Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 19, 2018
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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...
Verna Mae Duncan
May 15, 2018
Verna Mae Shriner was born in Spokane, Washington, August 27, 1931 and grew up in Prosser and Yakima, Washington with her sister Joyce. She graduated from Yakima High School in 1949. Verna was a very fine flutist and played in the All Northwest Band (1947) and All Northwest Orchestra (1949.) In 1953 she earned her B.A. and in 1955 her...
Kenneth Wayne Phelps
May 3, 2018
Kenneth Wayne Phelps passed away in Independence Oregon on Thursday, May 3, 2018.He was born on July 10, 1950 in Klamath Falls, OR to Floyd Lyle and Ruby Delilah Phelps. Kenny grew up in Klamath Falls and graduated from Henley High School. He met and married Penney Marie Parker and became a father to his son Travis and step son...
Karen Elizabeth Mode
May 2, 2018
A graveside service will be held at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence, Oregon on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Karen Elizabeth Mode, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
Mildred "Joyce" Smith Zowie
Apr 27, 2018
Mildred “Joyce” Smith Zowie, resident of Dallas, Oregon passed away on April 27 at the age of 75. She was born October 17, 1942 to Marshall and Alice Smith in Paris, Texas. Joyce graduated from Gardena High School in California. She married Gerald Otis Zowie on August 23, 1969 in Torrance, CA. She went to college later in life, after...
Prentice "Jim" Alexander Bates
Apr 27, 2018
Prentice "Jim" A. Bates led an adventurous life. He was born in Chico, CA on October 28, 1932. He passed away on April 27, 2018 at his Independence residence at the age of 85. From his humble beginning through the last years of his life he developed remarkable lifelong friendships throughout the world. The quality of his work in communications...
Winifred Lavonne Kelly
Apr 19, 2018
Winifred Kelly passed away on April 19, 2018 in Salem, Oregon at the age of 82. She was born on November 10, 1935.Winifred was the wife of Milton Neil Kelly, who passed away in 2008. http://www.farnstrommortuary.com/obituary/kelly-milton To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Winifred Lavonne Kelly, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
Helen Marie Moes
Apr 18, 2018
Helen Moes passed away on April 18, 2018 in Independence, Oregon, at the age of 97. She was born on March 10, 1921 to Frank and Anna Petr in Illiad, Montana.Helen's life will be celebrated privately. Farnstrom Mortuary is handling services. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Helen Marie Moes, please click here to...
Michael Ray Simons
Apr 15, 2018
Michael R. Simons was born April 1, 1946 in Salem, OR to Sherman and Aubrey "Charlie" Simons. He had 3 sisters and 8 brothers, all deceased, only one surviving brother Thomas Simons of Hillsboro, OR. He has many surviving nieces and nephews and cousins. He has lived in Keizer, OR for many years. A True Innocent To send a flower...
Jerry Lee Borden
Apr 5, 2018
Jerry Lee Borden, a resident of Dallas passed away at Salem Hospital on April 5 at the age of 77. He was born September 13, 1940 in Junction City, Oregon to Jessie and Margaret Borden.A celebration of life is being planned. Interment will be at English Cemetery, Monmouth. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be...
Katherine May King Todd
Mar 31, 2018
Kathy Todd was born in Nora, Nebraska, the daughter of Carl and Nettie (Probasco) King. Her family moved to Oregon when she was 12 years old. They settled in Monmouth then Independence. She attended both elementary schools and graduated from Central High School in 1959. In 1960 she married a neighbor boy, Lester Todd. During their 58 years of marriage,...
Thomas Dean Girard
Mar 30, 2018
Thomas Dean Girard passed away at Salem Hospital on March 30 at the age of 89. He was born on February 9, 1929 to Dean and Pauline Girard in Independence, Oregon. Inurnment will be at Hilltop Cemetery, Independence. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family.
Lauren Louise Chilson
Mar 28, 2018
Lauren Chilson died in Salem on March 28. She was 63. Lauren was born in Coos Bay, Oregon, third child of Bert Peterson and Virginia Thompson Peterson. She showed an early talent for music, art, and imagination. Lauren graduated from Central High School in Independence in 1974. She attended Oregon State University for a year, and then joined the staff...
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