OBITUARIES
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,...
Lon Terrey
Jul 3, 2017
Born February 27, 1929 in Michigan City, Indiana to Roy and Juanita Terrey. After graduating from Elston High School in Michigan City, he attended Indiana State University earning a B.S. degree in real estate. After graduation, he joined the family real estate business. In 1952, he was called up for active service into the U.S. Air Force and served in...
Benjamin Junior Phillips
Jul 1, 2017
Benjamin was born in Gwendolyn, OR to Benjamin and Christina Phillips. He had two siblings; Margie Kramer, and Elmer Phillips who are both deceased. He grew up in Portland and joined the army at the age of seventeen, serving in both World War II and Korean War. Upon returning home to Portland he married Lella Shurte. They had four sons.They...
Carleene Lou Compton
Jun 30, 2017
Carleene L. Compton was born September 27, 1932, in Liberal, Kansas to Melvin and Marion Helsel. She died June 30, 2017 in Woodburn. Carleene was raised in Woodburn with her two brothers and two sisters. She graduated from Woodburn High School in 1951 and attended Western Oregon College. She married Harry (Bud) Maxwell in 1953 and they made their home...
