OBITUARIES
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...
Donald J Ferschweiler
Nov 9, 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...
Rodolfo Veliz
Nov 7, 2025
Rodolfo Veliz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a man of deep faith, humility, and quiet strength, whose kindness and devotion left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. Rodolfo was born in Edinburg, Texas, and later made Oregon his home, where he built a life centered on faith, family,...
Maryann Racette
Oct 30, 2025
MaryAnn (Lewis) Racette, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2025 at the age of 80. Born to Cal and Ella Lewis on February 28, 1945, MaryAnn grew up on a farm outside of Aurora, Oregon. She attended North Marion High School, where she met her future husband, Ken, when they starred together...
Didier Lair Fuentes
Oct 26, 2025
He aquÃ, os digo un misterio: No todos dormiremos; pero todos seremos transformados, en un momento, en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, a la final trompeta; porque se tocará la trompeta, y los muertos serán resucitados incorruptibles, y nosotros seremos transformados. Porque es necesario que esto corruptible se vista de incorrupción, y esto mortal se vista de inmortalidad. Y...
Marlene Rae Thompson
Oct 18, 2025
Marlene Rae Thompson (Andrews) passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at the age of 88. Marlene was born on August 19, 1937, in Woodburn, Oregon to her loving parents, Ray and Martha Andrews (Jacoby). She was baptized and raised in the Catholic faith, and she attended St. Luke's Catholic Church. Marlene was preceded in death by her Husband Alvin...
Alice Joann Davidson
Oct 12, 2025
Alice JoAnn Richardson Davidson, daughter of Fred and Mattie Richardson, finished her work on Earth and joined her heavenly father on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born January 29, 1938 in New Mexico, and spent the first years of her life traveling with her family, including her 3 brothers and her sister, from Oklahoma to the Pacific Northwest, following...
