Obituary Listing

Mar 14, 2019

On March 14, 2019, a light went out in the world when Kelly Jo Kroker Flower, beloved wife, and daughter, passed from this world as a result of a car accident.

Kelly was born in Portland, Oregon, on May 28, 1963, to her parents, Jeanette Davidson and James Fowler. Kelly was an only child and the light...

Mar 13, 2019

Ron journeyed to Heaven on March 13, 2019 encircled by loving family, friends and God's Light. Ron was a treasure - the strongest, bravest man we've ever known who voiced his love and gratitudes every day. Family was everything to Ron. What he wanted most was time - time to unconditionally love, share experiences, and enjoy life with all...

Mar 13, 2019

Howard Dwayne Claassen was born August 3, 1929, to Aron N and Helen (Wiebe) Claassen, in Beatrice, Nebraska.  He was the third of six children, and died March 13, 2019, in Albany, Oregon.

Howard's growing up years were spent as an active participant in the daily and seasonal routine on the family farm near Beatrice, Nebraska.  As...

Mar 11, 2019

Barbara Elaine Halsey passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Oregon.

Barb was born in Petaluma, California to Ron and Oralie Cordoza.  Her childhood years were spent in San Jose, California and then Lebanon, Oregon.  As an adult, she resided in Albany, Oregon.

Barb was an insurance agent...

Mar 11, 2019

Peggy A. Grindy July 23, 1942 — March 11, 2019 Peggy Ann Grindy, 76, of Corvallis, passed away March 11, 2019, unexpectedly at her home. She was born to the late Hilman J. and Marcella E. Opsal, on July 23, 1942, in Billings, Montana. Peggy graduated from Albany Union High School in 1960. She is survived by her sister,...

Mar 11, 2019

Ernie passed away at his home in Philomath, OR

Ernie was born in Underwood, ND to Otto & Esther Giedd

His early childhood was spent in N. Dakota then the family moved out to Oregon settling in a few cities before putting roots down in Albany, OR.

Ernie attended schools in the Albany...

Mar 10, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Richard F. Nelson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 9, 2019

Kathleen Frances Heath May 2, 1932 - March 29, 2019 Kathleen Frances Heath born May 2, 1932 passed away peacefully on March 9, 2019. Kathy was born and raised in Mountain Home, Idaho, the first of three daughters born to J.D., a principal, postmaster and justice of the peace, and Marie Sullivan, a librarian.  Kathy graduated from Mountain Home...

Mar 9, 2019

Terry J. Wade, 71 of Albany, passed away peacefully on Saturday surrounded by his family after an agonizing battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

He was born in Hood River, OR to Joe and Dolores (Tipton) Wade.  He graduated from Corvallis High School and Oregon State University.  After graduation from OSU Terry spent the next 40 years dedicated...

Mar 8, 2019

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 20th from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Safe Haven in care of the funeral home.

AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling the arrangements (www.aasum-dufour.com).

Mar 7, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Daniel Charles Welch. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 7, 2019

Gloria Austin Young March 30, 1927 -  March 7, 2019 Gloria Austin Young 91 of Albany, passed away on Thursday evening at her home. Gloria was born in Harvey, IL to Roy and Sylvia (Pekny ) Austin.  She grew up in Wisconsin, and graduated from high school in Fond du lac, WI. after graduation, her work took her to...

Mar 6, 2019

Carolyn passed away to be with her Lord on Wednesday the 6th of March.  She was born in Blanchard, Oklahoma to Shi & Ola Richey.

The family moved to southern California where they lived until her sophomore year.  They moved to Oregon in 1962.  Carolyn attended Corvallis H.S. & graduated in 1966.  She worked before and after...

Mar 6, 2019

Alfred "Fred" Gasperino

July 16, 1936 - March 6, 2019

Fred passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 6th in Albany, Oregon.

Fred was born in Potlatch, ID to Vito and Albina (Martini) Gasperino.  He grew up in Spokane, WA and graduated from Gonzaga prep.

In 1957 he met the love of his...

Mar 5, 2019

Barbara Ann Conn 75 of Albany, passed away on Tuesday at her residence.

Barbara was born in Madera, CA to Dillard and Estel (Ballard) Atkinson.  She grew up in California and moved to Oregon when she was 16. She met Larry Lee Conn while attending Monroe High School where she graduated in 1961. Barbara and Larry married...

Mar 5, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Hattie Marie Walker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 2, 2019

Dr. John Dalrymple Atkinson III passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and enveloped with love. He was born in San Francisco on September 21st, 1940 to Jack and Cecile (Hobro) Atkinson, and lived there until the age of ten when the family moved to San Carlos, California. After graduating from Carlmont High School, John went on to study pre-med...

Mar 1, 2019

Lee Bratcher passed into his eternal home on Friday, March 1 at Samaritan Albany General Hospital.

Lee was born in Fort Riley, Kansas to Sylvester and Dora Bratcher. He had three siblings; sister, Kathleen and twin brothers, Floyd and Fred. His family moved around a bit for work and he lived in Arkansas, Arizona, and Missouri.

Mar 1, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for James Priest. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 28, 2019

Mary Alice (Cook) Taylor, 59 years old of Albany, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2019.

Mary was born on March 27, 1959, in Cadillac, Michigan to Owen Cook and Alice Andersen. Alice passed away in 2015. The family moved to Oregon in 1963, along with Mary's grandparents, Gladys, and James Planck, due to...