Obituaries
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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties
Marian A. Ruggless
Jan 14, 2011
Marian A. Ruggless, age 92, of Grants Pass, Oregon died Friday, January 14, 2011 at an adult foster care home. Born July 22, 1918 to Edwin H. and Mary (Abraham) Gerlach in Weyauwega, Wisconsin. Enrolled at Lawrence Conservatory of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1935. Upon graduation, taught vocal music program in Newberry, Michigan schools for one year. Returned to...
Sergeant Benjamin M. Fager Ret.
Jan 14, 2011
Sergeant Benjamin M. Fager Ret., age 33, of Grants Pass, Oregon, died Friday, January 14, 2011 at Rogue Valley Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2011 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to PTSD. He was born August...
Perry Haven "Woody" Woodward
Jan 14, 2011
Beloved Father, Friend, and Companion, Perry Haven “Woody” Woodward, age 77, of Grants Pass, went to his rest Friday, January 14, 2011 at his home. A service was held at Hull & Hull with Pastor Marvin Clark officiating. Private interment was at Eagle Point National Cemetery. He was born August 9, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to Leighton K. Woodward Sr...
Alma Lorene Bowyer
Jan 10, 2011
Alma Lorene Bowyer, age 87, of Merlin, died Monday, January 10, 2011 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Private services were held. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Alma was born February 18, 1923 in West Jersey, Illinois to Amos & Grace Chesser. She was raised and lived in Kewanee, Illinois until moving to Grants...
Willard Lee "Willie" Poague
Jan 8, 2011
Willard Lee “Willie” Poague, age 79, longtime Grants Pass area resident, died Saturday, January 8, 2011 following a short illness. A viewing will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. A celebration of life will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Hull & Hull Chapel with Pastor...
Matthew Alexander Smock
Jan 8, 2011
Matthew Alexander Smock, 28, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011. Matthew was born March 15, 1982, in San Jose, CA, the youngest of seven children. He spent most of his youth in Oregon, where he grew up camping, riding dirt and BMX bikes, and serving as a member of the Boy Scouts. Matthew graduated from Grants Pass High School with...
Simmon Warren "Sim" Simpson
Jan 8, 2011
Simmon Warren “Sim” Simpson, age 75, of Grants Pass, died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Three Rivers Community Hospital. A celebration of life will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the Evergreen Room at Taprock Northwest Grill. For information call Alex at 541-659-4376. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Sim...
Sandy J. Ryan
Jan 8, 2011
Sandy J. Ryan, age 66, of Merlin, died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at her daughter’s home. No services are planned at this time. Private interment will be at Sparlin Cemetery. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Vineyard Christian Fellowship (Missions Offering), 275 Potts Way, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526. She was born...
Mildred "Millie" O'Shaughnessy
Jan 7, 2011
Mildred “Millie” O’Shaughnessy, age 103, of Grants Pass, died Friday, January 7, 2011 at Spring Pointe. No public services are planned. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Millie was born February 28, 1907 in Sedalia, Missouri to Jack & Lucinda (Hockaday) Lewis. In 1916 she moved with her family to Colorado. On February 1, 1925 in...
James Louis Brink
Jan 6, 2011
James L. Brink, age 65, of Rogue River, died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the V.F.W. Hall in Rogue River. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 31 W...
Alveen B. Brumley
Jan 4, 2011
Alveen B. Brumley, age 82, of Grants Pass, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will be at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at the Church of Christ, Redwood Avenue. Private interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. She was born...

Margaret Rose Dives
Jan 3, 2011
Marge Dives, age 64 passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3rd, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. She has lived in Grants Pass since 2006 and was an active participant in the community, including volunteering at the YMCA and going to dances with her many friends. Marge was born at home on August 8, 1946 in Thornton, Idaho to...
Giacomo Consiglio
Jan 2, 2011
Giacomo Consiglio, age 84, of Rogue River, died Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center. A viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. to 11:25 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2011 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center Relief Society Room. A funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2011 at...
James Thomas Hasting
Jan 2, 2011
James Thomas Hasting, age 90, of Grants Pass died on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Three Rivers Community Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2011 at Hull and Hull Funeral Directors. Private Interment will be held at a later date. Hasting was born May 26, 1920 in Hominy, OK to William and Ella...
Mary Lou Oltjenbruns
Jan 1, 2011
Mary Lou Oltjenbruns, age 80, of Grants Pass, died Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Arbor Place in Medford. A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Mary Lou was born January 17, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska to Theadore & Helen Buller. On...
Ronnie Grant Alexander
Jan 1, 2011
Ronnie Grant Alexander, age 57, of Grants Pass, died Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Rogue Valley Medical Center. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Ronnie was born April 21, 1953 in Phoenix, Arizona to Ross & Dorothy Alexander. In 1956 he moved with his family to Springfield, Oregon where...
Robert Charles "Bob" Blair
Dec 25, 2010
Robert Charles “Bob” Blair, age 93, of Grants Pass, died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at Three Rivers Community Hospital. A memorial service will be at 2:00, Saturday, January 1, 2011 at St. Lukes Episcopal Church. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Bob was born June 4, 1917 in Waterville, Maine to Ernest & Helen Blair. In...

Paul Zavada
Dec 22, 2010
Paul Zavada, age 93, of Grants Pass, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Arbor House of Grants Pass. A summer picnic and military salute are planned. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to RSVP of Josephine County(Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), 133 NW D Street, Grants Pass, Oregon...
Ann Huddleston
Dec 20, 2010
Ann Huddleston, age 90, of Grants Pass, died Monday, December 20, 2010 at Three Rivers Community Hospital. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center with Bishop Jeff Elseth officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. She was born Ruth Ann Wilkins February 2,...
Joseph W. Viveiros
Dec 19, 2010
Joseph W. Viveiros, age 81, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. No services are planned. Joseph was born February 8, 1929 in Fall River, Massachusetts to Joseph & Beatrice (Wager) Viveiros. He served in the United States Navy before attending school to become a Steam Engineer for an aerospace career. He...
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