Obituaries

Nov 22, 2023

Ivan Edward Orgee, age 79, of Grants Pass, died November 22, 2023 at his home.

Ivan was born and raised in Cheltenham, in the scenic Cotswold Hills in southwestern England, but he spent the major part of his life outside of England. He graduated from the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, England, where he learned sailing and flying, piloting both...

Nov 22, 2023

In loving memory of Dawn Michelle Sheeley 71April 5, 1952- November 22, 2023Dawn passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones after a devastating battle with ALS. Dawn was born Dawn Michelle Blouin the firstborn child of “Sidney” Darrell Blouin and Clare Blouin of Burlington Washington. Dawn was blessed from birth with an amazing positive spirit and a...

Nov 21, 2023

Devonte Lovell Clark, tragically passed away at the age of 20 on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Roseburg, Oregon.

Devonte was born July 29, 2003 in Santa Rosa, California.  He was a bright light this world so desperately needed and he had such an infectious smile and personality.  He will be forever loved and deeply missed.

He is survived by...

Nov 20, 2023

Richard B. Murren Jr., age 79, of Grants Pass, died November 20, 2023 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center.

 

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Nov 18, 2023

Nov 17, 2023

Karen Roberta Baldini-Alves, age 70, of Merlin died November 17, 2023 at her home.

Karen was born May 1, 1953 in North Hollywood, California to Lillian Faussett and grew up in Moorpark, California.  When she finished school, she married Virgil Peacock and moved to Grants Pass.  They had four children before she and Virgil parted ways in 1981.  A few...

Nov 16, 2023

 

 

Dennis Roy Austin, 65 years of age, passed Thursday November 16,2023 in Cave Junction, Oregon.

 

Dennis was born May 19, 1958 in South Bend, Indiana to Arnold and Helen Austin. Dennis was the eldest brother to the late “Brother Sam”, and adopted siblings Bob and Ninnie.

 

Dennis lived in South Bend, Indiana before living in Las...

Nov 14, 2023

George B. “Bruce” Sturm, age 81, of Applegate, died November 14, 2023 at Home on the Rogue in Grants Pas

Bruce was born May 2, 1942 to parents Ray and Laura Sturm in Los Angeles, California.  He married his kindergarten sweetheart Nancy Settle, on February 18, 1962 in Burbank, California. Bruce and Nancy moved to Applegate, Oregon in May of...

Nov 14, 2023

Ruth Alva Davis, 92, of Glendale, passed away November 24, 2023 at Rogue Regional Medical Center.

Ruth was born in Sacramento, California November 29, 1930 to Lester and Verdie Nelson. The family moved to Grants Pass in 1942 where she lived most of her life. Ruth attended Wonder and Jerome Prairie Grade school and Grants Pass High School.

Ruth married...

Nov 13, 2023

John A Plute of Kerby, Ore. died Nov. 13, 2023 at the age of 74. He struggled with congestive heart failure and for months kidney failure. John was an Airforce Veteran of 10 years who loved his country. He was a promoter and chairman for the Kerby Water District for 20 years.

John was born in Denver, Colo. May 7,...

Nov 13, 2023

Lawrence C. “Larry” Wills, 100, of Grants Pass, passed away at Cascades of Grants Pass on November 13, 2023.

Larry was born on July 19, 1923, to Ward and Minnie Wills in Plevna, Montana.  Larry moved to the City of Rogue River when he was 12 years old and graduated from Rogue River High School in 1941.  After graduation, Larry...

Nov 13, 2023

 

Ted Johnson, age 85, of Grants Pass, died November 13, 2023 at an adult foster home.

 

A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2023 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Grants Pass.

 

Please leave a message on Teds's guest book.

Nov 12, 2023

Marcia Mae Williams, age 93, of Grants Pass, died November 12, 2023 at Autumn House.

Marcia was born January 11, 1930 to Harland and Amy Holmes in Long Beach, California where she was raised.  

Marcia married Eugene K. Williams and they bought a house together in a Los Angeles suburb. Eugene was a very loving and caring man...

Nov 12, 2023

Roy Frederick Hoff Jr., age 77, of Grants Pass, died November 12, 2023, at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.

Please share a memory on his guestbook.

Nov 11, 2023

James Leo Visser, age 62, of Cave Junction, died November 11, 2023 at his home.

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Nov 11, 2023

Laurence “Larry” Smith, age 85, of Grants Pass, died November 11, 2023 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m., December 2, 2023 at Jerome Prairie Bible Church.

Please share a memory of Larry in his Guestbook below.

Nov 10, 2023

James Anthony “Tony” Davis, age 83, of Grants Pass, died November 10, 2023 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.

Tony was born June 18, 1940 in Los Angeles, California to Cluff & Ilene (Risick) Davis. He grew up in Southern California and attended Santa Fe High School, and Long Beach City College, and La Salle University Law School in Pennsylvania...

Nov 9, 2023

Frances Jean Berg , 96, of Cave Junction departed peacefully on the afternoon of November 9,2023. Jean was born to Thomas McCants and Norma Olson on the Easter Sunday of April 17,1927 in Los Angeles, California. The first of their 3 children.

Inheriting her father's love of music, she picked up the violin at a young age and pursued itdoggedly...

Nov 1, 2023

 

Conrad Bryan Shields, age 69, of Azalea, died November 1, 2023 at his home.

 

Please share a memory of Conrad on his guestbook.

Nov 1, 2023

Beverly Darlene Walker, age 78, of Grants Pass, died November 1, 2023 at Applegate House after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

No services are planned at Beverly's request.  Her cremated remains will be scattered locally.