Local Obituaries for Milwaukie, Clackamas County in Oregon and Surrounding Areas.
John Martin Francis, Jr.
Mar 12, 2026
John Martin Francis died at home on March 12, 2026, after a long and independent life. He was born on May 16, 1935, in Manhattan, New York, the oldest of three boys born to John M. Francis Sr. and Gretchen Snyder Francis.
In 1944, the family moved to North Egremont, Massachusetts, to a home his grandmother had previously owned. Martin—as he...
Curtis Glen Smith
Mar 8, 2026
With very heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Little Brother, Curtis Glen Smith, on March 8, 2026, age 55, of Oregon City, Oregon.
He succumbed to his illness of Pulmonary Fibrosis at Providence Willamette Falls Hospital.
Curtis was born on April 13, 1970, to LaVerne and Vasco Smith in Kirkland, Washington; as the youngest of 5 children. Curtis, during his...
Lyla June Husband
Feb 28, 2026
Lyla June Hutchison Husband peacefully transitioned to her new home in heaven on Saturday, 28 February 2026, with her children by her side. Lyla was born, 2 June 1928, in Burke, South Dakota. Her loving parents were Lloyd Owen Hutchison and Pansy Violet Crisman. Lyla had one sibling, older brother, Eldrid Lloyd Hutchison. Farming in South Dakota during the Dust...
Dakotah Michael Thrall
Feb 28, 2026
Dakotah Michael Thrall, 29, passed away unexpectedly on February 28th, 2026, in his home state of Oregon. Born and raised in Oregon, Dakotah lived a life marked by courage, dedication, and love for those around him.
Dakotah started his military aspirations with the Lewis & Clark Young Marines at the age of 12, earning Master Sergeant before graduating the program. Then...
Jeremy Lee Schuler
Feb 23, 2026
Jeremy Lee Schuler (Jerms) was born, September 5, 1975 and passed on, February 23, 2026 of a massive heart attack, at the age of 50.
He was born at Kaiser Hospital in Portland, Oregon to parents, Fredrick and Mary Schuler. He had 2 siblings, Adam Schuler and Shannone Schuler (Becquet). Shannone and Fredrick passed in 2014, so Jeremy moved in with...
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...
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...
Jacqueline Lee Bourquin
Feb 14, 2026
Jacqueline "Jackie" Lee Bourquin, age 89, passed away on February 14, 2026. She is now reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Odie; her daughters, Traci and Pati; her son, Kenny; and all of her cherished pugs.Jackie is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Lori (Jim); son, James; brother, Allan (Connie); nine grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her...
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....
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...
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...
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...
