Obituaries

Wallace Wally Waters

Wallace Wally Waters

Mar 29, 2014

February 14, 1931 – March 29, 2014 Wally was born in Brownsville, Oregon and moved to Stayton in 1933 at the age of two. He married Elaine W. Noack in September 1954 and raised four children. Wally served his country during the Korean War. After he got out of the Army Air Corp in 1953, he was a bus...

Mary Margaret Block

Mary Margaret Block

Mar 24, 2014

July 27, 1927    †   March 24, 2014 Mary Margaret Block was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon on the 27th of July, 1927.  She passed away on Monday, March 24th  surrounded by family.   She was 86.  Mary graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Klamath Falls.   Mary was married to Robert Gilleran, he preceded her in death.  She moved to...

Margaret Peggy M. Nicol

Margaret Peggy M. Nicol

Mar 14, 2014

Margaret “Peggy” Main Nicol, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 14, 2014. Peggy was born in Catterline, Scotland on November 9th, 1927. Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nicol, parents Annie Brown (of Nairn Inverness-shire, Scotland) and Thomas Elder (of Aberdeen, Scotland), and brothers Thomas, Douglas, and Peter. She is survived by...

Theodore Ted G. Norman

Theodore Ted G. Norman

Feb 28, 2014

Theodore George Norman June 1, 1935 February 28, 2014 Theodore George Norman, Ted, passed away February 28, 2014, after a brief battle with brain cancer. Ted was born June 1, 1935, in Peoria, Ill., to Howard and Emma Norman. He was the fifth of six sons. He earned an economics degree from Bradley University and then served three years...

Lou Dahlen

Lou Dahlen

Feb 15, 2014

LOU DAHLEN Oct. 30, 1926 Feb. 15, 2014 Lou was born in Kindred, North Dakota to C.J. and Gertrude Dahlen. He married Lorraine Evenson in 1945. Lou drove trucks for West Coast Grocery until he retired. He is survived by his wife Lorraine of 68 years, son Russ (Patti) Dahlen, Daughter Joanne (Foster) Thayer, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandson,...

Veronica M. Gustin

Veronica M. Gustin

Feb 10, 2014

Veronica M. Gustin November 19, 1907 February 10, 2014 Veronica M. Gustin a former longtime resident of Kalispell, Montana died February 10, 2014 in Sublimity, Oregon at the age of 106. Veronica was born November 19, 1907 in Briggsville, Wisconsin to Thomas and Ilene (Maher) Joyce. As a young child her family moved to Geraldine, Montana. She attended school...

Marie A. Christensen

Marie A. Christensen

Feb 5, 2014

October 5, 1923 February 5, 2014 Marie Christensen, 90, passed away peacefully after living a life she fully intended to live: full of spunk, hard work, creativity, laughter and, most importantly, on her own terms. She was a woman before her time and showed a fiery spirit unmatched among women in her generation. She was a tom boy at...

G. Joyce Osborn

G. Joyce Osborn

Feb 1, 2014

June 17, 1955   †   Feb. 1, 2014 Aumsville, Oregon Resident Joyce Osborn was born in Brawley, CA on the 17th of June, 1955.  She passed away on Sat. Feb. 1st at her home in Aumsville surrounded by family.   She was 58.   Joyce lived in Washington before moving to Stayton.  She graduated from Stayton Union high school.  She moved to...

John Joseph Kohls

John Joseph Kohls

Jan 31, 2014

John Joseph Kohls March 2, 1922 January 31, 2014  John Joseph Kohls slipped peacefully into the presence of His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 31, 2014, after a long and blessed life.     Born in Yakima, Washington to Henry and Louisa Kohls, John was the eighth of nine children.  He graduated salutatorian in 1939 from Marquette High...

John W. Carskadon

John W. Carskadon

Jan 14, 2014

November 17, 1935 January 14, 2014  John was born and raised in Portland, Oregon.  He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Grade School and graduated from  Columbia Prep High School.  He enlisted in the Navy shortly after and was assigned to the U.S.S. Lexington.  He obtained the rank of Hospital Medical Corpsman 2nd Class.  Returning to Portland after being honorably discharged...

Ruth B. Powell

Ruth B. Powell

Jan 8, 2014

April 19, 1927 January 8, 2014 Ruth was born in Salem, Oregon.  She married John Powell and they made their home in the Willamette Valley.  She began work in the cannerys but later went to work for the Oregon State Hospital as a seamstress.  She retired after 20 years.  Ruth enjoyed gardening flowers and vegetables.  She spent many hours...

Patty L. Redmill

Patty L. Redmill

Jan 7, 2014

PATTY  L.  REDMILL January 23, 1931   †   January 7, 2014 Patty L. Redmill was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the 23rd day of Jan. 1931. She was one of 11 children born to Leslie and Beaula Bliss.  Patty  passed away in McMinnville on Tuesday, Jan. 7th with her family by her side. Patty was married to Lawrence Eldon Keele...

Micheal Laws

Micheal Laws

Jan 6, 2014

MICHEAL LAWS October 3, 1942 January 6, 2014  SILVERTON   Micheal Laws was born in North Platte, Nebraska.  He had worked as a Journeyman Molder for Steel Foundry.  He was married to Rita Keslar and they made their home in Silverton.  Family and Friends are invited to a Potluck at the residence in Silverton on Sunday, Jan. 12th at noon. ...

M. Arlene Baughn

M. Arlene Baughn

Jan 1, 2014

January 10, 1928 January 1, 2014 Melva Arlene Morris Mills Baughn passed into the arms of the Lord at 7:30 A.M. January 1, 2014.  She was brought into this world January 10, 1928 in Newberg, Oregon, the youngest of 5 children, all of whom preceded her in death as well as her parents Lovic and Myrtle Morris. Arlene loved...

Carol Jean Potts

Carol Jean Potts

Jan 1, 2014

April 16, 1948 – January 1, 2014 Carol passed away peacefully in her home January 1, 2014. Carol was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on April 16, 1948 to Mary Elizabeth and Ralph Edward Wright. She was the youngest of three children.                 On July 10, 1966, Carol married...

Cheryl Ann Olson

Cheryl Ann Olson

Dec 28, 2013

CHERYL  ANN OLSON June 8, 1960    †   Dec. 28, 2013 Aumsville, Oregon Resident Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services Stayton, OR.

Allen G. Wingett

Allen G. Wingett

Dec 26, 2013

December 10, 1930 December 26, 2013 Allen Grant Wingett went home to his Lord on December 26, 2013 after a lengthy illness.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Maurine and by daughter Deborah and sons Grant, Gregory, Robert and Jonathan of Salem.  He has four older brothers, William of Salem and Flavie Lee, Jack and Kenneth...

Walter Louis Nation

Walter Louis Nation

Dec 26, 2013

February 28, 1930    December 26, 2013 Walter  Louis Nation was born in Carlisle, Arkansas to Henryetta and Walter  Kitty Nation.  He was a farmer and raised rice and cotton as his crops.  He moved to Oregon in 1992.  He enjoyed blue grass music and attended many festivals.  He is survived by his daughter; Debbie Dare, sisters; Carra Pruett, Martha...

Robert Lee Bob Hollen

Robert Lee Bob Hollen

Dec 25, 2013

September 16, 1928 – December 25, 2013 Sublimity, Oregon Robert “Bob” Lee Hollen, 85, passed away peacefully early Christmas morning, 2013 in Sublimity, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his older brother Addison Frederick Hollen and older sister Rita Claire Gloor. He was born on September 16, 1928 in Condon, Oregon, the third and youngest child of Burt...

Thomas Tom A. Wolf,  Jr.

Thomas Tom A. Wolf, Jr.

Dec 24, 2013

September 15, 1950 – December 24, 2013 Thomas Anthony Wolf Jr. born September 15, 1950 passed peacefully on December 24, 2013. Thomas retired from the United States Air force and the U.S. Post Office. He enjoyed volunteering at Regis High School, where he was a fixture for many years. He was also a volunteer at the Evergreen Museum. Thomas...