Obituaries

Joe Guajardo Ramos

Joe Guajardo Ramos

Jan 10, 2026

Joe G Ramos was born July 1st, 1949, In Lubbock, Texas and passed away January 10th, 2026 at his home in Independence, Oregon at the age of 76. Joe Ramos' partner of 33 years was Susie Brouse.

Joe had 8 children: Joe Gembala, William Gembala, Julie Gembala, Elvira Ramos, Ara Brouse, Heidi Miller, Aaron Miller, Jesse Brouse-Ramos and Allison Brouse-Ramos....

Doris H. Dyer

Doris H. Dyer

Dec 20, 2025

We honor the life of Doris Anne (Henderson) Dyer, 89, who passed away on December 20, 2025. Born in Plentywood, Montana, on January 14, 1936, to Leonard and Helen Henderson. Doris was raised in Myrtle Creek, Oregon where she graduated from Myrtle Creek High School. Her love of learning led her to become a proud alumna of Oregon State University...

Steven Frank Moser

Steven Frank Moser

Dec 19, 2025

Steven Frank Moser, 67, of Independence, Oregon, passed away on December 19, 2025. A lifelong resident of Polk County, Steve's legacy is defined by a deep commitment to public safety and selfless community service.

Steve was the son of David and Eileen Moser. He graduated from Dallas High School and attended Chemeketa Community College. There, he laid the foundation for a...

Jean Kennedy

Jean Kennedy

Nov 18, 2025

Donna was born in Enterprise, Oregon and was a longtime resident of Monmouth, Oregon. She is survived by her wife, Margie Paulson, after 38 years of a loving and wonderful life together.

Donations in her memory can be made to the Ella Curran Foodbank or the local Foodbank of your choice.

Romans 8:37-39

Toni Saint Francis Place

Toni Saint Francis Place

Nov 12, 2025

Toni St. Francis (Carrillo) Place, a Mental Health Technician II and life-long resident of the Willamette Valley passed away on November 11th, 2025, at the age of 63 while at Salem Hospital.

Toni is survived by her mother, Nellie Carrillo; her husband, Roger Dale Place; her three sons, Daniel Jacob Coffman; Lawrence James Coffman & Frank "Ponch" Berne Coffman; stepchildren,...

Donna Lee Cable

Donna Lee Cable

Nov 10, 2025

Donna Lee Cable passed peacefully at the age of 90 on November 10, 2025 in Monmouth, Oregon.

Donna Lee Snow was born July 9, 1935 in St. John, Washington to Harry & Della Snow.

In the 1940's their family moved to Echo, Oregon where Harry worked as a farmer. Donna enjoyed her small town upbringing. She graduated from Echo High...