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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties
Norman "Norm" Randall
Aug 26, 2020
Norman "Norm" Randall, age 82, of Gold Hill, died August 26, 2020 at his home.
Donald J. Schultz
Aug 24, 2020
Donald J. Schultz, age 99, of Grants Pass, died August 24, 2020 at Ashley Manor. Don was born August 16, 1921 in Hammond, Minnesota to John & Lena Schultz. Don grew up in Hammond and graduated from Pine Island High School where he participated in sports. On August 28, 1940 he married Ferne Alberts and together they lived and worked...
Alan Nickolas Hall
Aug 24, 2020
Alan Nickolas Hall, age 46, of Grants Pass, died August 24, 2020 at his home.
Mark A. Clark
Aug 20, 2020
Mark A. Clark, age 59, of Grants Pass, died August 20, 2020 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
Allen Robert Binstein
Aug 20, 2020
Allen Robert Binstein, known as Bob by his family and friends, was born on April 16, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to Helen and Morris Binstein. He is survived by his wife, Helen Marie, daughters Shelly Thompson and Sheryl Van Dyk, son Morris Binstein, their spouses, his beloved grandchildren Andrew and Danielle Van Dyk and his sister Reva Skoll. Bob...
Nelsa Silvia Powley
Aug 19, 2020
Nelsa Silvia Powley, age 84, of Grants Pass, died August 19, 2020 at her home. Nelsa was born September 10, 1935 in Guantanamo, Cuba. She moved from Moreno Valley, California to Grants Pass in 2005. She volunteered with the Asante Meals on Wheels program; pillow talk for new moms and babies; made baskets and stockings for expectant mothers at Christmas...
Samuel J. Staffa
Aug 19, 2020
Samuel J. Staffa, age 86, of Grants Pass, died August 19, 2020 at his home.
Marvin Gene Updike
Aug 18, 2020
Marvin Gene Updike Grants Pass, OR July 22, 1929 – August 18, 2020 Marvin rests peacefully, once again in Our Father’s arms. He is reunited with friends and family that preceded him, including his wife of 70 years Maxine, daughter Gail and son Dale. While he lives on in our hearts with memories of his humor, caring and strength, we...
Katharine "Kathy" Simons
Aug 17, 2020
Katharine “Kathy” Simons, age 92, of Grants Pass, died August 17, 2020 at Cascades – The Pointe. Kathy was born May 2, 1928 in Sacramento, California to John & Emma Kieliger. In 2007 she moved from Indian Wells, California to Grants Pass. For many years Kathy would collect afghan blankets, launder, package, and give away to veterans. Her generosity inspired...
Joe Ritsch
Aug 16, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Richard Ritsch was born Sept 16, 1929 the youngest of seven children to Valentine and Maria Ritsch, in Grants Pass, OR. In his youth he worked on his family dairy farm and in the hop fields in the area. He graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1948. He served with the US Army in Korea and was...
Bert Louise Guard
Aug 15, 2020
Bert Louise Guard, age 88, of Grants Pass, Oregon died August 15, 2020 at her home. Bert was born December 30, 1931 in Oakland, California to Robert & Emma Lewis. In 1988 she moved to Mt Shasta, California and in 1993 she moved to Grants Pass. Over the years she worked as a bartender at the Smoke Shop and Pastime...
Edward Bastian
Aug 15, 2020
Edward Bastian, age 85, of Grants Pass, passed away on August 15, 2020 at his home. Ed was born December 6, 1934 in Grants Pass to Glenn & Virginia Bastian. He lived almost his entire life in Grants Pass only having lived in Salem and Prospect for a short time. He graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1953 and...
Charles "Tip" Earl Tipton
Aug 15, 2020
Charles Earl Tipton, age 82, of Gold Hill, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his home. ”Tip” was born on Dec 17th 1937 to Betty Ripper and Paul Tipton. His mother passed away when he was 10. A short time later he gained step-mom Emma and 2 siblings- Donald and Donna. His family moved to a ranch in Vallejo California....
Stephen Coley
Aug 12, 2020
Stephen Coley, age 63, of Kerby, died August 12, 2020 at his home. Stephen was born August 11, 1957 in Bakersfield, California. He was a cabinet woodworker. He could fix anything and loved taking things apart to see how they worked as he always had it in his mind, he could make it better. If something was broke, his family...
Roger Karl Cusimano
Aug 11, 2020
Roger Karl Cusimano, age 57, of Grants Pass, died August 11, 2020 at his home. Roger was born January 18, 1963 in Berlin, Germany to Roger & Gertrude Cusimano. At age 17 he moved to Tucson, Arizona. At a young age, he started working on engine motors and developed mechanical skills that were self-taught. His family considered him the greatest...
Brent Eugene Benschoter
Aug 9, 2020
Brent Eugene Benschoter, age 50, of Cave Junction, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home. He was born May 2, 1970 in Whittier, California to Eugene Douglas Benschoter Jr and Wilma Ann (Callaham). Brent’s big brother, Eugene Douglas Benschoter and their parents moved to O’Brien in 1976 and lived in O’Brien, Cave Junction and Kerby areas. He attended Illinois...
Troy Bodine
Aug 9, 2020
Troy Bodine, age 74, of Grants Pass, died August 9, 2020 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Gerald D. Miller
Aug 8, 2020
Gerald D. Miller, age 88, of Burney, California, died August 8, 2020 in Selma. A graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., August 17, 2020 at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Pastor Monty Pope officiating.
Xane Lecain
Aug 6, 2020
Xane LeCain, age 23, of Grants Pass, died August 6, 2020. Xane was an incredible individual. Many people loved him deeply and will miss him always.
Craig H. Zweifel
Aug 3, 2020
Craig H. Zweifel, age 76, of Williams, died August 3, 2020 at Kinsington Place. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
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