OBITUARIES

Aug 19, 2023

Suzanne Marie Cook, born in 1951 in Saginaw, MI, and beloved daughter of Robert Joseph and Mary Eileen Cook, left us on August 19, 2023 after a courageous seven-year battle with MSA. She lived a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many.

After moving to Garden Grove, CA, Suzanne married her high school sweetheart, Gary Grombacher,...

Aug 19, 2023

John (JB) Benjamin Miller, Sr. passed away at his son (Jim’s) home in Salem, Oregon on August 19 th , 2023.  His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile despite the pain.  He stayed strong until the end.

He was born in Halltown, Missouri on October...

Aug 13, 2023

Jim Buckley, 75, of Lyons, Oregon passed away of cancer on Sunday, August 13 th .

He was born in Salem, OR on November 11, 1947. Jim lived in the Portland area and graduated from Clackamas High School in 1965. He attended Portland Community College & Portland State University before moving to Carson City, Nevada where he...

Aug 12, 2023

John Alvin Schiewek, 81, is in Heaven! No doubt about it!! On August 12, 2023, he passed from this life to a better life to be with Jesus forever.

John enjoyed living in Salem, OR during the summers and Sun City West AZ for the winters with his wife of 61 years, joyfully serving Jesus together.

Aug 7, 2023

My love, Joanie Marie, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 7th, 2023

Joan took on her last of over a dozen surgeries in June. The knee joint replacement proved to be too big of a challenge for a tired body.

Joan had a passion for living life to the fullest. From scuba diving...

Aug 4, 2023

I am writing this on behalf of myself and brother, Johnny Gonzalez. I am sad to say our mother Kimberly Gonzalez has suddenly passed away, August 4th, 2023.

Kimberly Ann Pacheco was born on April 10th, 1964, to John and Willadean Pacheco. Kimberly had a older sister, Melva Bengtson and Mitzi Stewart.

Kimberly, gave birth...

Jun 28, 2023

After 96 beautiful years of life, Arleen Olson, passed away on June 28 at 1:15am in Keizer, Oregon. In her final days, she was surrounded by family, with her faithful and loving husband of 72 years, Keith, always by her side. Born in Keizer, Oregon August 10, 1926 to Edna and Obed Frogley, Arleen grew up with her older...

Jun 19, 2023

Our dear mother, Anna Mae Lindsey passed away on June 19th, 2023 after a long full life. She was very devoted to helping family and gave of her time and resources whenever it was needed. A woman of great faith, she prayed daily for her family.

Anna Mae was the first child born to Carl and Vera...

Jun 10, 2023

Mary Constance “Connie” Feltz, age 98, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on June 10, 2023, reuniting with her loving husband of 69 years, James H. Feltz, who passed away in 2017.

Connie, the youngest of two daughters, was born in Compton, California on September 4, 1924 to Norbert and Helen Stretz, formerly of Boonville,...

Jun 9, 2023

Genita Nadine (Schuler) Fadenrecht, 86, passed away on June 9, 2023, after suffering several debilitating strokes in recent months.  Genita was born on her father’s birthday, July 12, 1936, in South Bend, WA, to Norman and Hilda (Koskela) Schuler and spent her childhood in Naselle, WA, graduating from Naselle High School in the class of 1954.

At...

May 30, 2023

Mary Lott was born in Los Angeles on March 23, 1946.  Mary entered this world into privilege – the special privilege of being able to lead a life full of adventure and beauty.  At an early age her family moved to Wales, Great Britain, where she developed a fondness for sheep herding.  She regularly shared memories of those days...

May 30, 2023

Life Memories of Nancy Jo (Gaudette) Criswell 1/09/1950-5/30/2023

AKA Lita, short for Abuelita. Meaning “little grandma” in Spanish. This is what we called Nancy for 31 years.

From her Daughter, Tami Jo Alvarado

Nancy Jo (Gaudette) Criswell was born in Ashland Wisconsin, January 9th 1950 to James...

May 26, 2023

Lois Krismeyer Parker passed away on Friday, May 26 th . Born on February 20, 1942, she was the only child of Hester English and Floyd Lewis Krismeyer. Lois was raised in Hackensack, NJ and attended Ohio State University. She earned her degree in Space and Enclosure Design and was later hired as the first female draftsman for Chase...

May 22, 2023

Salem native Carolyn Hamstreet Shores (1/11/43), died from surgical complications on May 22, 2023. Carolyn graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Salem (’61) and Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in Eugene (’64), after which she immediately joined the U.S. Navy.

While a service-related injury kept her from serving as long as she would have liked, she...

May 18, 2023

John Kevin Fortune passed away May 18, 2023 in Salem, Oregon from heart failure. He was born on March 7, 1954  in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia to Marie and Roland Fortune, who both preceded him in death. He is also predeceased by his only son, Zackery Fortune, and his two brothers, James Fortune and Brian Fortune.  He is survived by...

May 18, 2023

Max Chancellor, aged 84, died peacefully on May 18, 2023 in Salem, Oregon due to complications following a stroke. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Max was born in Muncie, Indiana on July 26, 1938 to Roy and Ruth (Collins) Chancellor. His family moved to Oregon when he was 6 years old. He spent his formative...

May 8, 2023

Tricia Parrish left us shortly before midnight on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Salem Health Hospital with family members at her side.

She “did not go gently into that good night, but raged, raged against the dying of the light.” Her courage, resilience and resolve in dealing with an increasingly painful and debilitating illness will forever serve...

Apr 30, 2023

Robert, affectionately known as Bob, was born on April 7, 1950, in San Francisco California to Dorothy and John Kehoe.  Bob was the youngest of three sons. Middle son Richard of Moraga and his oldest brother Kenneth who preceded him in death.

Bob had three daughters whom he doted on, Jessica Kehoe of Boston, Erin Kehoe of...

Apr 22, 2023

Victoria (Vicki) Lynn Hallock Koski passed peacefully on April 22, 2023 in Salem, Oregon from cancer. She was born on January 13, 1956 in Grants Pass, Oregon to her parents Mary Ann and Richard Hallock who have both preceded her in death. Vicki is survived by her husband of 44 years Mark Koski of Salem and her daughter Sarah...

Apr 20, 2023

Lola Rockwood Sadler Miller (Jill), age 82, passed away at home on Thursday, April 20, peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Durango, Colorado on May 13, 1940.  She was the loving mother to her five children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack G. Sadler, Jr., Luella P. Sadler and her brother, Jack...