OBITUARIES
Gloria Anna Hunt
Nov 16, 2023
Gloria was born in Richardton, North Dakota, the 14th of 15 children to Peter and Mary Koffler. She lived on the family farm until 1944 when some of the family moved to Mt. Angel, Oregon for 1 ½ years before settling in Woodburn, Oregon. Gloria graduated in 1948 from Mt. Angel Academy, all-girls Catholic High School. She married Alfred Hunt...
Lutherine Strand
Oct 26, 2023
Lutherine died peacefully in her sleep Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at the age of 95 years old. She was born on January 10th, 1928 in Rolette N.D. and was the fourth of five children of Gullick and Olise Johnson. Lutherine married Wallace Strand, her childhood sweetheart, on October 20th, 1945 and spent nearly 72 years of marriage prior to Wallace's...
Nancy Kirksey
Oct 17, 2023
Nancy Kirksey, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and community advocate, passed away October 17, 2023. Nancy held the distinction of being elected the first woman mayor of Woodburn, Oregon, serving for two separate four-year terms (1987-1990 and 1995-1998). Responsible for bringing the Chemeketa Community College's satellite program to Woodburn, Nancy worked tirelessly, running the program from her living room, to...
Nancy Lee Koffler
Oct 7, 2023
Nancy Lee Koffler passed away peacefully in her home on October 7, 2023 at the age of 72. She was born March 2, 1951 in Salem, OR and lived the majority of her life in Woodburn, OR. Nancy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Larry Koffler; children Jeromy (Denise) Koffler, Molly (Moses) Eagles, Casey (Efrain) Robles, and Kelly...
Judith Cannon
Oct 5, 2023
Judy Cannon, 82, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023. She was born in Ohio and moved to Oregon with her husband, Eldon, after he retired from the Air Force in 1979. Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She also welcomed many of her children's friends as a bonus mom or grandma. She is...
Mavis Ilene Leith
Sep 20, 2023
In Loving Memory of Mavis Ilene Leith August 20, 1930 – September 20, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mavis Leith, on Wednesday, September 20th 2023, at the age of 93. She left us peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Mavis was born on August 20th, 1930 to Charles Frederick Powers...
Linda Hinkley
Sep 2, 2023
Linda was a long time residence of Woodburn for the past 55 years. She is survived by her sister, Patricia and her brother, Steven. She had two sons Kenneth and Alan. She had four grandchildren Nicole, Kenny, Peter and Mary. Linda had ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She will be missed!
Wayne Delbert White
Aug 15, 2023
Wayne Delbert White, age 77, of Woodburn, Oregon, went to His Heavenly Home, August 15, 2023. Wayne was born in San Francisco, CA, to LaVerne Delbert and Christina Marie White. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Theresa Frances White; daughter Laura Sumner (Chris); and son Wayne White (Audrey). His grandchildren; Josh Sumner (Lauren), Tyler White, Luke Sumner,...
Anthony Michael Wakefield
Aug 12, 2023
Anthony is survived by, his wife Bobbiejo, 3 children, Adrian, Samantha and Tiernan, mother, Donita and 3 sisters, LaTonia, LaTosha, and LaTamra. A Memorial Service is planned for September 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. The location is Salem Heights Church, 375 Madrona Ave. S, Salem OR, 97302.
Judith Wedin
Aug 12, 2023
In celebration of Judith Wedin's life so much can be said about a wonderful and beloved mother & wife; who was so cherished, and always will be. A wish would have been for Judith, or Judy as she liked to be called, to have had more time with her grandchildren that she loved so dearly. A wish for Finley and...
