OBITUARIES
Verna Irene Hall (Sinema)
Jul 2, 2012
Verna Irene Hall died at the age of 88 on July 2, 2012 at a local hospital.Verna was born Dec. 7, 1923 at Twin Falls, ID to Jacob and Irene (Visser) Sinema.She graduated from Twins Falls High School and attended Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA; University of Colorado , Chicago Art Institute and University of Southern California, earning a BFA...
Margarite Isabel Gordon
Jun 28, 2012
Margarite Isabel Gordon died at the age of 84 on June 28, 2012 at a local adult foster home.Margarite was born Sept. 22, 1927 at Waldersee, Canada to Gustave and Barbara (Schlamb) Rossnagel.Margarite married John Francis Gordon at Plumas, Canada Nov. 7, 1947.She was a housekeeping supervisor for a hospital.She is survived by her daughter Frances Pearce, grandson Michael Pearce.She...
Gene Dennis Schroeder
Jun 23, 2012
Gene Dennis Schroeder died at the age of 75 on June 23, 2012 at a local care center.Gene was born March 20, 1937 at Liberty Grove, Wisconsin to Melvin and Lucille (Apple) Schroeder. Gene was a member of the Eagles at Woodburn and the American LegionHe is survived by his sons; Steven and Jon (Andrea) both of Michigan. Two grandchildren;...
Richard Allen Lester
Jun 22, 2012
Richard Allen Lester died at the age of 58 on June 22, 2012 at a local hospital.Richard was born August 25, 1953 at Orange, California to Jerry Lester and Margaret (Castillo) Lambert. Richard moved to Oregon in 2005 settling in Woodburn, OR.He is survived by his mother; Margaret Lambert of Woodburn, a daughter; Sarah Mosquera (Hector) of California, two grandchildren;...
Christine Magdalene Zollner (Schaffner)
Jun 20, 2012
Christine Magdalene Zollner died at the age of 89 on June 20, 2012 at her residence.Christina was born July 16, 1922 at Strasburg, North Dakota to Ralphael and Dorothy (Wurlinger) Schaffner. Christina came to Oregon in 1947 settling in Mt. Angel, Gervais area.Christina married Raymond J. Zollner in 1950 at Mt. Angel, Oregon. She was a member of the St....
Ruth Aileen Bargmann (Norton)
Jun 18, 2012
Ruth Aileen Bargmann died at the age of 97 on June 18, 2012 at a local care center.Ruth was born June 21, 1914 at Hubbard, Oregon to Fred and Ruby (Cole) Norton.She grew up in the Aurora area, graduating from Woodburn High School.Ruth worked for a furniture store doing secretarial work.She married John Bargmann at Portland, Oregon .Ruth had many...
Gertrude Clara Sterling
Jun 17, 2012
Gertrude Clara Sterling died at the age of 94 on June 17, 2012 at a local hospital.Gertrude was born June 23, 1917 at Dorchester, Wisconsin to Oscar and Lena (Leonhardt) Laack.She married Lester Sterling in 1936 at Chicago, Ilinois.Gertrude was a member of the First Presbyterian Church She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening and playing cards.Gertrude is survived by her sons;...
Eleanor Howe (Walker)
Jun 16, 2012
Eleanor Howe a long time Woodburn resident died at the age of 87 at the Mennonite Home in Albany, Oregon.She was born August 27, 1924 at Altringchan, England to George Andrew and Mary Elizabeth (Moore) Walker.Eleanor came to Woodburn as a WWII "war bride" after marrying Jim HoweEleanor and Jim had three children. The oldest died at childbirth. Paula and...
Max Alton Lucas
Jun 14, 2012
After six months of failing health, Max Lucas unexpectedly passed away June 14, 2012, in Woodburn, Oregon.Max Alton Lucas was born in Albany, Oregon on Feb. 1, 1928, the youngest of sixchildren born to Cora and Dessa Lucas. Max grew up in Philomath. After graduatingfrom Philomath High School in June 1945, he joined the US Navy Submarine Service.Following his discharge...
Max Alton Lucas
Jun 14, 2012
After six months of failing health, Max Lucas unexpectedly passed away June 14, 2012, in Woodburn, Oregon.Max Alton Lucas was born in Albany, Oregon on Feb. 1, 1928, the youngest of sixchildren born to Cora and Dessa Lucas. Max grew up in Philomath. After graduatingfrom Philomath High School in June 1945, he joined the US Navy Submarine Service.Following his discharge...
