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, Cade Ellis, Bryce Backlund, Kaleigh[Read More…]
OBITUARY
Obituaries
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 while babysitting Gene’s niece and[Read More…]
Obituary: Joyce Ann (Andrick) Merritt, 1943-2024
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 by her daughters Melanie and[Read More…]
Obituary: Raynold Henry Meuchel, 1945-2024
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 his higher education, attending college[Read More…]
Obituary: William Laird “Bill” Galligan, 1931-2024
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 in the field of wood[Read More…]
Obituary: Phillip James Beebee, 1946-2024
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 North Salem High School, he[Read More…]
Obiturary—Carol Anne Doerfler, April 20, 1941-August 23, 2024
“Once a Jersey girl, always a Jersey girl.” Carol was born in Newark to Jerry and Caroline Dowling on April 20, 1941. She grew up in South Jersey, Northern Virginia and on the shore at Point Pleasant where she was a valued employee of Jenkinson’s on the boardwalk – specializing[Read More…]
Jedediah Barros
9/4/1982–08/12/2024 Jedediah Barros, age 41, of Keizer, Oregon passed away on August 12, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Andy and Dale Barros, brother, Joey Barros, sister-in-law Diana Barros, nephew Joey Barros II and niece, Raegan Barros. Jedediah was a beloved son, brother, favorite uncle and friend to many.[Read More…]
Roy Henry Ebel
9/1/1941 – 7/20/2024 Roy Henry Ebel was born, the 6th of 9 children, in Hebron, ND. At a young age, the family moved to Missoula, Mont. After a year at the University of Montana, he set out on a road trip to California to look for work. He made a[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Patricia Loula (Clause) Hittner and Donald Eugene (Gene) Hittner
Patricia Loula (Clause) Hittner and Donald Eugene (Gene) Hittner approached the end of life as they had approached life together as a couple for over 75 years. 3 minute read time.