Obituaries

Ann Louise Rushing

Ann Louise Rushing

Jul 23, 2012

August 19, 1935 July 23, 2012 Scio, Oregon After a lengthy battle with Alzheimers, Ann Rushing 76, of Scio, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior with her family by her side. Ann was born in Los Angeles, the only daughter of John A. and Clara M (Eckert) Karraker. She was raised in Anaheim, CA, and...

Oregon Salem

Oregon Salem

Jul 20, 2012

Salem, Oregon Michael Eugene Schlag, a lifelong resident of the Salem area, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15th, 2010. Michael grew up on his family’s farm, the “Owl Roost Ranch”, east of Salem at Howell Prairie.  The values of farm life and being self sufficient, instilled in Michael by his parents, stayed with him all his life.  After...

Ralph P. Howell

Ralph P. Howell

Jul 18, 2012

Oct. 2, 1939 – July 18, 2012 Stayton, Oregon Ralph P. Howell was born in Steubenville, Ohio to Ralph and Rita Howell.  He was raised in LaJolla, CA.  He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Howell, mother, Rita Rawlinson and step father, Wm. Rawlinson.   Ralph had worked as a National Sales Mgr for Behr Process for 35...

David Jarl Johnson

David Jarl Johnson

Jul 13, 2012

DAVID  JARL  JOHNSON June 24, 1941 – July 13, 2012 Keizer, Oregon David J. Johnson, 71, passed away on Friday, July 13th at Salem.  He was born June 24, 1941 in Springfield, MA.  The son of Helge and Barbara Johnson.  David grew up in Hamden, Massachusetts.  After high school he attended trade school.  He was married to Sandra Anne...

Jerry Leon Kimery

Jerry Leon Kimery

Jul 8, 2012

JERRY LEON KIMERY Sept. 22, 1950 – July 8, 2012 Lyons, Oregon Jerry Leon Kimery, age 61, of Lyons, passed away at his home in Lyons.  He was born Sept. 22, 1950 and lived most of his life in Lyons.  He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era and had worked for many years for Freres Lumber...

Alice Lorraine Coplan

Alice Lorraine Coplan

Jul 7, 2012

ALICE  LORRAINE  COPLAN June 8, 1923 – July 7, 2012 Stayton, Oregon Alice L. Coplan was born in Hazel, South Dakota on June 8, 1923.  The daughter of John and Alice Coplan.  Alice passed away on Saturday, July 7th at her home in Stayton.  She was 89 years of age.  Alice received her nurses training in 1949.  She lived...

Bruce Ray Sloan

Bruce Ray Sloan

Jul 6, 2012

Bruce Ray Sloan   2/19/1962 – 7/6/2012 Bruce Ray Sloan was born February 19, 1962 in Kalamath Falls,OR to Edna and Newton Sloan.  He spent his childhood in Stayton,OR with his mother and father and five siblings.  Bruce later married his wife Minta, of 24 years in Dallas,OR.  They raised their family, two boys and two girls in Mill City,OR....

Randy Joel Shinn

Randy Joel Shinn

Jul 4, 2012

RUSTY,  RANDY  &  RICKY April 18, 1953 – July 4, 2012 Randy Joel Shinn, 59, passed away at Yuma Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Auburn, Washington to the late Horace Billy Shinn and Pauline Mae Whiting Shinn.  Randy loved life and he lived his to the fullest.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends....

Doris Jean Dudkowski

Doris Jean Dudkowski

Jul 4, 2012

December 11, 1925 July 4, 2012 Stayton, Oregon Memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in Weddle Funeral Chapel, Stayton, OR. Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services Stayton, OR.

Emma Grace Collier

Emma Grace Collier

Jun 29, 2012

GRACE  COLLIER Sept. 30, 1923 – June 29, 2012 Idanha, Oregon Emma Grace Collier was born at San Salvador, El Salvador on Sept. 30, 1923.  She passed away at her home in Idanha on Friday, June 29th.  She was 88.  Grace came to the United States in 1942 and was married to Walter Collier Sr. on Nov. 15, 1944...

Maria De Atoche Benavides Vela

Maria De Atoche Benavides Vela

Jun 25, 2012

Maria de Atoche Benavides Vela Oct. 9, 1934 – June 25, 2012 Jefferson, Oregon Resident Maria de Atoche Benavides Vela passed away on Monday the 25th at her home in Jefferson.  She was 77 years old.  The daughter of Luz and Celestina Benavides.  Maria was married to Gregorio Vela Sr. on Oct. 5, 1955 in Texas and they made...

Douglas Alfred Mentze

Douglas Alfred Mentze

Jun 20, 2012

Our dad, Douglas A. Mentze, 92, died June 20th, 2012, with family by his side in Oregon City, Oregon. Douglas was born May 19, 1920, in Bellflower, Missouri to Simon and Maggie Mentze. He was a medic in the Army during World War II. After the war he attended Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, graduating in 1951. Dad...

Donald E Morris

Donald E Morris

Jun 17, 2012

December 19, 1945 June 17, 2012 Scio, Oregon Donald Eugene Morris, 66, of  Scio died June 17, 2012 at home. He was born on December 19, 1945 in Walla Walla, Washington. He was a retired architect and enjoyed family, fishing, and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Lonnie of Scio, daughter, Christina Croft of Allenhurst, GA, son,...

Carl Brown

Carl Brown

Jun 16, 2012

Carl Brown(1927 2012) Carl W. Brown May 31, 1927 June 16, 2012 Sublimity, Oregon Carl Ward Brown, 85, of Sublimity, died Saturday, June 16. Carl was born to Owen and Ethel Brown in La Veta Colorado, May 31, 1927. He graduated from La Veta High School in 1945, served in the US Navy during and after World War II,...

Naomi L. Snook

Naomi L. Snook

Jun 16, 2012

Naomi L. Snook Feb. 7, 1926 June 16, 2012 Naomi Lee Snook passed away on Sat. June 16th at her home in Portland.  She was 86.  The daughter of Spencer and Dorothy Bryan. Naomi lived in the Central Point area many years and was a longtime member of the 1st Presbyterian Church and had worked as an assistant cook...

Everett Foster Richey

Everett Foster Richey

Jun 9, 2012

EVERETT  FOSTER  RICHEY October 19, 1929 – June 9, 2012 Lebanon, Oregon Everett Foster Richey was born Oct. 19, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He passed away on Saturday June 9th at Salem.  He was 82 years of age.  Everett lived in Chicago before moving to Oregon as a child.  He lived in Stayton  before moving to Lebanon 12 years...

Jo Wanda Orman

Jo Wanda Orman

Jun 9, 2012

August 20, 1941-June 9, 2012 Jo Wanda Orman was born August 20, 1941 in Moyers, Oklahoma to Ruby & Eddie Johnson.  She passed away June 9, 2012 at the age of 70. She grew up in Oklahoma where she met and married her husband Louis and had 2 children. In 1966 they all moved to Salem, Oregon where she...

Russell L. Beougher Sr.

Russell L. Beougher Sr.

Jun 8, 2012

October 8, 1927 June 8, 2012 Stayton, Oregon Russell was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Ervin and Ellena Beougher.  He married Viola Smith in Florence, OR on June 13, 1949.  He worked in construction for many years and after he retired he went to work for Rainbow Foods/Grocery Outlet in Stayton.  He enjoyed fishing, camping and took great...

Marcella T. Etzel

Marcella T. Etzel

Jun 5, 2012

STAYTON – Marcella “Marcey” Etzel began her eternal reward on May 31, 2012, leaving behind her family, a multitude of friends, and a lifetime of memories.  She passed away at the family farm where she lived for over 60 years.  Marcey was born on May 6, 1929 to John and Julia Silbernagel in the Jordan area, just east of...

Larry L. Lyon

Larry L. Lyon

Jun 5, 2012

Oct. 23, 1949 – June 5, 2012 MOLALLA – Larry L. Lyon,  age 62, passed away on Tuesday, June 5th in Salem.  He was born Oct. 23, 1949 in Tacoma, WA to Leon and Geraldine Lyon.  Larry grew up in the Idanha and Detroit area.  He was married to Debbie Hanson 26 years ago and they made their home...