Local Obituaries for Milwaukie, Clackamas County in Oregon and Surrounding Areas.
Carol Anne Sumpter
May 5, 2024
Carol Anne Sumpter was born on June 27, 1939 and passed away on May 5, 2024. She was born in Bend, Oregon and was the only child of Guy Duncan and Ella Duncan (Cottengim). Carol graduated from American High School in 1957. During her high school years, she enjoyed band and played the clarinet. From 1944 to 1965, Carol grew...
Helen "Dorothy" McMahan
May 4, 2024
Dorothy was born in Portland, Oregon on August 18, 1932. She was the first child of Helen Agnes Laferriere (nee Lewis) and Russell Ribble. She was the third child of Russell Ribble. She had a younger sister, Margaret and two older half-brothers, Ted and Harold.
Dorothy reminisced often about the years during WWII when, at 9 years old, both her parents...
Russell Carl Ekstrom
Apr 27, 2024
On the morning of April 27, 2024, Russell Carl “Bud” Ekstrom passed away peacefully of natural causes at Providence Milwaukie Hospital in Milwaukie, OR. He was 95 years young and the only child of Russell Richard Ekstrom & Irene Evelyn Ekstrom. Russell was born March 16, 1929, in Portland, OR. He graduated from Milwaukie High School in Milwaukie, OR. He...
Scott Edward Lege
Apr 26, 2024
Scott E. Lege, 57, of Oregon City, OR, passed away on April 26, 2024. He was born on November 18, 1966, at Eglin AFB, Florida. Scott was a beloved husband to Tawnya, a loving dog dad to Lulu, and a cherished son to Ed & Shirly Shadow of Osceola, Indiana, and Ed & Nina Lege of Texas. He is also...
Shirley Jean Schumann
Apr 22, 2024
Shirley Jean Schumann passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22nd, 2024, at Parkview Memory Care in Portland, Oregon. She was born July 18, 1928, to Lloyd and Corrine Franzen. She graduated from Gresham High School in 1945 and was immediately accepted into OHSU School of Nursing. She earned her title as RN and worked for many years as a Registered...
Marie-Luise Elizabeth Canaday
Apr 12, 2024
Marie-Luise Elizabeth Canaday passed away peacefully on April 12th, 2024, at the age of 76 in Milwaukie, Oregon at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Marie was born on January 26th, 1948, in Harrlach/Bayern, Germany, to Richard & Erna Wagner. Marie worked as a Goldschläger, making gold-leafing before she married Michael A. Canaday in 1965 in Germany. Together they...
Geraldine Rita (Kozlowski) Stoeckl-Conklin
Apr 11, 2024
On April 11, 2024, Geraldine Rita Stoeckl-Conklin, of Milwaukie, Oregon died peacefully in her home after a year-long battle with cancer. She was 87. She was born June 18, 1936 to Raymond and Mary Kozlowski in Detroit, Michigan. When Gerry was eight years old her parents moved the family from Detroit to San Bernardino, California where Gerry lived for the...
Kathleen Paula Mccracken
Apr 5, 2024
Kathleen (Kathy) Paula McKracken (Ellis) passed away on April 5, 2024. She was born in Oregon City, Oregon and raised in Milwaukie Oregon. Kathy was a lover of animals, fishing, camping and her Cincinnati Bengals. She was the family photographer and really loved to take pictures. When one was taken of herself, she always had a smile. Having been raised...
Jeffrey Allen Stute
Apr 4, 2024
Jeffrey Allen “Jeff” Stute, the youngest of three siblings, was born in Portland, OR on June 18, 1962, to Margie and Glenn Stute. He passed away on April 4, 2024, at the age of 61. Known as “Baker” while growing up in the Oak Grove area, Jeff later lived in various locations in Oregon, Washington, and Texas. Jeff enjoyed being...
Karen Sue Walsh
Apr 3, 2024
Karen Sue Walsh (Falkenstein) passed away April 3, 2024, after a brief, but courageously fought battle with cancer. Karen was born December 24th, 1956, in Milwaukie, OR to Eugene and Patricia Falkenstein. She was joined a couple years later by her sister Linda and grew up in the Milwaukie area. After graduating from Milwaukie High School in 1973, she began...
Rudolf Ebers
Mar 28, 2024
Rudolf “Rudy” Ebers, 96, passed away March 28, 2024, in Gresham, Oregon. He was born August 8, 1927, to Rudolf and Lilli, the middle of 7 children. He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and the family moved to Hamburg, Germany in 1933. Rudy immigrated to Ogallala, Nebraska in 1950 and joined the US National Guard. He was drafted...
Traci Lea Smith
Mar 20, 2024
Traci Lea (née Schroeder) Smith was born December 4th, 1968, in Portland, OR and passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2024, surrounded by love and family. Traci spent most of her adult life working in sales with various HVAC companies, receiving numerous awards for her achievements. She was fiercely independent and always hard working. Shortly after she gave birth to...
Linda Palandech
Mar 19, 2024
Linda Palandech (84) passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, after a brave bout with Alzheimer’s. Linda’s life was a testament to her love for family, community, and making a positive impact on the earth. Born June 10, 1939, in San Francisco, CA. She was born to Henry Samuel Waters and Mary Hilda (Garrett) Waters. Linda lived with her family...
Troy Justin Hermo
Mar 18, 2024
After a tremendous 5-and-a-half-year fight against adrenal cancer, Troy Justin Hermo passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 18, 2024. Troy was born on February 11, 1994, in Clackamas, Oregon. The eldest of three, Troy was brought up in neighboring Milwaukie with his brother Alex and sister Megan by their loving parents Brad Hermo and Debbie Coxen. Troy...
Elizabeth Helen Schuster
Mar 17, 2024
Elizabeth Helen (Zastrow) Schuster, or “Betty” as she preferred, died on March 17, 2024, after a 12-week battle with pancreatic cancer. Betty (81) fought her illness with characteristic toughness and determination before passing at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. Betty was born on September 13, 1942, in Madison, Wisconsin to Raymond and Berthilla Zastrow, where she grew up...
David Wayne Bilby Sr.
Mar 14, 2024
David Wayne Bilby was born on July 31, 1945, in Columbia, Missouri, to Sliker and Lucille (Selby) Bilby. The family settled in Perry, Oklahoma, where his dad began a veterinary practice. His sister, Margaret was born five years later in Perry. Dave’s grandparents on the Bilby side had a dairy farm not too far away and many happy hours were...
Douglas Charles Stowell
Mar 10, 2024
Douglas C. Stowell passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024. His family had visited him throughout the day. He was born in Portland, Oregon on August 14, 1940, to Frank and Mary Stowell. He grew up in St. Johns with sisters Patsy, Sharon, and brother Monte, where he was known by his nickname “Buster.” Doug joined the Air Force after...
Brian Daniel O'Rourke
Feb 28, 2024
Brian Daniel O’Rourke was 74 years old when he died at home in Milwaukie, OR on Feb 28, 2024. He was born in Portland, OR on April 13, 1949, to Dorothy & Patrick O’Rourke. He attended at St John’s elementary school and Clackamas High School. Brian joined the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #16. He worked in various locations throughout...
Kermit Craig York
Feb 27, 2024
Kermit Craig York passed away at home February 27, 2024, at the age of seventy-six, with his family by his side. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, & best friend. He was born July 17, 1947, in Portland, Oregon, to Clyde Harrison York and Shirley Ann York. Kermit lived on the east coast as a...
