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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties
Janice Marie Jakeway
Jan 26, 2025
Janice Jakeway
June 30, 1948 - January 26, 2025
Janice Jakeway (Wesman) went to be with her Lord on January 26, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Charles Jakeway, her eldest daughter Kristy Jakeway Jones, her youngest daughter Deanna Jakeway Ferguson (Greg). Grandchildren: Kenny Johnson, Ashley Johnson, Shelby Jasso (Jess), Shianne Spiker and Great grandchild Aaliyah Jasso. A...
John Vernon Hardie Sr.
Jan 26, 2025
John Vernon Hardie Sr, a proud U.S. Air Force veteran, firefighter, race car driver, truck driver, mechanic, carpenter, electrician, Harley rider, and true jack of all trades, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. He was 78 years old.
Born with a spirit of adventure and a knack for fixing just about anything, John...
Wes Word
Jan 26, 2025
Frank Wesley “Wes” Word Jr, age 91, of Grants Pass, died January 26, 2025 at Laurel Hill Nursing Center.
A family service will be held.
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David Strevel
Jan 25, 2025
David Strevel, 54, of Grants Pass, died January 25, 2025 at his home.
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Gus Fuson
Jan 25, 2025
Gus “Fast Freddy” Fuson
April 19, 1942 – January 25, 2025
Gus Fredrick Fuson passed away January 25, 2025 at home with family at his side at the age of 82. He was born April 19, 1942 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma as a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation. His life was full of family, love and adventure. Gus is survived by his...
Goldie Jean Mann
Jan 23, 2025
Goldie Jean Mann, 94, of Grants Pass, died January 23, 2025 at an assisted living facility.
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Edgar W. Woolfolk Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Edgar "Ed" W. Woolfolk Jr., age 74, of Grants Pass, died January 23, 2025 at his home.
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Charles Alan Akers
Jan 22, 2025
Charles Alan Akers, age 76, of Grants Pass, died January 22, 2025 at his home.
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Lauris Nickolas Myler Swanson
Jan 21, 2025
Lauris Nickolas Myler Swanson, 43, of Ashland, died January 21, 2025 at his home.
A private service will be held.
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Lillian Orlowski
Jan 20, 2025
Lillian Orlowski lived a long and fruitful 98 years touching many lives on her life’s journey. Born Lillian Pumilia in a largely Italian neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York to Mariano and Gussie Pumilia, she was the third of four children: Marie, Anthony (father of Mario, John, Augusta and the late MaryAnne), Lillian and Vincent (father of Suzy and Vinny.)
With no...
Jack Oldham
Jan 20, 2025
Jack Oldham, age 85, of Grants Pass, died January 20, 2025 in Grants Pass.
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Beverly Grace Kane
Jan 19, 2025
Beverly Grace (Bev) Kane passed away on January 19, 2025, at Countryside Village of Grants Pass, Oregon. Bev was born on June 7, 1930, in Long Beach California to Johanes and Bessie Voogt.
Bev graduated from John Marshall High School of Burbank in 1948 and received her associate's degree in Home Economics at Los Angeles City College, before attending the University...
Bruce Harvey Pence
Jan 19, 2025
Bruce Harvey Pence, age 92, of Grants Pass, died January 19, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
Honoring Bruce
Bruce Harvey Pence was born at home October 1st, 1932 in San Jose California by Thomas Harvey Pence and Louise Pence. On January 19th, 2025, he passed away peacefully at Asante Hospital in Grants Pass, Oregon. Bruce is survived by his...
John R. Smith
Jan 18, 2025
John R. Smith, age 60, of Grants Pass, died January 18, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Grants Pass Stake Center 1969 Williams Hwy Grants Pass OR 97527.
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Lauila Iosia Hartley
Jan 18, 2025
Lauila Iosia Hartley born in Tuvalu when it was recognized at the Gilbert and Ellice Island Colony on November 2, 1940, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 18, 2025, in Medford, Oregon. She was dearly loved, and loved others dearly. She married Henry E. Hartley on May 16, 1966 on the beautiful island of Funafuti, Tuvalu. Her early...
Thomas W. Pittman
Jan 17, 2025
Thomas W. Pittman, age 83, of Grants Pass, died January 17, 2025 at a Licensed Adult Foster Home.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., January 31, 2025 at Rivers of Life Foursquare Church.
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Donald L Reedy
Jan 13, 2025
Don was born on August 11, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA to Elsie and Kenneth Reedy. His early years were spent in Venice, CA where he enjoyed many happy days at the beach. In 1945 his parent’s decided LA was too crowded so they moved to a farm in Wolf Creek, OR. Don met many of his lifelong friends at...
Lora Lindblad
Jan 13, 2025
Lora Lindblad, age 68, of Gold Hill, died January 13, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
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Jeffery David Felowitz
Jan 11, 2025
Jeffery David Felowitz, age 67, of Grants Pass, died January 11, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
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Charlene Davidson
Jan 11, 2025
Charlene Davidson, age 85, of Ashland, died January 11, 2025 at Siskiyou House.
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