OBITUARIES
Kathleen Ann Coleman
Jan 18, 2026
Kathleen Ann (Ebner) Coleman passed away peacefully at her home in Woodburn, Oregon on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Kathleen was born on October 23, 1942, in Salem, Oregon, to Charles and Ina Ebner. She grew up helping in her family's grocery store, the White Corner, in Mt. Angel, Oregon. As the eldest of ten children, she was surrounded early in...
Richard Herbert Roever
Jan 17, 2026
Richard Roever, 84, passed away on January 17, 2026. Richard was born in Burlington, Wisconsin, on June 12, 1941, to William and Mary Roever. When Richard was 13 years old, his father passed away. His mother Mary later remarried Sigmund Kraszka, expanding the family Richard grew up in. His siblings included William, Dan, Rose, and Marilyn Roever, and Ted, James,...
Josele Lee Taylor
Jan 15, 2026
10 June 1934 - 15 January 2026 Surrounded by her large and loving family, Josele Taylor passed away peacefully at her home in Hubbard on January 15, 2026 following a series of strokes. A fifth generation descendant of early Oregon pioneers, Josele L. Mackey was born in Lebanon, Oregon to Loren C. and Mildred E. (Thomas) Mackey on June 10,...
Garry Allan Pearce
Jan 7, 2026
Garry Pearce - 82, Woodburn, Oregon, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in Salem, Oregon. Garry was born in Washington State in 1943, to Tom and June Pearce who along with brothers Gale and Kent, proceeded him in death. Garry is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Frances Pearce and his...
Gary William Erb
Dec 31, 2025
Gary W. Erb, 84, of Aurora, Oregon, passed away on December 31, 2025, in Salem, Oregon. He was born on August 28, 1941, and spent much of his early life in Molalla. He graduated from Molalla High School and then attended Oregon State University, earning a degree in Electrical Engineering. His degree led to a 27-year career as an electrical...
Dudley William Werschkul
Dec 30, 2025
Dudley William Werschkul passed away December 30, 2025, at his home in Woodburn, Oregon at the age of 94. He was born August 24th, 1931, and was a lifelong resident of the Portland Metropolitan area. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, and after serving 3 years during the Korean war, was honorably discharged as a Sergeant First...
Matilde G. Cazares
Dec 26, 2025
Matilde G. Cazares was a woman full of life, laughter, and a spirit that was fiercely independent. Born in Edinburg, Texas, Matilde moved to Gervais, Oregon, where she grew up and graduated from Gervais High School. It was there she met her high school sweetheart, the late Reynaldo L. Cazares. The two shared a beautiful life together, eventually settling in...
Beverly Ann Clore
Dec 13, 2025
Beverly Ann Jones Clore, 80, passed away suddenly December 13, 2025 while under care at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. Beverly, best known as Bev, was born on January 15, 1945, the third daughter of John Paul and Edna Margaret Jones in Portland, Oregon. The family lived in Milwaukie, Oregon where she attended grade school and High School....
Rosemary Alicia Koch
Dec 1, 2025
Lifelong St. Paul resident Rosemary Koch passed away on the morning of December 1st at the age of 81. Rosemary was born Sept 18, 1944 to Pete and Alicia (Smith) Koch. During her career, she worked in customer service for a few different companies including Jayvee Brand Inc. in Lake Oswego, Credo/Omark Industries in Woodburn and SP Newsprint in Newberg....
Sylvia Marie Sowa
Nov 30, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sylvia Marie Sowa. A loving mother and grandmother, Sylvia devoted her life to her family and cherished every moment spent with her loved ones. She is survived by her two sons, Scott of Riverside, California, and Sean of Tigard, Oregon and her brother Bill Hovenden of Kirkland, WA. Sylvia's...
Janice Lucille Reedy
Nov 29, 2025
To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a redeemed social condition or a job well...
Dolores "Dee" Hutchings
Nov 25, 2025
On August 8, 1934, in a small farmhouse in the hills above Scotts Mills, Oregon, Dolores (Dee) Toepfer Roemer Hutchings was born to her parents, Agustine "Gus" & Gertrude "Gertie" Toepfer. She was their third and final child. She had two loving and occasionally mischievous older brothers, Richard and Virgil. The family later moved to Woodburn, Oregon, where she grew...
Devon Christopher Dobek
Nov 15, 2025
The world became a better place on July 31, 1974, when Devon Dobek was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. The firstborn of Walter and Rita Dobek, he would later become big brother to two sisters. In 1980, Walt and Rita moved their family across the country and settled first in Corvallis, Oregon, and finally in Philomath, where Devon graduated from...
