I first came to know Ron, and his wife Cindy, in 2005 when they owned a local gym. At that time, Ron’s idea of taking Cindy our for a big night on the town was to journey a few miles north and invite her to elbow up at a favorite beer bar. Subsequently I introduced them to the wonderful world […]
Maureen Rose (Drescher) Ernst, 69, of Mount Angel, passed away after a short, but fierce fight with cancer. She was a leader in many community organizations, including the St. Paul Catholic Church, St. Paul Historical Society, Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce, Mount Angel Lion’s Club and was one of the founding organizers of the Mount Angel Hazelnut Festival. She was […]
Wes Oster, 81, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2018. He was born in Silverton to Andrew and Augusta (Reeves) Oster, the first of two sons. He graduated from Silverton High School. Wes married, and the couple had two daughters, Cathy and Vicky. He worked for a time as a cabinetmaker and later worked for most of his life for […]
Born on a share cropper’s farm in Stafford County, Seward, Kansas July 12, 1932 to John Bothum and Jenny (McBride), Rex Bothum passed away at his home March 2, 2018. His family moved to Woodburn, Oregon in 1946. Rex attended Woodburn High School and joined the U.S. Army, serving most of his enlistment on Okinawa during the Korean War. He […]
Shiela McAllister, 76. of Molalla, Oregon died March 24, 2018 at her home. Shiela was born in Oregon and spent the bulk of her life near Molalla. She was the oldest daughter of Evine and Walter Ellison. Shiela was a graduate of Molalla High School, and attended Concordia Portland, as well as what was then known as Western Business School where she received a degree. She worked for many Oregon firms throughout her career, spending most […]
Former Ontario Police Chief Donald E. Howes, 80, passed away on March 30, 2018, after a battle with cancer. Private service was held in Silverton on April 7, 2018, under the direction of Unger Funeral Chapel. Don married Theresa Brophy on Nov. 21, 1959 in Burns, Oregon. They were married over 58 years. Don retired from Ontario Police Department in […]
Silverton resident Rod L Rolie, 63, passed away at his home July 6, 2014. He is survived by his son Shawn Oates; his daughters Kim Cowley, Rhonda Topham, and Terra Rolie; his mother Amy Hensley; his brother Rick Rolie; his sisters Kelly Miller, Kim Riley, and Lesta Bentley and nine grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his father Loren […]
