OBITUARIES

Apr 20, 2017

Julia "Judy" Ridgeway Frandsen was born August 23, 1948 in Hazelton, Idaho.  She passed away peacefully on April 20, 2017 in Sublimity, Oregon.  Judy leaves behind her husband, Ronald Frandsen; brother, Dan Ridgeway of Baker City, Oregon; sister, Linda Sires of Renton, Washington; niece, Jenny Anderson of Olympia, Washington; newphew, Charels Sires of Seattle, Washington.  Judy belonged to Salem's...

Apr 18, 2017

Dorothy was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Sophie and Arthur Wickens. As a toddler, her family moved to Tacoma, Washington. She attended school there, graduating from Lincoln High School, then onto college at Pacific Lutheran University.

She met her future husband at a dance at Fort Lewis, WA. They were married on January 26, 1946. They...

Apr 14, 2017

Stanley Martin "Sidehill" Mortensen was born in Reno, Nevada, then moved to the San Francisco bay area, then Sacramento, before finally settling in Salem, Oregon in 1991.

Stan chose facility maintenance for his career, while dedicating the last 16 years at Oregon State Hospital.

In his spare time his hobbies included leather and wood working. ...

Apr 7, 2017

Adrian was born April 4, 1980 in Salem, Oregon. She passed from this world on April 7, 2017.

Adrian grew up in Salem. She attended Washington Elementary School, Waldo Middle School and is a graduate of both McKay High School (Salem) and Parkrose High School (Portland).  Adrian was an avid reader and always had a book (or...

Mar 22, 2017

Janice Kay (Wilson) Dean, 64, died March 22, 2017 with her family by her side at her home in Salem, Oregon.  She was born August 20, 1952, in Oakland, California.  She found her life partner, when she married Tom Dean in 1971.  In 1970, Jan graduated from Rio Americano High School in Sacramento, California.  After moving to Oregon, Jan...

Mar 9, 2017

Jim E Wallace, 69 years, of Monmouth, Or, passed away on March 9th, 2017. Jim was born November 28th, 1947 in Cottonwood Idaho to JD and Georgia Wallace.

Jim began his working career as a High School teacher, baseball & basketball coach. Later, Jim became Director of Education & Training for State Farm Ins and...

Mar 8, 2017

Helen Mae Hankins, loving mother, sister and grandmother, passed away on March 8, 2017, at the age of 89 in Salem.

Helen was born in Kansas. She was a graduate of Albany High School and received an associate’s degree in 1975 from Linn Benton Community College.

She worked many years as a senior’s...

Feb 27, 2017

Eleazar (Tony) Herrea, son of Maria Villegas Ramirez and Ramon Herrera Amaro, was born in Paredones Baja Califonia, Mexico, on August 23rd 1957 as the youngest child in a large family. He is survived by his children Matthew and Amy Herrera, his brothers and sisters Linda, Irma, Evelia, Herman, Juan, and Raquel along with many other close family members....

Feb 26, 2017

Robert Lee Williams Sr. (Bob) was born in Mill City OR, August 8, 1931. His family moved to Salem, OR where he resided for the majority of his life. He volunteered for two tours of duty in the United States Navy, serving as a medical corpsman for the Marine Corps first division recon. He was justifiably proud of his...

Feb 24, 2017

Dixie Rose Patterson, beloved daughter, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday February 24, 2017.  She was 70 years old.

Dixie lived a full life surrounded by good friends and faithful church members.  She was born September 19, 1946 in Hailey, Idaho.  She was the 2nd of five children born to parents Ralph and Ivazie Patterson. ...

Feb 24, 2017

Always in our thoughts, forever in hearts.... Tenderly we treasure the past, with memories that will always last.

Karla Kay Ishie May 19, 1949-February 24, 2017 Karla was born in Helena, Arkansas, the youngest of three children of Carl and Shirley Ishie.

She was a loving mother to daughters Michelle and Laura, grandmother to Christopher,...

Feb 23, 2017

Dorothy Edna Draper passed away on February 23, 2017, she was born Janurary 5, 1930 in Rupert, Idaho to Estil Patrick and Della Geneve Halpin. Dorothy was one of ten children. She served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaching the people of the East Central States. After returning from her mission Dorothy attended...

Feb 21, 2017

Chuck was born in Phoenix, AZ to the late Eddie Brown and Carol Wallace (Brown). He is survived by his mother and brother Scott Brown, niece Chelsea Grimm, nephews Lee Brown, Branin Brown, Carter Brown, and a great nephew Wolfgang Grimm.

He had just moved with his mother from their home in Glendale, Arizona to Salem, Oregon...

Feb 14, 2017

Vernon Charles Brown was born on November 22, 1950 to Fred Woodrow Brown (Woody) and Viola Marie Brown and passed away February 14, 2017. Vern was known for his sense of humor. He had a way to make a joke out of any situation and you were guaranteed a laugh when Vern was around.

Vern was born...

Feb 11, 2017

Zachary (Zach) was born in Marshfield, WI on June 2, 1977.  He spent his first 7 years there, before moving with his family to Vancouver, WA where he graduated from Mt. View High School in 1995.  He spent 4 years in the Army deploying to Bosnia.  His post-secondary education was interrupted by the events of 9/11.  Serving in the...

Feb 9, 2017

JoAnn Bese passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 9, 2017 at the age of 84.

JoAnn was born in Redmond, Oregon to Charles and Ruth DeRoos on June 27, 1932. JoAnne had one older sister, Joyce.

JoAnn graduated from Salem High School in 1950. She then attended Santa Rosa Community College...

Feb 8, 2017

James Cain II, aka Jim. Was born in Covina,CA on August 12, 1951.He was raised in Azusa,CA with his mother, father and sister Sherry. He passed on February 8,2017 in Salem, OR surrounded by his family. Jim was a loving husband and amazing father. He is survived by his wife, Vickie, his three children Bridget, Lance and Beth, and his...

Feb 5, 2017

Steven Karl Ramiskey, aka “Foos”, was born August 6 th , 1951 in Seattle, Washington. He passed away February 5 th , 2017 in Keizer, Oregon. Steve was a loving husband, father, and friend to many. He is survived by his partner of 21 years, Susan Schlip, his children Jamison Ramiskey, Christopher Ramiskey, Kristi Schlip, Robert Schlip, Meghan Ramiskey,...

Feb 2, 2017

David Eugene McGraw, died from natural causes at his home in West Salem, Oregon on February 2, 2017.

David was born on July 3, 1965 in Middletown, Ohio to the proud and devoted parents of Jeffrey and Janice (Lykins) McGraw. He was an intelligent, dignified and loyal son, brother, uncle and employee. His sister, Lori McGraw, was...

Jan 30, 2017

Loweta Tabitha Morton was born in Konawa Oklahoma on 08/30/1943 to Rudolph Charley Payne and Dorothy Bernice Payne nee Waite, she died 01/30/2017 at the age of 73.

She is survived by her sisters; Shirley Shinault, Sharon Sanders, and Darlene Stradtman, and her brothers Tommy, Timmy, and Roger Payne.  She is also survived by her children; Lois...