Obituaries
Tracy Kay Payne
Oct 10, 2025
Tracy Kay Payne passed away Friday October 10, 2025, after a brave battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) with her devoted husband Terry by her side.
Tracy was born to Bruce Davis and Rosalie (Kuvaas) Davis on August 14,1959. She joined older sister Lori and was followed by younger brother Larry.
Tracy grew up in the Albany and Salem area and enjoyed...
Margaret Leona Aikin (Peggy)
Oct 9, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Leona Aikin, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on April 1, 1937, in Wheatland, Wyoming, to Laura Busler and John Lawyer.
Peggy lived a life filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family. She graduated from high school and went on to work in retail,...
Barbara Ann Barbknecht
Oct 8, 2025
Barbara Ann (Kortuem) Barbknecht, 81, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born on July 7, 1944, in Mankato, Minnesota, to Rita Mae (Clemons) and Robert Francis Kortuem. As the oldest girl of 7 children, she was always a mom.
On March 23, 1968, Barbara married the love of her life, Donald Barbknecht,...
Clifford Norman Oakes
Oct 5, 2025
Clifford “Norman” Oakes February 18, 1934 – October 5, 2025
Clifford “Norman” Oakes passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, in Salem, Oregon, at the age of 91. Norman was born on February 18, 1934, in Junction City, Oregon, to Harry “Clifford” Oakes and Lillian Augusta Oakes. He grew up on the family homestead in Bellfountain, Oregon until the age of...
Larry Dean Hatlestad
Oct 5, 2025
Larry Dean Hatlestad, 74, of Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Larry was born on March 19, 1951, in Bremerton, Washington, to Elmer and Pauline Hatlestad. He grew up in a close-knit family and carried his strong work ethic and love for family throughout his life. Over the years, Larry made his home...
Kai Nicholas Cain
Oct 5, 2025
Kai Nicholas Cain was born November 5th, 2006, to Joseph Nicholas Sieg and Anna Harris of Salem, Oregon. Kai passed away unexpectedly on October 4th, 2025 in Aumsville, Oregon. He is survived by his fur children: Jack, Casper, and Tuna. He is also survived by his brothers Riley Harris and Bentley Lampson, his sisters Nova and Meisha, Grandmothers Kerry Harris...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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