Obituaries

Michael L. Dixon

Michael L. Dixon

Oct 12, 2011

October 9, 1961 October 12, 2011 Salem, Oregon Michael L. Dixon, loving Daddy, son and brother, passed away at home with family by his side after a long battle with cancer.  He leaves behind two beautiful daughters Sierra and Tiffany; parents Bill and Veldren; brothers and sisters Vicki (Steve) Barbour, Debbie Dixon, Scott Dixon, Kevin (Lory Bechtold) Dixon, Theresa...

Veldean Harris

Veldean Harris

Oct 8, 2011

VELDEAN HARRIS November 26, 1936 October 8, 2011 She is survived by sons, David Smitherman of Missouri, Russell Smitherman of Central Point, OR, Kevin Smitherman of Salem, OR, Gary Smitherman of Central Point, OR, Scott Sims of Salem, OR; Grandchildren, Eleven; Great Grandchildren, Seven; Sister, Connie Sauer of Salem, OR; Brother, Donald Page of Lake Oswego, OR. Memorial service...

Oregon Stayton

Oregon Stayton

Oct 7, 2011

Stayton, Oregon Alice Marie Morrison, age 87, died of natural causes on October 7, 2011 at Santiam Memorial Hospital in Stayton, OR. Alice Marie was born March 15, 1924 to Richard Grant and Marjorie Olive Warthen in Portland, Oregon.  She married Howard Foster Morrison on October 10, 1942 in Eugene, Oregon.  They lived in the Eugene area until they...

Rodney Allen Rosenow

Rodney Allen Rosenow

Oct 2, 2011

June 10, 1947 October 2, 2011 Stayton, Oregon  Rodney was born in Bertha, Minnesota to Roland and Henrietta Rosenow.  He came to Oregon as a young man and  joining the Navy. He served in Vietnam and was discharged after serving four years.   He met Carol Dixon and they married on May 12, 1979.  His passion for the Military beckoned...

Lillie May Scott

Lillie May Scott

Oct 1, 2011

November 10, 1921 October 1, 2011 Born to Albert and Mabel Brinkman in Evensville, Indiana she grew up and graduated from High School there.   During WWII Lillie moved  to Los Angeles  and helped the war effort by working on Air Craft.    She also worked for Fuller Paint & Glass several years.  She met Willard G. Scott on a blind...

Robert Lee John

Robert Lee John

Sep 30, 2011

ROBERT  LEE  JOHN Sept. 29, 1938 – Sept. 30, 2011 Salem, Oregon Robert Lee John, 73, of Salem passed away on September 30th at Sublimity.  He was born at Chemawa  Indian School in Salem.  He was the son of Clark and Eva John.  He was a member of the Confederated Tribes of  Siletz Indians of Oregon.  He had attended...

Cynthia Ellen Waddle

Cynthia Ellen Waddle

Sep 29, 2011

Cynthia Ellen Waddle July 20, 1949 – September 29, 2011 Lyons, Oregon On Thursday, Sept. 29, Cynthia went to be with her Creator and family who have passed before her.  Cynthia was born in Makanda, Illinois to Charles and Ina Jackson.  She met the love of her life and married Johnny D. Waddle on August 4, 1964.  They made...

Leon Paul Arbuckle

Leon Paul Arbuckle

Sep 28, 2011

LEON PAUL ARBUCKLE May 10, 1957 – September 28, 2011 Silverton, Oregon Born in Portland to Fremont and Cheryl Arbuckle, Leon grew up in Silverton and graduated from SUHS Class of 1975.  He was a was a member of Demolay during his high school years.  He married Dawn Hagedorn on September 18, 1976 .  He earned his Bachelor’s degree...

Doris June Frank

Doris June Frank

Sep 15, 2011

Doris June Frank June 23, 1926 September 15, 2011 Doris Frank, maiden name Kramer, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and good friend, passed peacefully at home. She was born in Brockton, Massachusetts and lived there and Rhode Island until her marriage to Robert Frank and moved to Cleveland, Ohio after World War II until 1964. They divorced and Doris...

Junko Sako Larson

Junko Sako Larson

Sep 7, 2011

Junko Sako Larson October 11, 1958 – September 7, 2011 Junko was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Minoru & Fumie Sako.  She graduated from Seaside High School in 1977 and the University of Phoenix in 2006 with a Bachelors degree in Business Management. Joining the United States Air Force in 1978, she served her country as a Law...

Marystella Chavez

Marystella Chavez

Sep 2, 2011

February 24, 1931 – September 2, 2011 Marystella Chavez, 80, retired from Hewlett-Packard, a distinguished member of the College of Regents with the Women of the Moose and a member of the Woman’s Auxiliary for the American Legion, passed away on September 2, 2011 in Salem, Oregon. She lived with her husband of 62 years, Reducindo “Red” Chavez, at...

Bessie Ione Hartman

Bessie Ione Hartman

Aug 30, 2011

BESSIE  IONE  HARTMAN April 7, 1928 – August 30, 2011 Stayton, Oregon Bessie I. Hartman, loving wife to Hollis for 65 years.  Loving mother to Patricia, who preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 2009, Jimmy (Rosemary) Hartman of Woodburn, John Hartman of Stayton, Donna  of Oceanside, California; sister to Jonnie Devitt and Shirley Shreve both of Texas; grandmother...

William Rawlinson

William Rawlinson

Aug 25, 2011

William Rawlinson December 20, 1917 August 25, 2011 Stayton, Oregon William was born in Dracut, Massachusetts to Edward and Bessie (King) Rawlinson.  His knowledge of running a dredge was welcomed by the U.S. Navy and he served in 1945 to 1946 as a Boatswains Mate 1st Class.   He worked in many different aspects in Retail Grocery business.  He spent...

Duane Champ

Duane Champ

Aug 22, 2011

DUANE CHAMP August 21, 1939 – August 22, 2011 Stayton, Oregon Born in Stayton, Oregon, Duane passed away at 72 years old in Stayton, Oregon. He is survived by his wife Beverly; two daughters Traci Champ of Oregon City, and Roxanne (Brian) Dressler of Battleground, Washington; son Roger Champ of Portland, Oregon; brother Marvin Champ of Stayton, Oregon;  Grandfather...

Anthony Louis Avery Santilli

Anthony Louis Avery Santilli

Aug 21, 2011

August 21, 2011 August 21, 2011 Son of Rebecca Mae Oechsner and Kyle Louis Santilli.  The Ray of light that brightened our lives and filled our hearts.  You were taken from us too soon.   Mommy and Daddy love you and miss you. Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services Stayton, OR.

Oregon Resident Aumsville

Oregon Resident Aumsville

Aug 20, 2011

Aumsville, Oregon Resident Linda was born in Salem Memorial Hospital, Salem Oregon on June 29th, 1950.  She passed away on Saturday Aug. 20th at home on the farm that had been in her family for a century. She was 61. The daughter of F.A. and Theresa Mix, Linda grew up on the farm and on the Oregon Coast. She...

Scott Kenton Bates

Scott Kenton Bates

Aug 20, 2011

Born August 29, 1969 in Camp Zama Army Hospital, Japan to Barbara and Gary Bates, Scott Kenton Bates died at home in Aumsville on August 20, 2011 after courageously fighting a brain tumor for nearly two years.  Scott was surrounded by numerous family members as he was received by the Lord. Scott is survived by his mother Barbara Bates,...

Julia M. Horinek

Julia M. Horinek

Aug 7, 2011

JULIA  M.  HORINEK Dec. 11, 1923 – Aug. 7, 2011 Scio, Oregon Visitation will be Friday, August 12th  from  Noon – 5:00  pm at Weddle Funeral Chapel, Stayton. Private Graveside Service will be held  at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Jordan. Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services Stayton, OR.

Maxine M. Slover

Maxine M. Slover

Aug 2, 2011

MAXINE  M.  SLOVER Feb. 12, 1922 – August 2, 2011 Scio, Oregon Maxine M. Slover, age 89, lived in Scio all her life.  She was born in Scio on Feb. 12, 1922.  She was the daughter of Otto and Carrie Bilyeu.  She passed away on Monday the 2nd from ovarian cancer.  She was married to Raymond Slover June 15,...

Joseph P. Parsons

Joseph P. Parsons

Jul 31, 2011

Joseph Phillip Parsons Jan. 14,1940 July 31, 2011 Joseph Phillip Parsons passed away early Sunday after a long battle with cancer.  He was a local painting contractor for many years before he retired to travel with his wife of 52 years, and raise birds and cattle on his small farm.  He was always good for a funny story and...