Obituaries

Leona Marie Hopper

Leona Marie Hopper

Oct 4, 2025

Leona Marie Hopper, 81, of Lebanon, Oregon, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on October 4, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1944, in Tacoma, Washington, to Leona (Kassuhn) and John Koval.

After graduating from high school, Leona moved to Sweet Home in 1962, where she built a life rooted in family, community, and service. She had...

Janet Gail Primus

Janet Gail Primus

Oct 4, 2025

Janet Gail Primus (Nydegger), beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Stayton, Oregon, at the age of 95.

Janet was born on May 17, 1930, in Mill City, Oregon, to George and Helen (Trask) Nydegger. She grew up in Mill City and graduated from the local high school before becoming a certified court stenographer.

On November...

Ricardo Ramirez Vargas

Ricardo Ramirez Vargas

Oct 3, 2025

Ricardo Ramirez Vargas, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at the age of 63.

Born on March 27, 1962, to Pablo Vargas and Celia Ramirez, Ricardo grew up surrounded by family. As a young boy, he moved with his family to the Pacific Northwest, a place that would become his lifelong home.

Ricardo spent much...

Robert Lewis Hauptmann

Robert Lewis Hauptmann

Oct 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Robert Lewis Hauptmann

June 7, 1952 – October 2, 2025

Robert Lewis Hauptmann, 73, of Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at Salem Hospital.

Born on June 7, 1952, in Salem to Allie “Abe” Clifton Hauptmann and Evelyn Blanche McKay, Robert grew up with a strong sense of kindness, generosity, and integrity that would define his...

Wilma (Lensman) Golden

Wilma (Lensman) Golden

Sep 30, 2025

Wilma (Lensman) Golden September 21, 1938 – September 30, 2025

Wilma (Lensman) Golden was born on September 21, 1938, to William and Leona Lensman in St. Ignatius, Montana. She married the love of her life, Charles Golden, on June 7, 1958, in Stayton, Oregon.

On September 30, 2025, Wilma went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving...

Jay Warren Crooks

Jay Warren Crooks

Sep 22, 2025

Jay Warren Crooks, a lifelong resident of Albany, Oregon, passed away on September 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and creativity. Born on March 24, 1951, in Eugene, Oregon, Jay was the beloved son of Jay Morris Crooks and Shirley Isabel Stelzer. As a young man, he traveled across the United States as a member of a boys...

Janice James

Janice James

Sep 21, 2025

Janice James, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Lebanon, Oregon, at the age of 76. Born on August 15, 1949, in Tacoma, Washington, Janice was the beloved daughter of Roberta and Don. She spent her early years in Tacoma, where she developed a love for learning. In 1960, her family relocated...

Jesus Gonzalez Ramos

Jesus Gonzalez Ramos

Sep 20, 2025

Public viewing for friends to say good bye will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm at Weddle Funeral Service before they sent home to be buried at Cementerio La Puerta, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

La visita pública para que los amigos puedan despedirse se llevará a cabo el martes 30 de septiembre de 2025 de 2:00...

Brayan Juarez Zavala

Brayan Juarez Zavala

Sep 20, 2025

Due to family request no public viewing will be taking place. Mr Perez Mendoza will be buried at Cementerio La Puerta, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

Here’s the Spanish translation:

“Por petición de la familia no se llevará a cabo una visita pública. El Sr. Pérez Mendoza será sepultado en el Cementerio La Puerta, Mexicali, Baja California, México.”

Eduardo Zaragoza Flores

Eduardo Zaragoza Flores

Sep 20, 2025

Public viewing for friends to say good bye will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm at Weddle Funeral Service before they sent home to be buried at Cementerio La Puerta, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

La visita pública para que los amigos puedan despedirse se llevará a cabo el martes 30 de septiembre de 2025 de 2:00...

Jose Perez Mendoza

Jose Perez Mendoza

Sep 20, 2025

Due to family request no public viewing will be taking place. Mr Perez Mendoza will be buried at Cementerio La Puerta, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

Here’s the Spanish translation:

“Por petición de la familia no se llevará a cabo una visita pública. El Sr. Pérez Mendoza será sepultado en el Cementerio La Puerta, Mexicali, Baja California, México.”

Larry Alan Legg

Larry Alan Legg

Sep 19, 2025

Larry Alan Legg passed peacefully on September 19th, 2025.

Larry was born on October 22, 1941 to Frank and Pearle Legg. He grew up on their family farm in Philomath Oregon and graduated from Philomath High School in 1960.

Larry spent most of his adult life as an Antique, Gold, Silver & Collectible dealer at his local Corvallis business, The Gold Dust....

Justin Spier

Justin Spier

Sep 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Justin Ray Spier, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose vibrant spirit and deep love for family and the outdoors touched all who knew him. He passed away on September 17, 2025.

Born on May 19, 1979, in Salem, Oregon, to Vicki and Don Spier, Justin spent his formative years...

Dale Eugene Brown

Dale Eugene Brown

Sep 16, 2025

Dale Eugene Brown was born on October 9th, 1952 to Almon Edward & Doris Louise(Ward) Brown in Grass Valley, California. He grew up with siblings Mike, Vicki, Bill, & Christine. His Dad worked in Construction and the family moved from Grass Valley, California to Citrus Heights, California, then to Sweet Home, Oregon, then to Lebanon, Oregon, then to Raleigh, North...

MaryLou Buchheit

MaryLou Buchheit

Sep 12, 2025

Mary Lou Buchheit (Sthamann) was born on September 16, 1932, and left this life on September 12, 2025. She was born in Perham, Minnesota. Her parents were Charles and Gertrude Sthamann. Mary Lou and her family moved to Oregon when she was 10 years old. She was a loving wife to Paul "Bing" Buchheit who preceded her in death on...

Rosalie Ann (Wood) Evans

Rosalie Ann (Wood) Evans

Sep 9, 2025

Rosalie Ann (Wood) Evans went lovingly into the arms of Jesus on September 9, after a very brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Florence, OR to Austin and Mary (Kallunki) Wood the youngest of three children with many years between her and her siblings. Rosalie grew up in Florence and graduated from Siuslaw High School in...

Claud Ernest Mattox

Claud Ernest Mattox

Sep 9, 2025

Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, Claud Ernest Mattox went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He left this world surrounded by his loving family. Claud was born to Earl Leon and Eva Ruth Mattox on November 24, 1933, in Jacksonville, Florida. The family lived in the Jacksonville area, where Claud attended Robert E....

Judith Griffith

Judith Griffith

Sep 8, 2025

Judith Anne Griffith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, entered her heavenly home on September 8, 2025, in Salem, Oregon. She was 87 years old.

Born on July 3, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas, to Hezekiah H. Boyd and Pearl Kerr, Judith’s life was filled with a love for God, family, and the beauty of creation....

Virginia McCammon

Virginia McCammon

Sep 1, 2025

Virginia McCammon, a woman of quiet strength and boundless generosity, passed away on September 1st, 2025 in Philomath, Oregon, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and creativity that touched countless lives. Born on August 8, 1937, in Heppner, Oregon, to Mary Irene (Nutten) Dykstra and Cloy Wellington Dykstra, Virginia grew up in a home filled with warmth and resilience,...

Donald Craig Seward

Donald Craig Seward

Sep 1, 2025

Donald Craig Seward. Born March 20 th 1954 in San Francisco California. 

Don and the love of his life, Lana B., have been partners for 38 years. He was the son of Elaine Augustson and Richard Seward. His siblings are David Seward and Polly Seward-Thomas. He graduated from Sir Frances Drake High School in 1972. He has lived in California, Texas...