Local Obituaries for Milwaukie, Clackamas County in Oregon and Surrounding Areas.
Bryan Anthony Foy
Jan 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Bryan Anthony Foy on January 18, 2026. Bryan was the true meaning of kindness and warmth to all who had the privilege of knowing him. His gentle spirit and caring nature touched the lives of family, friends, and everyone he met.
Born to Gerald McKenna Foy (deceased) and Geraldine...
Matthew Gervase Stiefvater
Jan 15, 2026
Matthew Gervase Stiefvater passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 78 due to complications from lymphoma. Known as “Matt” and “Steve” to friends, and “GPa” to his grandchildren, he leaves behind a legacy of service and enthusiasm for music, the outdoors, and life’s simple pleasures.
Born on November 26, 1947, to Gervase George and Mildred Estelle (Clark) Stiefvater,...
Susan Jane Vermillion
Jan 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Jane (Anderson) Vermillion, affectionately known as Susie, who left us surrounded by love and family. Born on May 17, 1962, to Andy and Barbara Anderson, Susie was the beloved middle child among five siblings.
Susie grew up in a lively household, cherishing the unique bonds she shared with her...
Billy W. Marquardt
Jan 5, 2026
Billy W. Marquardt, 85, passed away on January 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, laughter, and generosity. Born in Minot, North Dakota, Bill moved to Glendale, California, where he was raised by his mother, Irma. Having grown up with very little, Bill developed a deep-seated desire to give back—a mission that would define his entire life.
After graduating from...
Janette Lynn Ohrling
Jan 3, 2026
Janette Lynn Ohrling (Meyer), age 68, passed away at home on January 3, 2026, after an eight-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by love, with her husband and daughters by her side.
Janette was born on December 10, 1957, in Portland, Oregon, to Donald Meyer and the late Alice Meyer. She was the only daughter among five children, growing up...
Ronald Charles "RC" Grimes
Dec 21, 2025
In Loving Memory Of Ronald Charles Grimes, RC to his family and friends.
Ronald Charles Grimes, 40 of Milwaukie, Oregon, passed away Dec. 20, 2025. Born April 3rd, 1985 in Huntsville, Alabama. RC spent his life in the Pacific Northwest.
He was known for his quick wit, his sense of humor and kind heart. He loved his family, friends and most of...
Martin Neil Manning
Dec 19, 2025
Martin passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, at the age of 73. Martin is survived by his wife of 40 years, Claudia Manning; son, Justin; and daughter, Kristin.
Martin served in the Army for 2 years after graduating high school. After serving his country, he did a few odd jobs before working at Willamette National Cemetery for 18 years. After...
Herman Miller Stewart
Dec 8, 2025
Herman Miller Stewart, aka Jim, was 99 years of age, when he passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 8th, 2025, in Clackamas, Oregon.
Herman had been planning to make it to his 100th birthday in April 2026, but God called him to his Heavenly Home five months before that Big Birthday!
Herman was one of eleven children born to Alonzo...
Alex Jonathan Luchak
Dec 5, 2025
Alex Jonathan Luchak was born on August 5, 1989. His brother, Justin, whom he lovingly called “his baby,” was born May 9, 1991. Alex attended Mt. Scott Grade School, Sunrise Junior High and Clackamas High School, graduating in 2007.
Alex began working at age 15 at Miles Fiberglass. His greatest passion, however, was baseball, which he played from third grade through...
Miriam Louise Keene
Nov 19, 2025
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, & Great-Grandmother, Miriam Louise Keene, 76, was Promoted to Glory, on November 19, 2025, from her home in Milwaukie, OR.
Miriam John was born on April 10, 1949, in Long Beach, CA to Joyce & Mable John (nee Andrews).
Miriam graduated from Jordan High School and attended Long Beach City College, majoring in Home Economics (Dress Design), minoring...
Nancy Lizotte Young
Nov 17, 2025
Nancy Lizotte Young, born November 2, 1935, in Rumford, Maine, died November 17, 2025, in Milwaukie, Oregon, after enduring dementia for many years.
She was the daughter of Ruth Neal Lizotte and Levitt Lizotte, both deceased, and the older sister of Earl Lizotte, who also preceded her in death.
Nancy grew up in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and attended Antioch College, where she met...
Jean Francine Hill Rutter
Nov 5, 2025
On November 5, 2025, Jean Hill Rutter passed away at the age of 98. She died peacefully and of natural causes at home with her son, Kevin at her side.
By any measure, Jean lived a glorious life. She was incredibly outgoing, giving, light hearted, and spiritual. She was a wonderfully nurturing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a devoted...
May Elizabeth LeClair
Nov 2, 2025
Born on April 9, 1924, May was a lifelong resident of Oregon who exemplified a life of dedication — both to her family and her community.
May married her beloved, Lloyd on February 6, 1943, in Fort Benning, Georgia. Throughout their life together, she was the devoted pillar who kept the family strong, raising their children while Lloyd served in two...
C. Glen Rissberger
Nov 2, 2025
C. Glen Rissberger passed away on November 2, 2025, at the age of 83.
He lived in Gladstone, Oregon, with his wife of 60 years, Joann Rissberger. Together, they built a whole life centered around family and shared adventures. One of their favorite memories was a cruise to Alaska, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Born on July 3, 1942, Glen earned his...
John Scott Jurgens
Nov 1, 2025
John Scott Jurgens, our beloved son and brother, died unexpectedly on November 1, 2025, at his home in Battle Ground, Washington.
John was born on November 23, 1989, Thanksgiving Day, in Billings, Montana to the Rev. Scott and Cheryl (neé Valentine) Jurgens. He was issued a special birth certificate signed by the Governor of Montana because he was born in Montana’s...
Ralph Edward Tuomi
Oct 22, 2025
Ralph Tuomi was born in Hibbing, Minnesota to parents, Edward and Aileen Tuomi. At the close of WWII, the family moved briefly to California, but settled in Milwaukie by 1949, where Ralph would reside for the rest of his life.
Ralph graduated from Milwaukie High School in 1952. On a fortuitous trip back to Hibbing to visit relatives, he met Eleanore...
Susan Katherine Tutor
Oct 21, 2025
Susan Katherine Tutor, 81, died October 21st, at her home in Milwaukee, OR, in the loving care of her husband and companion of 43 years, Gerald Black. She is survived by her siblings, Tom Tutor of Islesboro, ME, his wife, Sue Hatch, and sons, Dan, T.L. and Jesse; and Jesse Tutor of Houston, TX, his wife, Betty, daughter, Sherida and...
Andrew Thomas Kerns
Oct 18, 2025
Andrew Thomas Kerns of Oregon City, Oregon passed away on October 18th, 2025.
He was born on March 14th, 1994, in Renton, Washington to Michael Kerns and Colleen Pierson. Andrew attended Liberty Ridge Elementary, Mountain View Middle School, and graduated from Bonney Lake High School in 2013. From there, Andrew enlisted in the U. S. Army, and attended Basic Training at...
Suzanne Louella Robinson
Oct 14, 2025
Suzanne Louella Robinson passed away on October 14, 2025, at home after a long battle with Ovarian Cancer.
She was born in Tillamook, Oregon on June 19, 1947 to TC and Lolas Fulton. She grew up in Garibaldi, Oregon and attended Neah-Kah-Nie High School; where she graduated in 1965 and was a cheerleader. She had a brother, James Fulton who passed...
Everett Brady Hancock
Oct 11, 2025
Everett Brady Hancock, 84, of Happy Valley, Oregon, passed away on October 11, 2025.
Born in Salem, Illinois, on February 27, 1941, he was the son of Constance Mae Hancock (née Brady), a teacher, and Everett Oral Hancock, a dentist. Growing up in a household that valued both education and healthcare, young E. Brady was instilled early with a dedication to...
