OBITUARIES

Aug 27, 2024

Fay Ann DeMeyer-Aunspaugh, a beloved figure and devoted servant of God, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, in Salem, Oregon, after bravely fighting a one-year two-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on August 9, 1954, in Long Beach, California, and lived a life dedicated to her faith and the service of others.

Fay had a profound impact on...

Aug 23, 2024

Our beloved Danny passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, service and kindness. Daniel Marion Alder was born March 26, 1975, in Vancouver, Washington, with a beautiful smile and a determined soul. He was 49 years old.

When Danny was 3 years old, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the white blood cells....

Aug 16, 2024

Janet Sue Sellers, 81 years of age, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, in Sheridan, Oregon. Janet was born on March 5, 1943, in Phoenix, AZ to Eldon and Alona Grimwood. 

Janet Sue Grimwood married Don Arden Sellers in the Los Angeles California LDS temple on April 14, 1962. Don predeceased her on April 20, 2024. Through eternal marriage covenants...

Aug 9, 2024

Becky Ann Stephens was born in the sandhills of Lewellen Nebraska on October 26, 1947. Daughter to Lorraine and Robert (Bob) Wolford. When Becky was four years old her family moved to Homedale, Idaho and later to Wilder, where she graduated in 1966. After Highschool Becky attended Beauty School and her received her license.

In June of...

Aug 2, 2024

James Nelson Elvin, 89, passed away in his home in Salem on August 2nd, 2024. Of 16 siblings he was the last surviving child of Anna Mary Elvin and Abraham Ross Elvin. He is survived by his daughters Brenda Elvin and Sheila Buchholz, and his granddaughter's Bailey and Sydney Buchholz.

Jim was born on April 23rd, 1935...

Jul 31, 2024

Our dear mom, grandma, aunt and friend Rita Johnson passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.

Rita Cecilia Foster was born on October 25, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, the tenth of thirteen children. When she was very young her family moved to Grants Pass, Oregon. After graduating from Mt. Angel Academy she moved...

Jul 7, 2024

July 7, 2024

Randall Dee “Randy” Brown was born July 6, 1954 in Logan, Utah and passed away on July 7, 2024 in Salem, Oregon after a long illness.  Randy was the youngest of five children of Francis S. and Loa M. Brown.  He graduated from Logan High School in 1972. He worked as a produce manager...

Jul 6, 2024

Richard “Dick” Green died June 6, 2024, at his home in Salem, OR.

Dick was a devoted husband and father and a proud veteran, having served with the United States Marine Corps. His service to his country exemplified his commitment to his family. Dick's memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and...

Jul 3, 2024

Jorge Narciso Pelinski was born in Gobernador Roca, Misiones, Argentina to parents Narciso Pelinski and Maria Chileski on February 15, 1947.

He grew up in Misiones, Argentina, moving to the United States when he was 25 years old.

In his professional life he worked as a Machinist at West Salem Machinery for over 30 years....

Jun 29, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our brother Edgar Manuel Flores.

In the evening of Friday June 28th while on a walk with his beloved dog Zeus, our dear brother and family pet were struck by a pick-up truck in NE Salem.

Edgar succumbed to his injuries at 12:23am Saturday June 29th, and...

Jun 21, 2024

Tom was born in Salem, Oregon on April 15, 1950, to Daniel and Betty Flores and grew up in Keizer. Tom was a super cool guy and described by a cousin as a great friend and protector. He loved the outdoors, small towns, fishing, camping, time with family, 60’s music, classic cars, and lemon desserts. He also enjoyed sharing...

Jun 15, 2024

Robert Joseph White, affectionately known as “Bob,” “Bobby,” or “Rob,” passed away on June 15, 2024, in Albany, Oregon, at the age of 61. Born on February 16, 1963, in Berkeley, California, Robert lived a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Robert grew up in Pleasant Hill, California, in an Irish-Catholic family. He attended Ygnacio Valley High School, where...

Jun 13, 2024

Sylvia Louise (Jensen) Lockyear (Nov. 22, 1926 – June 13, 2024) died peacefully in Salem, OR surrounded by her family.  Born in Eugene, OR to Lawrence and Genevieve (Kennedy) Jensen, she graduated from University High School in Eugene and was a 1948 graduate of the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, and was a member of...

Jun 9, 2024

Charles (Buddy) S. Oakes, 63, of Keizer, Oregon passed away June 9, 2024.  He was born January 11, 1961 in Ogden, Utah.  He attended Clearfield High School in Clearfield, UT and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in March, 1980 where he later received his G.E.D.  He served on the USS Guam (LPH-9).  His six-year tour of duty included deployment...

Jun 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Sharon Jean Freeman. She went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family, in her home on June 8, 2024.

Sharon Jean Clark was born March 22,1949, in Southern California. As a young teenager, she moved in with her aunt and uncle...

Jun 6, 2024

Salem, OR (June 6, 2024) -- Linda Marie Prial, who enjoyed extraordinary success in both her business and non-profit careers over more than four decades, died peacefully at home here today, losing her seven-year battle with primary lateral sclerosis.  She was 78.

Born in Dover, NJ, Linda was raised in Summit, NJ, and her parents' summer home...

Jun 3, 2024

Pracht, Hope Mason. It is with great sadness that the family of Hope Pracht announces her passing after an unexpected decline in her health, on Monday June 3, 2024 at the age of 88 years. She died peacefully, the same day that her mother, Eleanor Iselin Mason Wade, was born in 1910. She will be fondly remembered by her...

Jun 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Constance Anina Vandehey at the age of 80.  She was surrounded by her loved ones, in her Keizer home at the time of her passing.  Connie was born on July 2, 1943 in Walla Walla, Washington. She was the daughter of Fred and Betty Hoffman.

At...

May 24, 2024

Sean Francis Casey passed peaceful at Salem, Or Hospital cardiovascular care unit at the age of 61.

Sean is survived by wife Christina Casey siblings Brian wife (Carmen), Paul, Micheal Punkovey, and sister, Shelia Waldrip husband (Ken). Sean also has many Nieces and Nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Sean was the son of Dawn...

May 18, 2024

Frank Wesley Spragg made his debut in Modesto, California, on June 13th, 1943. He spent most of his childhood in beautiful Montana.

Frank's early life in education took him through Belgrade elementary, middle, and high school. For his senior year, he joined the ranks of Bozeman High School, where, naturally, the cool kids gathered. He starred in...