Obituaries

Jun 14, 2026

An attempt is being made to locate any family members or next of kin of decedent Arlene K. Smith, who previously lived in Salem, Oregon. Anyone with information is asked to please contact Restlawn Funeral Home at (503) 585-1373 during regular business hours.

Jun 13, 2026

An attempt is being made to locate any family members or next of kin of decedent Julie Irene Ramsey, who previously lived in Salem, Oregon. Anyone with information is asked to please contact Restlawn Funeral Home at (503) 585-1373 during regular business hours.

Jun 5, 2026

James Axel Kittelson, 47, of Salem, Oregon, passed away on June 5, 2026. He was born on September 5, 1978, in Salem, Oregon, to Lorene and James R. Kittelson and was raised in the Salem community.

James attended McKay High School and continued his education at Chemeketa Community College. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, earning...

Jun 5, 2026

James Axel Kittelson September 5, 1978 - June 5, 2026

James Axel Kittelson, 47, of Salem, Oregon, passed away on June 5, 2026. He was born on September 5, 1978, in Salem, Oregon, to Lorene and James R. Kittelson and was raised in the Salem community.

James attended McKay High School and continued his education at Chemeketa Community College. He proudly served...

Jun 3, 2026

James N. Olson, 78, passed away June 3, 2026 at the Silver Creek Senior Living facility in Woodburn, Oregon. He was born October 11, 1947 in Great Falls, Montana.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Sr. and Helen Olson.

Jim is survived by his two brothers, Paul Olson and wife Wilma, and Jan Olson and wife Kate and...

May 29, 2026

Marilyn K. Nicks, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026. She was born on August 3, 1934, in Newton, Kansas, to Kenneth and Gladys Greene. She was raised in both Kansas and California and graduated from Simi Valley High School in California.

Marilyn met the love of her life, William (Bill) Nicks, on a blind date arranged by mutual...

May 28, 2026

Paul Richard Delury passed away on May 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was 68 years old.

Paul was born on August 19, 1957, to James Leonard Delury and Helen June Delury. He grew up in Portland, Oregon, and graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School in 1975. Following high school, he pursued his passion for...

May 27, 2026

Autumn Cermak, age 93, of Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 27, 2026, at Salem Hospital.

Autumn was born on September 15, 1932, in Corvallis, Oregon, to Roy Olsen and Beatrice Olsen (Larsen). She graduated from Alsea High School and went on to work as an office secretary while also dedicating herself to her family as a...

May 20, 2026

In Loving Memory of David Cervantes

March 20, 1995 - May 20, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Cervantes, who left this world on May 20, 2026, at the age of 31.

David was born in Silverton, Oregon, on March 20, 1995, to his loving parents, Juan Cervantes Ochoa and Maria Cristina Cervantes, both originally from Mexico. He was...

May 13, 2026

Stephen David Boles was born in Aurora, Illinois on October 22, 1943, to Amos and Jessie Boles. His family moved to Oregon when he was young, and he was a 1961 graduate of South Salem High School. He made Salem his home.

He was gifted with analyzing situations and figuring out how to fix and improve them, leading him to...

May 9, 2026

Victor Monge Becerra, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on July 28, 1951, in El Salto, Durango, Mexico, Victor was the son of Pedro and Paula Becerra. He leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and resilience that will forever remain in the hearts of those...

May 8, 2026

Steven Leon Gillespie 11/15/1954 - 5/8/2026

Steve was born in Longview WA to Loren and Wilma (Carriker) Gillespie.

He attended Longview schools, graduating from R. A. Long H.S. with the class of 1973.

After High School he moved around but mostly staying in the Pacific Northwest in coastal towns in Washington and Oregon. The beach was his favorite place. He enjoyed surf fishing,...

May 4, 2026

James (Jim) Rawlins was born in Galion, Ohio on February 5th, 1951, to Mary (Stewart) and James Rawlins. Jim was one of five children and the only boy. He lived in Ohio until graduating from high school when he entered the United States Marine Corp. He served as a Marine from July 15, 1969 - July 14, 1972. After leaving...

Apr 20, 2026

DENNIS M. DUNNING, 78, passed peacefully at home on April 20, 2026, with his daughter Cristina by his side. He was born January 21, 1948 in San Jose, California - a curious, adventurous man who lived life fully.

After growing up in San Jose, Dennis graduated from Oregon State University before traveling the world. He went to places others wouldn't -...

Apr 17, 2026

Anita Louise "Rusti" Boles Horton was born on September 26, 1944, in Glendale, California, to Kyle and Anita Boles. With her fiery red hair and equally spirited personality, she quickly became "Rusti" to everyone who knew and loved her. In fact, if you heard someone call her Anita, you knew they must be talking about her mother.

Before she even started...

Apr 16, 2026

Rosalie "Jane" Treat, born Rosalie Jane Fluitt, entered the world in Detroit, Michigan, the youngest of seven children born to Albert and Edith Fluitt. After her mother's passing, her family moved west, first to Corvallis and later settling in West Salem, Oregon, where the family farm once stood on land now home to Capital Manor.

At 16, Jane met the love...

Apr 16, 2026

Apr 11, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wayne J. Nelson-a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. Wayne peacefully departed this world on April 11, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family.

Wayne was born on May 10, 1937, in Pullman, Washington, to Hjalmar and Minnie Nelson. He...

Apr 8, 2026

Apr 7, 2026

Daryl Harold Towers, age 82, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Salem, Oregon. He was born on March 5, 1944, in Langdon, North Dakota, the eighth of nine children born to Earl and Pearl Towers.

Daryl's early life was marked by profound loss. He lost his mother at the age of two and his father at six, and from that...