Obituaries

Ernest Melwood Reed

Ernest Melwood Reed

May 27, 2008

Obituary, Ernest M. Reed April 4, 1923 ~ May 27, 2008 Ernest M. Reed of Independence, Oregon died peacefully at his home in Independence at the age of 88. Ernest was born in Coshocton, Ohio on April 4, 1923 to Ernest W. & Norma Senter Reed. Ernest served his country with the United States Army during WWII. Married Marie Hale...

Richard Louis Melton

Richard Louis Melton

May 22, 2008

Obituary, Richard Louis Melton "Dick" March 19, 1922 ~ May 22, 2008 Richard Louis Melton "Dick" of Monmouth, Oregon passed away May 22, 2008 at the age of 86. Dick was born in Redmond, Oregon March 19, 1922 to Weaver and Marie Melton. Moved to Toledo, Oregon at the age of 2 graduating from Toledo High School in 1940. After...

Allyn Royce Peirce

Allyn Royce Peirce

May 18, 2008

Obituary, Allyn Royce Peirce April 16, 1938 ~ May 18, 2008 Allyn Royce Peirce of Salem, Oregon Memorial Service will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday May 31st at the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1555 Hoffman Rd. Salem, OR. 97301.

Zella Mae Petty

Zella Mae Petty

May 15, 2008

Obituary, Zella Mae McGowan Petty 6/11/1935 - 5/15/2008 Zella Mae McGowan Petty, 73, a resident of Sweet Home passed on May 15th, 2008. She was born in Mt. Grove, Missouri on June 11th, 1935. Zella married Donald Lenard Petty in 1950. They had a son, Daniel Lee Petty, born December 28th, 1950 - died December 14th, 1955. Then having a...

Marlene Seibel

Marlene Seibel

May 12, 2008

Obituary, Marlene Belle Seibel October 16, 1938 ~ May 12, 2008 Marlene Belle Seibel of Monmouth, Oregon passed away May 12, 2008 at her home in Monmouth at the age of 69. Marlene was born in San Diego, California. She graduated from High School in Gig Harbor, Washington. She worked for Bell Telephone Service for 17 years as a phone...

Opal Florine Thompson

Opal Florine Thompson

May 10, 2008

Opal Florine Thompson April 1, 1919 ~ May 10, 2008 Opal Florine Thompson of Dallas, Oregon passed away peacefully on May 10, 2008. She was born in Bronson, Kansas and later married Ernest Thompson who preceded her in death. They lived in Vaster Springs, Kansas, Fort Scott, Kansas, Monmouth, Oregon and Sisters, Oregon. Survivors include her only daughter Ernestine son...

Mary L. Fields

Mary L. Fields

May 9, 2008

Obituary, Mary L. Fields July 26, 1943 ~ May 9, 2008 Mary L. Fields of Dallas, Oregon formerly of Independence Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday May 15th at the Christ's Church in Monmouth. Arrangements Entrusted to Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence

Bruce D. Gavette

Bruce D. Gavette

May 8, 2008

Obituary, Bruce D. Gavette December 20, 1943 ~ May 8, 2008 Bruce D. Gavette of Sheridan, Oregon formerly of Albany died May 8th at the age of 64. No Services will be held. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence

Kimi Ann Gephart

Kimi Ann Gephart

May 3, 2008

Obituary, Kimi Ann Gephart December 5, 1969 ~ May 3, 2008 Kimi Ann Gephart, 38, died Saturday, May 3, 2008 in her home in Monmouth OR. She was born December 5, 1969 in Corvallis OR to Warren Griffith and Cheri Baugh Spence. She married John Gephart May 12, 2005. Including her husband, John, she left behind 3 children - Sheali...

Peggy Violet Dorris

Peggy Violet Dorris

May 1, 2008

Obituary ~ Peggy Violet Dorris October 23, 1947 ~ May 1, 2008 Peggy Violet Dorris of Monmouth, Oregon Private family services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Vancouver, British Columbia. Arrangements Entrusted to Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.

Brenda Lee Weber-Sandoval

Brenda Lee Weber-Sandoval

May 1, 2008

Obituary, Brenda L. Weber-Sandoval December 28, 1967 ~ May 1, 2008 Brenda L. Weber-Sandoval of Falls City, Oregon Celebration of Life will be held 3:00pm Saturday May 24th at Brenda's home in Falls City. Arrangements Entrusted to Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence

Mary J. Wheeler

Mary J. Wheeler

May 1, 2008

Mary J. Wheeler 12/30/1926 - 05/01/2008 INDEPENDENCE - Mary Wheeler left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior in the presence of her children. Mary was the loving wife of Alfred W. Wheeler for 55 years. They were married in Montrose, Calif. in 1943. She lived in Glendale, Calif. where her first two sons were born. Al Wheeler...

Michael I. Sadovikov

Michael I. Sadovikov

Apr 30, 2008

Obituary, Michael I. Sadovikov November 25, 1925 ~ April 30, 2008 Michael I. Sadovikov of Salem, Oregon Funeral Service will be 11am Thursday May 1st at the Slavic Baptist Church, Salem. Interment following at Hilltop Cemetery, Independence. Arrangements Entrusted to Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence

Verna Beatrice Kozisek

Verna Beatrice Kozisek

Apr 29, 2008

Verna Beatrice Kozisek March 24, 1927 ~ April 29, 2008 Verna Beatrice Kozisek, 80 of Independence, Oregon died April 29th of lung cancer. She was born in Pine City, Minnesota to Ed and Edith Herrud. Verna is survived by her husband George, daughters Patti Sample, Penny Marr, son Rick Kozisek, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. In memory of Verna...

Myra Nadene Lundeen

Myra Nadene Lundeen

Apr 28, 2008

Myra Nadene Lundeen August 10, 1916 ~ April 28, 2008 Myra Nadene Lundeen died Monday April 28th, surrounded by her family. Nadene Lundeen was born August 10, 1916 in Blue Mound, Kansas. She grew up in Kansas and was 14 when her family moved to Oregon and settled in a small community outside of Monmouth called Parker, and later they...

John M Werline

John M Werline

Apr 24, 2008

Obituary, John M. Werline June 23, 1919 ~ April 24, 2008 John M. Werline of Independence, Oregon passed away April 24, 2008 at the age of 88. Born in Independence Oregon to George and Eunice Werline. Was raised on a hop farm in BuenaVista. Served in the Army during WWII. Was Police Commissioner of Independence 1959-1965. Was the barber at...

Frederick Mishler

Frederick Mishler

Apr 23, 2008

Frederick "Fritz" Mishler May 3, 1934 ~ April 23, 2008 Frederick "Fritz" Mishler of Willamina, Oregon passed away at his home April 23, 2008 at the age of 73. Born in Salem, Oregon May 3, 1934 to Harley and Ruth Fendall Mishler. Graduated from Willamina High School, attended N.W. Christian College. He traveled around the world visiting Germany, Africa and...

Alton Benjamin Falk

Alton Benjamin Falk

Apr 21, 2008

Obituary, Alton Benjamin Falk September 14, 1943 ~ April 21, 2008 Alton Benjamin Falk of Monmouth, Oregon died peacefully April 21, 2008 after battle with emphysema and congestive heart failure. Born September 14, 1943 to Webster and Eva Falk. Spent early life on the family farm in Suver. Married Karen Fountain February 22, 1964 and worked briefly for Southern Pacific...

J.W. Auer

J.W. Auer

Apr 18, 2008

Obituary, J.W. "Bill" Auer October 5, 1923 ~ April 18, 2008 Bill Auer of Monmouth, Oregon passed away April 18, 2008. Bill was born to Fred and Irene Susan Auer and grew up on their Baskett Slough Farm near Rickreall, Oregon. Bill attended both Rickreall and Dallas High School. Like many young men his age Bill joined the military at...

Phyllis H. Wilson

Phyllis H. Wilson

Apr 13, 2008

Phyllis Wilson November 24, 1922 ~ April 13, 2008 Phyllis Wilson of Monmouth, Oregon went to the Lord Sunday April 13, 2008 at her home at the age of 85. Born November 24, 1922 in Baker Montana to Wallace and Edith Ettles, she was born 6th out of 15. As a child she moved to Ellensburg, Washington after graduating from...