Obituaries

Jan 3, 2025

Donald Elliott Jennings, age 92, has gone to be with his Heavenly Father.

Don passed January 3rd, 2025 peacefully at home with family of natural causes. Born February 19th, 1933 to Volume and Jackie Jennings in Senath Missouri. Don had four older sisters Dorthy, Lee, Lois, and Peggy who have all passed. The family moved to Southern California where Don...

Jan 1, 2025

Dec 25, 2024

Sharon Louise Harter was born on September 15, 1948 to Joseph and Eleanor (Titus) Harter in Salem, Oregon. She lived her whole life in Salem, enjoying her time bowling, reading, and camping. Sharon had the bowling trophies and plaques to show for it. She worked in the cannery for many years.

Sharon passed away after a long battle with cancer on...

Dec 25, 2024

Barbara H. Papp passed away on December 25, 2024 in Salem, Oregon. She joined her husband, Louis F. Papp, whom she dearly missed.

Barbara was born on October 14, 1941 to Frederick & Elizabeth (Potter) Holzapfel in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She and Louis met through the same circle of friends and then later married on April 29, 1961 in New...

Dec 24, 2024

Armilda Gayle "Punky" Dayley was born on May 8th, 1947 in Tillamook, Or to Elza and Lydia Mercer. She grew up around the Central Oregon area attending Detroit High School. In 1975 she married Charles Dayley and started their family together.

Punky was a successful bar and restaurant owner most of her adult life. She owned Sourdoug Lil's and Fisherman's...

Dec 22, 2024

Mary Lea (Dennis) Comstock was born to Ray and Pearl Dennis in Falls City, Oregon on September 15, 1939. A graduate of Falls City High School, she married Ron Comstock in 1958 and soon after welcomed her two boys - John (Lori) Comstock (1959) and Doyle (Beate) Comstock (1960). Throughout her life she had a number of careers while raising...

Dec 21, 2024

Jesse Floyd Krater passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90 on December 21, 2024. Born in Gotebo, Oklahoma to Hazel and Oliver Krater, Jess was raised in Oklahoma until age 9, when his family moved to Oregon, eventually settling in Salem.

Jess graduated from Salem High School in 1952, where he was involved in baseball and choir. Jess...

Dec 18, 2024

Independence, OR - Vic Hall passed away in his home on Wednesday, December 18th at the age of 87. Vic was born in Portland, Oregon on June 18, 1937 to Herbert and Irma Hall, the first of two children.

Vic's family moved to the Willamette Valley, settling in the Monmouth-Independence area.

Vic attended both Central and Dallas High School, going on...

Dec 17, 2024

Alexandra (Moran) Leonor-Ruiz was born on December 15, 1984 in San Salvador, El Salvador to Jose and Mercedes Moran. She came to the US when she was 15-months old.

Alexandra, or Marisela as most of her loved ones called her, had a happy childhood. She loved spending time with her family and writing poems. She had dreams to go to college...

Dec 17, 2024

On December 17, 2024, Nate Mikhlin, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, left this world far too soon.

Nate was born on July 13th, 1979 to Yuri and Alla Mikhlin in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in Minnetonka, Went to Kansas for school before moving to Oregon in 2006.

A die hard Minnesota fan (both Vikings and Twins), Nate could...

Dec 14, 2024

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Dec 11, 2024

Anna Patricia McClure was born in Dallas, Texas on December 11th, 1950 to Arvids and Rita Krumins. Anna was raised in Dallas, Texas eventually attending Southern Methodist University where she received a double bachelors in Biology and German. She met her husband at SMU in Dallas where they married and started their family. Anna had a long, joy filled career...

Dec 8, 2024

Karen Sue Jandera December 9th 1942 to December 8th 2024 Karen Jandera was born on December 9th, 1942 in Salem Oregon to Ednor and Marie Farmen and was raised in Independence and Salem Oregon. Karen attended Sacred Heart Academy High School and was a a billing manager for Salem Radiology before retiring. Karen was married for 61 years to her...

Nov 29, 2024

February 9th, 1961- November 29th, 2024 Scott was born February 9th, 1961, to Lois and Merle Chrisman in Salem, OR. When he was born, he had Leukemia. He had Cobalt treatments which caused his spine to curve in an "S" shape. Scott also had eye problems and heart issues. Scott had to wear a back brace until he was 16...

Nov 27, 2024

Paul Jespersen, 82, of Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in 1942 in Ferndale, California, Paul was the son and youngest child of Raymond and Lois Jespersen. After graduating from high school, he moved to Arcata to attend Humboldt State College, where he earned his bachelor's degree. Soon after, Paul joined the U.S....

Nov 20, 2024

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Nov 9, 2024

Ted Teer, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024 at the age of 86. Born in Eldridge, Missouri, and raised in El Toro, California, Ted's life was marked by his love for his family and his strong sense of kindness and humor. Ted spent much of his life cherishing time with those...

Oct 29, 2024

Manuela G Caudillo, age 85, died peacefully surrounded by her husband and six children on October 29th, 2024. Manuela is survived by her husband of 69 years, nine grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She has been beautifully welcomed in heaven by one grandchild. Manuela was first and foremost a loving wife and mother. She loved Jesus and was a faithful servant...

Oct 27, 2024

Julian "JJ" Gartner (November 6, 1930 - October 27, 2024) died peacefully on the afternoon of October 27th with his wife Ruth by his side. Julian "JJ" was born in Upham, North Dakota to parents John and Bertha Gartner. He was one of five children. His family moved to Salem, Oregon in 1934. JJ graduated from Salem High School in...