Obituaries

Donna D. Wengenroth

Donna D. Wengenroth

Apr 24, 2021

Donna Dee (Shoemaker) Wengenroth passed away peacefully on April 24, after a courageous fight against ALS. Donna was born on April 14, 1941 in Olympia Washington to Freda Shoemaker (Adair) and Gerald Shoemaker. She was older sister to Gerald (Buzz) Shoemaker and Cecil Shoemaker. After graduating from Falls City High School she briefly attended Oregon College of Education (now WOU)....

Sharon Jean Todd

Sharon Jean Todd

Apr 23, 2021

Sharon Todd, 76, died April 23, 2021 in Salem, Oregon. She was born Sharon Jean Johnson, on April 30, 1944 to Harold and Ila (Catton) Johnson, in Salem, Oregon, and was the oldest of three children. Sharon grew up in Independence, Oregon. After graduating from Central High School in 1961, she continued her education at Merritt Davis School of Business,...

Irene F. Klingbeil

Irene F. Klingbeil

Apr 20, 2021

Irene F Klingbeil passed away at her Monmouth home on April 20, 2021 at the age of 78. Irene was born on November 19, 1942 in Albany, Oregon to Oscar and Frances Long. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family.

John Harry Kosanke

John Harry Kosanke

Apr 13, 2021

John “Johnny” Harry Kosanke, 73, passed away Tuesday, April 13th at Providence Hospital in Portland, OR from respiratory failure. John was born to the late Edwin Kosanke and LaVonne (Rygmyr) Kosanke in Tacoma, WA, on February 5, 1948. His parents soon moved to Albany, OR where John spent most of his life. John attended Albany Union High School and then...

Kimberly Joann Claiborne

Kimberly Joann Claiborne

Apr 9, 2021

Kimberly JoAnn Claiborne passed away in Spokane, Washington on April 9 after a brave struggle with cancer. Kimberly was born on August 26, 1980 in Corvallis, Oregon to Robert Marrs and June Gibson. Kim attended EE Smith in Fayetteville, NC, and graduated from Central Carolina Community College in 1998. She earned her EMT license in Savannah, GA. Her dream was...

Eula Mae Burress

Eula Mae Burress

Apr 8, 2021

Eula Mae Burress formerly of Independence passed quietly in her sleep April 8th in her home in Washougal, Washington where she was attended to by friends and family. Eula was born in Bear Creek Arkansas, November 12, 1922 to Cordelia (Loyd) Watts and Bunyan Luther Watts. She was the oldest of 8 children: Eula, Charley, Carmen, Jane, Burt, Jackie, Denver,...

Robert Brian Richards

Robert Brian Richards

Apr 3, 2021

Robert Brian Richard passed away on April 3, 2021 at his Monmouth residence at the age of 49.  Brian was born on May 21, 1971 in Salem, Oregon to Gary and Wanette Richards. Robert's life will be celebrated privately at a later date.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family.

Consuelo Amparo Mancha Wright

Consuelo Amparo Mancha Wright

Apr 2, 2021

Consuelo Amparo Mancha Wright passed away suddenly on April 2, 2021 at the age of 45.  Consuelo was born on May 14, 1975 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Tomas and Sandra Mancha. Please check back later for a full obituary.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Consuelo...

Laurel Ellen Waterbury

Laurel Ellen Waterbury

Apr 1, 2021

The beautiful mother, wife, and caring friend Laurel Ellen Waterbury-Toole, passed away peacefully at the Salem Hospital on April 1st, 2021, at the age of 61. Laurel’s life came to a sudden end after three months of a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by love from her friends, children and adoring husband of six years, John “David” Toole. Laurel “Lolly”...

Daryl Ann Williams

Daryl Ann Williams

Mar 30, 2021

Daryl Ann Williams passed away on March 30, 2021 at her home Monmouth home with her husband of nearly 52 years at her side.  She was born on September 4, 1950 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to Charles and Uleta Marsh. She graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1969. Daryl married Dennis Williams on April 12, 1969. They moved to...

Steven Dean Reed

Steven Dean Reed

Mar 29, 2021

Steven Dean Reed Steven Dean Reed, 70, passed away March 29, 2021. He was born in Portland, Oregon February 5, 1951 and adopted by Lorraine and Allen Dean Reed soon after his birth.  Steve (a.k.a. Stevie) grew up in Lincoln City (Delake), Oregon.  As a youngster he spent hours in the newspaper office his parents owned, the North Lincoln News...

Clarence Paul Fleming

Clarence Paul Fleming

Mar 28, 2021

Clarence Paul Fleming passed away on March 28, 2021 at the age of 84.  Clarence was born on February 6, 1937 in Stayton, Oregon to Jess and Gladys Fleming. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family.

Veronica Rose Studer

Veronica Rose Studer

Mar 26, 2021

Veronica Rose Studer passed away on March 26, 2021 at the age of 72.  Veronica was born in Salem, Oregon on March 21, 1949 to Edward and Darleen Studer. A celebration of Veronica's life is planned for Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 2 pm at Life Center Foursquare Church, 437 D St, Independence, OR. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the...

Frank Henry Janesofsky

Frank Henry Janesofsky

Mar 24, 2021

Frank Henry Janesofsky, resident of Independence, passed away on March 24, 2021 at the age of 87.  Frank was born on July 3, 1933 in Egbert, Wyoming to Frank and Mildred Janesofsky. After graduating high school, Frank enlisted in the US Army.  He worked much of his life as a construction truck driver.  He married Helen Dalsing on August 29,...

Daniel Nickoli Hanson

Daniel Nickoli Hanson

Mar 19, 2021

Dan was born in 1966 and died at his home in Monmouth in March 2021 at the age of 54. Survived by his wife Laurie Duncan Hanson; children, Cameron Minten, Cicely Minten Branson; and granddaughter Alana Branson; and Oscar, Laurie's companion German Shepherd. Parents, the late Colleen and Lloyd Hanson. In-laws, Don Duncan and the late Verna Duncan. Sister in...

Michael Alan Parker

Michael Alan Parker

Mar 19, 2021

Michael Alan Parker1947 ~ 2021 Michael Alan Parker passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children. Michael, or “Mike” to those who knew him, was raised in Scio. He attended Scio High School and enlisted in the Army at the end of his senior year. He bravely served during the Vietnam War and was awarded many...

Victor Cuevas Castillo

Victor Cuevas Castillo

Mar 17, 2021

Victor Cuevas Castillo passed away suddenly on March 17, 2021 at the age of 21.  Victor was born on September 11, 1999 in Silverton, Oregon to Ismael Cuevas Salgado and Rocio Castillo Gomez. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 23 from 1 pm to 5 pm at Farnstrom Mortuary, and funeral mass will be on Wednesday, March 24,...

Robert Eugene Marr

Robert Eugene Marr

Mar 9, 2021

Outstanding family man and aviation enthusiast Robert Eugene Marr (Bob) passed away at his home on March 9, 2021. The oldest of four boys Bob was raised in Falls City and Monmouth OR by the timber family of Harvey and Jeanette Marr.  Growing up Bob excelled in academics and sports while also working in the woods with his father and...

Van Keith Holstad

Van Keith Holstad

Mar 5, 2021

Van Keith HolstadOctober 14, 1969 - March 5, 2021 Van Holstad, beloved husband of Jeannine, his wife of nearly 26 years, father to Jackson, 22, and Grace, 19, son, brother, uncle, friend, coach, and teacher, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51 due to a heart attack on March 5, 2021. In so many ways, Van was the soul...

Lidiya I. Voron

Lidiya I. Voron

Mar 4, 2021

Funeral services for Lidiya I. Voron will be held on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton.

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