Obituaries
Irvin Philip Wessel
Jan 15, 2024
Irvin passed away Monday 1/15/24 after a short illness that complicated his long standing issues from a laryngotomy 15 years ago. He was 85 years old and a walking miracle, having had his surgery videos used to train surgeons worldwide how to successfully treat esophageal cancer. He was born to Grace Marie King Wessel and Philip Andrew Wessel in Ute,...
Lester D Baker
Jan 11, 2024
Lester (Les) David Baker passed away at his home on the farm on January 11, 2024 after 7 years with Vascular Dementia. Les was born on January 23, 1943 in Erickson, Manitoba, Canada to his parents, Sidney J. and Delores Baker. In 1958, along with his dad, Les became a United States Citizen. The family settled in Independence. Les married...
Jeffrey Thomas Biester
Jan 4, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Thomas Biester, who left us on January 4, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on October 16, 1964, Jeffrey's life was marked by his remarkable spirit and an unending zest for life. A lover of the outdoors, Jeffrey found peace and joy in fishing and camping, often...
Bob L Parmer
Dec 1, 2023
Bob Loes Parmer, born in 1939 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in his home 12/1/2023. Bob is survived by the love of his life for 64 years, Sharon Parmer, along with their children: Sheryl Parmer, Donald & Jennifer Parmer, Bobbie Lamb, Matthew Parmer, and Loretta & Michael McDonald, and their 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Bob was a...
Christopher Patrick Fery
Nov 28, 2023
Christopher Patrick Fery was born February 3rd, 1968, the second of three children, to Barbara Ann (Balloun) Fery and Frank Kenneth Fery. He attended Grant elementary, Parish middle school, and North Salem high school where he graduated in 1986. Chris got his degree in counseling and psychology from the University of Oregon and worked as a case manager for Northwest...
Noah Xavier Ojeda
Nov 27, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Noah, a vibrant and determined soul whose journey began and ended at the tender age of 16. Noah's story was one of aspiration and achievement, he just purchased his dream car—a Chrysler 300 Hemi, 5.7, rear-wheel drive, and complete with a sub system. His sweet youthful smile revealed a...
Herlinda M Carrillo
Nov 21, 2023
Herlinda M. Carrillo, 94, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on November 21st at her home in Independence, Oregon. Herlinda is proceeded in death by her parents Ramon Martinez and Enriqueta Sauceda, her husband Pablo Carrillo, and her sister Eustolia (Tola) Martinez. Herlinda was one of the last survivors of the early migrating families who began travelling to...
Russell Bruce Tuma
Nov 11, 2023
Russell Bruce Tuma, 69, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 11, 2023, after a quick and difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. Bruce was surrounded by friends and family during his last days, and passed peacefully with his wife Terri at his side and family nearby. Bruce, born on December 6, 1953 in Albany,...
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