Obituaries

Mary Antoinette Perkins

Mary Antoinette Perkins

Mar 5, 2015

Mary Antoinette Perkins passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Salem Hospital, with family by her side.

William George ""Coach"" Baumgartner

William George ""Coach"" Baumgartner

Mar 3, 2015

"Coach" Bill Baumgartner passes away at the age of 65 Legendary hall of fame baseball coach and longtime Salem resident Bill Baumgartner has passed away after a five-year battle with cancer. He was 65-years-old. The former Sprague and Henley High School coach died in Phoenix, Arizona on March 3, surrounded by his wife of 45 years, Diane, and his children...

Kenneth Wayne Erickson

Kenneth Wayne Erickson

Feb 27, 2015

With the passing of Ken Erickson, another Portland area World War II veteran is gone. Born in Portland to Ruby and Joe Erickson, he was reared in rural Clackamas County, attended a one-room school, and graduated from Milwaukie High School to join the Army in 1945. He was stationed in Vienna, Austria to work alongside the people in restoring civil...

Robert R. Gould

Robert R. Gould

Feb 25, 2015

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Clifford Michelson

Clifford Michelson

Feb 22, 2015

Clifford Michelson Age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at his residence in Woodburn, Or.

Rose Marjorie Martin

Rose Marjorie Martin

Feb 14, 2015

Rose Marjorie Martin September 2, 1917 - February 14, 2015 Rose Marjorie Martin born September 2, 1917 to Joseph and Celia "Gilbert" Perry passed away peacefully, on Valentine's Day, in Portland. She was raised in Shaw, and graduated from Aumsville High School. In 1938 she married Harry Martin Jr. and lived on a farm in Macleay for 18 years, then...

Willie Beatrice Jones

Willie Beatrice Jones

Feb 8, 2015

Willie "Bea" Jones, 93, passed away on February 8, 2015, in Salem, Oregon. Bea was born in Drew, Mississippi, to William and Matura Floyd. She grew up as a beautiful tomboy, playing with her two brothers, EG and Troy. In 1942, she married Marvin "Dag" Jones in State College, Pennsylvania, beginning the nomadic life of a Navy wife, which took...

Deborah Jean Peacock (Sohn)

Deborah Jean Peacock (Sohn)

Feb 7, 2015

Our family lost our princess Debbie, to now watch us all from above. She had a loving heart that she shared to so many. Debbie has left behind her husband: Bill Peacock, two sons: Ken and Kasey, her brother: Ric, and sisters: Terri and Linda. There are no words to express our thoughts of loss. A Celebration of her life...

Merle M. Chrisman

Merle M. Chrisman

Feb 4, 2015

Merle Chrisman of Keizer died at the age of 76, on Feb. 4th 2015. He was born on Aug. 28, 1938. Merle was retired from Microflect. He enjoyed Marlin fishing and woodworking and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Wanelda; brother Clarence; sister Margorie; children: Scott, Brad, and Monty; stepchildren: Carl and Candy; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren....

Aletta Slegers

Aletta Slegers

Feb 4, 2015

Aletta Oostwouder was born in Zwanenberg just outside of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands on February 23, 1922. She was the eldest daughter of Willem and Marie Oostwouder. She lived through the Nazi occupation of Holland as a teenager. This had a profound effect on her for the remainder of her life. In 1949 she married Huibert Slegers and had two...

Mary C Bailey

Mary C Bailey

Feb 2, 2015

Mary went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 2nd. She was born to Eva and James Flory on their family farm in Palmdale, PA and later moved to Royersford, PA. After graduating high school Mary worked at the Curtis Publishing Company and the Pennsylvania Rail Road, while enjoying the big band era. Mary joined...

Rosa Maria Meza

Rosa Maria Meza

Feb 1, 2015

Rosa Maria Meza, aged 57 years died peacefully at home. She was a loving, faithful wife of 34 years to Jos Luis Meza. She is survived by her 4 children, 2 daughter's Yesenia Meza and Claudia Carvajal and 2 son's Adrian Meza & Jose Luis Meza. She was a loving, strong and admirable woman who will always be in our...

Emma Jane Avonne Dorsey (Lonsberry)

Emma Jane Avonne Dorsey (Lonsberry)

Jan 30, 2015

Emma Jane Lawrence-Dorsey passed away on January 30, 2015 after several years of suffering from Dementia. She was 89. She was preceded in death by her daughter Christena. She is survived by her daughter Michael Jane and her son David Elwyn and his wife Lori. Emma Jane had 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She will...

Robert "Bob" Yunker

Robert "Bob" Yunker

Jan 30, 2015

Bob Yunker was born March 13, 1938 in Salem, Oregon to Otto and Mildred Yunker. He passed away on January 30, 2015 in Stayton, Oregon. Bob's childhood was spent in Keizer, Oregon. He attended Keizer Elementary, Parrish Junior High, and North Salem High schools. He was an active Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Explorer Scout having achieved the rank of...

Emma Jane Lawrence-Dorsey

Emma Jane Lawrence-Dorsey

Jan 30, 2015

She passed away on January 30, 2015 after several years of suffering from Dementia. She was 89. She was preceded in death by her daughter Christena. She is survived by her daughter Michael Jane and her son David Elwyn his wife Lori. Emma Jane had 6 grand children, 11 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She will be missed...

John A "Jack" Hall

John A "Jack" Hall

Jan 27, 2015

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Robert Lynn White

Robert Lynn White

Jan 22, 2015

Robert Lynn White 1/10/56 to 1/22/15 Robert (Bob) White passed away peacefully at his home in Salem, Oregon and is now home with the Lord. Bob was born on January 10, 1956 to Richard and Barbara White. He grew up in Nampa, Idaho with his three brothers Ed, Gary and Doug. He started working at the young age of seven...

Joyce Charlotte Jensen

Joyce Charlotte Jensen

Jan 19, 2015

Joyce Charlotte (Reinke) Jensen 3-16-1932 to 1-19-2015 Joyce Charlotte Jensen was born March 16, 1932 in Tyler, MN to the late Arthur and Luella Reinke. She grew up on the family farm northwest of Tyler, with a sister and four brothers. She went to grade school at Marshfield School and graduated from Tyler High School in 1949 and on July...

Kelly Marie Andreen

Kelly Marie Andreen

Jan 16, 2015

Kelly Marie Andreen passed away January 16, 2015 in Keizer, OR. She was 52. Kelly was born November 13, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA to her parents Leo and Janet Armstrong. She was a great mother, grandmother, and was a blessing to all who knew her. She will always be remembered for her contagious smile, loving personality, and free spirit....

Curtis E. Denny

Curtis E. Denny

Jan 16, 2015

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