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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties

Guy Hudson

Guy Hudson

Nov 7, 2017

Guy Hudson, age 48, of Cave Junction, died November 7, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.

Victor James Maglio

Victor James Maglio

Nov 6, 2017

Victor James Maglio, age 62, died peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, November 6th, 2017 at his home in Selma, Oregon. He was born in Stockton, California and was the youngest of his siblings. After graduating high school, Victor served his country in the US Army. He worked hard his whole life, retiring after sixteen years truck...

Timothy Craig Shanley

Timothy Craig Shanley

Nov 6, 2017

Timothy Craig Shanley died of cancer on November 6, 2017 at age 53. He was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and lived in Josephine county since 2007. Tim loved Oregon and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughter, granddaughters, siblings, and numerous relations. A memorial service will be held on November 25, 2017 in Albuquerque....

Leon Hannah Sr.

Leon Hannah Sr.

Nov 5, 2017

Leon Hannah Sr. was born on May 15, 1937 in Widener, Arkansas. He was the eleventh of fifteen children of Roy & Viola Hannah. He relocated his family to California in 1967. He and his wife Josephine moved to Southern Oregon in 2002. He was a true worshiper of Jehovah God and an active Witness. Leon loved life, fishing, gardening...

Eugene Andrew Osorio

Eugene Andrew Osorio

Nov 5, 2017

Eugene Andrew Osorio, age 76, of Grants Pass, died November 5, 2017 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Gene was born January 14, 1941 in Grants Pass to Peter & Vera Osorio. He attended Jerome Prairie Grade School, Lincoln Savage Junior High, and Grants Pass High School. He worked at various gas stations around Grants Pass including Doyal Compton’s Flying...

Joe Weigman

Joe Weigman

Nov 5, 2017

Joe Weigman, age 83, of Cave Junction died November 5, 2017 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation. Joe was born August 27, 1934 in Bell, California to Joseph & Floris Weigman. He lived in East Los Angeles and attended Garfield High School. He then attended college in Whittier. Joe enlisted and served in the United States Army. After his discharge,...

David Andrew Fuller

David Andrew Fuller

Nov 5, 2017

Please join us in celebrating the life of David Andrew Fuller born in Glendale, Arizona August 16th, 1969 and resident of Grants Pass, Oregon for 25 years. Dave is survived by Mother: Ann, Partner: Renee, Daughter: Brittany, Son: Aaryn, Brothers: Harry, Robert, Joe and Chris, Sisters: Louanne and Carrie, and Granddaughter: Violet Dave was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan, and...

Gretchen L. Gray

Gretchen L. Gray

Nov 2, 2017

Gretchen LaVanchee Gray was born in Wheaton, Minnesota, on December 4, 1918, the daughter of Harvey William Hof and Alma Hanson. The family moved to Southern California in 1920 where her brother, Roland Kenneth Hof was born. Gretchen went to schools in San Fernando, California, and at an early age learned to play the violin. Gretchen’s natural talent, consistent practice,...

Claudia Lee Bowers

Claudia Lee Bowers

Nov 1, 2017

Claudia Lee Bowers, age 72, of Merlin, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at her home. She was born August 30, 1945 at home in Grants Pass, the youngest of five children. As a young girl, she enjoyed tap dancing and danced for the veterans in White City, Oregon. She lived in Grants Pass all her life and attended Washington Grade...

Carolyn C. Bruner

Carolyn C. Bruner

Oct 29, 2017

Carolyn C. Bruner, age 77, of Grants Pass, died October 29, 2017 at her home. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., November 11, 2017 at the Savage Street Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grants Pass. Private inurnment will be at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

Elaine L. Ainsworth

Elaine L. Ainsworth

Oct 26, 2017

Elaine L. Ainsworth, age 91, of Medford, died October 26, 2017 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. No services are planned.

Aletha Van Donkelaar

Aletha Van Donkelaar

Oct 25, 2017

Aletha (Hill) Van Donkelaar was born on July 28th, 1926, to Clinton and Grace Hill, in the Bay City area of Michigan. She was the fourth of six children. Aletha attended Trinity Bible College and graduated with a 2 year degree. In 1948 she began a 37 year career teaching school. Her first position teaching K- 12th, was in a...

Jennie L. Giesen

Jennie L. Giesen

Oct 23, 2017

Jennie Louise Giesen passed quietly Monday October 23rd. Jennie was born May 14, 1925 in Rogue River, Oregon in what is now Windermere Realty Office. She was raised on Pleasant Creek in Wimer, on the family homestead, with her two sisters Crete and Nellie. She attended Evans Valley Grade School and Rogue River High School. She frequently recalled the difficult,...

Deborah A. Archer

Deborah A. Archer

Oct 22, 2017

Deborah A. Archer, age 63, of Grants Pass, died October 22, 2017 at Regency Care Rogue Valley. A viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Hull & Hull Chapel. Interment will follow at Granite Hill...

Marion Kay Merrick

Marion Kay Merrick

Oct 19, 2017

Marion Kay (Hatch) Merrick, age 70, of Grants Pass, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, October 19, 2017 at her home. Marion was born June 5, 1947 in Grants Pass to Linden & Freda Hatch. Her maternal grandparents donated their home to the Rogue River Elementary School for their use and they in turn donated it to the...

Lyn Spikes

Lyn Spikes

Oct 19, 2017

Lyn Spikes, age 76, of Grants Pass, died October 19, 2017 at her home. Lyn was born July 29, 1941 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to C.B. & Levena Hamilton. As a child, she moved a lot with her family. As an adult she enjoyed moving to different places while raising her sons. She graduated with an Associate’s of Science degree...

James Clayton Bickford

James Clayton Bickford

Oct 19, 2017

James Clayton Bickford, age 80, of Grants Pass, died October 19, 2017 at an adult foster home. A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Private interment will be at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens.

Rowena Gallagher

Rowena Gallagher

Oct 17, 2017

Rowena Gallagher, age 82, of Grants Pass, died October 17, 2017 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Services are pending.

David Lewis Pope

David Lewis Pope

Oct 14, 2017

David Lewis Pope, age 53, of Grants Pass, died October 14, 2017 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.

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This is a collection of obituaries for Grants Pass, OR, Cave Junction, OR & Josephine County. With services throughout Oregon that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.