OBITUARIES

Jun 24, 2026

Kristine Zollinger, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.

Born on February 20, 1947, to Henry and Amy Isaksen in Upland California, Kris was the third of 10 kids. She grew up living in various places including on the East Coast. Her father was an itinerant...

Jun 20, 2026

On June 20th, 2026 we lost a husband, a father, a friend, an intellect, a humorist, and a creative. Jason Eben Horne died at Salem Health hospital when he experienced septic shock in response to an inflammatory process in the colon that progressed over just a couple of days. He was 50 years old.

Jason was born November 12, 1975 to...

Jun 7, 2026

Francis (Fran) Irene Kelly, 86, stepped into the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, joining her mother, sister and brother, on June 7, 2026.

Born 7/29/1939 to Ora Irene and Gordon Kelly in Dallas, TX. The family moved to Colorado when she was seven years old; she grew up in Englewood. She married and had four children, eventually moving to beautiful...

Jun 7, 2026

Judith Ann Schimian, 76, passed away on June 7, 2026 in the comfort of her home.

She found her greatest happiness in the company of her dog, horses, and grandchildren. She loved collecting two-dollar bills, spending hours sewing, and creating things with her hands. She also cared deeply about her community and generously supported local charities through her involvement with the...

Jun 5, 2026

Karen Lee Woodward, the daughter of Fred J. Albrecht and Betty Ruth Hall, age 77, passed quietly at home after a brief, but fierce, battle with Pancreatic cancer. She was an educator throughout her life serving special needs students and working extensively with the 4H organization and providing riding lessons,

Karen enjoyed traveling to see family and, most passionately, anything related...

Jun 3, 2026

It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of Brent A. Heit, who left this world to join Jesus in his heavenly home on June 3, 2026. Brent passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Brent was born on November 7, 1954 in Denver, Colorado to the late Joseph James Heit and the late Lucia Ceferina Heit.

He grew...

Jun 2, 2026

May 22, 2026

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Billi Lavene (Shuford) Priest, who left this world on May 22, 2026, at the age of 82. Billi took her final breath at home in the loving embrace of her family, a testament to the life she cherished, and the love she bestowed upon...

May 17, 2026

Susan Beth Meltzer died peacefully at her home in Salem, Oregon on May 17, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Susan was born on November 18, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa to Scott and Elizabeth Lorimor. During World War II she lived with her mother in Shenandoah, Iowa at her Barton grandparents’ home with many Lorimor family members close by and...

May 13, 2026

John D. Jones, 66, of Willamina, Oregon, was swept up by angels to Heaven on May 13, 2026. He left this world surrounded by the love of the family and friends who will carry his memory in their hearts forever.

John was born on March 10, 1960, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Maurice Alan Jones and Helen Louise Amerson Roinestad. From the...

May 12, 2026

Linda June Williams, born in Los Angeles, California on March 16,1938, passed away on May 12, 2026, surrounded by family in her Keizer, Oregon home. The oldest of three children, she was just slightly older than her baby brothers, Melvin (Mel) and Thomas (Tommy).

After growing up in the Southern California sunshine as a spunky free spirit, Linda married Francis (Frank)...

May 7, 2026

Patricia Ann (Biegler) Steinbock, 79, of Salem, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026 in her childhood home, surrounded by the family she spent her life nurturing. Her final moments were a reflection of her life: defined by profound support and the warmth of those she loved.

Known as Patty to her friends and Daka by her family, she was a...

Apr 19, 2026

Carol Jean Walther, born on December 20, 1945, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Oregon, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Salem, Oregon.

Carol spent her early years growing up in the Mid-Valley area, where she graduated from Central High School in Independence. After graduation, she married, started her family, and later made her home in Depoe Bay, where...

Apr 11, 2026

Betty Jane Mummy passed away at her home in Salem, OR after 90 years full of life and love. She is deeply missed by her family and her community of friends.

Born in 1936 to Robert Beauchamp Sr. and Thelma Buck in Oroville, CA, Betty was one of four sisters and two brothers who grew up in Murrieta and Temecula. As...

Apr 8, 2026

Ben was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose life was defined by love, loyalty, and service.

Above all, Ben was most proud of being a father. He was a loving provider and protector who worked hard to give his family stability, safety, and laughter. He believed strongly in teaching the kids to be kind, respectful, and to grow...

Apr 7, 2026

Marilyn Goodwin was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her husband, David Goodwin; four children, Kelly, Paul, Adam, and Jeffrey; and seven grandchildren.

She grew up in Southern California, graduating from high school a week after her 18th birthday and marrying David just three weeks later. The day after their June 1968 wedding,...

Apr 5, 2026

Jeanne Marie (Winters) Brown, 78, passed away from respiratory failure in the early evening on Easter Sunday, April 4th, 2026, in her room at Blue Haven Memory Care in Independence, her family at her side.

Jeanne was born on January 26, 1948 in Pendleton, Oregon. She was the oldest of four children, and from a young age showed an interest in...

Apr 3, 2026

Jacob Zellner was a fun, youthful, and deeply passionate man. He had a love for collecting vintage toys from his childhood, and you could often find him thrifting or out picking with Tiny (his nephew). He had a strong connection to the outdoors and especially loved summertime in Oregon, where he spent most weekends off the grid, camping.

Jacob loved hiking,...

Mar 30, 2026

Rita May Dewey of Salem, OR passed from this life March30, 2026 and fulfilled the scripture in 2 Corinthians 5:8; to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Rita was born on July 15th, 1950 in Orange County, CA to William Robert Stewart Jr., and Jeanette Rose Stewart.  Rita married James Lee Dewey on October 4th,...

Mar 27, 2026

Michael Allen Jones, 37, of Salem, Oregon, was a deeply loved father, son, brother, and United States Marine. He is remembered for his intelligence, sense of humor, and the love he had for his family, children, and friends.

Michael passed away on March 27, 2026, at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.

Michael proudly served his country as a Lance...