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

Gerald Lawrence Hernandez

Gerald Lawrence Hernandez

Oct 3, 2025

"Jerry" Gerald Lawrence Hernandez, age 71, of Grants Pass, died October 3, 2025 at his home. 

Please share a memory of Jerry in his Guestbook. 

Marjorie A. Artines

Marjorie A. Artines

Oct 2, 2025

Marjorie Ann Artines May 4, 1931 – October 2, 2025

Marjorie Ann Artines, lovingly known as "Mimi" to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Marjorie was a proud alumna of Blessed Sacrament School, where she met her lifelong friend Bill Burch. The two remained close from childhood through their...

Kevin Leonard Elbert

Kevin Leonard Elbert

Oct 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin L Elbert, 81 of Central Point, Oregon, on October 2nd, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

 Kevin was the eldest son of Leonard and Geraldine Elbert, and one of nine siblings. Kevin was born in San Jose, California on February 8, 1944 but lived most of his life...

Chester Otis Booth Jr.

Chester Otis Booth Jr.

Oct 2, 2025

Chester “Chet” O. Booth Jr., age 87, of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away October 2, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He was born and raised in Upper Lake, California, where he grew up on a cattle ranch and participated in FFA with Hereford cattle. He graduated from Upper Lake High School and soon after enlisted in the United States Air...

Monty Patrick

Monty Patrick

Oct 1, 2025

Monty Patrick, age 66, of Grants Pass, died October 1, 2025 at his home.

Please share a memory of Monty in his Guestbook. 

Walter Theodore "Ted" Simon

Walter Theodore "Ted" Simon

Oct 1, 2025

Walter Theodore "Ted" Simon, age 92, of Cave Junction, died Octover 1, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on November 8, 2025 at Illinois Valley Evangelical Free Church.

Please share a memory of Ted in his Guestbook. 

Lola F. Gish

Lola F. Gish

Oct 1, 2025

Lola F. Gish, age 90, of Grants Pass, died October 1, 2025 at her home. 

Please share a memory of Lola in her Guestbook. 

Gary Howard

Gary Howard

Oct 1, 2025

Gary Howard, age 82, of Grants Pass, died October 1, 2025 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.

Please leave a memory of Gary in his Guestbook below. 

Ray Arnold Wilder

Ray Arnold Wilder

Sep 30, 2025

Ray Arnold Wilder, age 62, of Selma, died September 30, 2025.

Please leave a memory in her guestbook.

Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe

Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe

Sep 27, 2025

Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe, age 77, of Grants Pass, died September 27, 2025, at her home.

Please leave a memory in her guestbook.

Oliver "Ollie" Nussbaum

Oliver "Ollie" Nussbaum

Sep 25, 2025

Oliver "Ollie" Nussbaum, age 53, of Medford, died September 26, 2025, at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service to be held at 3:00 PM on October 25, 2025 at Shady Point Seventh Day Adventist Church. 

Gloria Towne

Gloria Towne

Sep 23, 2025

Gloria Towne, age 70, of Grants Pass, died September 23, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Please share a memory of Gloria in her Guestbook. 

John H. Bricker

John H. Bricker

Sep 23, 2025

John H. Bricker, age 78, of Cave Junction, died September 23, 2025 at his home.

Please leave a memory of John in his Guestbook.

Deborah Lynn Wood

Deborah Lynn Wood

Sep 23, 2025

Deborah Lynn Wood, age 73, of Grants Pass, died September 23, 2025 at her home.

Please leave a memory of Deborah in her Guestbook.

Martha Vargas Barriga

Martha Vargas Barriga

Sep 23, 2025

Martha Erendira Vargas Barriga, age 48, passed away September 23, 2025 in Cave Junction.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m, September 27, 2025 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Grants Pass followed by a viewing at Hull and Hull Funeral Directors.

Interment at Panteon San Antonio de Padua, Aguililla, Michoacan Mexico. 

Please share a memory in her guestbook.

Hazel Kruse

Hazel Kruse

Sep 22, 2025

Hazel Benson Kruse passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025 with her family at her bedside in her home in Grants Pass, Oregon. She was 100 years old. She was born on February 23, 1925, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Hazel was the youngest child of Orrin Raymond Benson and Annie Asenath Smith. She had three older brothers and two older sisters. She...

George Arlen Bloom

George Arlen Bloom

Sep 19, 2025

George Arlen Bloom was born on June 13th, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, to 100% Polish parents James and Bertha Bloom. They were a family of simple means, but wealthy in affection and integrity. James Bloom was a machinist and a WWI veteran who also worked as a milkman during the Great Depression, showing much kindness to local families who...

Sandra Anne Sneed

Sandra Anne Sneed

Sep 14, 2025

Sandra Anne Sneed, age 74, of Grants Pass, died September 14, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Private family services will be held.

Please share a memory of Sandra in her Guestbook. 

Ross David Williams

Ross David Williams

Sep 13, 2025

Ross David Williams, age 74, of Grants Pass, died September 13, 2025 at his home.

 Please share a Memory of Ross in his guestbook. 

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