Obituaries

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Apr 26, 2026

Donna Mae Day, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in Vancouver, Washington, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family.

Born on April 12, 1935, in Manchester, Wisconsin, Donna was the daughter of Fred Steven Wood and Ethel Ivy Mae Wood. At a young age, she moved with her family to Washington, where she attended grade school...

Apr 21, 2026

Ilene Mae Lewis, 80, of Independence, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home with her family on April 21, 2026. She was born May 5, 1945, in Raymond, Washington, to James Woodrow Cowden and Elizabeth Esther Bashan. Ilene is now rejoicing in heaven with her Lord and Savior.

She graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland in 1963 and attended Oregon College...

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Apr 4, 2026

Steve R. Dunn -- a carpenter, winery owner, world traveler and an Independence resident since 1971 -- passed away April 4, 2026, at his Independence home. His family and friends are inviting all who knew and loved him to a celebration of life at the former Redgate Winery, now Elysium Botanicals, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence. The celebration is from...

Mar 31, 2026

Mar 28, 2026

Wilona Jo Cobine, 64, passed away on March 28, 2026, in Monmouth, Oregon. She was born on September 20, 1961, in Salem, Oregon, to Donald and Dalene Cobine, and was raised in Independence, Oregon. Wilona attended school in Independence, graduating from Central High School.

Wilona was a devoted mother who raised her sons as a single parent, meeting life's challenges with...

Mar 24, 2026

Richard Allen Sorenson died peacefully at his home at Capital Manor on March 24th, 2026 in Salem, Oregon at the age of 86.



Richard is survived by his son David Sorenson and daughter Lisa Toney; grandchildren Bastian Sorenson and Daniel Toney; sister Marilyn Baca and brother-in-law Bill Baca; Richard is preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Sorenson, his...

Mar 20, 2026

Mar 18, 2026

Bill Hawley passed away in March, leaving behind a life defined by hard work, adventure, and a deep love for the outdoors.

Bill grew up working on the Hawley family fruit farm, learning the value of dedication and perseverance from an early age. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1977 and went on to train and work as a machinist...

Mar 18, 2026

Mar 14, 2026

Laura Hattie Moothart (nee Kampa), born January 7, 1927, in St. Cloud, MN, to Vincent Kampa and Mary Neumann, departed us on March 14th at the age of 99 years.

Laura and her husband, John (Jack), were long-time residents of Independence, OR. They were married November 1948 in Longview, WA, where they resided for several years, starting their family and...

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