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Beverly Grace Kane

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

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

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. 

Please share a memory of John in his Guestbook. 

Lauila Iosia Hartley

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

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.

Please share a memory of Thomas in his Guestbook.

Edward P. Preisendorfer

Edward P. Preisendorfer

Jan 15, 2025

Retired U.S. Army LTC Edward Paul Preisendorfer 96, of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away on January 15, 2025, in his home with son Gary, daughter Sherrill and caregiver Sergio present. 

Ed was born August 17, 1928, in New York, New York, the son of immigrants German Casper and Ukrainian Natalia Preisendorfer. A hard worker from a young age, Ed would walk...

Donald L Reedy

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

Lora Lindblad

Jan 13, 2025

Lora Lindblad, age 68, of Gold Hill, died January 13, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Please share a memory of Lora in her Guestbook.

Jeffery David Felowitz

Jeffery David Felowitz

Jan 11, 2025

Jeffery David Felowitz, age 67, of Grants Pass, died January 11, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Please share a memory of Jeffery in his Guestbook.

Charlene Davidson

Charlene Davidson

Jan 11, 2025

Charlene Davidson, age 85, of Ashland, died January 11, 2025 at Siskiyou House. 

Please share a memory of Charlene in her guestbook. 

Allen Totten Behrle

Allen Totten Behrle

Jan 9, 2025

Allen Totten Behrle, age 29, of Wolf Creek, died January 9, 2025.

Please leave a memory of Allen in his Guestbook.

Susan Ann Carmichael

Susan Ann Carmichael

Jan 8, 2025

Susan Ann Carmichael, age 71, of Grants Pass, died January 7, 2025 at Asante Rogue Reginal Medical Center.

Please leave a loving memory of Susan on her Guestbook below.

Florence Etta-Marie Elgas

Florence Etta-Marie Elgas

Jan 8, 2025

Florence Etta-Marie Elgas, age 92, of Grants Pass, died January 8, 2025 at her home. 

Please share a memory of Florence in her guestbook. 

Bill Carl Hamilton

Bill Carl Hamilton

Jan 6, 2025

Bill Carl Hamilton was born in a one- bedroom house with no power or water and a midwife present in Riverton Nebraska to Clyde Hamilton and Jean Hamilton, his younger brother Jim Hamilton was born 7+years later. He is survived by his three children Garvin Hamilton, Doug Hamilton, and Kari (Hamilton) DuVall, his grandchildren Isaac and Emma Hamilton and Aaron DuVall, his...

Bill Hanson

Bill Hanson

Jan 6, 2025

Billy Lee “Bill” Hanson, age 77, of Cave Junction, died January 6, 2025 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.

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Craig Steven Willis

Craig Steven Willis

Jan 4, 2025

Craig Steven Willis, age 65, of Grants Pass, died January 4, 2025.

Craig was born August 29, 1959, in Eugene, Oregon. He grew up, attended schools, and graduated high school in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over the years, he worked at shipyards, remodeled homes, drove truck and was self-employed working on vehicles. Craig recently moved from Cave Junction to Grants Pass.

Craig had a...

Bryan Earl Cline

Bryan Earl Cline

Jan 4, 2025

Bryan Earl Cline, age 72, of Merlin, died January 4, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Please leave a memory on Bryan's Guestbook below.

Ronald A. Mooney

Ronald A. Mooney

Jan 1, 2025

Ronald A. Mooney, age 72, of Merlin, died January 1, 2025 at his home.

Please leave a memory of Ronald in his Guestbook.

Edna Miller

Edna Miller

Jan 1, 2025

Edna Miller, age 95, of Grants Pass, died January 1, 2025 at her home.

Please leave a memory of Edna in her Guestbook.

Erica LaRae Ruston

Erica LaRae Ruston

Dec 30, 2024

Erica LaRae Ruston, age 36, of Cave Junction, died December 30, 2024 at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center. 

Please share a loving memory of Erica on her Guestbook. 

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