OBITUARIES

Feb 13, 2024

Day (Dorothy) Young MacDonald, born Dorothy Ann Young on October 17, 1945, in Charlottesville, VA, passed away on February 13, 2024 in Salem, OR. She was the beloved daughter of William and Dorothy Young. Day was preceded in death by her parents and brother William (Skipper/Bill) F Young III. Day’s vibrant spirit and loving nature touched the lives of...

Feb 3, 2024

Sara Elaine Johnson of Salem, Oregon, died on February 3, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Good friends were holding her hands on the final stretch of her life journey.

Sara was born on the South Pacific desert island of Canton, lived as a child in Kabul, Afghanistan, then moved with her family to Washington, DC....

Feb 2, 2024

Laura Michaels Davis was a woman with many lifetimes, and her current one came to an end on February 2nd, 2024, after a 2-year fight with brain cancer. She was surrounded by her chosen family at her home in Salem, Oregon.

She was born September 6th, 1963, in Portland, Oregon, and given the name Lauren Michael Davis....

Jan 24, 2024

Geoffrey Allen Van Ausdal (Geoff) was born on March 30, 1949, to Robert and Mary June Van Ausdal. Geoff was born in Alliance, Ohio where he joined his older brother David who was born in 1945. In 1955 Geoff's little sister Kimberley was born.

Geoff had fond memories of Ohio which included sledding and the Cincinnati Red...

Jan 20, 2024

In loving memory of Joseph Patrick Matzen, a devoted father and sports enthusiast. Joe was born April 5, 1957 to Bill A. and Mary Gladys (Keerins) Matzen of Johnday (IZ Ranch) OR. Joe was known for his passion for golf, prowess as a pool shark, and avid interest in all sports. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 19, 2024

Earla Hensley was born July 5th, 1952 in San Bernadino California to parents Ralph Hensley and Azlee Funderburk.

She went to college at Chemeketa and was a writer and editor for the school paper. She loved the outdoors, walking on the beach, fishing, and she loved her friends and family very much.

She was a...

Jan 19, 2024

Brooks Oregon - Shirley met Jesus face to face on January 19, 2024 at her sister's home, surrounded by her family.

Shirley Ann Isham was born on September 20, 1951 to Kenneth Iris (Red) and Lorene Wanless Isham of Brooks, Oregon.

She attended Brooks Elementary and Gervais Union High School.

Shirley Married Apolonio...

Jan 17, 2024

KEIZER, OR – Walter J. LeDoux, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 74 at his home in Keizer on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, of natural causes. His departure leaves a proud and grateful family, as well as a community of admirers mourning his loss.

Walt was born on December 23,...

Jan 17, 2024

KEIZER, OR – Walter J. LeDoux, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 74 at his home in Keizer on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, of natural causes. His departure leaves a proud and grateful family, as well as a community of admirers mourning his loss.

Walt was born on December 23,...

Jan 16, 2024

05/29/1941 to 1/16/2024

Ruth Died on 1/16/2024 at the age of 82. Ruth was born in Chamberlain, South Dakota to Elliott Voegele and Mary Edith (Fuller) Voegele on May 29, 1949. Ruth Moved to Cottage Grove Oregon, then became a lifelong resident of Eugene, Oregon. She Graduated from Francis High School in Eugene, Oregon 1959. She was...

Jan 16, 2024

12/11/1986 - 1/16/2024

Ryan is survived by his children, Alexis McCarter and Jordan R. McCarter, his mom, Cindy McCarter-Ziebell, his dad, John McCarter and his sisters, Mandi Montgomery and Riley McCarter. Ryan enjoyed sports and going to the beach. He lived life to the fullest, but most of all he loved his kids and his...

Jan 15, 2024

With sadness Jeffrey John English passed away on January 15, 2024.  He was born September 11, 1964 to Fred and Juanita English.  He is survived by his sister’s Paula Peterson, Jean Riley and Ann Miller.  He was a great uncle to numerous nephews and nieces.

Jeffrey was a marine brat and moved often as a youth.  States...

Jan 13, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Carole Ann Rogers on January 13, 2024. Carole was born to John and Annie May Webster on July 1, 1943 in Alhambra, California. She was the older sister of Bobby Webster, Patty Ward, Linda Gleason and Gary Webster.

Carole lived her youth and attended school in Norwalk, California where...

Jan 10, 2024

Joseph P. Jablonski passed away January 10, 2024, from complications of dementia. Born September 30, 1941, to Aloysius and Sarah (Kokum) Jablonski in Bay City, Michigan. Al, Sarah and all four of Joe’s brothers (Donald, Wiliam, Frederic, and James) proceeded him in death. Joe’s dad was a car mechanic and owned a repair shop. Joe and all his brothers...

Jan 9, 2024

Claudette Germaine Boucher, aka “Claudy B,” passed away on January 8, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born in New Hampshire on February 16,1933, to Gertrude and Edward Boucher and an older sister, Priscilla. Another sister, Margie, arrived later and the Boucher family was complete. Claudette married Phillip LeClerc in 1954 and after they divorced, she raised her...

Dec 27, 2023

Alan Ray Fish is the son of Georgia Smith and the late Don Ray Fish.  Alan was born in Phoenix Arizona, on March 8, 1975. He is the 5th of 8 children in a family of three sisters and five brothers.

Alan’s family moved to Salem, Oregon in 1977 where he attended Baker and McKinley Elementary Schools,...

Dec 21, 2023

Allan Albert Anderson left us on December 21,2023.  He was born on September 28, 1949 and was 74 years old.  Allen leaves behind his wife of 52 years Jane, a daughter Heather and son-in-law Paul Wakin and four grandchildren.  Isaiah, Amerah, Aleiah and Micah and his dog Porter.  He loved his family very much.

Allan grew up...

Dec 20, 2023

Passed away in Eugene, Oregon December 20, 2023 at the age of 93.    Marge was moved to Green Valley Rehabilitation Health Center after a fall in an assisted living residence in Klamath Falls.

Born to Almond James(AJ) and Ruth (Jester) King December 1, 1930 in Buell ID

The family moved from Idaho area when Marjorie...

Dec 16, 2023

Ottis, Oregon: Trisha went to meet her Lord and Savior, way too soon. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was born in Salem, Oregon to Apolonio (Paul) and Shirley Isham Enriquez. Trisha attended   schools in Brooks, Turner, Salem and Gervais. She went to Chemeketa community college nursing program. Majored in phlebotomy working in the nursing...

Dec 12, 2023

Our sweet Lori left this world, but never our hearts, on December 12, 2023.

Lori was more than a mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was light, love, and pure joy.  Her laugh was contagiously intoxicating. She inspired all with her positivity. Lori was absolutely genuine, and to know her was to love her—you couldn’t help yourself....