Leroy Steiwer Ketchum - 1924 - 2018
Leroy Steiwer Ketchum was born in McMinnville to Edward Leroy and Marian Steiwer Ketchum. He lived nearly his entire life on the family farm in Hopewell. When he wasn't at the farm, he was falling timber in Northern California, Washington, and the Oregon Coast Range and Cascades. His chainsaw and his Caterpillar bulldozer were his favorite tools. His family will remember his broad grin -- teeth ca
Marjorie L. (Walker) (Johnson) Sanders - 1924 - 2018
Marjorie Lillian (Walker) (Johnson) Sanders passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of November 5, 2018, at the age of 94 years, 6 months, and 20 days, following a long and courageous battle with old age.Born April 16, 1924, in Scotia, California, Margy was the eldest daughter of Paul Revere Walker and Lillian Elma Waldron. The family, including younger sister Lucille, moved
Leroy S. Ketchum - 1929 - 2018
Longtime Hopewell area resident, Leroy S. Ketchum, passed away on November 20, 2018. He was 89 years old. Arrangements by Macy & Son Funeral Directors.
Bob Rhoads - 1924 - 2018
A full life, well lived, and a modern “pioneer of Oregon”. Born in Alba, Missouri on July 21, 1924, the first son of Cecil and Emily Rhoads, Robert Claude Rhoads, moved to Bend, Oregon in 1928 at the age of 4. Bob crossed the United States from Missouri to Oregon on the back of a Ford Model “T” automobile with his parents and his brother, Tom Rhoads. Upon arriving in Oregon
Kenneth Robert Hunter - 1923 - 2018
Born on October 15, 1923, Kenneth Robert Hunter left this earth peacefully on November 16, 2018, at the age of 95. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Maxine, and others who have gone on before.Born in Emmett, Idaho, Ken graduated high school early and moved to Dayton, OR. A WWII veteran, he served in the US Army in Germany, Italy and France. Following an honorable discharge, he returned to
Marjorie Sanders - 1924 - 2018
Marjorie Sanders passed away November 5, 2018 at her home in McMinnville. She was 94. Services will be Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Amity Methodist Church. Macy and Son Funeral Directors handling arrangements.
Robert C. Rhoads - 1924 - 2018
Robert Rhoads passed away at Rock of Ages, McMinnville on November 18, 2018. Services will be Saturday, November 24th at 3:00 pm at Chapel of Macy and Son with interment in Masonic Cemetery. Viewing will be Friday, November 23rd from 4:00-7:00 at Chapel of Macy and Son, McMinnville.
Jeri M. Walker - 1943 - 2018
Jeri Walker passed away peacefully on November 10, 2018 with family by her side. Jeri was born in 1943 in West Seattle. She graduated from West Seattle High School and attended Washington State University, where she was a member of the Alpine ski team. She and her husband, Denis, were longtime residents of McMinnville, Oregon. She lived most recently in Bend to be close to her daughter, Kim, and son-in-law,
Sandra Lea Kinion - November 4, 1942 -November 14, 2018
Sandra Lea Kinion passed away in her home in McMinnville the Morning of November 14, 2018. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, December 9th at 2:30 p.m. in Calvin Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 390 N.E. 2nd St. in McMinnville.
Mildred Esther Thomas - 1928 - 2018
Mildred Esther Thomas, passed away November 15, 2018 at home in McMinnville, Oregon. She was 90 years old. A memorial service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints on Baker Creek Rd. at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018.She will be interred at the Taylor Lane Cemetery in Cottage Grove, Oregon on November 25, 2018. Esther was born to Ralph Brown and Opal Emerson Brown
Barbara Ann (Sweeney) Fanger - March 10, 1924 - October 30, 2018
Barbara passed peacefully from this life into the loving embrace of Jesus Christ on October 30, 2018. She was born in McMinnville, Oregon; the first of three children born to her parents Phillip B. and Muriel E. Sweeney. She was raised on the family farm in Dayton with her sister Phyllis and brother Sam. Barbara’s formal education started in the two room Pleasant Dale Elementary Country scho
Wayne F. Peters - 1936 - 2018
Wayne F. Peters, 82, of McMinnville, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wayne moved to Southern California in 1964, where he was employed by Atlas Plastics. In 1978, Atlas opened a plastics plant in McMinnville and Wayne was transferred to help open and manage the shop. Wayne and his family relocated and later, Atlas Plastics became Spartech Plastics. W
Joshua Enrique Torres - 1977 - 2018
Joshua Enrique Torres, 40, passed away at home in Dayton on October 31, 2018, surrounded by his loving extended family. Joshua was born in McMinnville, Oregon on July 17, 1977. Josh will be remembered most for his kind actions toward others. He touched many with his loving heart and easy-going demeanor. He always made time to lend an ear to listen to friend and family. Joshua saw the best in every
Leonard Lee Yutzy 1947 - 2018
Leonard Lee Yutzy (Len) passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 8, 2018 while hunting on Sauvie Island. He was 71 years old.Len was born on October 8, 1947 in Arthur, IL to parents Sol & Cora Yutzy. The family moved to Amity, OR in 1948 and then to McMinnville, OR in 1954. He graduated from McMinnville High in 1966. He attended Portland State and Oregon State Universities, graduating from O
Jeri Lee Buzo - Sept 30, 1953 - October 31, 2018
Jerri, 65, passed away after an extended illness in McMinnville Oregon, on Wednesday October 31, 2018. She was born September 30, 1953, in Albany Oregon to Bill and Penny (Blair) Cornelious. She lived in Albany most of her life, but also lived in Jefferson, Monmouth, and McMinnville.She graduated from Albany Union High School in 1971, married Felipe Buzo in 1973, and then raised her two daughters
