, 2021

We CELEBRATE LIFE over our beloved David!  A gifted poet, an avid outdoorsman, and a fun-loving, off-the-cuff comedian, we want to celebrate Dave with lighthearted joy.  Yes, there's grief, but there's also joy in knowing and loving him.  A "Let There Be LIFE!" Celebration in honor of Dave will be held on Saturday Oct. 23rd, at the Lebanon Calvary...

Emma Romero Betancourt

Emma Romero Betancourt

Oct 3, 2021

A full obituary to follow. Service details are posted.

Ronald Jay Betts

Ronald Jay Betts

Oct 2, 2021

Ronald J Betts, 75, passed away from complications of Alzheimer's disease on October 2, 2021. He was born in Lebanon, Oregon on July 23, 1946 to Elmer Betts and Virginia (Briggs) and was a proud big brother to his little sister, Julie. The small family fished recreationally whenever able and Ron built a career as a commercial fisherman after...

Dennis Gary Vorderstrasse

Dennis Gary Vorderstrasse

Oct 2, 2021

CANBY - Dennis Gary Vorderstrasse was born in Lebanon, OR on Mar. 28, 1943, the second of four boys born to Gary and Helen Vorderstrasse. He peacefully passed away in Canby, OR with his family by his side on Oct. 2, 2021, at the age of 78.  After graduating high school, Dennis enlisted in the Army in 1963 on...

April Dawn Cannoy

April Dawn Cannoy

Oct 2, 2021

April was born on April 3, 1979, in South Lake Tahoe, California to Donald Ashley and Lauri Soyland. April would live in Gardnerville, Nevada and graduate from high school and later earning an associate degree in early childhood education. Even after her degree, April would continue to take college courses as she loved to learn and always wanted to...

Michael Alan Runner

Michael Alan Runner

Oct 1, 2021

In Memory of Michael Runner. A Full Obituary Pending.

Elena De Jesus Martinez

Elena De Jesus Martinez

Oct 1, 2021

Elena De Jesus was born on October 15, 1954, in Usulutan, El Salvador to Ramon De Jesus Guevara and Blanca Lidia Martinez. The last 41 years of her life she resided in Aumsville, Oregon. Elena worked for Norpac in Stayton and retired from there. When she was not busy working, Elena was a dedicated mother to her two children...

Geraldine Larue Mosher

Geraldine Larue Mosher

Sep 28, 2021

Geraldine was born to James and Armina (Horner) Graves on June 30, 1928, in St. Helens, Oregon. She grew up with one other sibling, a sister, Lela Ann Gosser. Geraldine moved from St Helens at the age of 2 to Sweet Home where she attended Sweet Home High School, where she would fall in love with her high school...

John Kenneth Pettner

John Kenneth Pettner

Sep 28, 2021

John Kenneth Pettner was born on December 23, 1948, just two days prior to Christmas to William and Evelyn (Morris) Pettner in Edmond, Oklahoma. He grew up with his 3 siblings, Lisa, Les and David. He would graduate from high school and after would join the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, John would attend some college, but...

Beverly Creta Tedrow

Beverly Creta Tedrow

Sep 27, 2021

Beverly was born on October 5, 1925, in Los Angeles, California, to Irving and Creta (Nichols) Moran. She grew up with her two siblings, Milton and Morley. She married Charles Tedrow on June 20, 1948.  In 1951 they moved from Sacramento CA to Scio, Oregon.  For most of her life Beverly was a homemaker and raised their three boys,...

Sandra Lee Cradit

Sandra Lee Cradit

Sep 26, 2021

Sandra Lee Cradit was born September 2, 1968, in Salem, Oregon, to Richard Dennis “Rusty” and Judith Lou (Walker) Albright. She graduated from High school in Salem Oregon and went on to earn two bachelors’ degrees in nursing from Chemeketa Community College and Oregon coast Community College. In the early 1990’s, Sandra’s brother worked at a gas station, and...

Shirlietta Marie Castillo

Shirlietta Marie Castillo

Sep 26, 2021

Shirlietta Castillo was born in North Platte, Nebraska on June 5, 1936. She was the last child of Seven to be born to Thomas and Susie Morkin. She was born during the depression and growing up was a challenge for her and her other siblings. One of her favorite saying when she was little was “Well I’m the baby”....

Mary Nell Lovell

Mary Nell Lovell

Sep 26, 2021

Mary Nell Lovell, 90, Albany, Oregon, passed away on 9/26/2021, at the Brookdale Assisted Living Facility. She was born on December 16th, 1930 in Dierks, Arkansas, daughter of Rube and Ruby Norwood, with a sister, Betty Norwood. She lived in Dierks, Arkansas for 15 years, then moved to California for 2 years, then back to Arkansas, when she met...

Jose Martinez

Jose Martinez

Sep 25, 2021

Jose (Joe) Martinez was born on June 4, 1943, in Crystal City, Texas to Jose and Isaura (Pena) Martinez. At a young age the family moved to California where they owned a strawberry farm. After high school, Joe served in the United States Airforce, as a Jet Mechanic until he was honorably discharged in 1967.   Jose married his wife...

Frank Robbolino

Frank Robbolino

Sep 24, 2021

Frank Robbolino was born May 26, 1955, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Frank and Catherine (Corcoran) Robbolino. Frank Robbolino moved to Colorado where he met Cynthia, and the two married and had two daughters together and he adopted her oldest daughter. Although the marriage would end, Frank would spend his life taking care of Cynthia. They remained very...