Obituaries

Hertha Bresee

Hertha Bresee

Feb 20, 2020

Pending

Thelma E. Jeldness Townsend

Thelma E. Jeldness Townsend

Feb 18, 2020

July 4, 1924 - February 18, 2020

Iola M. Hanson

Iola M. Hanson

Feb 17, 2020

No Services

Doris Nelson

Doris Nelson

Feb 16, 2020

Originally from Iowa, she met and married Elmer Nelson and started their family. They moved to Oregon for work and to raise their children, settling in Salem in 1963. A woman of many talents, she was as skilled at woodworking and rock polishing as she was at crocheting and quilting.  She enjoyed a number of hobbies and activities: camping, fishing,...

Nina Trammell

Nina Trammell

Feb 14, 2020

Pending

Donna Janszen

Donna Janszen

Feb 7, 2020

No services will be held at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Donna Janszen, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Joy Kahrs

Joy Kahrs

Feb 6, 2020

Pending

Robert B. Hawkes

Robert B. Hawkes

Feb 1, 2020

Robert B. Hawkes Robert B. Hawkes, 81, passed away on Saturday, February 1, at Capitol Manor, surrounded by his family. He was born in Wendell, Idaho, on February 5, 1938, to Willis and Edith Hawkes. He grew up on a farm in Tuttle, ID, with siblings Jim and Marla. He attended Boise Junior College and the University of Idaho where...

Kathleen Coleman

Kathleen Coleman

Jan 29, 2020

Kathleen Ann Coleman, 73, was born August 1, 1946 in Dallas, OR. She passed away January 29, 2020. She was raised in the Monmouth/Independence area and graduated from Central High School in 1964.She lived in Monmouth until 1994, and moved to Redmond, OR until 2007 when she moved back to Salem. Kathy is survived by her son, Paul (Katee) Snair...

Sandra "Sandy" D. Morrow

Sandra "Sandy" D. Morrow

Jan 20, 2020

Salem - On January 20, 2020, just before 7:00 pm, Sandy Morrow, 78, peacefully entered the Gates of Heaven and into the loving arms of Jesus. She was surrounded by her husband of 60 years, her children and her grandchildren. She was a strong woman of Faith who never wavered in her love for her husband or her family.Sandy, a...

Wanda Silva

Wanda Silva

Jan 18, 2020

Mrs. Wanda J Silva, daughter of the late Lee and Fern Willkie was born August 8, 1946 in Bellflower, California. She was united in holy matrimony to Irvin Dave Silva on August 1, 1981 in Porterville, California. Mrs. Silva opened her home to many foster children through the years, many of whom remained in contact and considered her a second...

James Magar

James Magar

Jan 16, 2020

Salem - Jim died peacefully after a short battle with cancer on January 16, 2020 at 83 years old. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on May 15, 1936 to James and Retha. Directly after graduating high school, Jim joined the Navy. Jim married the love of his life Leta on December 18, 1954. They had two children, Michael...

Alice East

Alice East

Jan 13, 2020

Pending

Odessa F. Schell

Odessa F. Schell

Jan 12, 2020

No services will be held at this time.

Betty Terpin

Betty Terpin

Jan 12, 2020

Betty Meyer Terpin, long time Salem, Oregon resident, passed away at the age of 93 Sunday morning, January 12, 2020. Betty was born on July 15,1926 to Bessie and Frederick Meyer in Dundee, Oregon. She grew up on her family’s farm in the red hills of Dundee. Betty graduated from Dundee High School in 1943 and went on to complete...

Richard Norman

Richard Norman

Jan 8, 2020

Richard Norman, 83 of Rickreall, Oregon, went home to be with his family in heaven on January 8, 2020; after fighting a long battle with COPD. Richard was born August 17, 1936 in Iowa to Edwin and Grace Norman. Richard farmed in Rickreall for many years. He was a member of Oak Grove Church. Richard is survived by his wife...

George Barry Mettler

George Barry Mettler

Jan 6, 2020

George Barry Mettler died peacefully on January 6th, 2020 in Salem, Oregon at the age of 85. George is survived by his sons JD (Oregon) & Sean (North Carolina). He is preceded in death by his parents John & Velma Grace, & wife Darlene. George was born on May 18th, 1934 in Tampa, Florida to John & Velma Grace Mettler....

Evelyn Dunham

Evelyn Dunham

Jan 4, 2020

Pending

Charles Wilson

Charles Wilson

Dec 30, 2019

Pending