Idella Mae Rempel, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, stepped into the presence of our Lord Jesus on December 19, 2024. Idella spent the last 22 years of her life at Willamette Lutheran Retirement Community, where she enjoyed travelling, visits with friends and family,…
Theresa R. Bender. June 1, 1928–December 12, 2024 Theresa Bender of Keizer Oregon passed away December 12, 2024 at the age of 96. She was born June 1, 1928 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Eva and Liberatus Gustin. She lived on a farm with her…
Paul Eugene Dale Hough, Sept. 25, 1942-Sept. 11, 2024 Paul Eugene Dale Hough was born at his family home on Sept, 25, 1942, in Pontiac, Illinois. He was the fifth of eight children born to Louis and Pauline Hough. Yearning to own a farm to…
Karen BacklundKaren Backlund, loving wife and devoted mother, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, at the age of 86, in Salem, Oregon. Karen is survived by her husband of 65 years, Vic, her children Valerie (Todd) Ellis and Brett (Kimberly) Backlund, and five grandchildren, Preston Ellis,…
Eileen Morrisom Camenisch 5/17/1947–10/17/2024 Born to Margaret and Daniel Morrison in Long Beach, Calif., Eileen Morrison spent her formative years in nearby Whittier, Calif. Graduating from Excelsior Union High School (Norwalk, Calif.) in 1965, Eileen was introduced that same year to Moritz Eugene “Gene” Camenisch…
Joyce Ann (Andrick) Merritt was born Jan. 25, 1943 in Williamston, Mich. and died Oct 30, 2024, in Woodburn, Ore. She was 81 years old. She was a resident of Keizer for 43 years. She died of complications from seizures and dementia. She was surrounded…
CANBY – Raynold Henry Meuchel passed away on Oct. 5, 2024, at the age of 79 in Canby, Ore. Born on Jan. 22, 1945, in Bismarck, N.D., to parents Lucas and Angeline Meuchel. Raynold was the youngest of 14 children. He moved to Oregon for…
William Laird “Bill” Galligan, age 93, passed away peacefully at Bonaventure Senior Living in Keizer, Ore., on Oct. 15, 2024 and from that day forward will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and provider for all, as well as an accomplished professional…
Philip James Beebe, age 78, passed away on August 27, 2024, from heart failure. He was born in England in 1946, but raised in Salem Oregon by his parents, Carl S. Beebe, and Joy Beaver Beebe with his 3 younger sisters–Jennifer, Barbara, and Vivian. Attending…