Obituaries

Apr 23, 2025

Dale Wayne Coreson, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Independence, Oregon, on April 23, 2025, following a courageous nine-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer.

Dale was born on May 25, 1950, in Hood River, Oregon, and spent his early years in Parkdale, Oregon, helping on the family farm and later owning an apple orchard in that same...

Apr 3, 2025

Mar 29, 2025

Patricia "Patti" Ann Sample, age 72, passed away peacefully on March 29th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 4th, 1952, in Salem Oregon, she was the daughter of Verna and George Kozisek. Patti was a vibrant soul whose life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her community and her deep love for family.

Growing up in...

Mar 29, 2025

Vincent Lee Gregson, 66 of Aumsville, Oregon graduated to heaven on Saturday, March 29th 2025.

Vince was born on June 19th, 1958, to Leroy Ronald Gregson & Shirley Anne Gregson. Vince graduated from Stayton High School in 1976 and went to work at Furrow Building Materials. There he met the love of his life, Terri Powers.

Vince married Terri Powers...

Mar 21, 2025

Mar 18, 2025

J. Morris Johnson

March 16, 1937-March 18, 2025

The family of Morris Johnson wishes to share the news with his colleagues, the community and former students that he has died.

Morris was the only surviving child of Carl T. and Fannie M. Johnson of Bruneau, Idaho. He was the epitome of "it takes a village to raise a child." The whole of...

Mar 16, 2025

Mar 16, 2025

Kenneth Thomas Laesser

1932-2025

Ken Laesser was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbor, and friend. He enriched the lives of everyone who knew him, and he will be deeply missed.

Ken was born in Windsor, Ontario on December 7th, 1932, the youngest child of James and Lillian Laesser.

Ken devoted his early years to military service. He enlisted in the US...

Mar 14, 2025

Mar 13, 2025

Mar 13, 2025

Al was born in Albany, Oregon on March 31st, 1945. His family moved to Salem when he was six. His family had a farm with orchards and a marionberry field.

He graduated from South Salem High School and Chemeketa Community College. He worked as a draftsman and surveyor for the Bureau of Land Management. After that he worked for land...

Mar 12, 2025

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Mar 8, 2025

Mar 8, 2025

Kenneth William Bennett, beloved husband, father, brother, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by family, on March 8th, 2025, at the age of 82 in Salem, Oregon. Born on January 8, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, Ken moved to Days Creek, Oregon as a child. He grew up as a farm boy, embracing the values of hard...

Mar 7, 2025

Feb 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Diana Louise Kosanke

June 11, 1951 - February 25, 2025

Diana Louise Kosanke, 73, of Dallas, Oregon, passed away peacefully in her home on February 25, 2025. She was born on June 11, 1951, in Winnemucca, Nevada, to Cecil and Vivian Phipps. Diana later moved to Polk County, Oregon, where she spent much of her life.

Diana was a...

Feb 23, 2025

Ronald Lee Richards, 76, of West Salem passed away on February 23, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born to Kenneth and Jane Richards in Lebanon, Oregon on December 13, 1948.



Ron, fondly known as "Ronnie," grew up on a small dairy farm in the rural community of Pedee, Oregon. He and his siblings shared many childhood adventures on...

Feb 21, 2025

Feb 19, 2025

Claudia Mae Annis, February 17, 1934- February 19, 2025

The family of Claudia Mae Annis of Corvallis, Oregon, is saddened to announce her passing on February 19, 2025 at the age of 91 years. Claudia will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 72 years, Clarence; son Brian K Annis (Lorena Elliott); grandchildren, Joshua Annis, Jonathan Hannis (Melinda), Marcus Annis, Aaron...