Obituaries

Jun 15, 2026

**Harold "Skip" Becker**

**November 8, 1942 - June 15, 2026**



Harold "Skip" Becker, beloved father, grandfather, veteran, mentor, adventurer, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, at the age of 83.



Skip lived a life defined by curiosity, craftsmanship, service, and connection. An avid explorer, he found joy on the open road, traveling countless miles on his Harley-Davidson...

Jun 13, 2026

Shirley Mae Ida Wiltgen passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 13, 2026.

Shirley was born on February 16, 1944, in Minot, North Dakota, to Robert Eman and Ida Rosalia Miller. She spent her life devoted to her family and cherished the time she shared with those she loved.

Shirley was married to her beloved husband, Verne John Wiltgen, who preceded...

May 20, 2026

Steve Henke, 73, of Keizer, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Keizer. He was born on March 20, 1953, in Dayton to Lawrence W. Henke and Marianne Henke.

Steve was a 1971 graduate of Notre Dame High School and spent many years working in furniture sales, where he was known for his friendly nature and ability to connect with...

May 17, 2026

Robert Chase Goff ("Bob"),

1/8/1933 - 5/17/2026

Robert Chase Goff passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17,2026, at the age of 93. He was a resident of The Village at Keizer Ridge in Keizer, Oregon.

Bob was born on January 8, 1933, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Roby and Helen Goff. He earned his undergraduate degree from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and completed...

Apr 30, 2026

Apr 29, 2026

Louis Joesph Schippers Jr, 70, of Salem Oregon was found dead on April 29, 2026 he wrote his own obituary enjoy the read.

Louis died peacefully in his sleep, (We Hope) he was found because his neighbors complained he was stinking up the place, and he was two weeks late paying the rent so it is not sure how peaceful his...

Apr 28, 2026

Georgia Caroline Jurgens

June 29, 1933 - April 28, 2026

Georgia Caroline Jurgens, age 92, formerly of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026.

Georgia was born on June 29, 1933, to Dan and Clara Stach in Odessa, Washington, and spent her childhood in Deer Park, Washington. She graduated from Deer Park High School in 1951 and worked for Deer Park...

Apr 26, 2026

Michael George Zeazeas Jr.

Mike was born on October 8, 1952, to Michael "Bud" and Donetta "Donnie" Zeazeas, in Portland, Oregon. Michael died at home surrounded by family and friends on April 26, 2026. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Mike, mother Donnie, sister Julie, brother Steven, and his dog Cossy. Michael leaves behind his Uncle Jerry, Aunt Judith,...

Apr 24, 2026

Stanley Cornelius Strong was born on March 4,1931 to Stanislaus & Mary (Doughty) Strong in Milan OH. He completed his life on earth surrounded by family on April 24, 2026.

The oldest of 4 children, he had 3 sisters. Stan attended St. Paul Catholic School in Norwalk, Ohio, grades 1-12, graduating in 1949. He married Marcella Matelski in September 1952....

Apr 21, 2026

Catherine Jane (Wright) Blair, born June 30, 1948, in Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully, April 21, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and quiet strength.

Cathy attended Brooks Elementary School and graduated from Gervais Union High School in 1966. She carried the values of kindness, hard work, and compassion throughout her life.

She devoted 28 total years of service as...

Apr 17, 2026

Douglas Carl Cox, age 72, of Salem, Oregon, passed away on April 17, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1953, in Salem, Oregon, where he spent his life and ultimately passed.

Douglas was born to Calvin and Doreen Cox. He married the love of his life, Connie, in Reno, Nevada, and together they built a life centered on family and...

Apr 11, 2026

Apr 9, 2026

Apr 8, 2026

Nina Renee Veysey, of Salem, Oregon, gained her angel wings on April 8, 2026, at the age of 48. She was born on October 1, 1977, in Sumter, South Carolina, to Susan and Mark L. Veysey.

Nina embraced motherhood early in life, raising her two handsome sons, Shawn and Devin Montgomery, who were her greatest joy. She spent over 20 years...

Apr 6, 2026

Apr 4, 2026

Uriah Jonathan Gibson, age 37, passed away on April 4, 2026, in Salem, Oregon. He was born on March 28, 1989, in Salem, Oregon, to June Marie Studer. He has two brothers Dan and Dewight Gibson.

Uriah was a proud high school graduate who valued honesty above all else. On July 4, 2024, he married the love of his life, Becky...

Apr 3, 2026

Mar 31, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother (GG), and great-great-grandmother Barbara Joann Kime on March 31, 2026, at the age of 93. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on February 24, 1933, in Gridley, Montana; Barbara was the daughter of Justus Robert Akers & Beatrice Pearl Akers. She married...

Mar 22, 2026

Shanda Sue Uttecht, 83, of Keizer Oregon died on March 22, 2026, after a long battle with respiratory disease.

Shanda was born on July 16, 1942, to Karlyne and Frank Fleer in Norfolk Nebraska. She grew up and attended Grade school and high school in Winside, Nebraska.

On June 20th, 1958, Shanda married Merle Uttecht at Trinity Lutheran Church in Winside...

Mar 18, 2026

Laura Jean Okorn

"Jamma"

Laura was a fourth generation Oregonian born in Salem, Oregon on August 19, 1948 to her parents Clifford Burkett and Velna Kethcart.

To know Laura was to know love. She loved deeply and was loved deeply by her friends and family. She embodied the fruit of the spirit as defined in Galatians 5:22-23, "But the fruit of the Spirit...