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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties

Marianne Peterson

Marianne Peterson

Jan 22, 2023

Marianne Peterson 82, passed away on January 22, 2023 peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was born in Allenstein, East Prussia, Germany, on February 13, 1940. In 1950, at the age of 9, Marianne and her family immigrated from Germany to the United States, living for a short time in South Carolina before moving to Grants...

Garr Sterling Mckechnie

Garr Sterling Mckechnie

Jan 21, 2023

Garr Sterling McKechnie, born August 4, 1960 died peacefully at home on January 21, 2023. Garr was 62 years old and leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Lisa McKechnie, and their beautiful daughter, Jessica, both of whom he loved unconditionally.

Garr spent 4 years in the Navy serving his country with pride and dignity aboard the U.S.S. Barbey FF-1088, along...

Estin Ikaika Swafford

Estin Ikaika Swafford

Jan 20, 2023

Estin Ikaika Swafford, age 18, of Grants Pass, died January 20, 2023.

A viewing will be from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m., January 28, 2023 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.

A celebration of life will be at 1:00 p.m., February 4, 2023 at Edgewater Christian Fellowship.

Charlotte Johnson

Charlotte Johnson

Jan 19, 2023

Mrs. Charlotte Heine Johnson passed away January 19, 2023 at her home.

Charlotte was born June 21, 1928 in the city of Bochum, Germany. She lived with her parents until after World War II, when they requested assistance by the Red Cross for her to be sent to the United States of America. She lived with an aunt and uncle in...

Sharron F Morgan

Sharron F Morgan

Jan 18, 2023

Sharron F. Morgan, age 80, of Central Point, died January 18, 2023 at New Haven Adult Care Home.

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Paul James Dean

Paul James Dean

Jan 17, 2023

Paul James Dean, age 64, of White City, died January 17, 2023 at his home.

Kit Mcvietty O'Deay

Kit Mcvietty O'Deay

Jan 16, 2023

On Monday, December 16, 2023, Kit McVietty O’Deay, Grants Pass business owner and father of six, passed away at age 80, comforted by family and friends, after a long battle with cancer.

Kit was born December 23, 1942, in Moline, Illinois. The eldest of four children, he studied at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute before moving to California and then Colorado, where his...

Nancy Ellen Wytcherley

Nancy Ellen Wytcherley

Jan 16, 2023

Nancy Ellen Wytcherley, age 77, of Grants Pass, died January 16, 2023 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, January 28, 2023 at Redwood Country Church, a potluck to follow. 

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Thomas Rey Escarzaga Ii

Thomas Rey Escarzaga Ii

Jan 15, 2023

Thomas Ray Escarzaga II, age 47, of Grants Pass, died January 15, 2023 at his home.

Thomas Rey Escarzaga II

Born February 9th 1975 in San Bernardino, California to Thomas R. Escarzaga and Carol Ann Masumoto.

Tommy was an amazing chef, and had so many people who loved him, his whole life was to cook and be funny to make people happy, and...

Michael Shane Taylor

Michael Shane Taylor

Jan 15, 2023

Michael Shane Taylor, age 63, of Grants Pass, died January 15, 2023 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. 

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Kathee Louise Allen

Kathee Louise Allen

Jan 13, 2023

Kathleen Louise Allen, age 77, of Glendale, died January 13, 2023 at Asante Three Rivers Hospital. 

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J. Merea W. Mark

J. Merea W. Mark

Jan 10, 2023

J. Merea W. Mark, age 98, of Grants Pass, died January 10, 2023 at Kinsington at Redwood Park.

A visitation will be from 12pm to 2pm, Friday, January 27, 2023 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.

Private interment at Provo City Cemetery in Provo, Utah.

Staci Marie Slippey

Staci Marie Slippey

Jan 8, 2023

Staci Marie Slippey, age 47, of Grants Pass, died January 8, 2023 at her home.

Staci was born July 23, 1975 in Ukiah, California. After growing up in Ukiah, she moved to Idaho as a young adult before eventually settling in Oregon. In 2021 she moved from Cave Junction to Grants Pass.

Staci loved hard, especially her family. She always dressed up...

Bernard M Falkowski

Bernard M Falkowski

Jan 8, 2023

Bernard Michael Falkowski, age 79, of Grants Pass, died January 8, 2023.

Bernie was born July 14, 1943 in Bayonne, New Jersey to Bernard J. and Genevieve Falkowski. He earned a Bachelors degree from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. In 1967 he enlisted in the United States Navy as an officer. He was part of the Naval special warfare group...

Pauline Schiffman

Pauline Schiffman

Jan 6, 2023

Pauline Schiffman, age 88, of Selma, died January 6, 2023 at her home.

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Cynthia Annette Nightengale

Cynthia Annette Nightengale

Jan 3, 2023

Cynthia Annette Nightengale, age 68, of Grants Pass, died January 3, 2023 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

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Shammah Scott Quintana

Shammah Scott Quintana

Jan 3, 2023

Shammah Scott Quintana, age 23, of Grants Pass, died January 3, 2023 at his home.

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Gary Steven Quick

Gary Steven Quick

Jan 2, 2023

Gary Steven Quick, age 69, of Grants Pass, died January 2, 2023 at his home.

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Marilyn Louise Mclean

Marilyn Louise Mclean

Jan 2, 2023

Marilyn Louise McLean, age 75, of Grants Pass, died January 2, 2023 at the Bridge Assisted Living.

A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., January 14, 2023 at The Bridge.

Terry Esch

Terry Esch

Jan 1, 2023

Terry Alayna Esch

11/9/1938 – 1/1/2023

The matriarch of our family passed away this New Years Day, January 1, 2023 at her home in Selma Oregon with her family by her side. She was 84 years old.

Terry Alayna Esch was born on November 9, 1938 in San Francisco, California to Elio and Rita Poletti.

She came to the Oregon coast, Coos Bay, in...

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This is a collection of obituaries for Grants Pass, OR, Cave Junction, OR & Josephine County. With services throughout Oregon that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.