Obituaries

Boyde D. "Bud" Oliver

Boyde D. "Bud" Oliver

Jul 18, 2010

Boyde "Bud" Dwight Oliver January 1, 1929 ~ July 18, 2010 Bud Oliver of Independence, Oregon (Longtime Klamath Falls resident) passed away July 18, 2010 in McMinnville, Oregon at the age of 81. Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday July 23, 2010 at Klamath Falls Memorial Park in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Full obituary will be posted soon. Arrangements Entrusted...

Virginia Thomas

Virginia Thomas

Jul 11, 2010

Adelaide Virginia Thomas, known by many as Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2010, at her home. She was born on November 17, 1925, to Violette Buechner in Los Angeles, California. As a young girl, they moved to Centralia, then to Carlsburg, where she graduated from Dungeness High School. She moved then moved to Fort Campbell, and in the...

Joline Louise Lebaron

Joline Louise Lebaron

Jul 10, 2010

January 15,1925-July 10, 2010 DALLAS - Joline LeBaron passed away peacefully on Saturday with family by her side. Most recently residing in Dallas, Joline was born and raised in Jefferson, Iowa to Charles, a Mayflower descendant, and Iva (Page) Elliott. She was always the baby of the family. Joline graduated from Jefferson High School in 1942, and married Merle Cairns...

Clarabelle Ynez Connelly

Clarabelle Ynez Connelly

Jul 2, 2010

Clarabelle Ynez Alves Connelly August 18, 1924 - July 2, 2010 Clarabelle has gone to be with the Lord, and her life partner of 60 years, Bob Connelly, who passed in 2004. They lived in this area since 1958, while raising their surviving 5 children, Pat, Barb, Rob, Ernie and Jane. Clara and Bob enjoyed raising their 5 kids and...

Steven Val Hodges

Steven Val Hodges

Jun 30, 2010

Master Steven V. Hodges February 25, 1950 ~ June 30, 2010 Master Steven V. Hodges of Sheridan, Oregon passed away June 30, 2010 at his home in Sheridan at the age of 60. Grew up in Malta, Idaho. Moved to Idaho Falls in 1970's worked construction, INeel from late 80's to 2001. Started a martial arts school in 1984 and...

Greatha Manning

Greatha Manning

Jun 25, 2010

Greatha Pauline Manning, 71 of Independence passed away on June 25, 2010 in Independence. She was born on Mar 31, 1939 in Salem. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 2, 2010, from 10 am until 1 pm at Farnstrom Mortuary of Independence, with a graveside service following at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.

Barry Brian Ostrom

Barry Brian Ostrom

Jun 24, 2010

Barry Brian Ostrom's courageous battle with stomach cancer ended June 24, 2010. He was 71 years old. The youngest of four children, Barry was born in the family home near Everson, Washington to Swedish parents Oscar and Gladys (Sahlbom) Ostrom on March 29, 1939. He graduated from Nooksack Valley High School where he excelled in academics, track, and earned a...

Gerald L Newton

Gerald L Newton

Jun 18, 2010

Gerald L. Newton of Salem, was born May 30, 1918 in American Falls Idaho, and passed away on June 18, 2010, at the age of 92. He moved to Oregon in 1930, and graduated from Independence High School in 1935, and from Oregon Normal School in 1938, with his first teaching position in Springfield, Oregon in 1938. He completed his...

John Nathan Sparks

John Nathan Sparks

Jun 17, 2010

John Nathan Sparks Jr., 90, a resident of Monmouth, passed away on June 17, 2010, in Independence. He was born on February 26, 1920, in Grandin, Missouri, where he grew up. He attended elementary school in West Eminence and Grandin, and graduated from high school in Ellsinore, Missouri. After high school, John was employed with Missouri Lumber and Mining company...

Fernando M. Esparza

Fernando M. Esparza

Jun 12, 2010

Fernando M. Esparza December 3, 1951 ~ June 12, 2010 Fernando M. Esparza of Dallas, Oregon. Celebration of Life will be from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the home of Pamela Esparza. 1950 SE Gregory Dr. Dallas, OR. 97338.

Wallace D. Hill

Wallace D. Hill

Jun 8, 2010

Wallace "Wally" D. Hill February 17, 1939 ~ June 8, 2010 Wallace "Wally" D. Hill of Dallas, Oregon passed away June 8, 2010 at his home in Dallas. Wallace D. Hill was born February 17, 1939 in Glidden, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife Betsy, son Darryl (Sheli), sisters Jenny (Merritt) Barth, Janice (Don) Griffin, twin grandsons, step-grandchildren, nieces...

Anna May Salsi

Anna May Salsi

Jun 7, 2010

Anna May Salsi March 19, 1939 ~ June 7, 2010 Anna May Salsi of Monmouth, Oregon passed away June 7, 2010 at her home in Monmouth. Born to Steve Stark and Ola Pack. Anna grew up in California, buy spent most of her adult life in Oregon. She worked as a supervisor at Truitt Bros. Cannery where she made many...

Freddie Louise "Rowden" Myers

Freddie Louise "Rowden" Myers

Jun 7, 2010

Freddie Louise Myers May 5, 1925 ~ June 7, 2010 Freddie Louise Myers, 85, of Monmouth, Oregon passed away at home under the care of her family and hospice. She was born May 5, 1925 to Ernest and Beulah Rowden in Galena, Kansas. She married Harrison Myers of Galena on April 25, 1941 in Joplin, Missouri. Moving to Monmouth in...

Joan Marie "Berg" Becker

Joan Marie "Berg" Becker

Jun 5, 2010

Joan Marie Agnes Berg Becker December 13, 1920 ~ June 5, 2010 Joan Marie Agnes Berg Becker of Independence, Oregon passed away June 5, 2010. Born December 13, 1920 in Cornlea, Nebraska to Guido C. Berg and Rose M. Weidner Berg. She was the oldest of 4 children, all daughters. Schooled in Overton, Nebraska. Married Jay Harmon Becker Jr. on...

Jack R. Mitchell

Jack R. Mitchell

Jun 3, 2010

Obituary ~ Jack R. Mitchell October 4, 1932 ~ June 3, 2010 Jack R. Mitchell of Newport, Oregon. Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Newport. Cremation entrusted to Farnstrom Cremation Center under the direction of Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.

Martha Jo Mierau

Martha Jo Mierau

Jun 2, 2010

Martha Jo Mierau July 8, 1946 ~ June 2, 2010 Martha Jo Mierau of Independence, Oregon. At her request no services will be held. Private interment will be at Hilltop Cemetery under the direction of Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence. FULL OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED SOON.

Thelma Mae "Moyer" Eastman

Thelma Mae "Moyer" Eastman

May 29, 2010

Thelma Mae Moyer Eastman September 5, 1921 ~ May 29, 2010 Thelma Mae Moyer Eastman of Monmouth, Oregon left her family and friends after a lengthy illness on May 29, 2010. She was born September 5, 1921 in Hershey, PA to Edward and Mary (Miller) Moyer. She was the oldest of nine children. She married Thomas Eastman May 26, 1940....

Emery Jack Thompson

Emery Jack Thompson

May 28, 2010

Emery J. Thompson, 86, a resident of Monmouth, passed away on May 28, 2010 at Salem Hospital. He was born in Springfield, MO, to Emery Jackson and Bessie Alice (Odom) Thompson. He came to Albany when he was 3 years old, and graduated from Albany High in 1942. He married Joy Knofler in 1945. A log scaler, he was a...

Maria I. Chakir

Maria I. Chakir

May 20, 2010

Obituary ~ Maria I. Chakir April 13, 1940 ~ May 20, 2010 Maria I. Chakir of Salem, Oregon. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Slavic Baptist Church in Salem. Interment will follow at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence. Arrangements Entrusted to Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.

John Pfaff

John Pfaff

May 16, 2010

Obituary ~ John Pfaff August 10, 1917 ~ May 16, 2010 John Pfaff of Independence, Oregon passed away May 16, 2010 at his home in Independence with family by his side. He was born on a farm in Indiana, graduated from Everton High School and in 1939 from Ball State Teachers College. He returned to his former school, taught two...