OBITUARIES

Jan 17, 2023

John Thune passed away in the early morning of January 17 in Salem, Oregon,  in the care facility in which he lived for the past 6 months. John lived with multiple sclerosis for the past 25 years and suffered a stroke in July of 2022.

John was many things:  husband, father, best friend, life insurance agent, teacher,...

Jan 10, 2023

Delbert Corwin Tobiasson, 88, passed away on January 10, 2023. He will be remembered for his love of animals, especially horses. He was a kind, gentle man that everyone loved.

Corwin was born at home on Nov 16, 1934 to Delbert and Dorothy Tobiasson in Logandale, Nevada. His grandpa, Neils Tobiasson, owned a dairy farm there. Corwin...

Jan 9, 2023

William Anthony Banaszek, 63, of Salem, Oregon, passed peacefully at his home in Salem on January 9, 2023. Bill was born July 12, 1959, in Erie, Pennsylvania to Sheila and Richard Banaszek. Bill is survived by his daughter Amber West, her husband Kris West, grandson Koen West, and brothers Rick Banaszek, Tim Banaszek, Lance Banaszek, Daryl Banaszek, and Darcy...

Dec 29, 2022

Jeffrey Martin Moseman was born on July 25, 1957, in Salina, Kansas to Eugene and Mary Lou Moseman.  He passed away on December 29, 2022, due to complications from a stroke.  He is survived by his daughter, Grace Gilder (Ivan) and two sisters, Rebecca Knieling (David) and Jennifer Bess (Paul) as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Dec 25, 2022

Bernadette Regina Engehausen (Liekefet), 74,passed away on December 25, 2022.

She will be remembered for her extraordinary love of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ as well as being an incredible Wife, Mom, Grandmother, friend, prayer intercessor and second mom to many.

Bernadette was born on November 18, 1948 to Raymond and Regina Liekefet in...

Dec 24, 2022

Amber Dawn Papenfus, age 50, passed away in her home in Albany on December 24, 2022. She is survived by her son, Jaden Rhys Wells, and her parents, Donna and John Cereghino, uncles Bernard Papenfus and his wife Eileen and their daughter Tammy; Douglas Rouse and wife Glenda and his children, Jennifer, Jamie, Todd and Toby; Gary Papenfus and...

Dec 12, 2022

Helen Williams, 94, of Salem, Oregon passed away on Monday December 12th 2022.

Helen was born 11/13/1928 to Joseph Hand and Louise Hill.

Helen Married Russell Williams in 1951 and they celebrated 58 years together. They went on to have  6 children.

Helen spent her younger years as a homemaker. She worked for...

Dec 10, 2022

Richard James DeFerrari was born September 2, 1934 in Oakland CA, to parents Louis Valentine DeFerrari and Lila (Miller) DeFerrari.  Dick and his wife Jacqueline Maureen (Snell) DeFerrari lived a storied life in Oregon with their three boys.

Dick and Jackie taught their family an appreciation of the great outdoors where they enjoyed camping, fishing and hiking....

Nov 24, 2022

Kay Linda (Christeson) O’Connor passed away suddenly at her home in Salem, Oregon, after a short illness and is at her eternal rest with Jesus. Kay is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John O’Connor, and her children Malora (Chris) Bell and Michael (Erin) O’Connor; seven grandchildren, Miciah, McKenzie, Cambryn, Kennedy, Quillen, Elliott, and Emerson; and two...

Nov 20, 2022

Bonnie Jean McDowell/Gould/Carper died November 20, 2022 at age 77 at Willamette Vital Health’s Tokarski Home in Salem Oregon.

She was born October 31, 1945 in Reedsport, OR to Charles and Margaret McDowell.  She was the 5th of 6 siblings - Aunt June and Uncle Jim remain.

She married David Gould in 1964.  The dissolution...

Nov 17, 2022

On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Michael Holverstott, husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away at the age of 71.

Mike was born on April 19, 1951 in Seattle, Washington to Kenneth and Mae Holverstott. Mike spent his childhood and school-age years in Seattle.  Graduating from Lincoln High School in 1969.

Mike held various jobs throughout...

Nov 14, 2022

Steve Herbert passed away on November 14, 2022 in Salem, Oregon. Steve was born on May 27, 1970 in California and was well loved by his devoted parents Melissa and Andy Herbert. He was an energetic child, playing youth sports during his school years and going on fishing trips with his father and grandfather Al Herbert. He became an...

Nov 7, 2022

An earthly angel was called back to heaven.

We are devastated to announce the sudden passing of Joyce Diane (Crane) Granatir, 74, of Salem, Oregon.  She left us on November 7, 2022 where she was surrounded by family who loved her with no end.

Joyce was born on September 11, 1948 to Merle and Hazel...

Oct 31, 2022

James “Jim” Fick passed away peacefully at the age of 79, on October 31, 2022, at his home in Salem, Ore. Born January 20, 1943, in Glendale, Ca., to Mark and Forresta (Stimson) Fick. Jim graduated from Glendale High School in 1961.

After high school, Jim went to work for Safeway and completed a long career in...

Oct 30, 2022

Lilla Marion (Walton) Earnhart passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022 in Keizer, Oregon.  She was 84 years of age.

Marion was born in Brownfield, TX on September 30th, 1938 to Bessie and Oscar Walton but grew up mostly in Brownsville, TX.  She had two older half-sisters, Minnie Lee and Virginia and a younger brother Bill.  She...

Oct 26, 2022

Tammera Lynne Hinshaw 63, went to sleep peacefully at home outside Dallas ,Oregon Wednesday October 26th after loosing her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Tami worked at several agencies for the State of Oregon over a 28 year career, most recently for Long Term Care Ombudsman. She gained many good friends and acquaintances over in those years. Tami as many...

Oct 18, 2022

Doreen Lindstedt died peacefully at her home in Silverton, Oregon on October 18, 2022. It was a beautiful Autumn Day, and she was eager for this last adventure. Doreen lived in Portland all her life before moving to the Oregon coast in 2005. She moved to Silverton earlier this year to be closer to her family. She was attracted...

Oct 17, 2022

Evan Lynn Hoffman, 59, of Gervais, Oregon, passed away on October 17, 2022, after a valiant two-year battle with cancer.

He is survived by beloved wife Sara, son Nicholas of Gervais, daughter Tiffany of Woodburn, brother Eric of McHenry, Illinois, and parents Larry and Jean Hoffman of Flagstaff, Arizona.

Evan was born in Mason City,...

Sep 24, 2022

Eva Leon Glaus (Johanson) born November 11, 1918 at home on a small family farm in Iowa, died on September 24, 2022 in Salem, Oregon.  Her humble childhood home without electricity or indoor plumbing did harbor the unmistakable and unshakable love of a father, mother, and older brother.  This nurtured in Eva her natural spirit as a kind and...

Sep 7, 2022

Kenneth Alan Slack, 67, a longtime resident of Salem, Oregon transitioned on September 7, 2022, after a series lengthy illnesses. He was a man of many titles; son, brother, uncle, friend, teacher, union steward, mentor, but during his time in Salem-Keizer Public Schools he was best known as Coach Slack.

Born in Los Angeles, CA Kenneth Slack...