Freda L. Edwards
Aug 25, 2011
Freda L. Edwards, 82, of Albany passed away Thursday evening at the Salem Hospital. Freda was born in Battle Creek, Neb., the daughter of Ben and Tollie (Pierce) Flesner. In 1947 she married Arthur L. Edwards from Indianola, Iowa, and he preceded her in death Oct. 14, 1998. Freda worked as a meat wrapper for Safeway for over 35 years....
Gilbert Henry Cromwell
Aug 21, 2011
Gilbert H. Cromwell, 72, died peacefully Sunday surrounded by family. Gilbert was born to Albert and Ann Lakin in Muskegon, Mich. His mother passed away when he was 5, and he and his sister, Margretta, were adopted by Dr. James and Margaret Cromwell of Blackfood, Idaho, in 1949. He had many fond memories of growing up in Blackfoot with his...
Martha Louise Williams
Aug 15, 2011
Martha Louise Williams, 90, of Albany passed away Monday morning at the Mennonite Home. She was born in Sodus Township, Minn., the daughter of Samuel and Claira Mae (Henkel) Sullivan. She was raised in Minnesota and married Morris Williams on Sept. 29, 1938, in Brookings, S.D., and they came to Albany in 1964. Martha worked for J.C. Penny in Albany...
Arthur Leonard Spillman
Aug 10, 2011
Art L. Spillman, 79, passed away Wednesday at his home in Hillsboro, OR. He was born the fifth of ten children in Colorado Springs, CO. the son of Leonard and Rowena Spillman. He moved to Shedd in 1944 at the age of 13. In 1953 he married Lavonne Jackson in Tangent. They were married for 52 years. The couple lived...
Aurore(Pommy) Pomerleau Kalinowski
Aug 8, 2011
Aurore "Pommy" Pomerleau Kalinowski Feb. 12, 1922 - Aug. 8, 2011 Aurore P. Kalinowski, 89, passed away Monday. She was born in Stornoway Winslow, Canada, the daughter of Alfred and Marie Pomerleau. She married Edward E. Luthman in 1944 in Auburn, Maine. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Edward; and second husband Victor Kalinowski, whom she was...
Martha Ann Foulke
Aug 4, 2011
Martha Ann Foulke, 88, of Albany died on Thursday at Regency of Albany. Martha was born in El Campo, Texas, to John Guthran and Sophia Mary (Rod) Martinak. She moved with her family to Oregon in 1924. She graduated from Albany High School in 1942. She worked as a telephone operator in Albany before marrying Robert J. Foulke on March...
Nancy A. Gierau
Aug 2, 2011
Nancy Carol Aldrich Gierau passed away on Aug. 2, 2011 at the age of 77. Nancy was born and raised in Glendale, Calif. She was a retired school teacher in the LA County. Nancy moved to Oregon in 1988 and was involved with Oregon Girl State sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Post #10. She was a charter member of...
Arline Ruth Westling
Jul 27, 2011
Arline Ruth Westling Aug. 22, 1932 - July 27, 2011 Arline Ruth Westling, 78, of Albany passed away Wednesday at her home. Arline was born in Crystal Lake, Iowa, to Frank and Pearl Smith. She grew up in Iowa, but lived in Albany for the last 42 years. She is survived by sons Art Blay, Rick Soderholm, Steve Soderholm and...
Bethel Ann Terry
Jul 25, 2011
Bethel Ann Terry, 71, of Albany died Monday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital. Beth was born in Lebanon the daughter of Rueben and Icie (Brady) Simons. She graduated from Sweet Home High School in 1958. In 1964 Beth graduated from Oakland Dental College. Bethel married Richard Terry on Dec. 30, 1961, and lived in California and Medford before settling in...
Dorothy Eileen Nicholson
Jul 23, 2011
Dorothy Eileen Nicholson, 83, passed away on Saturday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital. She was born in Glendale, Calif. to Jesse and Lillian (Maynard) Gallogly. She grew up in Highland Park and then moved to Arcadia where she lived until 1980. Dorothy married Robert Lee Nicholson on Feb. 14, 1954 in Arcadia. In 1980 they moved to Christmas Valley, where...
Stanley Joseph Finn
Jul 20, 2011
Stanley Joseph Finn, 82, of Albany died Wednesday at his home. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Francis and Hannah (Foulks) Finn. Stanley was raised in Cedar Rapids and graduated from high school there. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division. He married Gladys L. Linam in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho,...