Local Obituaries for Milwaukie, Clackamas County in Oregon and Surrounding Areas.
Charlotte Henrietta Ferchland
Feb 14, 2015
Charlotte Henrietta Ferchland, 95, died on Valentines Day, Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Homewoods Heights Assisted Living in Gladstone, Oregon. Charlotte was born August 5, 1919 in Hardin, Montana to Harry and Anna Wyatt. Charlotte attended Auburn Academy in Auburn, Washington. She later moved to Portland, Oregon where she worked in the shipyards during WWII as a welder. She later...
Luz Guevarra
Feb 13, 2015
Luz Guevarra, November 6, 1945 - February 13, 2015 Born in Pampanga, Philippines. After a courageous 2 year battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She will forever be remembered by her husband Simon Guevarra Sr. and her children; Simonette and (Vincent), Edwin and (Mary Anne), Simon Jr. and (Karen), Suzette, and Maureen, and her grandchildren; Kenneth,...
Oliver W. Hodge
Feb 13, 2015
Oliver was born June 4, 1924 in Tenino, Washington to Elijah and Elsie Hodge. He died Feb. 13, 2015 in Portland, OR. He served in the US Army during World War II with the 163rd Infantry Regiment of the 41st Division. He saw combat in Dutch New Guinea and New Guinea and received a Purple Heart and two Bronze Battle...
Merrill H. ""Mitch"" Mitchell
Feb 12, 2015
Merrill H. Mitchell was born April 15, 1927 in Stockton, California to Fred J. and Margaret B. Mitchell. He served in the US Navy as a Construction Electrician's Mate until 1953. He was a member of IBEW Local 48 and worked as an Electrician. He is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline "Jacky" Miller and wife, Lou Ann Bowers-Mitchell. He was...
Flora A. Heft
Feb 9, 2015
Flora Ann (Brandi) Heft, 91, of Portland passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9th, 2015. She was born in Portland, OR on October 28th, 1923 to Rocco and Mary Brandi. Flora graduated from Franklin High School in 1941. She was the loving wife of John W. \u0026quot;Jack\u0026quot; Heft for 70 years and the dedicated and loving mother of two children,...
Samuel Lee Manning
Feb 7, 2015
Samuel L. Manning was born in 1967 in Medford, Oregon to Lee and Charlene Manning, the youngest of four children. He is survived by his parents and two sisters, Patty and Heather. His brother, Richard, preceded him in death. He was raised in Medford, OR and after completing high school, moved to Portland in 1986 with one of his best...
Mary Beth Harvey
Feb 7, 2015
Beth was a proud mother, sister, and grandmother. She loved the beach and her beloved dogs dearly. She is survived by her daughter Dana Harvey, brothers Charles \u0026amp; Jim Sams, and grandson."",
Russell C. Gutendorf
Feb 4, 2015
Written by, Steven Gutendorf. Contributions by, Russell\u0027s Daughters Andra Lee Olive (Gutendorf) Rice, Mary Ann (Fulgroat) Page, and Granddaughter Kara Lyn (Gutendorf) Thiessen. Russell Clinton Gutendorf Sr. was born at home in the Portland suburb of Sellwood Oregon, on January 28, 1919. He was the third oldest of four children belonging to Harold and Ethel Gutendorf. Russell often talked about...
June Darlene Wilson
Feb 2, 2015
June passed away, peacefully surrounded by her family, at the age of 89. She left a legacy of love and laughter to her daughters, Janice Castle and Nancy Christiansen, and their husbands David and Robert. June had a full life. She was fun, active, social and dedicated to her family, fighting up to the end to remain a part of...
Nicholas Rian Lewis
Feb 1, 2015
Nicholas Rian Lewis January 22, 1981 - February 1, 2015 Nicholas Lewis passed away on February 1st at home with his family by his side. Nick had fought his 2nd battle of cancer bravely with hope and his usual determination. He was a wonderful, kind and generous young man with many plans for the future. Nick was born in Reno,...
Jacob Alan Mcnamee
Jan 30, 2015
Jacob McNamee; beloved son, brother, nephew and friend to many. Jacob was born to Allen and Betty McNamee in Oregon City, Or. He attended Jennings Lodge elementary, Ogden middle and graduated from Oregon City high school in 1994. Growing up he was involved in scouts, soccer, baseball and basketball. He also was a dedicated volunteer working with children with disabilities....
James P. Welborn
Jan 29, 2015
James (Jim) Welborn, at the age of 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 29, 2015. He was born March 14, 1930 to Carl and Ann Welborn in Medford, Oregon. The family moved to Portland where Jim spent his childhood and graduated from high school in 1948. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty, of almost...
David L. Jelinek
Jan 29, 2015
David L. Jelinek was born September 3, 1938 in Portland, Oregon, to Charles and Wilda (Broughton) Jelinek, the oldest of their five children. He is survived by his sister, Carol Bozich (Mrs. Edward), and brother James; wife Sharon (Rand); three daughters, Laura, Karen (Mrs. Jaime Chavez), and Linda; and seven grandchildren. David graduated from Gresham Union High School and started...
James Morgan Leiser
Jan 28, 2015
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at the Montavilla United Methodist Church in Portland, Oregon. James is survived by 6 children, James, Steven, Brian, Karen, Kevin, and Brenda. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Donors may...
