Obituaries

Feb 14, 2026

**In Loving Memory of

Donald Jack Slack** July 26, 1936 - February 14, 2026

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Donald Jack Slack, who left us peacefully, surrounded by his family on February 14, 2026. For 89½ years, Don brought laughter, honor, kindness, and warmth to all who had the privilege of...

Feb 13, 2026

Tammy Ruby Senner passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2026, in Keizer, Oregon, at the age of 61.

Tammy was a devoted mother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of those around her with compassion and warmth. She cared deeply for her children and grandchildren, always placing family at the heart of her life. Her love extended far beyond words,...

Feb 9, 2026

Feb 8, 2026

Barbara Ann Dunn Silver Milian was born on July 9th, 1939 to Roy and Catherine Dunn. Barbara passed away February 8th, 2026. She Lived in Philadelphia, PA until she was 11, then the family moved to Maple Shade, NJ. Barbara had such fond memories growing up with her cousins, sister, and brother. She had many aunts and uncles, who she...

Feb 7, 2026

Diana Lynn Gross

December 21, 1946 - February 7, 2026

Diana Lynn Gross, 79, passed away February 7, 2026, in Salem, Oregon. She was born December 21, 1946, in Bremerton, Washington, daughter of Helen and Marvin Shillington, one of four siblings. Diana graduated from High School in Sacramento, California, and later graduated from beauty school (that's what she would call it) in...

Feb 7, 2026

Raymond Elmer Hansen of Keizer was born in Hillsboro, Oregon on April 6, 1941 to Elmer and Erma Hansen. He passed away on February 7, 2026 of congestive heart failure.

He attended school in Tillamook and Brookings, Oregon. He graduated from Brookings High School in 1959 and Southern Oregon College in 1964. He earned his Master's degree at Oregon College of...

Feb 3, 2026

Bryce Noah Dragon Weimer passed away after a two week long battle after fighting the flu and pneumonia. He was born November 28th, 2011, in Salem, Oregon.

Bryce is survived by his mother Lana, his father Ryan, and his siblings, Keaton, Thatcher, Parker, Tyler, Ryleigh, and Brayden. Bryce now watches over all of us along with his siblings, Eston and Addi.

Bryce's...

Feb 2, 2026

Jeanette Scheidel was born on November 6, 1931 in Gibbon Nebraska to Harvey and Alma Scheidel, where she lived along with her younger brother Edward. In 1943 her family moved to Salem, Oregon where she would later attend Salem High School. It was at that time that she met Robert Wickman who would later become her husband. During the summer...

Jan 31, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Merle Jonathan Hood

January 24, 1952 - January 31, 2026

Merle Jonathan Hood, a man whose life was defined by steady hands, a servant's heart, and a

legendary collection of "Dad jokes", passed away peacefully in Portland, Oregon, on January

31, 2026. He was 74 years old.

A Foundation of Faith and Family

Born in Salem, Oregon, to Donald and Faye Hood,...

Jan 31, 2026

Jan 21, 2026

Thomas "Mutluck" D. Manmiller, age 73, of Portland, Oregon, passed suddenly on January 21, 2026. He will be remembered with great affection.

Tom was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on August 11, 1952 to Lawrence Laverene Manmiller, Jr. and Helene Louise Balmer, both of whom preceded him in death. He was the eldest of four children.

Growing up in the Denver, PA area,...

Jan 13, 2026

Ian Waugh

December 10, 1997 - January 13, 2026

Ian Waugh, born on December 10, 1997, in Daly City, California, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was raised in San Francisco, California, and was the beloved son of Jeneya DeMeco and Christian DeMeco.

Ian earned his GED and went on to serve in the military from 2021 to 2023, a period of...

Jan 4, 2026

Ralph Thomas Nicholson Jr. was born 01.16.1950 in Ely, NV to Mary and Ralph Thomas Nicholson. At the age of 17 he moved to Independence, Oregon to reside with cousins. This move proved to be a pivotal point in his life.

During his senior year in high school, Ralph was hired to work part-time as a dispatcher for the Independence Police...

Dec 18, 2025

Naomi Ruth Atkinson, 70, of Keizer, Oregon, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Naomi was born June 15, 1955, in Independence, Kansas, to Rellis and Vernice Reynolds. Naomi was one of 8 children. She spent her early years in Kansas before moving to Oregon with her family. Naomi graduated from South Salem High School....

Dec 15, 2025

Dick Hohnbaum was born on September 13, 1932, in LaJunta, Colorado. Dick, adopted older brother George and his parents moved to Tacoma. Dick graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a BA in Social work where he met his first wife, Marilyn Glee Callahan at a campus social event. They married in 1953 and moved to the Spokane Indian...

Dec 4, 2025

Marjorie "Marge" Holt, 89, the beloved matriarch of her family, quietly passed away on December 4, 2025.

Marge was born in Hubbard, Oregon, the second of two children. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Mt. Angel, where students were taught first through eighth grade together. An exceptional student, Marge studied alongside older classmates, and her teacher encouraged her parents, Daniel and...

Dec 2, 2025

Rodney E. Swinehart age 75 of Keizer, Oregon died peacefully on December 2, 2025 surrounded by family and his care team. Rod was born in Wyandot County, Ohio as the 2nd child to the late Darrell and Christina Swinehart. Rod grew up in Sycamore and the family later moved to Nevada, Ohio where he was a star player on the...

Dec 1, 2025

✨ In Loving Memory of Mariah Noreen "Beans" Lester ✨

May 19, 1993 - December 1, 2025.

Mariah Noreen Lester, lovingly known as Beans, was born on May 19, 1993, in Bismarck, North Dakota, weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces.

She fought for her life since she was born, her strong spirit brought her out other near death experiences she had a strong...

Nov 13, 2025

Kathleen Desmarteau Fabos, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025,vat home, holding hands with her loving husband in Keizer, Oregon. She was born on February 8, 1951, in Woodinville, Washington, to Edward and Dorothy Desmarteau.

Kathleen grew up in a large and loving family alongside her siblings David, Dorothy, John, Barbara, Karen, MaryAnne, and Edward. She attended St. Joseph's Grade School,...

Nov 8, 2025