Obituaries
Michael Wiege
Sep 1, 2025
Michael Wiege was born in Hebron ND on July 21, 1926 to Henry and Rebecca (Scheuffele) Wiege. He moved to Oregon at the age of 17 years old to find work. In 1950 he married Alice Sandberg. They had 2 children together. They made their home in Stayton Oregon, where, together, they raised their children. They were later divorced. In...
Maribeth "Mary" Barbara Howland
Aug 29, 2025
Mary was born on October 6, 1939, in Vancouver, British Columbia as part of a set of identical twins. Marilyn "Lynn" and Maribeth "Bunty" used to play tricks on the teacher by switching seats.
Mary and Lynn came to the United States to live on their aunt and uncle's cattle ranch in Maupin, Oregon when they were young. They often rode...
JoAnn Louise Jenkins
Aug 28, 2025
JoAnn Louise Jenkins, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in Salem, Oregon, at the age of 88. She was born on January 15, 1937, in Dallas, Oregon, to Edward and Berneice Mueller, and spent her formative years on a farm in Independence, Oregon, alongside her three brothers, James, Thomas, and Fredrick.
JoAnn graduated...
Grover Edward Arthur Wilson Jr
Aug 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Grover Edward Arthur Wilson Jr., a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this world on August 28, 2025, at the age of 78, in his hometown of Salem, Oregon.
Born on October 4, 1946, Grover was the cherished son of Grover Edward Wilson Sr. and Pearl Trumbly. He grew up...
George Allen Blain
Aug 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rev. George Allen Blain, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who departed this life on August 26, 2025, in McMinnville, Oregon. Born in Eugene, Oregon, on January 23, 1939, George lived a life full of love, faith, and compassion, leaving behind an enduring legacy that will be...
Caroline Ann Valnes
Aug 25, 2025
Caroline went to be with her heavenly father in the early hours of August 25th, 2025 at the age of 91. She was a much beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.
She was born on the family farm in the small community of Pratum, Oregon to Elizabeth and Walter Giese. After the loss of her father,...
Christine M Romine
Aug 22, 2025
"When God created moms all as lovely as can be
He made one extra special
And saved her for me!"
This says it all. Not much to add.
Christine Romine from Vandervoort, Arkansas of humble beginnings passed away on August 22, 2025 at her home in Salem, Oregon.
She had one child whom she loved more than life itself.....Janet Romine (husband, Ron Relaford). Janet reciprocated...
Dora Jean Morlan
Aug 18, 2025
Dora Jean Morlan, 82, of Aumsville, Oregon, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025.
Dora was born in Maywood, California, April 21, 1943 to Ace D. Johnson and Dorothy Miller (Lambert). She was the second of three children.
She married Ron Morlan March 13, 1964 in Reno, Nevada. They had three sons; Roderick, Richmond, and Gregory. They later moved to...
Donald James Casida
Aug 15, 2025
Donald "Don" James Casida passed away on August 15, 2025 while at home on hospice care at 100-years-old. He was born on January 2, 1925 in Bell, California to Delmer Jennings Casida and Jessie Eugenia (Maier) Casida. Don was the oldest of four children. He was raised in Downey, California.
Don attended Downey High School. During his senior year of high...
Ronald Marston Murphy
Jul 30, 2025
Ronald Marston Murphy, 89, of Salem, passed away on August 30, 2025 at home with wife and family at his side.
A private graveside service will be held this weekend. Arrangements are by Restlawn Memory Gardens & Funeral Home.
Ron was born in Falls City, Oregon, to Vernon & Mildred Murphy on April 11, 1936. Following High School he served four...
Michael Evan Shidler
Jul 26, 2025
Michael Shidler was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to Cliff and Esther Shidler. Michael moved from New York to Lompoc, California when he was 5 and graduated from Maple High School in 1971. After graduating high school, Michael joined the United States Army and served as an Airborne Ranger in the Army, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry unit. After...
Scott Eugene Fowler
Jul 20, 2025
Born in Salem Oregon to Gene and Charlene Fowler
Preceded in death by son Jason Scott, Great grand daughter Kenna Charlene, and his parents.
Scott grew up in the Four Corners area where he made many life long friends. He graduated
from South Salem High School.
Scott and Sue were married on July 1st 1977. They met in Salem through mutual friends.
He worked at...
Grace Elizabeth Faber
Jul 19, 2025
Grace Faber, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, in Salem, Oregon, at the age of 93. Born on December 2, 1931, in Artesia, California, Grace lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to her family and community.
She was the cherished daughter of Jelle and Elizabeth VanderMeer, who instilled in her the...
Joel Steven Pawloski
Jul 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joel Steven Pawloski, who left this world on July 12, 2025, at the age of 59. Joel was born on October 24, 1965, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Leo and Madeline Pawloski. A devoted husband, father, and friend, he spent his life dedicated to his family, faith, and service to...
Jesse Kyd Prefontaine
Jul 12, 2025
Jesse Kyd Prefontaine suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on July 12, 2025.
Jesse was a kind, adventurous soul. Always willing to help-especially if you didn't think you needed help. He laughed loudly and loved fiercely. He was generous to a fault and stubborn as the Taurus he was, but was always a big Kyd at heart. He will be greatly...
Terrika Lynne Murray Brown
Jul 10, 2025
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beloved Terrika Lynne Murray Brown, who left this world on July 10, 2025, in Salem, Oregon.
Born November 16, 1958, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Terrika spent her childhood living with her parents, Eugene Jacob and Nora Jane Busch, on various Marine bases in the USA and Japan. She settled in...
William Ashley Perkins
Jul 9, 2025
William Ashley Perkins
86 passed July 9 2025
Bill drove 5 million accident free miles for May Trucking, always had a good trucking story. May he drive many more through Heaven's gates.
Bill Sandy and Marrie will be put to rest at Restlawn Memory Gardens, there will be no service. So when you drive by, blow them horns!!
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