OBITUARIES
Irene Olga Kleeburg
Jun 20, 2014
Irene Kleeburg went to Heaven on June 20, 2014 at home with her family by her side. Though her departure was too soon, she lived a long and full life. Irene was born in Ione, Washington to Ray and Minnie Barnett. She graduated from Everett High School in 1945 and then went to Seattle University where she earned her RN...
James Allan Sjolund
Jun 11, 2014
James Allan Sjolund, April 21, 1932 - June 11, 2014Jim will be remembered for his high energy, creative thinking, wit and intelligence, and love of his family. He was a son, husband, father, navy man, teacher, grandfather, and friend, who was constantly thinking of his next adventure or project. He loved being in the navy, fishing, real estate, flying airplanes,...
Alvin Olaf Benson
Jun 5, 2014
Alvin Olaf "Bud" BensonMarch 23,1931 - June 5, 2014Bud Benson of Woodburn died Thursday June 5, 2014 at home.Bud was born in Riverside, California to William and Thelma Benson. He attended McMinnville High School and served in the Army as a chef during the Korean War. In 1972, he married the love of his life, Danita Powell, who had six...
Woodie Bob Martin
Jun 4, 2014
Woodie Bob Martin died at the age of 97 on June 4, 2014.Woodie was born Dec. 12, 1916 at Hillsboro, Texas to Champ C. and Ruby L. (Bradley) Martin.He served in the US Army during WWII and Korean Conflict, retiring after 30 years of serviceas a Major/Artillery. He married Winifred Martin in Reno, Nevada.Woodie is survived by his daughter in-law...
Martha Labensz (Roesler)
May 26, 2014
Martha LaBrensz died at the age of 95 on May 26, 2014 at a local hospital.Martha was born May 2, 1919 at Lehr, N. Dakota to Fred and Amelia (Kanewischer) Roesler.She married John LaBrensz Oct. 22, 1939 at Lehr, N. Dakota. They moved to Roseburg in 1955 and then settling in Woodburn in 1978.Martha is survived by her daughter Sharon...
Leland F. White
May 26, 2014
Leland F. (Lee) White went to his eternal home in Heaven at the age of 84 on May 26th, 2014 at the Silverton Hospital in Silverton, Oregon.Lee was born Nov. 6th, 1929 in Everett, WA to Emry and Arleva (Jackson) White.Lee served in the Army from 1948-1952 and was stationed in Germany. After returning from Germany, Lee started working for...
Judith May Van Valkenberg (Kolar)
May 20, 2014
Judith May Van Valkenberg died at the age of 64 on May 20, 2014.Judith was born Sept. 23, 1949 at Woodburn, OR to Peter and Mildred (Pavlicek) Kolar.She belonged to the Catholic Daughters. She enjoyed camping, crabbing with family and dancing.Judith is survived by her daughter Michelle Gallichant of Otis, son Leonard Van Valkenberg Jr. of Mulino and brothers: Richard,...
Cecilia Maureen Coleman (Merten)
May 15, 2014
Cecilia "Maureen" Coleman of St. Paul, Oregon died 15, May 2014 at the age of 91. She was born 18, December 1922 in St. Paul, Oregon to Maurice & Mary (McKay) Merten. On 5, August 1941 she married Donald F. Coleman in St. Paul, he died in 1998. Cecilia and Donald had a large family together and loved spending time...
William Charles Remy
May 10, 2014
William "Bill" Charles Remy was born in Paradise, CA. He was the oldest of 3 children.Bill passed away at the age of 79 years old.Bill served in the Marine Corp from 1954-1963. He came home to Gold Beach, OR.He worked with his father in the family "saw shop" for a few years, then worked for the US Forest Service in...
Francis Gerald Spohn
May 5, 2014
Francis "Frank" Gerald Spohn Date of Birth Monday, October 31st, 1960 Date of Death Monday, May 5th, 2014 Place of Death Tualatin, OR Service Information Monday, May 12th, 2014, 11:00am Location Cornwell Colonial Chapel @ Wilsonville Address 29222 SW Town Center Loop E Wilsonville, OR Reception Information Location Cornwell Colonial Chapel @ Wilsonville Address 29222 SW Town Center Loop E...
Betty Mae Budreau (Kauffman)
May 5, 2014
Betty Mae Budreau went to be with her Savior on May 5, 2014 at the age of 86 .Betty was born Aug. 28, 1927 at Astoria, OR to Roy and Myrtle (Ainsworth) Kauffman.Betty married James Budreau at Hubbard, OR Oct. 1, 1943. She worked for Birds Eye Cannery for 15 years. Betty was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.She...
Norman Leslie Ashland
May 4, 2014
Norman Ashland was born on the family farm ( 2 miles east of Woodburn) , the youngest of nine children. He was 89 years of age and passed away at French Prairie Nursing Home. His parents were Nels and Anna Ashland, both were immigrants from Norway.Norman served in the Army during WWII. He ran his own refrigeration business until heart...
