Sula Frances Pierce
Aug 9, 2010
Sula Frances Pierce, 65, died peacefully in Albany. Fran, as she was know by friends and family, was born in Fresno, Calif. She is survived by children Teresa Pettit of Portland, Sean Pettit of Trumann, Ark., Jody Pettit of Phoenix, Ariz., and Summer Williams of Albany; brothers Everett Wright of Albany, Doyal Wright of Gresham, Mendoy "Butch" Wright of Damascus;...
Faith Elizabeth Teichroeb
Aug 8, 2010
An angel joined our family for just a few hours but will remain in our hearts forever. Faith Elizabeth Teichroeb was born at 1:15pm Friday, Aug. 6. She passed from her mothers loving arms into the arms of Jesus at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. During her 28 hours here she touched many lives & was loved deeply by family...
Gene Rose Watkins
Aug 8, 2010
Gene Rose Vitale Watkins, June 28, 1926- August 8, 2010 Long time Corvallis resident Gene Rose Watkins, 84, peacefully passed away at home Sunday evening August 8th. Gene was a remarkable woman and selflessly committed much of her life to the service of others. Her gentle and generous spirit made a lasting impression on her family, friends, and patients alike...
Elsie Kathleen Landauer
Aug 6, 2010
Elsie Kathleen Landauer, 76, of Albany passed away Friday. In loving memory, her family is celebrating her life. She will be remembered for her successes in life, a result of her strength, tenacity and leadership, and for her generosity in supporting her friends and family. She was born to Carrie and Peter Janzen in Portland, Oregon, was married in 1952...
Joseph Lupo Sr
Aug 6, 2010
Joseph Lupo Sr., 79, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife Madeline. Joseph was born in Jersey City, N.J., to John L. Lupo Sr. and Marie Napolitano Lupo. His family moved to Tucson, Ariz. in 1950. He met his only true love Madeline in 1951. Joe spent four years in the United States Air Force, receiving the...
David Lee Cavender
Aug 1, 2010
David Lee Cavender, 57 of Harrisburg, passed away at his home. At his request no public services will be held. AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Marilyn Lee White
Jul 30, 2010
Marilyn Lee WhiteAugust 12, 1931 - July 30, 2010Marilyn Lee White passed away Friday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital after a sudden illness, with family and friends at her side.Marilyn was born in Oberlin, Kan., to Sidney Hess and Olive (Morrissette) Hess. She attended grade school in Kansas until moving with her family to Albany in the early 1940s, where...
Armando Aguilar
Jul 30, 2010
Armando AguilarSeptember 13, 1921 - July 30, 2010 Armando Aguilar, 88, of Jefferson, died at his residence on July 30th. He was born on Sept. 13, 1921 in Reynosa, Mexico to his parents Florentino and Martina (Magallan) Aguilar, the third of eight children. He graduated with a degree in Accounting. He worked as a Labor Contractor, a Foreman at a...
Armando Aguilar
Jul 30, 2010
September 13, 1921 - July 30, 2010 Armando Aguilar, 88, of Jefferson died Friday at his residence. He was born in Reynosa, Mexico, to his parents Florentino and Martina (Magallan) Aguilar, the third of eight children. He graduated with a degree in accounting. He worked as a labor contractor, a foreman at a grapefruit packing company, and a part-time truck...
Walter L. Hodsdon
Jul 27, 2010
WALTER LEE HODSDONDecember 11, 1915 - July 27, 2010Walter Lee Hodsdon, 94, of Sublimity died July 27th at Santiam Memorial Hospital due to complications after surgery. Walt was born in Mellen, Wisconsin. He graduated from Mellen High School and attended college in Stevens Point. He served with the US Naval Amphibious Forces as a cook on a LST in the...
Vira Lemons
Jul 27, 2010
Vira LemonsJanuary 26, 1927 - July 27, 2010Vira Joyce Brenneman Lemons passed away Tuesday in Albany, following an extended illness. Vira was born at Tofield, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Harvey and Uarda Hills Brenneman. Dr. McPherson, a country doctor, came to their farm home to assist with her birth.Vira was raised on the farm outside of Tofield, where she...
Herman Vine Ashdown
Jul 25, 2010
May 12, 1927 --- July 25, 2010 Herman V Ashdown went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday July 25, 2010 with his wife, Betty at his bedside at the Mennonite Village Rest Home. He was born to John and Lena Ashdown in Temecula, CA on May 12, 1927. He was the oldest of 3 children. The family...
Doris F. Smith
Jul 23, 2010
Doris F. SmithNov. 16, 1951 - July 23, 2010Doris F. Smith, 58, a long time Albany resident passed away Friday at Oregon Health Science University in Portland, surrounded by her family.Doris was born in Frankfurt, Germany. She was raised by her grandparents, Walter and Maria Heins.In 1968, she met the love of her life, her "lovebug" William A. Smith, Jr. ...
Audrey J. Keppinger
Jul 19, 2010
Audrey J. KeppingerNov. 12, 1932 - July 19, 2010Audrey J. Keppinger, 77 of Albany passed away Monday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.She was born in Chicago, ILL. the daughter of Oswald and Frances (Slowinski) Nielsen. Her family came to Oregon when she was 12 years old. Audrey graduated from Albany Union High School and then worked for the phone...
Kathryn Hazen Yeakel
Jul 19, 2010
Kathryn YeakelAug. 4, 1914 - July 19, 2010Kathryn Yeakel, 95 of Albany, passed away Monday at Quail Run. She was born in Albany the daughter of Paul and Ethel (Minch) Spillmann. At her request no public services will be held. AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Grace Helen Collet
Jul 12, 2010
Grace Helen ColletDec. 30, 1917 - July 12, 2010Grace Helen Collet, 92 of Albany, passed away Monday at Timberview Care Center. Grace Helen Collet passed away Monday and went to her eternal home. She was born to Charles & Clara (nee Pillep) Widbin in St. Louis, MO. She was active in her Sunday School at Salvator Evangelical & Reformed Church....
Esther Trelles Karsten
Jul 10, 2010
Esther Trelles KarstensApril 1, 1924 - July 10, 2010Esther Trelles Karstens, 86, of Albany died Saturday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital.She was born in Lebanon to Carl and Olga (Stuber) Lucht. She attended Albany schools and graduated from Albany High School. She married Richard W. Karstens on Nov. 26, 1944, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Albany. The couple worked together...
Esther Joy Ward
Jul 8, 2010
Esther Joy WardDecember 30, 1933 - July 7, 2010Esther Joy Ward was born to Harold Rodney and Myrtle Martin on December 30, 1933 in Lakeport, California. Esther was baptized into the Followers of Christ Church in Oregon City, Oregon in 1945. Esther graduated from High school in Hailey, Idaho in 1951. She went to work for the Telephone Company in...
Helen Roberta Sutherlin
Jun 20, 2010
Helen Roberta SutherlinJune 30, 1929 - June 20, 2010 Helen Roberta Sutherlin, 80 of Albany, Oregon passed away June 20, 2010 Helen was born in San Francisco, California to Robert and Eulalia (Fisher) Cutting. She married James M. Sutherlin, Jr. in Eureka, CA on Feb. 12, 1950.They moved to Tangent, OR in September 1950 and then to Lebanon, OR in...