OBITUARIES
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...
Gary Ralph Stenger
Jul 6, 2023
Gary Stenger of Woodburn passed away on July 6th at the age of 67. Gary was born to Ralph and Betty (Wyffel) Stenger on June 19th, 1956 in Silverton Oregon. He lived in Woodburn his entire life and graduated from Woodburn High School in 1974. Gary was loved by many and made an impact on people's lives in more ways...
Rogelio Medina
Jul 4, 2023
Rogelio Trevino Medina 1940-2023 Long-time Woodburn community member and influential downtown business owner Rogelio Trevino Medina passed away on July 4, 2023 at his home in Woodburn, Oregon. He was surrounded by his loving family members which included his wife, children, and grandchildren at the time of his passing. Rogelio was born September 22, 1940 in Seguin, Texas to Consuelo...
Hazel Lorraine Shade
Jun 20, 2023
Hazel's free spirited life began in Hot Springs, South Dakota on July 30, 1937 to Amelia (Janke) and Roderick Mesecar. On June 25th, 1966 in Portland, Oregon she married Kenton Shade. The next 35 years were filled with love and a growing family. Hazel faithfully attended the Lutheran Church and was members with the Eagles and American Legion. Preceding her...
Alfonso Santos Jr
Jun 16, 2023
Hebreos 13:8 "Jesucristo es el mismo ayer, y hoy, y por los siglos." Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever." We mourn the loss of Alfonso Santos Jr. who traveled to heaven on June 16th. Born on September 6, 1950 in Warren Minnesota, Alfonso leaves 72 years of loving memories. Alfonso was known as a...
Hector Layton Garza
Jun 9, 2023
Hector "Tino" Garza, age 73, of Corvallis, Oregon passed away Friday June 9th 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December of 1949 in Donna, Texas to the late Carmen Layton and Pablo Garza of Texas. Hector is survived by his wife Anna Garza of Corvallis, Oregon. He is also survived by Ava Trevino and their children Hector...
Boni Sue Halton
May 16, 2023
Boni Halton, born in North Dakota, embraced her farm girl roots with pride. She touched countless lives, restoring self-confidence when anyone was at their lowest. This was counterbalanced by an ability to reorient those who had veered perilously towards conceit. Boni fearlessly pursued her goals, earning the nickname "Boni-Badger" or the "Boni-ator" for her stoic determination. Today, we bid farewell...
Peter Veldhuisen
May 3, 2023
Pieter 'Pete' Veldhuisen was born on a dairy near Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 18, 1946 and emigrated to the northwestern US with his family two years later. Pete grew up in the towns of Trout Lake (Wash.), Tillamook and Woodburn, Oregon. Although the 'baby' of the family, Pete thrived and outgrew his siblings and parents to exceed 6 feet. At...
