Obituaries

Douglas James Murphy

Douglas James Murphy

Jul 14, 2018

Douglas James Murphy passed away on July 14, 2018.  He was born on October 21, 1950 in Baker City, Oregon to Lawrence and Marion Murphy.  Private services will be held.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Douglas James Murphy, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Mae Marie Mccullough

Mae Marie Mccullough

Jul 9, 2018

Mae Marie McCullough passed away on July 9, 2018 in Monmouth at the age of 92.  She was born in Olathe, Colorado on May 14, 1926 to Newton and Alta Cook.  Viewing will be Friday, July 13, 2018 from 1 - 2 pm at Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.  A celebration of life is planned at Monmouth Senior Center on Friday, July...

Mitchell Allen Curtis

Mitchell Allen Curtis

Jul 8, 2018

Monmouth - Mitchell Allen Curtis passed away in Corvallis on July 8 at the age of 67.  He was born October 27, 1950 in Tillamook, Oregon to Ivan and Elena Curtis. After graduating in 1968, Mitch married Christine Dunn on June 20, 1970 in Oretown, Oregon.  They had two sons, Jason and Jeremy.  Mitch worked as a truck driver.  He...

Marie Estelle Jacobson Zahl

Marie Estelle Jacobson Zahl

Jul 4, 2018

Marie Vaughan, Jacobson, Zahl, 94, went to be with the Lord July 4, 2018 in Gresham, Oregon. She was born in Stockton, CA May 23, 1924 to James and Mary Bessie Vaughan, the third of four children.Marie graduated as valedictorian of her high school class in American Falls, ID in 1942 and attended business school in Salt Lake City, Utah....

David Elliot Gibbs

David Elliot Gibbs

Jul 3, 2018

David Gibbs passed away in Independence on July 3, 2018 of natural causes at the age of 55.  He was born in Portland, Oregon on April 27, 1963 to Ted and Hannah Gibbs (Schwanke).  Private services will be held.  His interment will be at Fir Crest Cemetery, Monmouth.  Farnstrom Mortuary is handling arrangements. To send a flower arrangement or to...

William Earl Marvin

William Earl Marvin

Jun 28, 2018

William Earl Marvin, resident of Monmouth, passed away on June 28, 2018 at the age of 85.  He was born January 5, 1933 in Kim, Colorado to William and Nellie Marvin.Private services will be held.  Farnstrom Mortuary is handling arrangements. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of William Earl Marvin, please click here to visit...

Kathy Lynne Core

Kathy Lynne Core

Jun 26, 2018

Kathy Lynne Core passed away at Salem Hospital on June 26, 2018 at the age of 57.  She was born December 3, 1960 to Clyde and Patsy Wheeldon.A viewing will be held Thursday, July 5, 2018, 3-5 pm at Farnstrom Mortuary, 410 Monmouth St, Independence.  Farnstrom Mortuary is handling arrangements. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in...

Joseph Andrew Orgovan

Joseph Andrew Orgovan

Jun 21, 2018

A great man who loved music was lost on June 21st, 2018.  He was born in Salem, Oregon on April 25, 1952 to Joseph and Rose Marie Orgovan.A graveside service is planned for Saturday, September 15, 1 pm at Smith Cemetery, Monmouth, Oregon.Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. Featured photo courtesy of Scott Umstattd via Unsplash To send a...

Sheila Marie Sharp

Sheila Marie Sharp

Jun 18, 2018

Sheila Marie Sharp passed away at her Independence residence on June 18, 2018.  She was born November 26, 1966 in Crescent City, California to Richard and Marcella Sharp.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 Sheila Marie Sharp, please click here to...

James George Deforest

James George Deforest

Jun 14, 2018

James George DeForest passed away June 14, 2018, at the age of 79. He was born February 23, 1939, in Independence, Oregon, where he lived his entire life. He was the third of four children born to Orlow James and Mary Agnes (Smith) DeForest. After graduating from Central High School in Independence, he worked locally in a metal fabrication business....

Joyce Joann Watts

Joyce Joann Watts

Jun 13, 2018

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Phyllis Fontaine Gill

Phyllis Fontaine Gill

Jun 12, 2018

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Michael John Fessler

Michael John Fessler

Jun 4, 2018

Michael John Fessler October 28, 1959 - June 4, 2018 Michael was born October 28, 1959 in Corvallis, Oregon to James and Laura (Schmitz) Fessler, the second of four children.  He died June 4, 2018, suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes. He attended elementary school in Philomath and high school at Dallas High and Central High Schools.  In his last...

Milo Millard Schoenborn

Milo Millard Schoenborn

Jun 1, 2018

Milo M. Schoenborn passed away June 1, 2018 in Salem, Oregon at the age of 91.  He was born May 27, 1927, fifth child of Harry and Mabel Schoenborn in Molalla, Oregon, where he grew up.  After graduating his Junior year from Molalla High in 1944, he enlisted in the US Navy, where he served as a fireman first class...

Theresa Ann Dandurand

Theresa Ann Dandurand

May 31, 2018

Theresa Ann Dandurand passed away on May 31, 2018 at the age of 65.  She was born on June 30, 1952 to Edward and Anna Marie Studer in Charles City, Iowa.Farnstrom Mortuary is handling arrangements. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Theresa Ann Dandurand, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Marilyn Jane Jensen

Marilyn Jane Jensen

May 30, 2018

Marilyn Jensen, 68, suddenly passed away Wednesday, May 30th in Salem. Marilyn is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 48 years, Jerome “Jerry” Jensen, and their two daughters. Marilyn, born Marilyn Jane Drasdoff in September of 1949 was the daughter of the late John and Marlys Drasdoff of Albany, Oregon. She spent her early years on Shortridge...

Donald Lenard Petty

Donald Lenard Petty

May 29, 2018

Don Petty, 88, of Salem passed away the evening of May 29th. Born in Kewanee, Illinois in 1929, later moving to Arizona and then the St Johns area in Portland Oregon. Don later met and married Zella McGowan in 1950. They lived in Independence from 1950 to 1976 later moving to Dallas, Salem, Marion and finally settling in Sweet Home....

George Arthur Shones

George Arthur Shones

May 28, 2018

George Shones, "91 and a half", man of few words but deep conviction, hardworking, kind, generous, patent and loving, passed away early Monday morning, from cardiac complications. George is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Maryann Shones, and their seven children, Bernie Shones, Bob Shones, Marylou Seibel, Linda Douglas, Tom Shones, Ed Shones, and Patty Ott. His 22...

Terrence Flannigan

Terrence Flannigan

May 19, 2018

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Marcia Lewis Clark

Marcia Lewis Clark

May 17, 2018

Marcia Lewis Clark passed away May 17, 2018, in Salem. The youngest of six children, she was born May 17, 1922, in Miles City, MT, to Eleanor Constance and Ernest E. Lewis. She grew up in Des Moines and Casey, IA, and upon high school graduation in 1940 moved to Klamath Falls, OR. In 1949 she married M. Harold Clark...