Obituaries

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...

Jane E. Brown

Jane E. Brown

Dec 23, 2013

August 17, 1951 December 23, 2013 Sublimity, Oregon Jane E. Brown of Sublimity, OR was called home to be with the Lord December 23, 2013. She was born August 17, 1951 to Del and Marion (Maizie) Shaw at Boise, ID. She grew up in Boise moving with her family to Portland, OR where she graduated from Sunset High School....

William C. “Tex” King

William C. “Tex” King

Dec 22, 2013

William C. “Tex” King  July 30, 1934    †    Dec. 22, 2013 Stayton, Oregon Tex King, 79, died December 22, in Salem, Oregon.  He was born July 30, 1934 in Portland, Oregon to Charlotte Eben and Fred G. King.  He attended school in Scappose,Oregon.  After school, Tex worked in a restaurant until he was able to enroll in Printers School...

Teresa J Cross

Teresa J Cross

Dec 16, 2013

December 8, 1967 – December 16, 2013 Mill City, Oregon Teresa was born in Oakland, California to Glenn and Karin. She attended Sweet Home High school and Incline High School in Incline Village, Nevada. She also studied at Pierce College in Puyallup, Washington.  She married Shaun Cross in Washington, and they later divorced. Teresa worked for Safeway, Fred Meyer,...

Marilyn S Geesman

Marilyn S Geesman

Dec 16, 2013

September 26, 1948-December 16, 2013 Marilyn was born and raised in California, moving to Oregon In 1972.  She was employed at Fairview Training Center from 1973 until its close in 2000.  During her employment she worked on Martin Cottage, Chamberlain Cottage, Byrd Cottage. Johnson Cottage, Central Staffing and Central Operations.

Harry J. Rand

Harry J. Rand

Dec 11, 2013

Harry James Rand of Central Oregon passed away on December 11, 2013. He was born November 21, 1932 in Junction City.  He is survived by his children Connie, Lonna, Terry, Ada, Damon, and Amber.  He was preceded in death by daughter Bonnie Jean in 1980. He is survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by...

Marian Louise Ebbett

Marian Louise Ebbett

Dec 9, 2013

Marian Louise Ebbett June 26, 1919-December 9, 2013 Marian passed away peacefully at her home in Stayton, Oregon at age 94.  She was born in Sunnyside, Idaho on June 26, 1919. She married Harold Wayne Ebbett in 1939.  Wayne preceded her in death in 1993. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Hazel Palmer, and...