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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties
Bob Matti
Mar 30, 2016
Bob Matti, age 91, of Grants Pass, Oregon died Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at his home. Bob was born April 14, 1924 in Roundup, Montana to Godfrey & Edith Matti. He graduated from high school a semester early to join the United States Navy in 1942 and served until his honorable discharge in 1945. He met his future wife, Wilda...
Brett Stephen Stapleton
Mar 27, 2016
Brett Stephen Stapleton Brett, a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away in his sleep on March 27, 2016 and returned to his Heavenly Father. Born June 13, 1986, Brett was a wildland firefighter with the National Park Service and loved his work. He was recently stationed in Yosemite National Park in California. He loved the...
Lucille Cecilia Lawrence
Mar 26, 2016
Lucille Cecilia Lawrence, age 88, of Merlin, died March 26, 2016 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Lucille was born October 17, 1927 in Allen, Louisiana. For 45 years she worked as a hygienist/manager in the dental industry. In 1994 she moved from San Jose, California to the Grants Pass area. She was active at St. Anne Catholic Church since...
Luis Gonzalez Fernandez
Mar 25, 2016
Luis Gonzalez Fernandez, age 65, of Rogue River, died Friday, March 25, 2016 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Luis was born November 15, 1950 in Mexico City, Mexico the second of five children. In July 2015 he moved from Elk Grove, California to Rogue River. Luis was a loving husband, father, and grandfather – a true family man and...
Dorothy M. Young
Mar 25, 2016
Dorothy Mae Young, age 92, of Kerby, died Friday, March 25, 2016 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center. A funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Illinois Valley Funeral Directors. Private interment will be at Laurel Cemetery
Lorraine Mary Wodke Martin
Mar 25, 2016
My Mom… Truly an era has now passed. On March 25, 2016, at 1:45 pm, Lorraine Mary Wodke Martin slipped away peacefully in her sleep. On November 27, 1922, she began her life’s journey in a small house under the water tower in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Lorraine learned to play the Hawaiian steel guitar, performing with her siblings in a...
Sandra K. Schmidt
Mar 24, 2016
Sandra K. Schmidt, age 75, of Cave Junction, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her home. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. More information to follow as family provides.
Myrtle F. Trickey
Mar 22, 2016
Myrtle F. Trickey, age 100, of Grants Pass, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Regency Care of Rogue Valley. Myrtle was born December 19, 1915 in Beulah, Wyoming to Charles & Alice Finch. She grew up on a dude ranch in Spearfish, South Dakota. In 1973 they moved from Rogue River to Grants Pass. Myrtle was active in the Grants...
John T. Fairchild
Mar 20, 2016
John T. Fairchild, age 99, of Port Angeles, Washington, died Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Port Angeles. A viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 25, 2016 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2016 at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens.
Rose B. Sauer
Mar 17, 2016
Dedicated and Loving Mother, Rose B. Sauer, age 90, of Grants Pass, died Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Ashley Manor. Rose was born on February 1, 1926 in Atwater, California to Victor & Clara Rogers. She moved from Merced, California to Grants Pass ten years ago. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Green and husband, Gary of Evergreen, Colorado and Sandra...
Don Dubose
Mar 16, 2016
Don DuBose, age 83, of Grants Pass, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Don was born July 31, 1932 in Savannah, Georgia to Jesse & Ora (McCook) DuBose. He grew up and attended schools in Savannah. During the Korean War from 1949 to 1953 he served in the United States Navy. Two weeks short of 65 years, he was married to...
Roy James Oudinot
Mar 14, 2016
Roy Oudinot passed away peacefully holding his wife’s hand at Royale Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Grants Pass, Oregon on March 14, at the age of 90. Roy was born the first child to Jessie B. Peters and George E. Oudinot in Stevenson, Washington on January 12, 1926. He attended Stevenson High School before joining the Navy in August...
Marcia Sue Hensley
Mar 13, 2016
Marcia Sue Hensley, age 77, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at her home. A celebration of life will be at 12 Noon, Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Rogue River Senior Center Annex Building. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Leila Isabel Doust
Mar 13, 2016
Leila Isabell Doust, age 85, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2016 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Franklin Miller
Mar 10, 2016
Jerry Franklin Miller, 78, of Cave Junction passed away on March 10, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. He was diagnosed with Lymphoma in 2007, but it barely slowed him down until the last few days. He was born on January 26, 1938, the middle son of Darrel and Lovejoy Miller in Alvin, Texas. His family owned a dairy farm...
Stephanie L. Burnakus
Mar 6, 2016
Stephanie L. Burnakus, age 69, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at her home. No services are planned. More information to follow as provided.
Chuck K. Mcdonough
Mar 6, 2016
Chuck K. McDonough, age 60, of Grants Pass, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was born in Solon, Ohio on April 23, 1955 and married Laura A. Nagy in Cleveland, Ohio on August 18, 1979. Before moving to Oregon in 2003, he and his wife lived in Pennsylvania, Colorado and California. He spent his 36-year career in Corporate Finance...
Tina Whorley
Mar 5, 2016
Tina Whorley, age 55, of Grants Pass, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at her home. She was born Evelyn Marie Edgell-Carney on July 14, 1960 in Wheeling, West Virginia. She moved with her family to California and in 1978 graduated from Canoga Park High School. In 1983 she moved from California to Grants Pass and in 1985 she married...
James B. Fraser
Mar 5, 2016
James B. Fraser, age 73, of Grants Pass, died Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Three Rivers Medical Center. No services are planned. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. More information to follow as provided.
Arnold G. Stohlman, Jr.
Mar 3, 2016
Arnold G. Stohlman, age 94, of Cave Junction, died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Arnold was born August 10, 1921 in Los Angeles, California to Arnold & Gail Stohlman. On July 1, 1942, he joined the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged, he worked for the telephone company until the late 1950’s and later he...
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