OBITUARIES
Karen Aileen Clark
Aug 27, 2017
Karen Aileen Clark passed August 27, 2017, with her family by her side. She was born June 9, 1942, in Woodburn, OR to Eldon and Florence Pendleton. Karen grew up in Donald, OR and she graduated from North Marion High School. She worked 29 years for the State of Oregon at Adult and Family Services. She enjoyed going to the...
Robert Warren Warfield
Aug 26, 2017
Robert "Bob" Warren Warfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, in Portland, OR. Robert was born July 17, 1927, in San Diego, California to Glen and Virginia Warfield. As a young man, he joined the Merchant Marines and served his country in the US, as well as in foreign ports. Upon his return to California, he met the love...
John Miller Wilkins
Aug 21, 2017
John was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi and passed away at home in Hubbard, Oregon.
John "Wally" Wallace Strand
Aug 19, 2017
Wally passed away peacefully with his family by his side Saturday, Aug.19th, 2017. He was born in Fargo N.D. on November 18, 1923 and was raised along with sisters Charlotte and Joyce by his parents Olaf and Clara Strand on their family farm in Rolette N.D. Wally married Lutherine Johnson, the love of his life on October 20th, 1945 and...
Mike Mendoza
Aug 15, 2017
Miguel (Mike) Mendoza, 86, passed away in his sleep at OHSU in Portland, Oregon. He was born September 29, 1930 in Exeter, California. He married Consuelo Esperanza in Reno, Nevada. Mike Mendoza enjoyed working and spending time with his family. Survivors include his 6 daughters: Carolina Talamantes, Leticia Abrego, Catarina Wages, Vrignia Mendoza, Angelica Villalvazo, and Magdalena Mendoza; 6 sons...
Lori K Strong
Aug 11, 2017
Lori was born in Hillsboro, Oregon and passed away unexpectedly in Gervais, Oregon.
Gilberto Cabrera Cruz
Aug 10, 2017
Gilberto was born in Asherton, Texas and passed away in Gervais, Oregon.
Antonio Fregoso-Perales
Jul 30, 2017
Antonio Fregoso-Perales was born in San Martin de Bolanos, Jalisco, Mexico to parents Victorio and Victoria Fregoso. Antonio passed away in Woodburn, Oregon surrounded by Family.
Betty Sue Vachter
Jul 25, 2017
Betty Sue Vachter was born in Galt, Missouri on June 11, 1929 and passed away on July 25, 2017. Betty's parents- Ernest and Eulah Johnson left Missouri in 1939 and settled in Brooks, Oregon. Betty graduated from Gervais High School and was always proud of her time on the school's cheerleading squad. She was a long time resident of Salem...
Karen Lee Rukke
Jul 22, 2017
Please join us in honoring and celebrating the life of this amazing lady. For those wishing to donate to help the family with the expenses a gofundme.com site has been set up or donations can be sent to... Brittanie Rukke 203 Palm Ave Woodburn, OR 97071
Alyce Arlyne Long
Jul 22, 2017
Alyce was born in Mitchell, South Dakota and passed away in Salem, Oregon.
Ronald Stanley Matic
Jul 20, 2017
Ronald was born in East Los Angeles, California and passed away in Woodburn, Oregon.
Raymond David Whelan
Jul 15, 2017
July 19, 2017 Obituary submission for: COL Raymond David Whelan, USA (RET) Point of Contact: Marilyn Whelan 1830 Thompson Rd Woodburn, OR 97071 (503) 507-2098 COL Raymond David Whelan, USA (RET) was born on March 21, 1933 in Salem, Oregon to Raphael (Ray) Whelan and Lenora Whelan. He died on July 15, 2017 surrounded by his family at Salem Hospital....
Richard Everett Palmer
Jul 9, 2017
Richard Everett Palmer Born February 2, 1949 and passed away on July 9, 2017. 3 kids Joshua, Patrick and Elizabeth, his mother Helen Palmer and father Raymond Palmer preceded him in death. Richard had two sisters, Dorothy Leppin and Linda Beck. Richard served one tour in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for a mobile home manufacturer company...
Kathleen Susan Eckert
Jul 7, 2017
Kathleen Suszane Eckert, a Woodburn resident, died on July 7, 2017 at her home. She was 78 years old and born in Norfork, Virginia. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Larry Eckert, Sr.; four children, Alecia, Larry, Jr., Andrew and Kenneth; many Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eagles Lodge in Woodburn,...
