Obituaries
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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties
Dorothy Shwab
Mar 3, 2026
Dorothy Shwab, age 70, of Grants Pass, died March 3, 2026 at her home.
Please share a memory of Dorothy in her Guestbook.
William Christner Asher Eckenrode
Mar 2, 2026
William Christner Asher Eckenrode
Will was born February 9, 2026, weighing 3 lbs 15 oz and measuring 43 cm long. He was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a genetic condition that brought significant health complications, particularly affecting his heart and lungs. Though the pregnancy journey was uncertain, Will made it through. Will blessed his family with three amazing weeks before returning to...
Grant Martinsen
Mar 2, 2026
Grant Linnebach Martinsen, 80, died at home in Grants Pass on March 2, 2026, following a battle with ALS. Born in Salt Lake City, Grant grew up in Burley, Idaho, where he met his wife of 58 years, Sharon Hansen. His passion for sports took him to Utah State on a football scholarship and eventually to the 1967 NFL draft....
Jonah Liam Saitta
Mar 2, 2026
Jonah Liam Saitta, age 16, passed away on March 2, 2026. He was born on December 18, 2009.Jonah spent the past six months living in Merlin, Oregon, after moving from Nampa, Idaho. He was a 10th-grade student at North Valley High School and previously attended Idaho Arts Charter School.Jonah found joy in things that captured his curiosity and imagination. He...
Judy L. Summers
Mar 2, 2026
Judy L. Summers, age 79, of Grants Pass, died March 2, 2026 at Royale Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center.
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Darrel Eugene Harris
Mar 1, 2026
Darrel Eugene Harris, age 90, of Grants Pass, died March 1, 2026 at his home.
A committal service with military honors will be held at 10:00 am, March 9, 2026 at Eagle Point National Cemetery.
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Dorothy Elizabeth Knott
Mar 1, 2026
Dorothy Elizabeth Knott, age 95, of Grants Pass, died March 1, 2026 at Cascades of Grants Pass, The Pointe.
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Sonja Kay Wheeler
Feb 28, 2026
Sonja Kay Wheeler, age 77, of Prospect, died February 28, 2026 at Royale Gardens.
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Ed Sullivan
Feb 28, 2026
Ed Sullivan, age 95, of Grants Pass, died February 28, 2026 at Oak Lane.
Please share a memory of Ed in his guestbook.
John Thomas McCoy Jr.
Feb 26, 2026
John Thomas McCoy Jr., age 76, of Selma, died February 26, 2026 at this home.
Please share a memory of John in his Guestbook.
George Christensen
Feb 25, 2026
George Christensen, age 89, of Grants Pass, died February25, 2026 at his home.
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'Chelle L. Dahm
Feb 25, 2026
‘Chelle L. Dahm, age 93, of Cave Junction, died February 25, 2026 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
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Linda Lee Pappas
Feb 24, 2026
Linda Lee Pappas, age 78, of Cave Junction died February 24, 2026 at her home.
Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.
Sandy A. Lewis
Feb 24, 2026
Lois "Sandy" A. Lewis, age 74, of Grants Pass, died February 24, 2026 at Magnolia House.
Service will be held in the Spring 2026.
Please share a memory of Sandy in her Guestbook.
Edward Kenneth McCarthy
Feb 24, 2026
Edward Kenneth "Eddie" McCarthy, of Cave Junction, died February 24, 2026 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., June 6, 2026 at Illinois River Forks State Park, 26938 Redwood Hwy, Cave Junction, OR 97523
There will be a potluck, so please bring a dish to share and if you are local and can bring...
Cheryl Dunn
Feb 23, 2026
Cheryl Dunn, age 73, of Grants Pass, died February 23, 2026 at her home. Please leave a memory of Cheryl in her Guestbook.
Jennifer "Jenni" Monday
Feb 23, 2026
Jennifer was born in Ontario, Canada to John Junior and Esther Belle (Woodward) Hankins. She is survived by her sister Shirley Thomas and many nieces, nephews and cousins both in her family and those who welcomed her through marriage.
In 1965, Jenni married her high school sweetheart Billy Monday (d February 2025) She worked in bookkeeping and accounting for 60 years,...
Karen Russell
Feb 22, 2026
Karen Russell of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed on February 22, 2026. She will be remembered for her gentle heart, quiet strength, and the steady love she gave throughout her life.
Karen was the mother of three children, Cristopher Gwilliam, Laci Boudreaux, and Nathan Russell. She loved her children unconditionally and found her greatest purpose in being their mom. She supported them...
Dr. Francis Kenneth Rossi
Feb 22, 2026
Dr. Francis Kenneth Rossi, age 90, Grants Pass, died at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
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Jerry Wayne Jacobson
Feb 21, 2026
Jerry Wayne Jacobson, age 73, of Grants Pass, died February 21, 2026 at Oak Lane Assisted Living & Memory Care.
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