Local Obituaries for Milwaukie, Clackamas County in Oregon and Surrounding Areas.
Herman DeVan Oelschlager
Feb 25, 2025
Our Friend, Herman DeVan Oelschlager, passed peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Milwaukie, OR in his home where he and his beloved wife, Bonnie, have lived for 40 years. Born January 1, 1942, in Palmyra, NE. Herman, 83 years old, had been battling cancer for the last year and a half which culminated in a brief period of hospice.
Herman was...
Joe Charles Roberts
Feb 17, 2025
Joseph Charles Roberts, known as Joe, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in Milwaukie, Oregon, at the age of 60. Born on February 26, 1964, in Oregon City, Joe lived a life filled with adventure, family, community, and an unwavering dedication to his Faith.
Joe was always known for his big smile—a trait that remained throughout his life. From childhood,...
Ellen Carmichael Donkle
Feb 5, 2025
Ellen Carmichael Donkle peacefully entered eternal rest on February 5, 2025, in Milwaukie, OR. Ellen’s spirit, generosity, and dedication to her community and family will be long remembered.
Ellen was born to Cloid and Peg Carmichael in Gary, Indiana on May 23, 1934. She met her future husband Jim while at the University of Wisconsin. She completed her education in Madison...
Jeanette Marie Bruneau
Jan 20, 2025
Jeanette graduated from Clackamas High School in 1984 and worked most of her career in the title insurance industry until March of 2023 when she joined PepsiCo.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and was always in search of a new adventure whether it was skydiving, pickleball or travel. She had a love for reading and was always in...
Isabelle Anne McLaughlin
Jan 16, 2025
Isabelle Anne McLaughlin peacefully passed away on January 16th, 2025. The only girl in a family of 4 boys (Lloyd, Jerry, Tom and Joe Weisensee), she grew up in Milwaukie, Oregon. Isabelle attended primary school at St. John the Baptist in Milwaukie, graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in downtown Portland in 1957, before attending Oregon State University.
After college, Isabelle worked...
Charlotte Ann Clunas
Jan 14, 2025
Charlotte Ann Clunas, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, journeyed to heaven on January 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jack Clunas who was also her high school sweetheart, also her parents Lawrence and Fay Haradon, her sister Judy Haradon, and some very special friends and family. Charlotte is survived by Her two sons, Steve Clunas...
Roger Mundorff
Jan 11, 2025
On January 11, 2025, Roger Mundorff died as he had lived, surrounded by the love of his family.
He married Paula in 1963 and together they nurtured a family of five children and eight grandchildren. To speak with him was to know his immense pride in each child and grandchild. Each of them grew up enveloped in his love and resolute...
Marguerite Rose "Margie" Ogden
Dec 23, 2024
Rev. Marguerite Rose "Margie" (Selden, Eggleton) Ogden, beloved mother, pastor, and teacher, born in Buffalo, NY to William and Dorothy (Bell) Selden, passed away peacefully December 23, 2024, at her home in Clackamas. A resident of Oregon since 2001, Margie’s faith was a central guiding principle throughout her life. She was an active leader at Kenmore Baptist Church in NY...
William Earl Montgomery
Nov 29, 2024
Born December 10th, 1943; died November 29th, 2024, at the age of 80.
He is survived by his wife Harriet, 2 Siblings, 4 Children, 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
A private memorial service will be held January 29, 2025.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contribution in his memory to the Franz Cancer Center or Samaritan’s Purse.
Stuart William Adams
Nov 28, 2024
Stuart William Adams was born on September 10, 1962, in Oakland, California and passed away on November 28, 2024 in Lake Oswego, Oregon due to a heart attack. Stuart graduated from Lakeridge High School in 1980 and from the Pacific Northwest College of Art, Museum Art School in 1984. After college, Stuart worked in a several Lake Oswego restaurants, where...
Sharlet Debra Talbot
Nov 20, 2024
In Loving Memory of Sharlet Debra Talbot With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sharlet Debra Talbot, 72 of Oregon City, Oregon passed away on November 20, 2024. She left us peacefully, surrounded by love, after just a few short days on hospice. Sharlet was born on August 28, 1952 to Wilbur and Hazel Lewis in...
Sfc Steven Carl Wintrone
Nov 12, 2024
SFC. Steven “Steve” Carl Wintrone was born November 06,1957 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and graduated from Marshfield High School. He retired from the Army and Army National Guard as an E-7, SFC after serving our country for 28 years. He had a passion and love of football and rooted for his beloved Green Bay Packers. He also loved to play...
Louis Paul Hook
Nov 10, 2024
Lou was born in Council Bluff, Iowa in a family of 9 brothers and sisters. Lou moved to Vancouver, WA in the 1940s, and eventually moved to Northwest Portland, Beaverton and Southeast Portland. Lou had one son, one daughter, three step-children, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Lou started his career working in electronics, and as a truck driver. An automobile...
Ruth Lorene Rinehart
Nov 3, 2024
Ruth Lorene Rinehart (nee Shockley), 87 of Medford, OR passed away on November 3, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Lori Phelps (Dennis), Christie Charlton (Kurt), and Tracy Holman (Thad); grandchildren, Kedric, Nathaniel (Emily), Kelsey (Jacob), Erin (Jeromie), Hailey (Taylor), Kyle (Sara) and Ainsley; and great-grandchildren, Lucas and Emmett (Erin and Jeromie). Ruth is...
Margaret Mary Gillem
Oct 30, 2024
Marge was born in Portland, Oregon on July 25, 1933, to Minnie A. Gillem and Charles T. Gillem. She grew up in Milwaukie, Oregon across the street from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School and was a lifelong parishioner. She later attended Milwaukie High School, which was also across the street from her childhood home. After graduation, she...
Paul Douglas Leedy
Oct 25, 2024
Born October 21, 1966, and passed away October 25, 2024, at age 58. Paul was born in Stockton, California to Tina and Eric Leedy. He lived most of his life in the family home in Milwaukie, Oregon. In his younger years, he was very involved with Boy Scouts and over the years became an Eagle Scout. He was a camp...
Edward Proctor Otis
Oct 19, 2024
Edward P “Bud” Otis died October 19, 2024; at the age of 97. Mr. Otis was born December 13,1926 in Vancouver, Washington. During World War II he served in the US Navy and was associated with the pulp and paper industry for the greater part of his working career. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol and son,...
Kent Edwin Van Meter
Oct 17, 2024
Kent Edwin Van Meter, 66, of Gladstone, Oregon, passed away on October 17, 2024. Kent was born on December 10, 1957, to Byron and Ruth Van Meter in St. Francis, Kansas. He grew up on his family’s ranch in Idalia, Colorado. He graduated from Idalia High School and went on to study telecommunications and made a lifelong career with those...
Donald Richard Adams
Oct 16, 2024
Born February 9, 1934 and passed away October 16,1924 Don was born in Stockton, California to H. Richard and Katherine Adams. He lived in California until he attended Oregon State University, majoring in civil engineering. Don met his soulmate, Kathleen, and they were married after graduation in 1955. Don and Kathleen started their married life by completing Don’s ROTC service...
