Fay Evangeline Neitzke Anderson was born in Lewiston, Minnesota on Feb. 18, 1926, the first child of John and Bessie Neitzke. She grew up on the family farm in Rochester, graduating in 1944 from Lewiston High School. Fay then became an registered nurse, graduating from Kahler Hospital School of Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota. In 1948, Fay moved to Santa Barbara, […]
Nola Jean Minshew Parkinson, 89, passed away in her sleep early the morning of May 31, 2021, at her home in Silverton, Oregon. She was born on Sept. 5, 1931 to Dorothy Ruth Hudson Minshew and Robert Perry Minshew in Pocatello, Idaho. They soon moved to Twin Falls, where she spent the rest of her childhood. Nola enjoyed music and […]
Ed (Edward) E. Turvey, 73, passed away at home on May 28, 2021, with family by his side. He was born May 16, 1948, to Albert and Maud Turvey in Julesburg, Colorado. Ed had a heart of gold and was not a person to turn anyone down when asked for help. He was a husband, father, and friend. He loved the trucker’s life for […]
Barbara Ann Schell, 77, resident of Mount Angel, Oregon passed away peacefully on May 23, 2021 at Salem Hospital surrounded by family. Born Sept. 19, 1943, in Woodburn, Oregon to Albin and Velma Halter, she worked various jobs while raising her six children, retiring as a bank teller. She was married first to Mario Rodriguez, Sr. and later Peter Schell. She had endless love […]
Duane Ray Dahlum began his next journey at 4:45 p.m. on May 8, 2021. He left peacefully knowing he was doing it on his own terms. He passed with the knowledge that he was loved at Legacy Good Samaritan ICU in Portland, Oregon. He was 79 years old, just days from his 80th birthday. He loved helping people who were […]
Ernest “Ernie” Dye Humphreys passed away on May 6, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 61. Ernie was born in Everett, Washington on July 18, 1959 and moved to Silverton, Oregon where he grew up and spent most of his life. He is survived by his love of 28 years, Dyana Stanley; his children, Aaron, Brad, Ashley, […]
Leslie was born in Williston, North Dakota to John R. Elling and Gunda (Vollum) Elling. Leslie had lived in Silverton, Oregon before moving to Fairbanks, Alaska in 1976. He worked on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline as an Operating Engineer. He retired in 1992. Leslie returned to Silverton, Oregon to live, while continuing to travel up to Alaska, as well as snow […]
John Franklin Lalicker, 98, longtime Silverton, Oregon resident passed away on May 21, 2021. John was born May 2, 1923 in Venita, Oklahoma to William L. Lalicker and Ella Mae (Catlin) Lalicker. He was the middle son of three boys. In 1923, his family moved to Medicine Lodge, Kansas where he attended local schools and graduated from Medicine Lodge High […]
Donald (Don) Herman Huebsch, 95, a veteran of World War II and longtime resident of Mount Angel, Oregon, passed away on May 11, 2021. Don was born on Nov. 15, 1925 at St. James Hospital in Perham, Minnesota. He was one of nine children born to Michael (Mike) and Florence (Weis) Huebsch. After graduating from high school in 1943, Don […]
Denise Marie (Howes) Totland, 58, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021. A graveside memorial service will be held in Silverton on Saturday, May 22, 2021, under the direction of Unger Funeral Home. Visit ungerfuneralchapel.com for details. Denise was born in Burns, Oregon on Sept. 7, 1962 to Don and Theresa Howes. She grew up in Ontario, Oregon where she graduated in […]
David Jorgenson, 68 passed away April 26, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Silverton on Nov. 25, 1952 to Vincent and Frankie Jorgenson. David is survived by his wife Donna Jorgenson. David had three siblings: Doug Jorgenson, Chris Jorgenson Rettig and Gina Jorgenson; four children: Sarah Kuenzi, Neil Jorgenson, Ryan Jorgenson, and […]
Mary Ann Miles, 86, of Silverton passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021. Mary Ann was born on Oct. 29, 1934 in Portland, the daughter of William (Bill) H. Jr. and Melba Woodard. She moved with her parents to her family home in Silverton shortly after her birth. She was raised in Silverton and graduated from Silverton High School in […]
Rodney Weston Kilcup of Silverton succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease on April 21, 2021. He died in peace and at home, surrounded by the love of his family. He is dearly missed by those whose lives he touched. Rodney was born in Hoquiam, Washington in 1937 to Horace and Winnifred Kilcup. He studied history at the University of Washington – the first […]
The Friends of Silver Falls State Park, and the community at large, have lost a dedicated and much-loved volunteer. Tom Dill passed on April 4, 2021. He will be ever so greatly missed by all. Tom spent many hours at the Park as a Trail Ambassador, Nature Store Volunteer, and supporter of the preservation of the Stone Shelter. He and […]
Jerome Francis (Jerry or J. F.) Donahe, of Silverton, passed in the early morning hours of April 17 in Salem, Oregon. He was born Aug. 14, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to Bernard Anthony and Thelma Sophia (Follesvold) Donahe. An older sister, Joanne, greeted him and he was followed by a younger sister, Selene. At the age of 11, he moved […]
Cruz Arce, 75 passed away on April 10, 2021, at her residence with family by her side. She was born in Edinburg, Texas on May 5, 1945, to Antonio Arce and Maria Magdalena Perez. She was the second oldest of 12 children. Cruz enjoyed family time, dancing and cooking for the family. Cruz is survived by her children: Nora Benavidez, Deanida Benavidez, […]
John Bernard Haynie died Nov. 4, 2019 at the age of 92. He was born on March 22, 1927 in Northumberland County, Virginia to Capt. John (Shep) Haynie and Etta Curren Haynie. He was the youngest of eight children, three brothers and four sisters, all of whom preceded him in death. John was a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. […]
A man of great integrity, faith, and love of life passed away Aug. 24 with heart failure. Born in Santa Ana, California, Gary Leonard and his family farmed citrus and avocados. After marriage in 1958, he moved to Woodlake, California in 1961, and developed a citrus ranch. The family moved in 1975 to St. Helena, California where he was a […]
Allen Aubrey Ritchey died June 25, 2019 surrounded by family and friends at the Providence Benedictine Nursing Center in Mount Angel. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m. at the Silverton Elks Lodge. He was born in Montevista, Colorado on June 9, 1943 and was raised in Hacienda Heights, California, where he lettered in high school […]
Leslie (“Les”) Roy Aubrey, loving husband and father, passed away on Feb. 2, 2019, at the age of 75 at his home in Silverton due to complications following surgery. He was born on Dec. 24, 1943, to Roy Ray and Mina Leslie (Pedigo) Aubrey of Central Howell. Les married Carol Ann Johnson of Dayton, Oregon, on Sept. 7, 1963, at […]
Barbara Lou Crawford LeDoux Dec. 11, 1925 – Aug. 12, 2019 Born Dece. 11, 1925 in Carthage, Missouri, Barbara Lou was the second of five children of Sidney and Isabell Crawford. The family moved to a farm in Mansfield, Ohio and during the next 15 years Barbara floated on the river and learned to shoot. She also read everything […]
John Patrick Little passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on June 21, 2019. He was born Feb. 6, 1926 to Edward John and Alice Little in Portland. John attended Central Catholic High School, Lincoln High School and Columbia Preparatory. He received his BA and Masters Degrees from the University of Portland. His passing was preceded by his wife, Patricia; […]
A Celebration of Life for Dennis “Denny” Martin will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Golf Course in Mount Angel. All his friends and family are invited to join in to tell stories, share memories and the love that Denny inspired. Denny was an avid golfer and loved to play at Evergreen. If you would […]
Claire “Memere” Nida was born on July 29, 1936 in Brockton, Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Frank Bussiere, and sister Rita Tougas. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Dwayne Nida, as well as by the family whom she loved so much: son Paul and Suellen Nida, daughter Tambra and Bill McCowen, […]
Sister Jeanette von Herrmann, OSB, was born into eternal life at 8:20 p.m. on June 6, 2019. She was 73 years old and had been a Benedictine sister for 38 years. Sister Jeanette will be remembered for her gift of hospitality, her ability to relate to every member of the community, and deep love of Benedictine life. She was born […]
