Obituaries

James Dale Liedtke

James Dale Liedtke

Oct 11, 2018

James Dale Liedtke May 20, 1937 - October 11, 2018 Monmouth, Oregon - James Dale Liedtke, age 81, died Thursday, October 11th from complications of heart disease. James was born May 20, 1937 in a farm house in Waco, Nebraska to Kenneth and Helen Liedtke. In 1942 the family moved to Vancouver, WA and settled in the Fruit Valley area....

Maria Magdalena Barba

Maria Magdalena Barba

Oct 10, 2018

Maria Magdalena Barba June 20, 1950 - October 10, 2018 Maria Magdalena Barba of Independence passed away from cancer at the age of 68 on October 10, surrounded by her family in her home. She was born on June 20, 1950 in Edingburg, Texas to Guadalupe and Paula Alvarez. Maria married Silvano Barba on July 17, 1971 at St. Patrick...

Cameron Lore Johnson

Cameron Lore Johnson

Oct 7, 2018

A memorial service will be held Friday, October 12, 2018, 4 pm at Salem First Baptist, 395 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. Cam’s Story Cam was born just 31 short years ago on June 16, 1987 in Raleigh, NC, but spent most of his youth in Hillsboro, OR and adult life in...

Sylvester Elmer Vifquain

Sylvester Elmer Vifquain

Oct 6, 2018

Sylvester Elmer Vifquain Jr. passed away on October 6, 2018 at the age of 91.  He was born on June 12, 1927 in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Services are being planned.Farnstrom Mortuary is handling arrangements. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Sylvester Elmer Vifquain, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Mary Jane Sorenson

Mary Jane Sorenson

Sep 28, 2018

Mary Sorenson died peacefully at home on September 28th in Salem, Oregon at the age of 73. Mary is survived by her husband, Richard; children, David Sorenson and Lisa Toney; grandchildren, Bastian Sorenson and Daniel Toney. Mary is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Don Lucas. Mary was born on October 31st 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to Elmer...

Patsie Laveada Wheeldon

Patsie Laveada Wheeldon

Sep 27, 2018

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Lee Caleb Taylor

Lee Caleb Taylor

Sep 27, 2018

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Angela E. Monroe

Angela E. Monroe

Sep 23, 2018

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Gordon Elner Helyer

Gordon Elner Helyer

Sep 17, 2018

Gordon Elner HelyerContinuous TravelerJanuary 2, 1934 - September 17, 2018On Sept 17, 2018, Gordon Elner Helyer, age 84 passed away at the Hospice House in Albany, OR with his family by his side. Gordon was born on the family farm near Kent, Oregon to Elner and Olive (Adams) Helyer.Gordon grew up raising horses and at 10 years old, in support...

Vanessa Caballero

Vanessa Caballero

Sep 15, 2018

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Manuela Garcia Reyna

Manuela Garcia Reyna

Sep 13, 2018

Manuela G. Reyna passed on the morning of Thursday 9/13/18. After a valiant and inspiring battle with cancer, she received her wings and faithfully returned home to her Heavenly Father at the age of 86 surrounded by family at her home in Independence, Oregon. Manuela was born on 5/25/32 in Mineral Wells, TX. to Jorge and Candelaria Garcia and had...

Theodore "Ted" John Bennett

Theodore "Ted" John Bennett

Sep 13, 2018

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Santiago Amaya

Santiago Amaya

Sep 12, 2018

Santiago “Chag” Amaya passed away on September 12, at the age of 31.  He was born on March 31, 1987 in Dallas, Oregon to Alfonso Amaya and Diana Camero. Chag received a masonry certificate of completion through Job Core and was employed as a customer service representative at FCR.  He was a caring, thoughtful, funny and mindful man and an...

Kathleen Hatfield

Kathleen Hatfield

Aug 28, 2018

Kathleen Hatfield of Independence, passed away on August 28, 2018, at the age of 72.  Kathleen was born in Yakima Washington, then moved to Oregon where she lived until the time of her passing. Kathleen earned her Masters in Education and Special Education certification from Oregon College of Education (WOU).  Kathleen taught elementary school for nearly thirty years, positively impacting...

Ethel Grace Mcmillan

Ethel Grace Mcmillan

Aug 27, 2018

Ethel Grace McMillan was born on September 13, 1928 in International Falls, MN.  She passed away on August 27, 2018 in Independence at the age of 89.  At her request, private services will be held.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ethel Grace McMillan, please click here...

Wayne William Harrington

Wayne William Harrington

Aug 26, 2018

On August 26, 2018, Wayne William Harrington passed away peacefully at the age of 90.  Wayne was born October 24, 1927 in Minnewaukan, North Dakota to Charles and Hazel Harrington.  He was a WWII veteran, loving husband, father and grandfather.Wayne is survived by his wife, Dorothy, sons Dan and Richard, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded...

Mardelle Lucille Mcmanaman

Mardelle Lucille Mcmanaman

Aug 20, 2018

Mardelle Lucille McManaman passed away on August 20, at the age of 90.  She was born on May 29, 1928 to Henry and Ida Cain in Brainerd, Minnesota. Mardelle was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McManaman and one daughter.  She is survived by 5 children; 12 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.A graveside service will be held on Sunday, September...

Donna Marie Daigle

Donna Marie Daigle

Aug 14, 2018

Donna Marie Daigle passed away of natural causes in her Monmouth residence on August 14, 2018 at the age of 60.  She was born April 6, 1958 in Lubbock, Texas to Don and Christine Brown.  Donna's life will be celebrated privately.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of...

Connie Marie Rosenboom

Connie Marie Rosenboom

Aug 10, 2018

Connie Marie Rosenboom was born in San Bernardina, California on June 23, 1981 to Jack and Barbara Reese.  She passed away August 10, 2018 in La Grande, Oregon.  Her life will be celebrated at a private family gathering.Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Connie Marie Rosenboom, please...

Laurence "Joe" Eugene Hall

Laurence "Joe" Eugene Hall

Aug 1, 2018

Laurence "Joe" Eugene Hall, a resident of Independence, passed away on August 1 at the age of 92. He was born June 27, 1926 in Phillipsburg, Kansas to Jonas Lester and Effie Pearl Hall. During World War 2, Joe served in the Army in the South Pacific, earning the rank of Staff Sargeant. After the war, he married Maxine Ruth...