Local Obituaries for Milwaukie, Clackamas County in Oregon and Surrounding Areas.
Christine Kirkland Thompson
Feb 21, 2026
Christine K. Thompson (née Malcolm), age 91, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026. Born on July 9, 1934, in Dunfermline, Scotland, Christine carried a lifelong love of language, learning, and community.
In the 1950s, Christine emigrated to the United States, beginning a new chapter marked by curiosity, resilience, and a spirit of adventure. She eventually settled in Milwaukie, Oregon, suburbs...
Stephen William Rand
Feb 7, 2026
Stephen William Rand was born on December 14, 1944, in Presque Isle, ME to Floyd and Mary Rand. He passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2026.
Born and raised in Maine, Stephen grew up alongside his siblings, David, Richard, Katherine, and Robert, sharing many adventures and forming lifelong bonds of family.
After graduating from high school, Stephen proudly joined the...
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. 21, 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...
Lalita Liza Miles
Feb 20, 2026
Born Lauretta Elizabeth Gonzales, known to many of us as Lalita Liza was born on December 23rd, 1961. She was born in Salem, Oregon to her mother, Lauretta Whitney and father, Ben Gonzales. Her mother nicknamed her Squeaky because she could vocalize in high pitch, and it stuck. She was raised alongside siblings, Steven, Dianne, Alta, Linda and Ben. Through...
Paul Bohl
Feb 18, 2026
Paul Bohl passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and quiet strength. He was a hardworking man, a devoted father, and someone whose presence meant the world to those who knew him.
For many years, Paul worked as a long-haul truck driver, spending countless hours on the road to provide for his family. He took pride in his work...
Conrad Ernest Propp Sr.
Feb 12, 2026
Conrad Ernest Propp, 84, of Beavercreek, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 12, 2026.
Born on September 27, 1941, in Port Arthur, Texas, Conrad moved with his family to Lafayette, Louisiana, at a young age. He proudly considered himself a Cajun, embracing the culture, spirit, and traditions that shaped much of his life.
After high...
Louis Stephen Jagerman
Feb 7, 2026
Dr. Louis Stephen Jagerman was born on June 13th, 1939, in Lwow, Poland. He was the son of Karl Tennenbaum and Anna (Lasker) Jagerman. His stepfather was Dr. Kalman Jagerman. Louis emigrated to the United States when he was 11 years old. After Louis miraculously survived the Holocaust, he and his mother and stepfather settled in New York in 1950....
Sgt 1st Class David Lawrence Tangermann, USA, Retired
Feb 4, 2026
David Lawrence Tangermann was born on July 10, 1947, in Vancouver, Washington. He was the youngest of 4 children. As a boy, his family later moved to Tillamook, Oregon, where they raised milking cows. Every day before and after school, Dave could be found milking the cows or in the barn helping with chores. And when the work was done,...
Stephen Phillip Clarke
Jan 31, 2026
Stephen Phillip Clarke (known to most as SP) was born in Los Angeles, CA on March 21, 1950, to parents Darleen Martin and Joseph Clarke. His family moved to Oregon early in his life, and he has lived in and around the Portland/Salem area ever since. He was the eldest of the Clarke’s four children, who included sister, Janice, and...
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...
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...
