Obituaries

Apr 17, 2025

Sandra Lee Zolkoske, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on April 17th. She was 88 years old.

Born on October 23, 1936, in Salem, Oregon, to Fredrick Allen Davie and Lulu Mae (Lewis) Davie, Sandra grew up with a strong sense of family, heritage, and community. She was raised in Stayton with her brother Louie where she spent...

Apr 17, 2025

Sheila Truitt, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at the age of 78.

Sheila was born on July 21, 1946, to Vernon and Violette Truitt. Raised in a large and loving family, Sheila was preceded in death by her siblings: Sonny Truitt, Jerry Truitt Sr., Veronica Truitt Meztez, Darrell Truitt, David Truitt, and Terese...

Apr 16, 2025

Ralph Elmer Glidewell, 93 years young, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 16th, 2025 in Salem, Oregon. He was born in Oklahoma City on September 20th, 1931, and later moved with his family to Aumsville, Oregon in 1944.

After Ralph graduated from Turner High School, he enlisted and served in the US Navy during the Korean War to be...

Apr 15, 2025

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Apr 14, 2025

Charles “Bud” David Jennings, born March 28, 1938, in Coos Bay, Oregon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was raised in the Estacada and Independence areas.

Bud worked for many years at Capitol Awning in Turner, Oregon, where he was known for his dedication and craftsmanship. On July 17, 1970, he married the love of his life, Alberta Olson, in...

Apr 13, 2025

David Norman Kearney, much loved hubby, dad, & friend, passed away in his home after church on Sunday, April 13th. His family times are filled with love, music, fun, food & happy memories. He was born on May 7th, 1960 in Vancouver, Washington, to Mary Ellen Stewart & Edgar David Kearney. David grew up surrounded by the love of his...

Apr 10, 2025

Berton Eugene Dotter III passed away on April 10, 2025 in Stayton, Oregon. He was born on February 23, 1956, in Culver City, California, to Clara Joanne Frauen and Berton Eugene Dotter II. He grew up alongside his brothers, Michael and John, forming a close-knit family.

In 1960, Berton moved with his family to Belmont, California, where he spent much of...

Apr 10, 2025

Mary Del Perkins, a woman of unwavering faith, boundless love, and quiet strength, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, in Corvallis, Oregon. She was 80 years old. 

Born on January 19, 1945, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Mary Estella North and Ernest Delbert Posey, Mary grew up in the scenic town of Ruidoso, where the beauty of the mountains...

Apr 9, 2025

In the early morning of April 9, 2025, Vicki D. Norton passed away at the age of 66 in Albany, Oregon. Vicki was born in Pomona, California on November 18, 1958 to parents, Melvin and Shirley Williams. She was the second oldest of four girls. She graduated from Rim of the World High School in 1976 and was married shortly...

Mar 28, 2025

Joseph Scott Fritts, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away on March 28th, 2025. Born on December 22, 1931, in Grass Valley, Oregon, to Edna Genevieve Schadewitz and Joseph Shelton Fritts, Scott’s life was a testament to God’s unwavering love and grace.

After graduating from high school in Moro, Oregon in 1950, Scott studied at...

Mar 27, 2025

Mar 27, 2025

Charles Warren Pearce, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 13, 1943, in Waddell, Arizona, Charles was the beloved son of Warren G. Pearce and Quinie (McReynolds) Pearce.

During his early years, Charles was raised with the Creek Indians and spoke their language fluently. He...

Mar 25, 2025

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Mar 23, 2025

The world dimmed when Debora "Debbie" Ann Hale passed away on March 23, 2025, in Sublimity, Oregon at the age of 76. Born on December 21, 1948, in Prosser, Washington, to Maxine Quintus and Cloyd Marley, Debbie lived a life woven with love, laughter, and deep connections.

A proud graduate of Moses Lake High School, Class of 1967, Debbie carried her...

Mar 21, 2025

Helen Jeanette (Bartel) Bargen died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born on November 26, 1931 to John and Susie (Friesen) Bartel in Hillsboro, Kansas. The youngest of five siblings, she was raised on a wheat farm, and attended the Gnadenau one-room schoolhouse through 8th grade. Helen graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1949, and...

Mar 19, 2025

Leroy Perez, a lifelong resident of Lebanon, Oregon, passed away on March 19, 2025. Born on December 30, 1959, to Georgia Fields and Vincent Perez, Leroy grew up in Lebanon alongside his siblings Tina Perez, Vince Perez, Naomi Weeks Perez, and David Perez, forming bonds that would last a lifetime.

Leroy was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather whose love for...

Mar 18, 2025

Sally Teresa Cruckshank died on March 18, 2025, in Pedee, Oregon at 64 years old.

Born on October 10, 1960, in North Bend, Oregon, Sally was the youngest daughter of Helen E. Cruckshank and Thomas J. Cruckshank. She grew up alongside, and tagging along behind, her sisters, Linda Griffith and Nancy Cruckshank, and numerous cousins from both sides of the family....

Mar 17, 2025

Janet Lee Fry, 79, passed away at home on March 17, 2025, with her children by her side. She is survived by her three – (3) children, George Seymour of San Diego, CA, Debora Curry, of Santee, CA and Christina McDonald of Aumsville, OR. She had nine – (9) grandchildren, Jared, Hannah, Simon, Kenan and Micah from Debora; and Abby,...

Mar 13, 2025

Dane R. Bond was born on November 27, 1960, in Worland, Wyoming, to Walter and Nancy (Robinson) Bond. He grew up alongside his siblings, Howard, Dennis, and Denise, spending his early years in Tensleep, Kemmerer, Cheyenne, and Casper, Wyoming. In 1979, he moved to Mill City, Oregon, where he met his high school sweetheart, Darlene Pennington, at Santiam High School....

Mar 9, 2025

Donny Eugene Collier, born on July 29, 1967, in Stayton, Oregon, left this world on March 9, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth, strength, and love to all who knew him.

Donny was the cherished son of Leota Faye Collier and Eugene Irvin Collier. He shared his life and love with his...