Obituaries

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, passed away peacefully 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...

Apr 5, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Lawrence Lynn Jr., a beloved son, brother, uncle, and cherished friend, who left this world on April 5, 2025, in Lebanon, Oregon. Richard was born on June 29, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and he spent his formative years in Great Falls, Montana, where he developed the values...

Apr 4, 2025

Corinne Mary Fay (Bibler) Zeigler

April 4, 2025

Corinne Mary Fay (Bibler) Zeigler, age 78, of Salem, Oregon, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2025. Born October 21, 1946, in Williston, North Dakota to Edson Lester Bibler and June Inga Bruun, Corinne lived a life filled with love, determination, and service to others.

In 1973, she met the love of her life, Andrew...

Mar 28, 2025

Mary Zissler (Bice), a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in her hometown of Dallas, Oregon. She was born on July 5, 1953, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.

Mary was the cherished daughter of Rosalee and Hollis Bice and grew up in the...

Mar 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marian Graves Thomas, 84, from complications of Alzheimer's. She was a beloved mother of three boys and grandmother of two. She was known for her kind heart, sense of humor. Marion was born in El Cajon, California on February 10th, 1940. She is survived by her son Mark Anderson,...

Mar 25, 2025

Donald Lee King was born on October 4,1932 and passed away on March 25, 2025. He was born in Yamhill, Oregon and went to school in Kings Valley and graduated from Independence High School. Donald continued his education and went to college in Klamath Falls for farming. He started a dairy in Independence, Oregon then moved it to Bridgeport and...

Mar 24, 2025

Angelyn "Angie" Mae Bylsma, 89, passed away on March 24, 2025, and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Angie was born at home on November 7, 1935 in Artesia, California to George and Anne Meines.

In 1953, Angie met Richard "Dick" Bylsma at the Bellflower roller skating rink on "Dutch Night". They were married on March...

Mar 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sue Ann Kovalski on March 19th, 2025. Funeral arrangements have been made with Restlawn Funeral Home.

Mar 14, 2025

Mar 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johnathan Lipai, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, who left this world on March 10, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on January 29, 1971, in Kolonia, Pohnpei, in the Federated States of Micronesia, Johnathan's journey through life was marked by love, generosity, and an unwavering...

Mar 7, 2025

Steven Randolph Clark was born on September 10, 1968 in Evanston, Illinois to Leonard Clark & Virginia Ann (Searles) Buckbee. He passed away on March 7, 2025 in Salem, Oregon. Steven's final resting place is at Restlawn Memory Gardens in West Salem, Oregon. No services will be held at this time.

Mar 4, 2025

Gladys June Patton, a beloved matriarch and friend, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, in Stayton, Oregon, at the age of 73. Born on May 24, 1951, in Salem, Oregon, Gladys was the cherished daughter of Ray McNutt and Elizabeth Alice Kihs. She was a vibrant soul who dedicated her life to her family and friends, leaving behind a...