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In Memoriam: Jeffrey Lynn Anderson (Dec. 24, 1955 – Nov. 30, 2022)

January 2023 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Jeffrey Lynn Anderson (Dec. 24, 1955 – Nov. 30, 2022)

Jeffrey (Jeff / Beaver) Lynn Anderson passed away at his Silverton Road home on Nov. 30, 2022. The youngest of four boys, he was born to Henry and Alma Anderson in Silverton, Oregon on Dec. 24, 1955. He graduated from Silverton ...

In Memoriam: Janet Marie Splonski (Nov. 12, 1944 – Dec. 28, 2022)

January 2023 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Janet Marie Splonski (Nov. 12, 1944 – Dec. 28, 2022)

Janet Marie Splonski was born Nov. 12, 1944 to Hi and Sue Brenden and died Dec. 28, 2022.  She attended Mt. Angel Academy and Mt. Angel College where she met her husband, John Bruner. John died in 1976. She later married ...

In Memoriam: Gail Kent (June 21, 1949 – Jan. 3, 2023)

January 2023 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Gail Kent (June 21, 1949 – Jan. 3, 2023)

Gail Kent, 73, of Silverton, Oregon  peacefully passed away in her home on Jan. 3, 2023. Gail was born on June 21, 1949 to Jack Larson and Dorene Smith in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from West Seattle High School in ...

In Memoriam: Irene Mae Sinn (Oct. 12, 1955 – Dec. 29, 2022)

January 2023 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Irene Mae Sinn (Oct. 12, 1955 – Dec. 29, 2022)

Irene Mae (Edelman) Sinn, 67, passed away Dec 29, 2022 after a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. Irene was born on in Sabetha, Kansas to Daniel and Wilma Edelman. She grew up on a farm in rural Northeast Kansas along with ...

In Memoriam: Ruth Bernadette (Studley) Cock (Feb. 21, 1942 – Nov. 26, 2022)

December 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Ruth Bernadette (Studley) Cock (Feb. 21, 1942 – Nov. 26, 2022)

On the morning of Nov. 26, 2022, Ruth Cock passed away at the age of 80. She joins her other half of 51 years, John Cock, after seven years widowed. Her memories live on through her daughter,Terri; son, J.R. (Amy); ...

In Memoriam: Paul Edward Dieker (Oct. 7, 1931 – Dec. 12, 2022)

December 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Paul Edward Dieker (Oct. 7, 1931 – Dec. 12, 2022)

Paul Edward Dieker was born in Fleming, Colorado, Oct. 7, 1931 to Albert and Anna (Berg) Dieker.He passed away at his residence in Silverton, Oregon on Dec. 12, 2022. He was 91. The family moved to Oregon in 1938, settling in ...

In Memoriam: James ‘Jim’ Perry (June 6, 1940 – Nov. 18, 2022)

December 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: James ‘Jim’ Perry (June 6, 1940 – Nov. 18, 2022)

James (Jim) Perry, 82, passed away on Nov. 18, 2022.  He was born in Los Angeles, California to Helen Louise Houle and Raymond Carl Perry. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Jeanne Perry Rofelty and Wanda ...

In Memoriam: Rosemary Meier (April 3, 1925 – Dec. 5, 2022)

December 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Rosemary Meier (April 3, 1925 – Dec. 5, 2022)

Rosemary Meier, 97,  daughter of Francis Rosewell and Rose (Burger) Coleman was born April 3, 1925 in Portland, Oregon.  She passed away Dec. 5, 2022 at her residence. Rosemary received her nursing degree and worked at pediatric doctors’ offices until her retirement. She was ...

In Memoriam: Patricia Kincaid (June 7, 1935 – Nov. 26, 2022)

December 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Patricia Kincaid (June 7, 1935 – Nov. 26, 2022)

On Nov. 26, 2022 Patricia Joanne Kincaid passed away with her children by her side. Patricia resided in her home in Silverton, Oregon. Patricia was born in Umatilla, Oregon. She married Ralph Kincaid Sr. in 1954. Together they raised five children. They ...

In Memoriam: Debra Jean Lofdahl (Dec. 31, 1954 – Nov. 28, 2022) 

December 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Debra Jean Lofdahl (Dec. 31, 1954 – Nov. 28, 2022) 

Debra Jean (Czarny) Lofdahl was born in Whittier, California. Debbie moved to Silverton, Oregon with her family in 1955 and lived in the area for the rest of her life.  She graduated from Silverton High School in 1973, and married Larry ...

In Memoriam: Lenora ‘Nori’ Opal Riggs Kaser (Nov. 29, 1946 – Dec. 1, 2022)

December 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Lenora ‘Nori’ Opal Riggs Kaser (Nov. 29, 1946 – Dec. 1, 2022)

Born Lenora Riggs, “Nori” Kaser was a lifelong resident of Silverton, Oregon. She passed away on Dec. 1, 2022.  Nori was an avid outdoorsman; hunting in the Abiqua Basin, fishing at Diamond Lake, and clamming and crabbing along the Oregon coast. Her ...

In Memoriam: Jill Louise Lamb (April 20, 1953 – Nov. 6, 2022)

December 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Jill Louise Lamb (April 20, 1953 – Nov. 6, 2022)

Jill Louise Lamb of Silverton Oregon passed away on Nov. 6, 2022.  Jill was born to Bill and Diane Bevins on April 20, 1953 in Seattle, Washington. Jill had two siblings, Michael J. Bevins and Candy Thomas.  Jill is survived by her husband, Elden ...

In Memoriam: Rhonda Lynn Hall (Dec. 18, 1959 – Nov. 6, 2022)

December 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Rhonda Lynn Hall (Dec. 18, 1959 – Nov. 6, 2022)

Rhonda Lynn Hall passed away on Nov. 6, 2022 in Mount Angel, Oregon. She was born in San Bernardino, California on Dec. 18, 1959 to Clarence Houts Jr. and Charlotte Swing.  Rhonda is survived by her sons, Brian, Christopher and Shawn ...

In Memoriam: Mark Robert Findley (Aug. 26, 1955 – Nov. 2, 2022)

December 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Mark Robert Findley (Aug. 26, 1955 – Nov. 2, 2022)

Mark Robert Findley passed away on Nov. 2, 2022 in Silverton, Oregon. He was born on Aug. 26, 1955 to Larry and Jackie Findley in San Leandro, California.  Mark was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed gardening, golfing and fishing ...

In Memoriam: Regina Kleinschmit (June 23, 1926 – Oct. 23, 2022)

November 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Regina Kleinschmit (June 23, 1926 – Oct. 23, 2022)

Regina Kleinschmit passed away peacefully on her late husband Ralph’s birthday, Oct. 23, 2022. Regina was born on June 23, 1926 in Mount Angel, Oregon to Ed and Mayme (Long) Hoffer. Regina was one of six children in the Hoffer family. Regina lived her ...

In Memoriam: Virginia Lee Stevens (Sept. 28, 1939 – Sept. 19, 2022)

November 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Virginia Lee Stevens (Sept. 28, 1939 – Sept. 19, 2022)

Loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, Virginia Lee Stevens, was born in Coos Bay, Oregon and raised in Empire with her two siblings, Richard Kent and Betty Lorsung.  After meeting Delbert Stevens at a Coos Bay skating rink, they were happily ...

In Memoriam: E. Leon ‘Moose’ Morgan (Dec. 21, 1948 – Oct. 17, 2022)

November 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: E. Leon ‘Moose’ Morgan (Dec. 21, 1948 – Oct. 17, 2022)

On Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, E. Leon “Moose” Morgan, loving husband, uncle, life-long die-hard N.Y. Yankees fan, and cat-dad, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 73. Moose was born on Dec. 21, 1948 in Tacoma, Washington to Norman ...

In Memoriam: Nick Albert Ebner (Dec. 25, 1954 – Oct. 31, 2022)

November 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Nick Albert Ebner (Dec. 25, 1954 – Oct. 31, 2022)

Nick Albert Ebner, 67, passed away suddenly Oct. 31, 2022. He was born in Silverton, Oregon on Dec. 25, 1954 to Irene (Eder) and Patrick Joseph Ebner.  He leaves behind his wife, Ruth GrosJacques Ebner; brother, Ron (Diane) Ebner; sisters, Darlene ...

In Memoriam: James Arvid Loftis (Oct. 4, 1939 – Oct. 26, 2022)

November 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: James Arvid Loftis (Oct. 4, 1939 – Oct. 26, 2022)

James (Jim) Arvid Loftis was born in Portland, Oregon on Oct. 4, 1939 to Cristina Pearl Adams and James Pierce Loftis. He passed away Oct. 26, 2022. He was married to Loretta Roraback. They had two children, George and Shawn. After ...

In Memoriam: Vicki L. Lowery (July 8, 1962 – June 13, 2022)

November 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Vicki L. Lowery (July 8, 1962 – June 13, 2022)

Vicki Lowery was born in Apple Valley, California to Jim and Geneva Thomas. They lived in Big Bear Lake, California until moving to Silverton, Oregon in 1974. She graduated from Silverton High School, class of 1981.  She was Mom to Michelle ...

In Memoriam: June Lila Ledgerwood (May 12, 1927 – Oct. 13, 2022)

November 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: June Lila Ledgerwood (May 12, 1927 – Oct. 13, 2022)

June Ledgerwood joined her beloved husband and daughters Oct. 13, 2022, surrounded by family who loved her dearly. June was born May 12, 1927, to Lyle and Eleanor Applegate of Rawlins, Wyoming. June and her younger sister, Edith, were raised by ...

In Memoriam: Barbara Louise Bochsler (Feb. 19, 1932 – Oct. 12, 2022)

November 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Barbara Louise Bochsler (Feb. 19, 1932 – Oct. 12, 2022)

Barbara Louise Bochsler, age 90, of Mount Angel, Oregon passed away on Oct. 12, 2022 surrounded by her children. She married Joe Bochsler and they raised five children on their family farm. Barb served her church and community well. She was preceded ...

In Memoriam: Mark D. Burnett (March 25, 1966 – Sept. 21, 2022)

November 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Mark D. Burnett (March 25, 1966 – Sept. 21, 2022)

Mark Burnett left this life on Sept. 21, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Chris Burnett; sisters, Diane Burnett (Pagosa Springs, Colorado) and Terry Appelt (Auburn, Illinois); brother, Mike Burnett (Springfield, Illinois); and nephews, Dayton Burnett (Springfield, Illinois), Blayne Burnett (Denver, Colorado) ...

In Memoriam: Dawn Allison Olson (June 21, 1958 – Aug. 12, 2022)

October 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Dawn Allison Olson (June 21, 1958 – Aug. 12, 2022)

“Dynamic Dawn,” a dear best friend, died suddenly at the age of 64, due to unknown natural causes. A great teacher, her compassion for conservation was ardent. She was an avid volunteer, and she worked diligently to make earth a ...

In Memoriam: Ernest Carl Kimlinger (May 6, 1936 – Sept. 27, 2022)

October 2022 Posted in Obituary | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Ernest Carl Kimlinger (May 6, 1936 – Sept. 27, 2022)

Ernest Carl Kimlinger was born on May 6, 1936, in Silverton, Oregon to Norbert and Veronica Terhaar Kimlinger. Except for his service in the U.S. Navy, Ernest lived most of his life in the Mount Angel and Woodburn areas where ...