Obituaries

Sep 12, 2025

Sep 2, 2025

Edward "Eddie" William Cain was born on September 14, 1941 in Portland, Oregon to Paul and Irene Cain. He died on September 2, 2025 at Bonaventure due to dementia.

Eddie grew up in Brooks, Oregon and graduated from Gervais High School in 1959. He spent the majority of his life in the Salem, Oregon area. Eddie served in the United...

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...

Sep 1, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Aug 22, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 16, 2025

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...

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...