Obituaries

Jun 25, 2025

Janice Ellen Brown passed away June 25th at the age of 85. She was born to William Charles Drakeley and Elva Irene McCune February 3, 1940 in Salem, Oregon. She lived her entire life in the Salem/Keizer area. She attended Englewood Elementary, Parrish Junior High and North Salem High School, graduating in 1958. It was in Latin class at North...

Jun 25, 2025

Shirley Kay Van Dell was born in Salem Oregon in 1949 to Mose and Donna Van Dell. She was the youngest of two children.

She, later went on to marry having two son's Bryan and Mark Graves. Unfortunately she was preceded in death by, her brother Bob Van Dell and youngest son, Mark.

She loved spending plenty of time making the...

Jun 22, 2025

Bob was born at Salem Hospital on November 27, 1937, to Robert Paul Barnwell, Sr., and Marie S. Polzel Barnwell. On June 22, 2025, he peacefully departed this life surrounded by loved ones in his Inez, Texas, home. Bob will be laid to rest at Restlawn Memory Gardens, in Salem, Oregon, at 2:00 p.m., on July 7, 2025. A celebration...

Jun 19, 2025

Jun 9, 2025

Carolyn Baker, a beloved wife, energetic community member, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, in Salem, Oregon. She was 80 years old. Carolyn was born on August 28, 1944, in Eugene, Oregon, where she spent her formative years and established her lifelong passion for education and service.

Carolyn's academic journey began at Oregon State University, where she...

Jun 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan D. Wickham, a beloved matriarch, devoted wife, and cherished friend, who left this world on June 8, 2025, at the age of 93. Joan was born on June 24, 1931, in Grand Fork, North Dakota, to Otto and Judith Rudrud. She lived a life filled with love, faith,...

Jun 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol A. Cook, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, who left this world on June 2, 2025, at the age of 79. Carol was born on July 22, 1945, in Salem, Oregon, to Earnest and Verna Winn. She lived a life filled with generosity and love, leaving a...

Jun 1, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Cathy Marie Middleton, who left this world on June 1, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on May 23, 1962, in Salem, Oregon, Cathy brought warmth and joy to everyone she encountered through her radiant smile, infectious laugh, and unwavering kindness.

Cathy was raised in Salem by her parents,...

May 29, 2025

May 14, 2025

Jackie, born in Kern County California to Marguerite Evans and Marcus Etchart, was raised in the San Jacinto Valley in California by her grandmother, Marguerite Sanzberro.

Jackie married Gordon Wilson in 1961in Atwater California. Prior marriages were to Hiram Martin Hightower and Ernest Loewen. Jackie and Gordon were meant to be together.

Jackie always wanted a home and children. She was a...

May 5, 2025

Steven Paul Wolfinbarger, a beloved partner, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 5, 2025. Born in Pomona, California, to Eldon Eldrid Wolfinbarger and Wanda Louise Schlais, Steve grew up in Montclair, California, and attended Montclair High School.

Known for his loyalty, humor, and willingness to help anyone in need, Steve lived life with a generous heart and a curious...

Apr 29, 2025

William Patrick (Bill) Stellmach, 1966-2025

Bill Stellmach died suddenly of natural causes at his home in Salem, Oregon, on April 29, 2025.

Bill was born in Kalispell, Montana on December 6, 1966. Bill grew up in Sandpoint, Idaho; Missoula, Montana; and Hermantown, Minnesota, prior to his family moving back to Missoula when Bill was eleven.

Bill graduated from Sentinel High School in...

Apr 29, 2025

Terry Rice was born on July 6, 1935 in Aurora, Illinois. His parents were Virgil and Gertrude. Terry grew up in Aurora and later in his teen years moved to Yorkville, Illinois.

Terry attended and graduated from Yorkville High in a class of 36 in 1954. Terry played football, basketball, and baseball and lettered in all three sports. Terry was a...

Apr 28, 2025

Javier Tolento, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, returned to his Heavenly Father on April 28, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on June 12, 1949, in Las Zarquillas, Michoacán, Mexico, Javier was the cherished son of Adolfo Tolento and Maria de Jesus Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first-born child, Javier Tolento,...

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 23, 2025

Altaye Shewaye Atlabachew was born on March 14, 1951 to the late Priest Shewaye Atlabachew Gebre Selassie and Wozero Aberash Eshebelachew in Dembi Dolo, Wolega, Ethiopia.

She moved to Addis Ababa to pursue her studies and attended the Red Cross Nursing school at Halie Selassie Hospital. She first worked at Paulos Hospital, Medical Nursing. Here is where she met her...

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

Rigoberto Padilla, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, suddenly passed away on April 10, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on May 26, 1950, in Santa Anita, Jalisco, Mexico, to Benigno Padilla-Gomez and Nicolasa Barba-Tejeda. Rigoberto's journey through life was marked by his unwavering commitment to family, his deep faith, and his zest for life.

Rigoberto spent...

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...