Obituaries

John L. Conn

John L. Conn

Sep 14, 2013

John Loyal Conn passed quietly away 09-14-2013 just three months after saying good bye to his wife of 24 years, Darlene Anne Conn. Darlene had a long battle with cancer and it took a toll on him, he dearly loved and missed her. John was born 12-19-30 in Crandon, Wisconson to Claude & Bessie Conn. He is survived by his...

Richard Randall Retin

Richard Randall Retin

Sep 13, 2013

Private services for Richard will be held in California.

Anna Louise Wirtanen

Anna Louise Wirtanen

Sep 13, 2013

SALEM, Anna L. Wirtanen , age 78, passed away of natural causes at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Kirksville, Missouri to John and Roberta Smith. Her family moved to Oregon when she was a young child. Anna was predeceased by her husband Dennis Wirtanen, daughter Rhonda Garcia and son Timothy Humphreys. She is survived by her...

Lisa "Lise" Rein

Lisa "Lise" Rein

Sep 11, 2013

Lisa (Lise) Rein Lise died outside, Zurich, Switzerland, on September 11, 2013. She chose a death with dignity to end the long suffering associated with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of Alzheimer's disease. She was at peace with her decision and died surrounded by family and friends. To know Lise was to love her. She loved people without judgement....

Edward Lee Wheeler

Edward Lee Wheeler

Sep 3, 2013

Eddie was born in Springfield, OR, to Gareld Lee Wheeler and Lydia ("Lyda") Jean Dillard Wheeler. He joined the Army in 1979 and served as an Infantryman for two years. He was decorated as a Rifle Marksmen. Eddie married Tricia Rhoads on 04-17-1993 in Sublimity, OR. He was preceded death by his mother "Lyda" May 09, 2012. Eddie is survived...

Anita Harris Butler

Anita Harris Butler

Sep 2, 2013

Anita Harris Butler May 28, 1926 - September 2, 2013 Keizer - Anita passed away peacefully into the arms of her savior after a brief illness. She was born in Portland, raised on a farm in Colton, graduated from Seaside High School. After retirement from the Oregon Highway Department, she moved to Newport where she enjoyed fishing with her husband,...

Wendell E. "Pete" Dyer

Wendell E. "Pete" Dyer

Sep 1, 2013

Wendell E. "Pete" Dyer December 19, 1927 - September 1, 2013 SALEM - W.E. "Pete Dyer" passed away Sept. 1, 2013 peacefully in his Salem home. He was born on Dec. 19th, 1927 in Merrill, Oregon to his Parents: Nelson "Parker" Dyer and Maria "Addle" Dyer. Siblings: Don S. Dyer, Dorothea "Dort" Lorraine Dyer Brown, Harlan L. "Toby" Dyer, Thelma...

Mary Elizabeth Barram

Mary Elizabeth Barram

Aug 24, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Barram February 5, 1919 - August 24, 2013 SALEM - Mary Elizabeth Mackay was born on February 5, 1919 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to James Mackay and Edith Shaver Mackay. After high school she attended Canada Business College in Hamilton, and then Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. On June 27, 1942 she was married to Edward T. Barram...

Ruby Sophia Lytle

Ruby Sophia Lytle

Aug 24, 2013

At the request of the deceased no services will be held. Arrangements by Restlawn Funeral Home.

Malcolm James Elstad

Malcolm James Elstad

Aug 15, 2013

Graveside services on Wed. Aug. 21st at 2 pm. Interment will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens. Arrangement by Restlawn Funeral Home, Salem, Or.

Vicki Lynn Wall (Wiens)

Vicki Lynn Wall (Wiens)

Aug 13, 2013

Vicki Lynn Wiens Wall September 15, 1957 - August 13, 2013 Keizer - Vicki Wiens was born in Dallas, Oregon to Vic and Val Wiens, the eldest of three children. The family moved to Salem where she graduated from Sprague High School in 1975, proficient in history, literature and drama. In 1976, she married Jeff Wall, settling in Dallas, and...

Floyd Daniel Hain

Floyd Daniel Hain

Aug 6, 2013

Floyd D. Hain passed away Aug. 6 in Salem. He was born in Salem, Oregon on Jan. 27, 1924. He graduated from North Salem High. Served om WW II Feb. 17, 1943 to Nov. 17, 1945 in Europe. He worked for Valley Motor, Halton Tractor and retired from the Cit of Salem. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening and his...

Grant Sloan Smith

Grant Sloan Smith

Aug 6, 2013

Services Sat. Aug. 17th at 11:00 am at the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2530 Boone Road SE, Salem, Oregon. By Restlawn Funeral Home

Joan A. Smith

Joan A. Smith

Aug 4, 2013

A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 18th at 2 pm at the Clubhouse at Paradise Island, 3100 Turner Road SE Salem. Services by Restlawn Funeral Home.

Fred Lea

Fred Lea

Aug 2, 2013

Fred J. Lea passed peacefully into the arms of his loving Lord on a beautiful, Friday August 2nd morning. Fred was born in Spiro, Oklahoma on the 8th of September 1926 to William and Amanda Lea. The oldest of four children, he is survived by his youngest brother James D. Lea. He married his high school sweetheart at Salem High,...

Gerald Wilbur Morlan

Gerald Wilbur Morlan

Jul 31, 2013

SALEM - Capital Manor resident Gerald W. Morlan of Salem, Oregon passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Betty Ediger Morlan, a daughter Kareen M. Hashberger of Albany, a son Mark G. Morlan of Chehalis, Washington, A brother Gail Morlan of Dallas, Oregon, 5 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren....

Miles W Thatcher

Miles W Thatcher

Jul 29, 2013

Graveside services will be held Monday, August 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Restlawn Funeral Home.

Clarence Martin Lowen

Clarence Martin Lowen

Jul 21, 2013

SALEM - Born in Ernfold, Sascatchewan, Canada, Clarence was a home builder in Salem for over 50 years. He was married for 878 months to the love of his life, Mary Heinrichs Lowen. He served on the Salem Academy Board of Directors for 26 years and he was an active member of Kingwood Bible Church from 1965 until his death....

Glennda Marcella Sprague

Glennda Marcella Sprague

Jul 19, 2013

Funeral Service 2 pm Friday, July 26, 2013 at Restlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Restlawn Memory Gardens.

Glennda "Judy" Sprague

Glennda "Judy" Sprague

Jul 19, 2013

Glennda "Judy" Sprague was born to parents Glenn and Iva Foster Robey on October 21, 1923 in Wichita, Kansas. Judy attended school in Wichita. In 1940 she married Austin "Gene" Casebier and the family lived in Dayton, Ohio. Gene passed away in 1947 while serving in the U.S. Air Force, two months before the birth of their only son, Michael....