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

Wally Franko

Wally Franko

Dec 12, 2021

Wallace Lee "Wally" Franko, age 61, of Grants Pass, died December 12, 2021 at his home. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 20, 2021 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.

Dick Lindemann

Dick Lindemann

Dec 11, 2021

Richard John "Dick" Lindemann, age 88, of Grants Pass, died December 11, 2021. A memorial service is pending for February 2022.

Terry D. Mcallister

Terry D. Mcallister

Dec 10, 2021

Terry McAllister, age 71, of Grants Pass, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born Terry Dale McAllister on September 29, 1950 in Clinton, Indiana to Walter and Marie (Stultz) McAllister. He lived in Clinton until his family moved to Corona, California and in 1964 moved to Grants Pass and attended Grants Pass High School Class of 1968....

Gary G. Spangler

Gary G. Spangler

Dec 9, 2021

Gary G. Spangler, age 79, of Grants Pass, died December 9, 2021 at his home. Gary was born September 22, 1942 in St. Petersburg, Florida to Harvey & Marguerite Spangler. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University on May 30, 1970. On July 1, 1980 he retired after a 20-year military career...

Karen Marie Dykes

Karen Marie Dykes

Dec 9, 2021

Karen Marie Dykes, age 69, of Grants Pass, died December 9, 2021 at her home.

Curtis W. Horst

Curtis W. Horst

Dec 9, 2021

Curtis W. Horst, age 67, of Cave Junction, died December 9, 2021 at his home.

Linda Quigley

Linda Quigley

Dec 7, 2021

Anna L. “Linda” Quigley, age 91, of Grants Pass, died December 7, 2021. Linda was born November 1, 1930 in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Before marriage she was in the millinery trade and dressed department store windows at Marks & Spencer, Belfast, Northern Ireland. She married November 1, 1949 to Wm. Fred Quigley. Linda, her husband Fred and daughter, immigrated to...

Ronald Gilson Southwick

Ronald Gilson Southwick

Dec 7, 2021

Ronald Gilson Southwick, age 84, of Grants Pass, died December 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Ron was born February 23, 1937 in Coquille, Oregon to Gilson & Bertha Southwick. He grew up in Albany, Oregon and graduated from Albany High School. At age 19, he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed...

James R. Simmons

James R. Simmons

Dec 7, 2021

James R. Simmons, age 73, of Selma, died December 7, 2021 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

William Eugene Dunlavy

William Eugene Dunlavy

Dec 6, 2021

William Eugene Dunlavy October 10, 1937 - December 6, 2021 William (Bill) passed away in Portland, Oregon on December 6, 2021, after a brief illness. Bill was born in Jefferson, Oklahoma to William Pleasant and Thelma Marie Dunlavy. As the family grew, they moved to Wichita, KS where William Sr. worked for Boeing until his retirement. Bill attended East High...

David Carter

David Carter

Dec 3, 2021

David Carter, age 76, of Cave Junction, died December 3, 2021 at his home.

Charles I. Tressler

Charles I. Tressler

Dec 3, 2021

Charles I. Tressler, age 93, of Grants Pass, died December 3, 2021 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 11, 2022 at Faith Baptist Church in Grants Pass.

Leo Kendall Reed

Leo Kendall Reed

Dec 2, 2021

Leo Kendall Reed, age 77, former Grants Pass resident currently of Sutherlin, died December 2, 2021 in Sutherlin.

Jack Clifton Ivy

Jack Clifton Ivy

Nov 26, 2021

Jack Clifton Ivy, age 83, of Grants Pass, died November 26, 2021 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Jack was born in Fresno California, and was raised in Angwin, CA. His father owned a sheet metal business, and Jack grew up working there and learned the trade. He met Lulu Archer in April, 1957 and they were married in August...

Davis Jensen Stanger

Davis Jensen Stanger

Nov 26, 2021

Long-time Grants Pass resident Davis Jensen Stanger, 92, passed away peacefully on November 26th 2021 in Portland, Oregon. His family was gathered around him. Davis was born in Butte, Montana on July 2, 1929 to Davis B. and Viola Stanger, where he quickly learned to love his family, enjoy the outdoors, embrace the value of hard work, and gain an...

Mary Lou Osburn

Mary Lou Osburn

Nov 25, 2021

Mary Lou Osburn, 100, of Grants Pass, died November 25, 2021 at her home. She was born Mary Lou Heider on July 19, 1921 to Bill Heider and Lilian Louise (Ames) at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley California. She was the middle child, with an older brother and a younger sister. At age 10, she was asked to participate in...

Norma Jean Stein

Norma Jean Stein

Nov 25, 2021

Norma Jean Stein, age 98, of Grants Pass, died November 25, 2021 at her home. Private interment was held at Wilderville Cemetery.

Frank R. Vennell Ii

Frank R. Vennell Ii

Nov 25, 2021

Frank R. Vennell II, age 62, of Selma, died November 25, 2021 at his home.

Gary L. Peterson

Gary L. Peterson

Nov 22, 2021

Gary L. Peterson, 82, passed away on November 22, 2021. He was born in Holton, Kansas on December 1st, 1938. When he was a young boy, he moved to Grants Pass with his mother, Virginia Turner and grandparents, Gladys and Harry Cleveland. He learned his strong work ethic from his grandparents who were business owners and who bought and sold...

Angela C. Heinzle

Angela C. Heinzle

Nov 19, 2021

Former Rogue River resident, Angela “Angie” Heinzle, age 89, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 in Grants Pass. The oldest of four children, Angelina Cecilia Firpo was born in San Francisco, California to Louis J. Firpo and Josephine Dileo on February 13, 1932. Angie spent her early years growing up with her mother and three younger brothers in San Francisco....

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