Obituaries

Loren Lyle Fihn

Loren Lyle Fihn

Oct 15, 2019

Loren Lyle Fihn, age 74 born April 13, 1945 to Lois J. and Lyle E. Fihn in La Grande, Oregon, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at his daughters’ home in Silverton, Oregon. Loren grew up enjoying hunting, fishing, and his love for green and manicured lawns. Loren was the groundskeeper at the Island City Golf Course for many years. He...

Julie Camilla Marshall

Julie Camilla Marshall

Oct 14, 2019

Will & Julie raised 3 kids (Kerry, Bonnie, & Jeff) in San Bernardino, California and moved the family up to Salem in 1963. Building her dream house and growing blueberries on the Blue Meadows named ranch. Alison was born in 1971 being the only Oregonian. Will worked the blueberries and made them into a family run business. Julie’s love of...

Laray Lilas George

Laray Lilas George

Oct 6, 2019

Laray Lilas GeorgeAugust 11, 1956 - October 6, 2019 Laray Lilas George passed away on October 6, 2019 at the age of 63.  She was born August 11, 1956 in West Bend, Wisconsin to Hillard and Beverly Peters. Please check back later for a full obituary.  Thank you! A gathering to celebrate her life is being planned for summer of...

Lorraine Troh Gabel

Lorraine Troh Gabel

Oct 2, 2019

Lorraine Viola (Troh) GabelMarch 16, 1939 ~ October 2, 2019 Lorraine Viola (Troh) Gabel left this world on her last great adventure on October 2, 2019 at age 80, in Independence, Oregon surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gresham, Oregon on March 16, 1939 to Henry “Hank” and Viola (Ruth) Troh. Hank Troh was a well-known pioneer...

Mary Lou Johnson

Mary Lou Johnson

Sep 25, 2019

Mary Lou Johnson (Tarter)July 2, 1935 - Sept. 25, 2019 Mary Lou Johnson (Tarter) passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Vancouver, Washington, at the age of 84. Mary Lou was born July 2, 1935, in Airlie, Oregon, to her parents, Charlie and Elma Tarter. She was one of six children: three brothers; Robert, Ray and Henry (Hank); and...

Domingo Amaya Ii

Domingo Amaya Ii

Sep 24, 2019

Domingo Amaya IIJuly 23, 1977 ~ September 24, 2019 Domingo Amaya II was born on July 23, 1977 in Dallas Oregon to Domingo and Lidia Amaya. Domingo graduated from Central High School in 1995 and went on to play baseball throughout his college years. Domingo met the love of his life, his wife Josephina Amaya in 2004, the two married...

Linda Kay Bohnaker

Linda Kay Bohnaker

Sep 20, 2019

Linda K. Bohnaker (nee Sauer)August 20, 1944 – September 20, 2019The Sauer family and friends will celebrate the life and mourn the loss of devoted daughter and sister Linda Bohnaker, who passed away at the age of 75 in Beaverton. She will be missed for her sharp mind, ready sense of humor and keen business sense. Linda was a visionary,...

Eustolia Martinez

Eustolia Martinez

Sep 19, 2019

Eustolia Martinez passed away on September 19, 2019 at the age of 93.  She was born December 29, 1925 in Mexico to Ramon and Enriqueta Sauceda. Viewing will be Monday, September 30, 5 - 8 pm, with a funeral service following Tuesday, October 1, 11 am, both at Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.  Interment will be at Hilltop Cemetery. To send a...

Anatolie Aristid Stefanet

Anatolie Aristid Stefanet

Sep 14, 2019

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 16, 10 am at Farnstrom Mortuary, with interment at Hilltop Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Farnstrom Mortuary. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Anatolie Aristid Stefanet, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Charles Louis Lariver

Charles Louis Lariver

Sep 3, 2019

Arrangements are pending.  Farnstrom Mortuary is handling arrangements. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Charles Louis Lariver, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Virginia Oliveros

Virginia Oliveros

Aug 28, 2019

Virginia OliverosOctober 22, 1973 - August 28, 2019 On August 28, 2019, Virginia passed away at the tender age of 45 surrounded by her parents as she prepared to enter God’s Kingdom to be rejoined with her grandparents and loved ones who preceded her in death. Virginia was born in Salem, Oregon to Pedro and Virginia Oliveros, originally from San...

Charles John Forrette

Charles John Forrette

Aug 21, 2019

Charles J. ForretteSept. 26, 1950 - Aug. 21, 2019 Charles J. Forrette died surrounded by family at his Monmouth, Ore. home. Born in Portland, a graduate of Holy Cross Grade School and North Catholic High School in Portland, he furthered his college education in finance. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. Charles is survived...

Joseph Guy Brooks, Jr.

Joseph Guy Brooks, Jr.

Aug 17, 2019

Joseph Guy Brooks Jr. passed away on August 17, 2019 in Independence, Oregon at the age of 72.  He was born on November 18, 1946 in Bellflower, California to Joseph Sr. and Ermadean Brooks. No services are planned at this time.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of...

Jane Hardin Tidmore

Jane Hardin Tidmore

Aug 13, 2019

Jane Hardin Tidmore of Independence, OR died peacefully in her home on August 13, 2019.  Born in Chester, SC on July 19, 1941 to parents J.B. McDowell and Frances Wilkes McDowell, she was a graduate of Chester High School, Chester, SC and Converse College, Spartanburg, SC.  She spent much of her adult life in Northern Virginia and Oregon.  She was...

Ted George Baxter

Ted George Baxter

Aug 13, 2019

Please check back soon for an obituary.  Thank you! To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ted George Baxter, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Mikhail Gavrilovich Kramorov

Mikhail Gavrilovich Kramorov

Aug 11, 2019

Mikhail passed away at his Salem residence on August 11 at the age of 81.  He was born on November 19, 1937 in Labinsk, Russia. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 10 am at Hilltop Cemetery, Independence, Oregon. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory...

Thea Janet Nordtvedt

Thea Janet Nordtvedt

Aug 9, 2019

Thea Janet Nordtvedt passed away on August 9, 2019 at the age of 88.  She was born on March 14, 1931 in Elbow, Saskatchewan to John and Nina Nyhus. Thea will be laid to rest privately at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth, Oregon. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Thea Janet Nordtvedt, please click...

Viktor L. Samotugin

Viktor L. Samotugin

Aug 9, 2019

Viktor Samotugin passed away on August 9, 2019 at the age of 56.  He was born on August 4, 1963 to Leonid and Nina Samotugin in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Viktor will be laid to rest at Hilltop Cemetery, Independence, Oregon. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Viktor L. Samotugin, please click here to visit our...

Gary George Potterf

Gary George Potterf

Aug 9, 2019

Gary George PotterfMarch 21, 1954 - August 9, 2019 Gary was born in Myrtle Point, OR on March 21, 1954 to Melvin and Marion Potterf.  Gary spent his school years in the Bandon schools, graduating in 1973. Gary started working for Robertson Sand and Gravel in Bandon, and later for Pape Bros. in Coos Bay.  To broaden his work and...

Lois Mae Laughlin

Lois Mae Laughlin

Jul 26, 2019

Lois Mae (McCready) Laughlin Lois Mae (McCready) Laughlin, born to Cecil and Alma McCready, Yakima, Washington, June 7, 1934, survived the end of the Depression, with a freckled face, she graduated from high school in Eugene, Oregon. She then took a long roller coaster ride, her career started as a secretary in Eugene, Seattle, Portland and Denver. To obtain more...