Obituaries

Helen Louise May

Helen Louise May

Jul 22, 2019

Helen Louise May passed away in her Independence home on July 22, at the age of 82.  She was born in Iowa on September 9, 1936 to Guy and Josephine Harvey. A private celebration will celebrate Helen's life. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Helen Louise May,...

Nina Sergeevna Galuza

Nina Sergeevna Galuza

Jul 16, 2019

Nina was born on July 28th, 1961 in Voronezh, Russia. Nina later spent her young adult years growing up in Mariupol, Ukraine where her family moved to in 1979. Eventually this was where Nina met Liya Makarenko, the bride of her brother Vladimir. In 1989, the newly wedded couple and their three small children immigrated to the United States, temporarily...

Beverly Ann Treneman

Beverly Ann Treneman

Jul 11, 2019

Beverly Ann Bartels TrenemanFeb. 18, 1931 - July 11, 2019 Beverly Ann Bartels Treneman was born on Feb. 18, 1931, to Mildred and Carl Bartels in Dubuque, Iowa, the eldest of four sisters. She loved music and played the piano, bass fiddle and bagpipes.  After graduating from Dubuque Senior High School, she attended the University of Iowa and graduated with...

Alison Huxford

Alison Huxford

Jun 19, 2019

Alison Huxford, 50, passed away peacefully at her Salem residence on June 19, 2019.  She is survived by her parents, Gary and Catherine Huxford, and by sisters Leslie (Nay), Lynne (West), Carol (Jones), Janice (Huxford-Warrick), and brothers Shaun, Tom, and Dale, as well as multitudes of nieces and nephews, all of whom she treasured, and many longtime friends. Alison was...

Alfredo Jimenez Sagrero

Alfredo Jimenez Sagrero

Jun 17, 2019

Alfredo Jimenez Sagrero passed away in his Independence home on June 17, 2019, at the age of 48.  He was born on August 6, 1970 in Santiago Azajo, Michoacan, Mexico to Jose Salvador Luciano Gutierrez and Maria Paula Sagrero. Farnstrom Mortuary is handling arrangements.  Memories and condolences may be shared at FarnstromMortuary.com. To send a flower arrangement or to plant...

Peggy Jane Sheldon

Peggy Jane Sheldon

Jun 12, 2019

Peggy J. (Johnson) SheldonJuly 16, 1931 - June 12, 2019 Peggy J. (Johnson) Sheldon was born in Cook, Minnesota and spent her early years there with her five brothers, Dennis, Darrel, Randall, Stanley, Gerald and a very large extended family. Her father’s work brought the family to Oregon during WWII where they landed in Newport, Klamath Falls, Corvallis and Coos...

Maxine W. Watts

Maxine W. Watts

Jun 3, 2019

Maxine Watts, resident of Independence, Oregon, passed away at the age of 96. Please leave memories and condolences for the family to cherish. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Maxine W. Watts, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Oswald Irving Purdy

Oswald Irving Purdy

May 25, 2019

Oswald Purdy passed away on May 25, 2019 at the age of 89.  He was born March 16, 1930 to John and Ruth Purdy in Gates, Oregon. Oswald's life will be celebrated at a private gathering.  He will be inurned with his wife at Willamette National Cemetery.  Farnstrom Mortuary is handling arrangements. To send a flower arrangement or to plant...

Carolyn Margaret Stump

Carolyn Margaret Stump

May 15, 2019

Carolyn Lemley Stump, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on May 15, 2019 with her family by her side after complications from a series of strokes. She was 83 years old. Carolyn was born on October 5, 1935 in a house located in Grass Valley, OR. Carolyn grew up on a wheat ranch outside of Grass Valley as...

Cathleen Elaine Woods

Cathleen Elaine Woods

May 14, 2019

Cathleen "Cathy" Elaine Woods On June 12, 1964, Cathy was born in Portland, Oregon to Bob and Jacky Nyman.  Growing up as a part of a large family, full of brothers and sisters brought her a ton of memories she treasured. On November 4, 1991, she married William Lester Woods in Missouri.  Everyone agrees they were a perfect match.  At...

Paula Rae Riha

Paula Rae Riha

May 14, 2019

Paula Rae Riha, 67, passed away May 14th 2019, peacefully surrounded by her kids and grandkids in her home in Independence. Born to Earl and Bernice (Trosper) Riha in Salem, OR. Aug 2 1951, she was the second of three daughters. She is preceded in death by her parents Earl and Bernice, and her sister Patsy Riha. Paula is survived...

Darrell Alton Gilbert

Darrell Alton Gilbert

May 13, 2019

Darrell Alton Gilbert, resident of Monmouth, passed away on May 13, 2019 at the age of 76. He was born February 10, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Arvil and Agnes Gilbert. Darrell's life will be celebrated at a private family gathering at a later date.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant...

Carol Ann Nichols

Carol Ann Nichols

May 11, 2019

Carol's family will be creating a book for Dad with photos and hopefully your letters and many beautiful, funny, joyful, momentous recounts of her impact on your lives. People can email any letters, words or photos to: [email protected] so we can start the process of making the book. Carol Ann Nichols passed away in a traffic accident on May...

Kenneth "Ken" Nels Hedlund

Kenneth "Ken" Nels Hedlund

May 9, 2019

Kenneth “Ken” Nels Hedlund of Monmouth, Oregon; 10/18/52-5/9/19.  Ken unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus on May 9th, 2019 from an unforeseen complication derived from an infection. Ken was born on October 18th, 1952 to Wes Hedlund and Ruby Crosley in Albany Oregon.  Ken was raised in Brownsville with his younger sister Lorena, until the family moved to Monmouth...

Howard Eugene Simmonds

Howard Eugene Simmonds

May 6, 2019

Howard was born in Denver Colorado and adopted by Howard and Leola Simmonds.  He grew up in Butte Falls Oregon where his father pastored a church and where he learned to love the mountains; hunting and fishing. The family moved to Elk Creek and he completed high school there and had won numerous trophies in basketball.  He graduated in 1965,...

Wanda Marie Whelchel

Wanda Marie Whelchel

May 4, 2019

Independence resident Wanda Marie Whelchel passed away on May 4, 2019 at the age of 92.  She was born in Galena, Kansas on December 2, 1926.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 1 pm at Fir Crest Cemetery.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family.  Memories and condolences may be shared at FarnstromMortuary.com. To...

Jesse Valdez

Jesse Valdez

May 2, 2019

Jesse Valdez, 56, died suddenly May 2nd 2019, of natural causes at home. He was born June 26th 1962 in Dora New Mexico, to Christian and Andrea Valdez.Jesse grew up in Portales New Mexico. He attended Lindsey primary school but dropped out in the 8th grade from Portales Jr. High. Jesse traveled to oregon as a young child with his...

James Edward Quass

James Edward Quass

Apr 24, 2019

Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James Edward Quass, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Bruce Wayne Olson

Bruce Wayne Olson

Apr 22, 2019

Bruce Wayne Olson passed away in his Monmouth residence on April 22 at the age of 50.  He was born on August 18, 1968 in Salem, Oregon.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Bruce Wayne Olson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Laurie Taylor

Laurie Taylor

Apr 15, 2019

Laurie Taylor passed away on April 15 at the age of 73.  She was born June 19, 1945 in San Diego, California to George and Marilyn Brown. Her life will be celebrated at an open house to be scheduled at a later date.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in...