All Obituaries

Josephine Doris Phelps, 68, passed away February 9th 2021 after her long battle with cancer. The lifelong Otis resident was born in Portland, Oregon on December 31st 1952 to parents Gayton R Phelps and Doris W Phelps. Josie was one of 6 children. Josie graduated from Taft High School in 1971 where she excelled in sports and student council. She made many lifelong friendships in her years at Taft and thereafter playing community league softball. Josie followed in her father’s...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Jo Peterson. Her final journey around the sun ended January 24, 2021. Mary Jo died at home quietly beside her daughter, Courtney.  “MJ” as she was known by all, was born in Portland, Oregon. As a daughter of Croatian heritage, her cultural roots ran deep and she enriched her family with traditions that will be carried on by many generations to come. She attended Rigler Elementary and Commerce High School in...

Carl R. Kaye III Age: 81 Born: 11-29-1939, Minneapolis, Minnesota Parents:Carl and Laila Kaye (Christianson) Associates Degree in Business Previously Married to Paula Gaspàri who he shared children with.  Life Events: School Board Member in Hillsboro from 1976-1980; Elder/Deacon at Ceder Hills Christian Church from 1970-1980; Coached Little League Baseball; Loved to Square Dance and was a member of the Merry See Saw’s; Avid Coin and Stamp Collector and loved to tinker...

Lou Rank died peacefully at home in Corvallis, Oregon on January 5, 2021 with her daughter Louann at her side.  She was 93 and had a long and loving life.  She is survived by her beloved children Louann, Carol, Lori and Tom, dear grandchildren Evan, Jon and Sam, and loving step-grandchildren Emma and Sean. Lou was, as one close friend said, 'beautiful inside and out’ and very devoted to her family.  Lou, as she preferred to be called, was born Velma Louida Leckband...

Lois Elizabeth van Löben Sels Bunse passed away on December 26th, 2020. She was born in Portland, Oregon, in 1940, to Maurits Justus van Löben Sels and Amy Elizabeth Sutherland van Löben Sels. After living in Fort Lewis, Washington, and Montreal, Canada, her family returned to Maury’s home state and settled in Menlo Park, California in 1946. As a child, she grew into the nickname, Loie, and tested the boundaries of the creeks, playgrounds, and her parents Maury and Beth....

Scotch was born May 11, 1976 in Santa Cruz, California to BeckySue Graves and Alan Henson. He passed away at his home in Lincoln City on December 14, 2020. While in high school Scotch was an amazing athlete, he loved to fish and was passionate about cooking. He was a Chef at the Bay House Restaurant. Left to mourn are his two sons Scotch, Jr. & Manuel, his mother BeckySue, his father Alan Henson, his sisters Tammy Mill & Crystal Sanford along with many other family members,...

Timothy was born in Portland, Oregon August 6, 1974 to Tapio & Betty (Mikkelson) Rautio. He passed away with his beloved spouse by his side in Lincoln City, Oregon on December 12, 2020. He married Lizabeth Rapp in Oregon City, Oregon on June 20, 1998. After graduating ITT in 1994 he continued his education at Anthem College in 2014 the top of his class in massage. He did Photography and was published. During his work career he worked at Intel for many...

Donald was born November 6, 1939 in Ellensburg, Washington to Henry & Julia (Wilson) Harrison. He died surrounded by those he loved and his care team at Lake View Senior Living and Samaritan Evergreen Hospice. Donald married Irene together having 4 children, then married Wilna before sharing his life with Sandra Barajas for over 20 years. During his life Donald lived in Germany while he was in the military; he served in the Army from 1957 to 1961, roughly. He managed a plywood...

Gloria was born February 9, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to Elmer & Kathryn (Lutz) De Semple. She passed away surrounded by those she loved and her care team at North Lincoln Hospital on November 28, 2020. She went to Clackamas Grade School and graduated at Milwaukie High School. Gloria married Nicholas Terry Ruffner February 11, 1966 in Reno, Nevada; having 2 children together. During her working career she worked at Pacific NW Telephone however her primary joy was being a fantastic...

Darlene was born August 12, 1936 in Portland, Oregon to John & Genevieve (Christman) Laing. She passed away surrounded by those she loved and her care team with hospice at her daughters residence. Darlene graduated from Franklin High School in 1954. She then married James Van Vlack in August of 1954. Together having 5 children. Darlene later married Richard Tate in 1976. During her lifetime she lived in Portland, Oregon, Magna, Utah and McMinnville, Oregon. She worked as a realtor...