Obituaries

Feb 18, 2025

Eileen Ann Hesketh (née Hammond), age 100, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Eileen was born on March 13, 1924, in Miller, South Dakota, to Christopher and Alice Hammond. She grew up in a loving family alongside her four sisters and one brother. She later moved to Oregon, where she graduated from Hubbard High School.

Eileen married William...

Feb 11, 2025

Jackie Dale Rogers was born on February 21, 1946 in Star City, Arkansas to William & Jewel (Mathews) Rogers. He passed away on February 11, 2025 in Salem, Oregon at the age of 78. He will truly be missed.

Jan 31, 2025

Jan 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James A. Harris II, known affectionately to family and friends as Jim, who departed this life on January 26, 2025, in Salem, Oregon. Jim was born on May 24, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, to James A. Harris and Mary M. Whitfield. He lived a full and impactful life that...

Jan 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Orrin Jay Greene, who left us peacefully on December 26, 2025, in his beloved hometown of Salem, Oregon. Born on November 5, 1956, Orrin lived a vibrant life that spanned nearly 69 years, filled with laughter, love, and an unyielding commitment to his family and community.

Orrin was the cherished...

Jan 25, 2025

Donna Rae Howe was born on May 20, 1937 in Oregon City, Oregon and passed away on January 25, 2025 in her home in Dallas, Oregon.

When Donna was 15 years old she met her future husband, Garold. Nine months later they were married on November 17, 1953 in North Howell, Oregon. After Garold returned from the Korean War, they started...

Jan 11, 2025

Rosalie Baer, born on March 22, 1928, to Rudolph and Agnes Wacken, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2025, in Salem, Oregon, at the age of 96.

Rosalie's life was a vibrant celebration of creativity and design. She possessed a remarkable talent for fashion design and held a deep appreciation for mid-century modern architecture and house design. Her passion...

Jan 8, 2025

Sweet Averi Loretta Laughlin passed away in Salem, Oregon on January 8, 2025 at the age of 10.

She was born on December 23, 2014 in Portland, Oregon to Zachary Laughlin and McKenna Srofe. Averi spent a lot of time doing the things she loved: shopping, swinging, going on wagon rides, playing games, going to the trampoline park, and singing. She...

Jan 4, 2025

Cindy Lee Nepusz was born in Blaine, Minnesota to Donald and Loretta O'Conner on January 4th, 1959. Cindy met her wonderful husband Nicholas Nepusz and they got married on June 2nd 2007 in Laughlin, NV.

Cindy retired from her long career at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. She was a Toastmaster, she loved crocheting and spending time with her...

Jan 3, 2025

Donald Elliott Jennings, age 92, has gone to be with his Heavenly Father.

Don passed January 3rd, 2025 peacefully at home with family of natural causes. Born February 19th, 1933 to Volume and Jackie Jennings in Senath Missouri. Don had four older sisters Dorthy, Lee, Lois, and Peggy who have all passed. The family moved to Southern California where Don...

Jan 1, 2025

Dec 25, 2024

Sharon Louise Harter was born on September 15, 1948 to Joseph and Eleanor (Titus) Harter in Salem, Oregon. She lived her whole life in Salem, enjoying her time bowling, reading, and camping. Sharon had the bowling trophies and plaques to show for it. She worked in the cannery for many years.

Sharon passed away after a long battle with cancer on...

Dec 25, 2024

Barbara H. Papp passed away on December 25, 2024 in Salem, Oregon. She joined her husband, Louis F. Papp, whom she dearly missed.

Barbara was born on October 14, 1941 to Frederick & Elizabeth (Potter) Holzapfel in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She and Louis met through the same circle of friends and then later married on April 29, 1961 in New...

Dec 24, 2024

Armilda Gayle "Punky" Dayley was born on May 8th, 1947 in Tillamook, Or to Elza and Lydia Mercer. She grew up around the Central Oregon area attending Detroit High School. In 1975 she married Charles Dayley and started their family together.

Punky was a successful bar and restaurant owner most of her adult life. She owned Sourdoug Lil's and Fisherman's...

Dec 22, 2024

Mary Lea (Dennis) Comstock was born to Ray and Pearl Dennis in Falls City, Oregon on September 15, 1939. A graduate of Falls City High School, she married Ron Comstock in 1958 and soon after welcomed her two boys - John (Lori) Comstock (1959) and Doyle (Beate) Comstock (1960). Throughout her life she had a number of careers while raising...

Dec 21, 2024

Jesse Floyd Krater passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90 on December 21, 2024. Born in Gotebo, Oklahoma to Hazel and Oliver Krater, Jess was raised in Oklahoma until age 9, when his family moved to Oregon, eventually settling in Salem.

Jess graduated from Salem High School in 1952, where he was involved in baseball and choir. Jess...

Dec 19, 2024

Dec 18, 2024

Independence, OR - Vic Hall passed away in his home on Wednesday, December 18th at the age of 87. Vic was born in Portland, Oregon on June 18, 1937 to Herbert and Irma Hall, the first of two children.

Vic's family moved to the Willamette Valley, settling in the Monmouth-Independence area.

Vic attended both Central and Dallas High School, going on...

Dec 17, 2024

Alexandra (Moran) Leonor-Ruiz was born on December 15, 1984 in San Salvador, El Salvador to Jose and Mercedes Moran. She came to the US when she was 15-months old.

Alexandra, or Marisela as most of her loved ones called her, had a happy childhood. She loved spending time with her family and writing poems. She had dreams to go to college...

Dec 17, 2024

On December 17, 2024, Nate Mikhlin, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, left this world far too soon.

Nate was born on July 13th, 1979 to Yuri and Alla Mikhlin in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in Minnetonka, Went to Kansas for school before moving to Oregon in 2006.

A die hard Minnesota fan (both Vikings and Twins), Nate could...