Obituaries

Clifford Norman Oakes

Clifford Norman Oakes

Oct 5, 2025

Clifford “Norman” Oakes February 18, 1934 – October 5, 2025

Clifford “Norman” Oakes passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, in Salem, Oregon, at the age of 91. Norman was born on February 18, 1934, in Junction City, Oregon, to Harry “Clifford” Oakes and Lillian Augusta Oakes. He grew up on the family homestead in Bellfountain, Oregon until the age of...

Ricardo Ramirez Vargas

Ricardo Ramirez Vargas

Oct 3, 2025

Ricardo Ramirez Vargas, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at the age of 63.

Born on March 27, 1962, to Pablo Vargas and Celia Ramirez, Ricardo grew up surrounded by family. As a young boy, he moved with his family to the Pacific Northwest, a place that would become his lifelong home.

Ricardo spent much...

Alan Dean Rhodes

Alan Dean Rhodes

Jul 10, 2025

Alan Dean Rhodes passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, in Turner, Oregon, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 68 years old.

Born on March 5, 1957, in Tokyo, Japan, to Margaret Segesser and Carlen Rhodes, Alan's life was marked by devotion to his country, his community, his faith, and above all, his family. After graduating from Grants...

Justin Spier

Justin Spier

Sep 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Justin Ray Spier, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose vibrant spirit and deep love for family and the outdoors touched all who knew him. He passed away on September 17, 2025.

Born on May 19, 1979, in Salem, Oregon, to Vicki and Don Spier, Justin spent his formative years...

Margaret Leona Aikin

Margaret Leona Aikin

Oct 9, 2025

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Larry Dean Hatlestad

Larry Dean Hatlestad

Oct 5, 2025

Larry Dean Hatlestad, 74, of Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born on March 19, 1951, in Bremerton, Washington, to Elmer and Pauline Hatlestad. He grew up in a close-knit family and carried his strong work ethic and love for family throughout his life. Over the years, Larry made his home...

Kai Nicholas Cain

Kai Nicholas Cain

Oct 5, 2025

Kai Nicholas Cain was born November 5th, 2006, to Joseph Nicholas Sieg and Anna Harris of Salem, Oregon. Kai passed away unexpectedly on October 4th, 2025 in Aumsville, Oregon. He is survived by his fur children: Jack, Casper, and Tuna. He is also survived by his brothers Riley Harris and Bentley Lampson, his sisters Nova and Meisha, Grandmothers Kerry Harris...

Janet Gail Primus

Janet Gail Primus

Oct 4, 2025

Janet Gail Primus (Nydegger), beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Stayton, Oregon, at the age of 95.

Janet was born on May 17, 1930, in Mill City, Oregon, to George and Helen (Trask) Nydegger. She grew up in Mill City and graduated from the local high school before becoming a certified court stenographer.

On November...

Robert Lewis Hauptmann

Robert Lewis Hauptmann

Oct 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Robert Lewis Hauptmann

June 7, 1952 – October 2, 2025

Robert Lewis Hauptmann, 73, of Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at Salem Hospital.

Born on June 7, 1952, in Salem to Allie “Abe” Clifton Hauptmann and Evelyn Blanche McKay, Robert grew up with a strong sense of kindness, generosity, and integrity that would define his...

Wilma (Lensman) Golden

Wilma (Lensman) Golden

Sep 30, 2025

Wilma (Lensman) Golden September 21, 1938 – September 30, 2025

Wilma (Lensman) Golden was born on September 21, 1938, to William and Leona Lensman in St. Ignatius, Montana. She married the love of her life, Charles Golden, on June 7, 1958, in Stayton, Oregon.

On September 30, 2025, Wilma went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving...

Jay Warren Crooks

Jay Warren Crooks

Sep 22, 2025

Jay Warren Crooks, a lifelong resident of Albany, Oregon, passed away on September 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and creativity. Born on March 24, 1951, in Eugene, Oregon, Jay was the beloved son of Jay Morris Crooks and Shirley Isabel Stelzer. As a young man, he traveled across the United States as a member of a boys...

Janice James

Janice James

Sep 21, 2025

Janice James, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Lebanon, Oregon, at the age of 76. Born on August 15, 1949, in Tacoma, Washington, Janice was the beloved daughter of Roberta and Don. She spent her early years in Tacoma, where she developed a love for learning. In 1960, her family relocated...

Jesus Gonzalez Ramos

Jesus Gonzalez Ramos

Sep 20, 2025

Public viewing for friends to say good bye will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm at Weddle Funeral Service before they sent home to be buried at Cementerio La Puerta, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

La visita pública para que los amigos puedan despedirse se llevará a cabo el martes 30 de septiembre de 2025 de 2:00...

Brayan Juarez Zavala

Brayan Juarez Zavala

Sep 20, 2025

Due to family request no public viewing will be taking place. Mr Perez Mendoza will be buried at Cementerio La Puerta, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

Here’s the Spanish translation:

“Por petición de la familia no se llevará a cabo una visita pública. El Sr. Pérez Mendoza será sepultado en el Cementerio La Puerta, Mexicali, Baja California, México.”

Eduardo Zaragoza Flores

Eduardo Zaragoza Flores

Sep 20, 2025

Public viewing for friends to say good bye will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm at Weddle Funeral Service before they sent home to be buried at Cementerio La Puerta, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

La visita pública para que los amigos puedan despedirse se llevará a cabo el martes 30 de septiembre de 2025 de 2:00...

Jose Perez Mendoza

Jose Perez Mendoza

Sep 20, 2025

Due to family request no public viewing will be taking place. Mr Perez Mendoza will be buried at Cementerio La Puerta, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

Here’s the Spanish translation:

“Por petición de la familia no se llevará a cabo una visita pública. El Sr. Pérez Mendoza será sepultado en el Cementerio La Puerta, Mexicali, Baja California, México.”

Larry Alan Legg

Larry Alan Legg

Sep 19, 2025

Larry Alan Legg passed peacefully on September 19th, 2025.

Larry was born on October 22, 1941 to Frank and Pearle Legg. He grew up on their family farm in Philomath Oregon and graduated from Philomath High School in 1960.

Larry spent most of his adult life as an Antique, Gold, Silver & Collectible dealer at his local Corvallis business, The Gold Dust....

Dale Eugene Brown

Dale Eugene Brown

Sep 16, 2025

Dale Eugene Brown was born on October 9th, 1952 to Almon Edward & Doris Louise(Ward) Brown in Grass Valley, California. He grew up with siblings Mike, Vicki, Bill, & Christine. His Dad worked in Construction and the family moved from Grass Valley, California to Citrus Heights, California, then to Sweet Home, Oregon, then to Lebanon, Oregon, then to Raleigh, North...

MaryLou Buchheit

MaryLou Buchheit

Sep 12, 2025

Mary Lou Buchheit (Sthamann) was born on September 16, 1932, and left this life on September 12, 2025. She was born in Perham, Minnesota. Her parents were Charles and Gertrude Sthamann. Mary Lou and her family moved to Oregon when she was 10 years old. She was a loving wife to Paul "Bing" Buchheit who preceded her in death on...

Rosalie Ann (Wood) Evans

Rosalie Ann (Wood) Evans

Sep 9, 2025

Rosalie Ann (Wood) Evans went lovingly into the arms of Jesus on September 9, after a very brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Florence, OR to Austin and Mary (Kallunki) Wood the youngest of three children with many years between her and her siblings. Rosalie grew up in Florence and graduated from Siuslaw High School in...