Obituaries
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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties
Margaret "Margo" Stevenson
Aug 30, 2020
Margaret “Margo” Stevenson, age 93, of Cave Junction, died August 30, 2020 at her home. Margaret grew up strong, and played hockey with one of Hughenden’s first all-girls hockey teams. After graduation she moved to Edmonton, where she met and married Bill Stevenson. Their son Blair was born while they were in Edmonton. They later moved to California where they...
Kimberly J. Beeson
Aug 29, 2020
Kimberly J. Beeson, age 51, of Grants Pass, died August 29, 2020 at her home.
Marilyn J. Nelson
Aug 28, 2020
Marilyn J. Nelson, age 88, of Grants Pass, died August 28, 2020 at an assisted living facility.
Sheryl Ann Fortson
Aug 28, 2020
Sheryl Ann Fortson, age 70, of Grants Pass, died August 28, 2020 at an assisted living facility
William "Bill" Phillips
Aug 27, 2020
William “Bill” Phillips, age 77, of Grants Pass, died August 27, 2020 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Bill was born May 24, 1943 in Carmel, California to the late Julius B. & Shirley M. Phillips. He grew up in Pacific Grove, California, graduated from Pacific Grove High School and attended Monterey Peninsula College. Bill married Patsy Jo Hatwig in...
Donald A. Fulk
Aug 27, 2020
Donald Ashby Fulk, age 92, passed August 27, 2020 at his home near Cave Junction, Oregon where he has lived most of his life. He was born to Oregon pioneers Ashby and Mary (Payne) Fulk December 8, 1927 at Oakland, California. He began his schooling at the Spence School near the Holland store. He went to school in Smith River,...
Norman "Norm" Randall
Aug 26, 2020
Norman "Norm" Randall, age 82, of Gold Hill, died August 26, 2020 at his home.
Donald J. Schultz
Aug 24, 2020
Donald J. Schultz, age 99, of Grants Pass, died August 24, 2020 at Ashley Manor. Don was born August 16, 1921 in Hammond, Minnesota to John & Lena Schultz. Don grew up in Hammond and graduated from Pine Island High School where he participated in sports. On August 28, 1940 he married Ferne Alberts and together they lived and worked...
Alan Nickolas Hall
Aug 24, 2020
Alan Nickolas Hall, age 46, of Grants Pass, died August 24, 2020 at his home.
Mark A. Clark
Aug 20, 2020
Mark A. Clark, age 59, of Grants Pass, died August 20, 2020 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
Allen Robert Binstein
Aug 20, 2020
Allen Robert Binstein, known as Bob by his family and friends, was born on April 16, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to Helen and Morris Binstein. He is survived by his wife, Helen Marie, daughters Shelly Thompson and Sheryl Van Dyk, son Morris Binstein, their spouses, his beloved grandchildren Andrew and Danielle Van Dyk and his sister Reva Skoll. Bob...
Nelsa Silvia Powley
Aug 19, 2020
Nelsa Silvia Powley, age 84, of Grants Pass, died August 19, 2020 at her home. Nelsa was born September 10, 1935 in Guantanamo, Cuba. She moved from Moreno Valley, California to Grants Pass in 2005. She volunteered with the Asante Meals on Wheels program; pillow talk for new moms and babies; made baskets and stockings for expectant mothers at Christmas...
Samuel J. Staffa
Aug 19, 2020
Samuel J. Staffa, age 86, of Grants Pass, died August 19, 2020 at his home.
Marvin Gene Updike
Aug 18, 2020
Marvin Gene Updike Grants Pass, OR July 22, 1929 – August 18, 2020 Marvin rests peacefully, once again in Our Father’s arms. He is reunited with friends and family that preceded him, including his wife of 70 years Maxine, daughter Gail and son Dale. While he lives on in our hearts with memories of his humor, caring and strength, we...
Katharine "Kathy" Simons
Aug 17, 2020
Katharine “Kathy” Simons, age 92, of Grants Pass, died August 17, 2020 at Cascades – The Pointe. Kathy was born May 2, 1928 in Sacramento, California to John & Emma Kieliger. In 2007 she moved from Indian Wells, California to Grants Pass. For many years Kathy would collect afghan blankets, launder, package, and give away to veterans. Her generosity inspired...
Joe Ritsch
Aug 16, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Richard Ritsch was born Sept 16, 1929 the youngest of seven children to Valentine and Maria Ritsch, in Grants Pass, OR. In his youth he worked on his family dairy farm and in the hop fields in the area. He graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1948. He served with the US Army in Korea and was...
Bert Louise Guard
Aug 15, 2020
Bert Louise Guard, age 88, of Grants Pass, Oregon died August 15, 2020 at her home. Bert was born December 30, 1931 in Oakland, California to Robert & Emma Lewis. In 1988 she moved to Mt Shasta, California and in 1993 she moved to Grants Pass. Over the years she worked as a bartender at the Smoke Shop and Pastime...
Edward Bastian
Aug 15, 2020
Edward Bastian, age 85, of Grants Pass, passed away on August 15, 2020 at his home. Ed was born December 6, 1934 in Grants Pass to Glenn & Virginia Bastian. He lived almost his entire life in Grants Pass only having lived in Salem and Prospect for a short time. He graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1953 and...
Charles "Tip" Earl Tipton
Aug 15, 2020
Charles Earl Tipton, age 82, of Gold Hill, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his home. ”Tip” was born on Dec 17th 1937 to Betty Ripper and Paul Tipton. His mother passed away when he was 10. A short time later he gained step-mom Emma and 2 siblings- Donald and Donna. His family moved to a ranch in Vallejo California....
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