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

Ralph Elmer Schultz

Ralph Elmer Schultz

Dec 18, 2021

Ralph Elmer Schultz April 20, 1928 – December 18, 2021 Ralph Elmer Schultz, age 93, of Grants Pass, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home. Ralph was born April 20, 1928 in Paynesville, Minnesota to Elmer and Rebecca (Gates) Schultz. He was raised in Paynesville and graduated from Paynesville High School in 1946. He attended Westmar College for two...

Betty Jean Heaton

Betty Jean Heaton

Dec 17, 2021

Betty Jean Heaton, age 88, of Grants Pass, died Friday, December 17, 2021 at her home. She was born Betty Jean Chaffee on October 11, 1933 in Ontario, California to William and Ruth (Aldridge) Chaffee. In 1968, Betty moved from California to Cave Junction where she was a line-cook at the Junction Inn and Mr. Bee’s Family Restaurants for many...

Sandra Lee Cartwright

Sandra Lee Cartwright

Dec 15, 2021

Sandra Lee Bailey Cartwright Sandy was born on Nov 15, 1945 to Cloyed and Rose Bailey in Caldwell, Idaho. A short while later she moved to Baker, Oregon with her family. There, she met and married James Orlin Cartwright on Dec 4, 1964. They moved to Medford in 1965 to expand the family business. They then moved to Grants Pass...

Shirley Jean Moos

Shirley Jean Moos

Dec 14, 2021

Shirley Jean Moos, age 80, of Grants Pass, died December 14, 2021 at her home. Services are pending.

Bob Silvis

Bob Silvis

Dec 14, 2021

Robert A. “Bob” Silvis, age 87, of Grants Pass, died December 14, 2021 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. A committal service with military honors will be at 2:00 p.m., December 29, 2021 at Eagle Point National Cemetery.

Wally Franko

Wally Franko

Dec 12, 2021

Wallace Lee "Wally" Franko, age 61, of Grants Pass, died December 12, 2021 at his home. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 20, 2021 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.

Dick Lindemann

Dick Lindemann

Dec 11, 2021

Richard John "Dick" Lindemann, age 88, of Grants Pass, died December 11, 2021. A memorial service is pending for February 2022.

Terry D. Mcallister

Terry D. Mcallister

Dec 10, 2021

Terry McAllister, age 71, of Grants Pass, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born Terry Dale McAllister on September 29, 1950 in Clinton, Indiana to Walter and Marie (Stultz) McAllister. He lived in Clinton until his family moved to Corona, California and in 1964 moved to Grants Pass and attended Grants Pass High School Class of 1968....

Gary G. Spangler

Gary G. Spangler

Dec 9, 2021

Gary G. Spangler, age 79, of Grants Pass, died December 9, 2021 at his home. Gary was born September 22, 1942 in St. Petersburg, Florida to Harvey & Marguerite Spangler. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University on May 30, 1970. On July 1, 1980 he retired after a 20-year military career...

Karen Marie Dykes

Karen Marie Dykes

Dec 9, 2021

Karen Marie Dykes, age 69, of Grants Pass, died December 9, 2021 at her home.

Curtis W. Horst

Curtis W. Horst

Dec 9, 2021

Curtis W. Horst, age 67, of Cave Junction, died December 9, 2021 at his home.

Linda Quigley

Linda Quigley

Dec 7, 2021

Anna L. “Linda” Quigley, age 91, of Grants Pass, died December 7, 2021. Linda was born November 1, 1930 in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Before marriage she was in the millinery trade and dressed department store windows at Marks & Spencer, Belfast, Northern Ireland. She married November 1, 1949 to Wm. Fred Quigley. Linda, her husband Fred and daughter, immigrated to...

Ronald Gilson Southwick

Ronald Gilson Southwick

Dec 7, 2021

Ronald Gilson Southwick, age 84, of Grants Pass, died December 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Ron was born February 23, 1937 in Coquille, Oregon to Gilson & Bertha Southwick. He grew up in Albany, Oregon and graduated from Albany High School. At age 19, he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed...

James R. Simmons

James R. Simmons

Dec 7, 2021

James R. Simmons, age 73, of Selma, died December 7, 2021 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

William Eugene Dunlavy

William Eugene Dunlavy

Dec 6, 2021

William Eugene Dunlavy October 10, 1937 - December 6, 2021 William (Bill) passed away in Portland, Oregon on December 6, 2021, after a brief illness. Bill was born in Jefferson, Oklahoma to William Pleasant and Thelma Marie Dunlavy. As the family grew, they moved to Wichita, KS where William Sr. worked for Boeing until his retirement. Bill attended East High...

David Carter

David Carter

Dec 3, 2021

David Carter, age 76, of Cave Junction, died December 3, 2021 at his home.

Charles I. Tressler

Charles I. Tressler

Dec 3, 2021

Charles I. Tressler, age 93, of Grants Pass, died December 3, 2021 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 11, 2022 at Faith Baptist Church in Grants Pass.

Leo Kendall Reed

Leo Kendall Reed

Dec 2, 2021

Leo Kendall Reed, age 77, former Grants Pass resident currently of Sutherlin, died December 2, 2021 in Sutherlin.

Jack Clifton Ivy

Jack Clifton Ivy

Nov 26, 2021

Jack Clifton Ivy, age 83, of Grants Pass, died November 26, 2021 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Jack was born in Fresno California, and was raised in Angwin, CA. His father owned a sheet metal business, and Jack grew up working there and learned the trade. He met Lulu Archer in April, 1957 and they were married in August...

Davis Jensen Stanger

Davis Jensen Stanger

Nov 26, 2021

Long-time Grants Pass resident Davis Jensen Stanger, 92, passed away peacefully on November 26th 2021 in Portland, Oregon. His family was gathered around him. Davis was born in Butte, Montana on July 2, 1929 to Davis B. and Viola Stanger, where he quickly learned to love his family, enjoy the outdoors, embrace the value of hard work, and gain an...

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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.