OBITUARIES

Sep 15, 2017

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 7, at 3 pm at Lynchwood Church of God in Portland, Oregon for Byron Shields Fagan of Salem, Oregon.

Byron died by his own hand on Friday, September 15, 2017 at his home in Salem. He was 54 years old.

Byron Shields Fagan was born on...

Sep 8, 2017

Andrea Brown, 65, of Salem passed away on September 8, 2017.

Andrea was born in Chicago, IL to Edwin John and Esther Wallin on January 27, 1952. She attended Biola University and toured with the quartet in 1971 then graduated from Oregon State University in 1976 with a music major. She obtained a Master’s degree in Education...

Sep 7, 2017

Our mother LaVerna Jean (Svoboda) Shepherd passed September 7, 2017 after a very short battle with cancer at home with her loving family.

LaVerna was born on Nov 4th, 1937 in Dorchester, Nebraska. She and her identical twin, LaVina, were the youngest of eight children born to Gladys (Novotny) and John Svoboda.

LaVerna graduated from...

Aug 23, 2017

H. Ann Puerling Schisler went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. Some months ago, Ann felt that she should move from her assisted living apartment at Camelot in Hemet, to be near her son, Tim Puerling. Tim found her a lovely apartment at Emeral Pointe, assisted living in Salem, Oregon. They spent...

Aug 23, 2017

Dennis "Russ" Collins passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23th due to complications of Alzheimer's. Dennis was born August 6th, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry and Anna Kolansinski. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he proudly served his country in The United States Marine Corp. Dennis was a dog lover and made furry friends wherever he went. He...

Aug 15, 2017

Deborah, Campbell- 62 went to be with our heavenly father on August 15, 2017 at 5:05am. Deborah (Debbie) proceeds her only child, Daughter Charli, and her Four Grandchildren, Cody, Abigail, Grace and LeAnn, and five Great grandchildren, Gabby, Koby, Rosie, Ruby, Kholii. Boyfriend Ron. And many friends. Debbie loved spending time with her family and friends. She was always...

Aug 8, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Carolina Ileana Perez announces her passing on August 8 th 2017 after putting up a strong fight against pulmonary hypertension.

Carolina, the eldest of four children, was born April 10, 1976 in Los Angeles, CA to parent Maria Castañeda and Juan Perez.

After growing up in...

Jul 27, 2017

Ron was born in Fontana, California to mother Shirley and father Richard. He grew up in Fontana with three sisters and one brother.

He joined the Air Force in 1977 and was trained as an aircraft crash type fire truck mechanic and heavy equipment mechanic.

He attended the NCO Leadership School, the NCO Academy, and...

Jul 25, 2017

Dave Mahler was the youngest of his siblings. He was much younger, so his sister-in-law, Betty, played a huge part in his upbringing. Dave has always been adventurous and curious. There are many stories of his hijinks growing up in the small town of Toledo, Oregon. Dave took a lot of pride in his family and pride in his...

Jul 25, 2017

Max Taylor Elliott passed away Tuesday, July 25 2017 in Salem, Oregon after trying to fight cancer for over two years. Max was born and raised in Burley, Idaho with his older brother Durwood Lee, Younger brother Jake, who both preceded his death, and his sister Delsa who currently lives in that same area

Max is a...

Jul 18, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of John Harvey Weeks announces his passing on Tuesday July 18, 2017, at the age of 65. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Jonna, and his children, Kevin (Heather), Tracy (Dan), and Cody (Carol). He will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Hailey, Colin, and Samantha.

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Jul 14, 2017

Kandy Kay Mumau passed away on Friday July 14 th after an extended battle with cancer.  She was born at Sacred Heart Hospital May 20, 1952 to Gerald and Bonnie Mumau. Kandy attended Lincoln Elementary & Francis Willard, Woodrow Wilson Jr High and graduated from South Eugene High School in 1970. Kandy attended the nursing school at LCC where...

Jul 12, 2017

Donald Earl Wandell, 95, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in a residential care facility in Salem, Oregon.

Don was born and raised in Clovis, California, the son of Joy Eon and Florence Alfreda (Stevens) Wandell. Don had one brother, Edward, and three sisters, Helen Kelly, Betty Watts, and Marian Adams.

Don served in the US...

Jul 8, 2017

Catherine Ann "Cay" (Hammer) Humphrey, 93, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Salem, Oregon. Cay was born November 24, 1923 in Atlantic, Iowa. She was the second of three children born to Catherine (Records) Hammer and Herbert Hildreth Hammer, Sr.

Cay attended school in Billings, Montana and graduated from Billings High School in 1940 where...

Jul 3, 2017

Lucille Emma Stephens Pugh died July 3, 2017 in her home. She was born in Montpelier, Idaho to Bert and Vivian Stephens on Sept. 19, 1919.  Lucille married Eugene Pugh on April 4, 1950, and she called him the love of her life.  Eugene died in March of 1988

Lucille earned a Bachelor’s degree from Utah State...

Jun 30, 2017

Jun 25, 2017

Richard lived a prosperous 86 wonderful years.  On June 25th, 2017, Richard died peacefully in his sleep at his son, Patrick McConnell’s, home located at 2149 Woodhaven Court NW in Salem, Oregon.  Richards wife, Evelyn McConnell, was by Richard's side at his passing.

Richard was born on October 26th, 1930 in Washington D.C.  Richard was the son...

Jun 22, 2017

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Jun 10, 2017

William Ross Fullmer, age 77, of Menan, passed away at his step-daughter’s home in Turner, Oregon, Saturday June 10, 2017.

Ross was born, January 10, 1940 at his grandparent’s home in Annis, Idaho, the second son of Norris Fullmer and Dona Scott Fullmer. He attended 1-8 grades in Menan and graduated from Rigby High School in 1958....

Jun 8, 2017

Gary passed away in Salem, Oregon June 8, 2017 at the age of 81. He was born November 20, 1935 in Portland, Oregon.

He grew up in Portland and attended Cleveland High School.  He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.  He worked his entire career, 40 years, at Freightliner.

He...