Obituaries

Nancy L. Hodges November 7, 1935 January 14, 2015 Sublimity, Oregon Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services Stayton, Oregon.

May 7, 1950 † June 9, 2014 Salem, Oregon Delores was born in Burlington, Colorado to Vernon and Willadean Michael. She met and fell in love with Anthony D. Bakke and they married at the age of 16.   They lived in Myrtle Creek, Oregon for many years and eventually moved to Salem where they have resided for over 20...

Shannon Leigh Coleman 09-22-1964 – 10-06-2010 Turner, OR Shannon left us Wednesday morning after battling lung cancer. Born in Albany, OR to Fred & Loretta Dodson September 22, 1964. She graduated from South Albany High School and received an associate’s degree in Business from LBCC. Shannon was a fixture at Mervyns in Albany for over 20 years then joined...

Michael Earl Favor July 17, 1956 ~ Sept. 30, 2016 Mill City, Oregon Mike passed way at his home in Mill City, Oregon. He was born in Pleasanton, Texas to William Earl Favor and Rosemary (Lucas) Favor. Mike married Marilyn Elder in 1984 in Carrizo Springs, Texas. They have resided in Mill City for the past 22 years. Mike...

Frank Raymond “Ray” Ruby 74 08/26/35 03/31/10 Ray passed away peacefully at his home, with his loving wife and children by his side. Ray was born on the farm in Scio, Oregon, to James S. and Minnie Ruby. He was raised on his family’s dairy farm, and was a charter member and first president of the Scio FFA chapter....

Gilbert Joseph Clausman November 8, 1921 – January 17, 2011 Gilbert passed away at Mayfair Health Care in Turnbull, CT following a short illness.  He originally lived in Westport, CT.  He  was born Nov. 8, 1921 in Los Angeles to Lila and Pete Clausman.   They later divorced and his mother married Chelcie Williams, and they moved to Salem when...

January 16, 1930 October 22, 2012 Stayton Oregon Max McMullen was born in Mankato, Kansas.  He was the only child of William and Enola McMullen.  He passed away on Monday, Oct. 22nd.  He was 82.    He grew up in Kansas, having played football and basketball during high school.  In 1946 he moved to Wyoming where he completed high school. ...

Diana Di Lynn Petersen

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,...

Valerie June Lee Lebanon, Oregon June 28, 1947 – April 11, 2010 Valerie June Lee was born in Porterville, California on the 28th day of June, 1947 to Willie and Elizabeth White. She passed away on Sunday, the 11th day of April in Lebanon Ore. Survived by husband Robert E. Lee, daughters Theresa Puckett and Shannon McMoarn.  Grandchildren Rachael...

Lehman “Lee” Lamb Sept. 9, 1929 – Feb. 20, 2011 Lee Lamb was born at Dawson Springs, Kentucky on the 9th day of Sept. 1929.  He passed away on Sunday the 20th at Salem.  He was 81.  The son of Preston and Gertrude Lamb.  He had 3 brothers, William Wallace, Clyde and John.  John is the only living brother. ...

H.D. Doug Denson June 5, 1942 Feb. 25, 2010 Born in Hawthorne, California.  He grew up in Montebello and graduated from Montebello high school.  He then attended Cal State in LA and received his superintendant degree. Doug was married to Shirley Muir on June 20, 1964 in Montebello and they lived in Monterey Park where he taught school.  They...

Delores Rae Orr March 20, 1948 – February 9, 2011 Stayton, Oregon Delores was born to Clifford and Hazel Stroud in Hamilton, Montana.   She met and married Arley Orr in 1963.  They settled in Stayton thirty nine years ago.  Delores worked at Jeldwin Manufacturiing.  Reading books of all types brought her much enjoyment as well as the many trips...

October 16, 1933 April 10, 2014 Betty Shepard was born October 16, 1933 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Alfred and Mable Dahlenburg.  Her family moved to the Lebanon-Sweet Home area when she was a young girl having attended Fairview School and Sweet Home High School until they moved to Long Beach, California.  She married Bobby Lee Shepard and...

Lebanon, Oregon MELVIN VIRGIL BALES, 84, of Lebanon, passed away on May 11th.  He was born Jan. 14, 1928 in Kenwood, Oklahoma.   The son of Marion and Mary Bales.  MelvinVirgil moved to Oregon in 1944.  He was married to Hazel Roberson on June 26, 1948 in Salem and in they made their home in Lebanon in 1974.  He had...

CHRISTIAN “SCOTT” BROWN May 14, 1938   †    Oct. 7, 2013 Christian “Scott” Brown went to be with the Lord on Monday October 7th..  He was born May 14, 1938 in Jefferson, NC. , and was the son of Robert and Mary Brown.  He was 75.  He was married to Judith Monroe and they lived in the Mehama area before...

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...

Dawn Michelle Storey December 22, 1970 September 11, 2009 Dawn Michelle Storey was born in Prineville, Oregon and died in Salem, Oregon unexpectedly on September 11, 2009 at the age of 38. Dawn enjoyed writing , playing the piano and singing, beginning at the early age of 4, belting out her rendition of Please Dont Take Your Love Away!...

OBITUARY Margaret  M.  Marge  Collar November 28, 1929 March 13, 2010 Lyons, Oregon M. Marge Collar was born at Linton, North Dakota on the 28th of November, 1929.  She passed away on Saturday the 13th at Lyons.  She was 80.  The daughter of Raphael and Dorothy Schaffner. Marge moved from North Dakota to Idaho before moving to Mt. Angel...

March 15, 1922 – January 3, 2013 Lyons, Oregon Resident. Ina was born in Fall City, OR to Arthur and Margaret  Arrance.  She grew up in the area and married Leslie Damon on December 1, 1940.  She was a homemaker who loved to sew .  She enjoyed the outdoors and birds.  She and Leslie spent many happy hours traveling...