Thelma Jean Putman
Nov 24, 2025
Thelma Jean Putman, known affectionately to friends and family as Jean, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 24th, 2025. Born on February 9th, 1929, in the quaint town of Dunsmuir, California to Frank and Mildred Eller. She was the youngest, having 2 older siblings, Joan and Harold.
The family moved to Oakland, CA...
Laura Anne South
Nov 21, 2025
Laura was born at Basset Army Hospital, Fairbanks Alaska on the morning of 6th of January 1966 to Joanne and Charles South. The temperature that day ringing in at 32 to 42 below zero! After thawing out in sunny Southern California, she moved to Albany, Oregon as a five-year-old, attending St. Mary's Grammar School, North Albany Middle School, and...
Francis Earl Davis
Nov 21, 2025
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Janice Marie Hagemeister
Nov 19, 2025
Janice Marie Hagemeister (Miller) was born December 13th, 1941 in Waterloo, Iowa to Walter Miller and Lois Truax Miller. Her mother Lois died from polio in June 1948, when Jan was only 6 years old. In 1949, her family moved to Oregon to be with other family members who were already here, and their Truax/Miller clan eventually settled in...
Janice Lee Ehmke
Nov 14, 2025
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Brian James Severns
Nov 11, 2025
Brian James Severns, affectionately known to friends and family as "Bri" or "Fuzz", passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, in Albany, Oregon, at the age of 59. Born on July 15, 1966, in Lebanon, Oregon. A proud graduate of Sweet Home High School, class of 1984, Brian's love for sports was evident through his contributions to the school...
Allen Lawrence Pieper Sr.
Nov 10, 2025
Allen Lawrence Pieper Sr. "Big Al" | "Dad" | "Bowzy" | "Big Papa" May 29, 1952 – November 10, 2025
Allen Lawrence Pieper Sr., most commonly known as Big Al, passed away at the age of 73. Born on May 29, 1952, in Fort Bragg, California, Al lived a life full of sarcasm, laughter, and love that...
Mary Ann Lanley
Nov 9, 2025
Mary Ann Lanley was born in The Dallas, Oregon on Sept. 4, 1938, to her parents William W. and Zoe E. Lanley. Mary Ann was an only child. She passed away peacefully on Sunday November 9, 2025 at Cogir formerly Avamere in Albany surrounded by her caretakers whom she loved dearly. She was 87 years old.
Mary...
Charles Robert Wert
Nov 9, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Robert Wert, 74, passed away November 09, 2025. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to Woodrow Wilson and Margaret Blanche (Gemmill) Wert. "Woody" was a Torpedoman's Mate Chief Petty Officer, Submarine Service during WWII and Margaret was a Navy Nurse, Lt. USNR. They lived in Hawaii and Portland OR before settling in Watsonville, CA. He graduated from...
David Leroy Morris
Nov 4, 2025
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Lori Ann (Schlegel) Turner
Nov 4, 2025
Lori Ann Turner, a beacon of laughter and creativity, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at the age of 66 in Albany, Oregon. Born on September 30, 1959, in Salem, Oregon, Lori's life was a tapestry of vibrant colors and warm memories, woven with love, humor, and kindness.
Lori's journey began as the cherished daughter of...
George Edward Turner
Oct 29, 2025
George Turner grew up in Torrance, California, where he attended Narbonne High School. There, he and his buddies shared a passion for cars and founded the Sleepers Car Club in Los Angeles.
In 1959, George joined the U.S. Navy — a time he was immensely proud of. He made lifelong friends during his service, staying in touch...
Alphonse "Al" Derouaux
Oct 29, 2025
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Juan Jose Mendoza-Torrez
Oct 27, 2025
Juan (JJ) Jose Mendoza-Torrez left this earth at the age of 37 on the early morning of October 27th, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Oregon. Juan (who preferred "JJ") was born to his father, Juan Jose Torrez and his mother, Diana Mendoza on August 13th 1988, in Albany, Oregon. JJ enjoyed working in trades...
Patricia Catherine De Rush
Oct 20, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Catherine (Nordyke) De Rush went home to be with her Savior on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born at home in Monroe, Oregon to Glenn Gilbert Nordyke and Catherine Cecelia (Brooks) Nordyke.
Pat worked for the Linn County Clerk's Office and the Linn County Treasurer's Office for a combined 30 years of service, retiring...
Arlis A. (Steinmeyer) Henshaw
Oct 18, 2025
Arlis Ardel Henshaw was born to Martin M. Steinmeyer and Bertha M. Kurtz on December 3, 1935, in Avon, South Dakota. She was the youngest of seven children.
Arlis was baptized into Christ on December 25, 1935, at Zion Lutheran Church, Avon, SD. The family moved to Albany when Arlis was a child. She was confirmed in...
Nancy Elaine Kaufman
Oct 15, 2025
All my days were written in Your book and planned before a single one of them began. Psalm 139:16b
Nancy was born December 16, 1940, at Saint Bernadine's Hospital in San Bernardino, CA, because there was no hospital in Victorville where her parents lived. She joined her parents, Don and Dorothy, and her sister, Donna. Later Richard...
David L Bridges
Oct 14, 2025
Concrete Avocados: The Story of David L. Bridges
Born from the southern roots of Des Ark, Arkansas, there lived a man named David L. Bridges. Born in 1943, Dave's life was shaped by the grit and craftsmanship of his own father, David Bridges, as well as the traditional values and honesty of his mother, Merle Bridges. He...
Lorene June (Larsen) Gourley
Oct 8, 2025
Lorene June Gourley, a devoted Christian woman whose life radiated unwavering faith, boundless love and kindness, passed away October 8, 2025, in Albany, Oregon, at the age of 99. She leaves behind her 2 sons and 1 daughter, many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was a masterful homemaker and renowned cook whose meals gathered family and friends. She was...
Patsy Lee Elliott Alexander
Sep 29, 2025
Patsy Lee Elliott Alexander
1941-2025
It is with great sorrow and deep grief that we mourn the passing of our beloved Patsy Lee Elliott Alexander, on September, 29, 2025.
Born April 17, 1941, she was raised in Union City, TN and was a lifelong member of the Southern Baptist Church.
She...