All Obituaries

Jennifer Jolene Calhoun was born on June 16, 1965, to Caroline & Charles Calhoun in Dallas, Oregon. She was the third child of five and born into a Coast Guard family. Her father was transferred often but this allowed the family and Jennifer the opportunity to see many new places. She and her siblings were close and entertained each other during these times. Grandma and Grandad’s house was always “Home Base”. Ultimately this is why she chose to follow in her...

Robert “Pete” Petros — devout Catholic, independent grocer, passionate Duck’s fan and loving father and grandfather died on March 17, 2022.    Pete attended St. Ignatius Grade School and Central Catholic HS. He started working in grocery stores in his teens and by the age of 36 had purchased his first chain of grocery stores, which grew to the largest chain of independent grocery stores in Oregon. He held onto life-long friendships and was always ready...

In loving memory of Charles Edward Sirianni.   Chuck passed into Glory on April 27, 2022, at the age of 89.   He was born in Portland and raised in Sellwood by his father, Charles Sr., and his mother, Mildred. Chuck was a loving Father, Grandfather, and an all-round good and faithful man.   He is survived by his four daughters and their families.   All are welcome to attend, Thursday, June 9, Rosary at 10:30am, Funeral Mass at 11:00am at St. Agatha Catholic...

 Please see updated service information at the bottom of the page. Jason - Healer, “the Lord is my salvation” Marcus - Polite and Shining Gregg - Watchman The meaning of names matter. They have the power to tell the story of those that possess them, and this statement could not be more evident than in the life of Jason Marcus Gregg. In the Bible, Jason of Thessalonica was known for opening his home to Paul and Silas in their most urgent times of need… that sounds...

We are sad to announce the passing of Kate Howard, who passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, April 10, 2022.   A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Stehn Family Chapels Milwaukie Tribute Center.

Nathan Douglas "Doug" Laster was born May 14,1921 in New York City to Morris Laster and Deena "Diana" (Sperber) who immigrated a few years prior from Austria. He was the 5th of seven siblings.   He graduated from City College of New York in Electronics Engineering. While in college he joined the Navy as an ensign after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served in the US Navy from 1944-1946 and attained rank of Lieutenant (j.g.). He worked to help develop...

James Clarence Marrs was born on May 24, 1941 in Portland, Oregon to Bessie Osgood and Jack Marrs.  He passed away at home on April 25th, surrounded by family.   Jim was father to two daughters, Barbara Marrs McKay (deceased) and Diane Marrs Lang; grandfather to three grandchildren, James Lang, Branden Lang, and Mason Lang.   Jim was married to Josie Marrs, who passed away in 2021.   They were married for 43 loving years.  Together they had a...

Joyce Marie Dyer passed away peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on May 4, 2022, at the age of 77.   Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on December 11, 1944, Joyce was the daughter of Novena and Harold Neal and the “middle child” of sisters, Shirley and Patsy.   Married at age 18, Joyce spent 50 years with the love of her life, Don Dyer. Prior to their engagement, Don and Joyce corresponded over many love letters where Don referred to Joyce as “darling”...

James Harney Newman was born October 1, 1930, in Portland, Oregon, he was 91 and a half years old.  He lived in the Bell Hill area in the early years. In the early forty’s his parents, Harry & Florence bought John Kuehn’s home on Kuehn Rd. James attended Milwaukie High School where he met his wife, Joan Propst who also lived on Kuehn Rd. They married June 6, 1952.  Joanie passed away on December 30, 2008. After graduating from High School, he attended St....

Teri Anne (Hanfelt) Joyer – a teacher to hundreds, a mentor to many, and a friend to all – peacefully passed away April 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was 67.   Born October 1, 1954 in South Bend, Indiana, to John Hanfelt and Estelle Goodrick, Teri was the oldest of eight children. After moving around the country the Hanfelts settled in Gunnison, Colorado, where Teri developed her love for the outdoors. Whether hiking in the mountains, white...