OBITUARIES
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...
Anna Merle Rhodes
Aug 8, 2023
Anna Merle Rhodes age 88 passed away on Tuesday, August, 8th at 10:24 PM at French prairie nursing and rehabilitation center in Woodburn, Oregon. Anna Merle Baker was born on July 19th 1935 to Emma Jean Hough Baker and Henry Monroe Baker in Kerrville, Texas. She was 1 of 9 children. Anna and her family moved to Imperial Valley California...
James "Jim" Norman Blackler
Jul 29, 2023
James "Jim" Norman Blackler of Woodburn, Oregon, passed away on July 29, 2023, in Tualatin, Oregon. He was born on November 29, 1946, in Portland, Oregon. Jim was a proud Marine who dedicated seven years to active duty, including two tours in Vietnam. After his military service, he pursued a career in telecommunications, where he worked for many years before...
Neva "Peggy" Mae Matter
Jul 24, 2023
In Memory of Neva " Peggy " Matter 5/3/1925 - 07/24/2023 Peggy as she went by was born on a farm south of Lamberton, MN. She was the 8th child of a family of 12 children. She loved helping out in the fields. She also talked a lot of growing up in the depression of the 30's. She loved knitting...
Rodney Wayne Sando
Jul 19, 2023
Rodney Wayne Sando passed away in his home Wednesday, July 19, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was 82. Rod was born May 30, 1941 in Independence, Iowa and was raised on the family farm in Ogilvie, Minnesota where he graduated high school. Rod was an alumnus of the University of Minnesota. He held a master's degree in...
