Obituaries

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 17, 2025

Billy Keith Martin of Salem died on April 17, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 10:30am; Thursday, May 1st in the chapel at Restlawn Funeral Home. Interment will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens & Mausoleum.

Apr 13, 2025

We are saddened to announce the loss of Laura Frances Bender, who left this world peacefully on April 13, 2025, in Salem, Oregon. Laura was born on August 21, 1962, in Smithtown, New York, to her loving parents, Daniel and Frances Wittgartner. She was a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and a true friend to many.

Laura's life was characterized...

Apr 10, 2025

Maria Magdalena Davis, born December 21, 1934, in Pfeffenhausen, Germany, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, in Salem, Oregon. She lived a remarkable life that spanned 90 years, filled with love, faith, and unwavering dedication to her family.

Maria was the beloved daughter of Ubald and Josefa Birkner. She was raised in a humble household and attended school until the...

Apr 5, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Lawrence Lynn Jr., a beloved son, brother, uncle, and cherished friend, who left this world on April 5, 2025, in Lebanon, Oregon. Richard was born on June 29, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and he spent his formative years in Great Falls, Montana, where he developed the values...

Apr 4, 2025

Corinne Mary Fay (Bibler) Zeigler

April 4, 2025

Corinne Mary Fay (Bibler) Zeigler, age 78, of Salem, Oregon, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2025. Born October 21, 1946, in Williston, North Dakota to Edson Lester Bibler and June Inga Bruun, Corinne lived a life filled with love, determination, and service to others.

In 1973, she met the love of her life, Andrew...

Mar 28, 2025

Mary Zissler (Bice), a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in her hometown of Dallas, Oregon. She was born on July 5, 1953, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.

Mary was the cherished daughter of Rosalee and Hollis Bice and grew up in the...

Mar 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marian Graves Thomas, 84, from complications of Alzheimer's. She was a beloved mother of three boys and grandmother of two. She was known for her kind heart, sense of humor. Marion was born in El Cajon, California on February 10th, 1940. She is survived by her son Mark Anderson,...

Mar 24, 2025

Angelyn "Angie" Mae Bylsma, 89, passed away on March 24, 2025, and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Angie was born at home on November 7, 1935 in Artesia, California to George and Anne Meines.

In 1953, Angie met Richard "Dick" Bylsma at the Bellflower roller skating rink on "Dutch Night". They were married on March...

Mar 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sue Ann Kovalski on March 19th, 2025. Funeral arrangements have been made with Restlawn Funeral Home.

Mar 14, 2025

Mar 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johnathan Lipai, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, who left this world on March 10, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on January 29, 1971, in Kolonia, Pohnpei, in the Federated States of Micronesia, Johnathan's journey through life was marked by love, generosity, and an unwavering...

Mar 7, 2025

Steven Randolph Clark was born on September 10, 1968 in Evanston, Illinois to Leonard Clark & Virginia Ann (Searles) Buckbee. He passed away on March 7, 2025 in Salem, Oregon. Steven's final resting place is at Restlawn Memory Gardens in West Salem, Oregon. No services will be held at this time.

Mar 4, 2025

Gladys June Patton, a beloved matriarch and friend, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, in Stayton, Oregon, at the age of 73. Born on May 24, 1951, in Salem, Oregon, Gladys was the cherished daughter of Ray McNutt and Elizabeth Alice Kihs. She was a vibrant soul who dedicated her life to her family and friends, leaving behind a...

Mar 4, 2025

Mr. Albert Louis Madding, Jr., age 91, of Salem, passed away Tuesday evening, March 4, 2025, at Salem Health Hospital. He was born July 6, 1933, in Orchards, Washington, a son of the late Albert and Esther Wells Madding.

Al, as he was affectionately known, had four siblings, John Madding (deceased), Aloha Banker, Mary Caldwell and David Madding.

He was a member...

Feb 27, 2025

Feb 26, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Maree Fast passed peacefully on 2/26/2025 with her daughter Julie Ann beside her. Her precious family was able to spend time with her just hours to her passing plus the many days leading up to her death. Maree was born in Dallas, Oregon on July 30, 1935 to Morris M. and Rosalyn J. (Webb)...

Feb 24, 2025

Curtis Beal Zimmerman, was escorted into heaven on February 24th. He was born on July 26, 1936, to William and Winnifred Zimmerman, in Brookings, South Dakota, but spent most of his childhood in Salem, OR. He had 2 siblings, Bonnie Zimmerman {Stover), and Winton Zimmerman, both his parents and siblings have preceded him in death.

Curt joined the Navy not...

Feb 22, 2025

Genevieve Tebeau was 103 at the time of her passing on Saturday, February 22, 2025. She led a wonderful life full of love. She was born in La Grande, Oregon to Martin & Gladys (Bailey) Lopez. She later married William Tebeau and they had seven children together. Genevieve will be remembered for her time spent giving to her community and...

Feb 19, 2025

Sandy Cleveland of Salem, Oregon died on February 19, 2025 at the age of 75. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 25th at 12:00pm in the chapel of Restlawn Funeral Home. A committal service will follow directly after in Restlawn Memory Gardens.