Local Obituaries for Milwaukie, Clackamas County in Oregon and Surrounding Areas.
Sharon Mae Ryan
Feb 27, 2024
Sharon Mae (Hoover) Ryan died at Willamette View Manor on Feb. 27, 2024. She was 85 years old. She was born in Portland, Oregon on May 8, 1938, to Oren Lee and Margot Lillian (nee- Wogsberg) Hoover. Sharon attended Franklin Primary, Creston Grade, and Franklin High Schools, graduating in the class of 1955. Her childhood was spent in Southeast Portland...
Allan Howard Dowe Terrall
Feb 21, 2024
Allan H. D. Terrall, of Milwaukie, left this world on February 21st, 2024, to fulfill his dream of giving “leebs” (Allan’s imaginative word for love) to all the animals currently residing in heaven. He was 53 even though his gregarious and, at many times, shall we say youthful personality would have you thinking otherwise. Everyone who knew Allan would agree...
Beverly Jean 'B.J.' Mussetter
Feb 14, 2024
Beverly Jean ‘B.J.’ Mussetter passed away February 14, 2024, at OHSU in Portland, OR, at the age of 89 with her girls by her side. She was born in Portland, OR, as Peggy Lou Bales and was adopted by her loving parents, Morris & Helen Millikan. She grew up in Portland and graduated from St. Mary’s boarding school. She continued...
Marion Ann Rogelstad
Feb 11, 2024
Marion Rogelstad passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Marion was born in 1934 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Leonard Fred and Augusta Peterson. She moved to Portland, Oregon with her family in 1944. Marion graduated from Franklin High School in 1951 then went to Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, where she met her soul mate. Marion was married...
Donald "Fuzzy" Fromm
Feb 5, 2024
Donald Jack Fromm, known affectionately as Fuzzy, passed away on February 5, 2024. Born on August 5, 1949, he was the son of Clinton & Virginia Fromm. Fuzzy grew up in Portland, OR alongside his brothers, Richard, Dennis, and Paul Fromm. Fuzzy graduated from David Douglas High School in 1967 and served in the Marine Corp for 18 months. He...
Douglas Clinton Allen
Feb 4, 2024
Doug Allen lived a long adventurous life. He would have been 90 next month. He joined the US Navy from 1951 to 1955. He then served with the US Civil service on merchant ships from 1961 to 1965 as a cook in the Galley. Then continued working many jobs. Most notably, a sheet metal worker where he was known as...
Abner Anton Korsness
Jan 27, 2024
Abner Anton Korsness was born July 7, 1929, in Minot, North Dakota to Soren and Agnes Korsness. He was raised during the great depression on a farm near Souris, North Dakota. The family moved to Oregon in 1941, settling on a farm in Canby. There, Abner’s brother Oliver was born. Abner graduated from Canby High School, and then joined the...
Tracey Leanne Brenneman Lucht
Jan 23, 2024
Tracey Brenneman Lucht passed away January 23, 2024, in Bend, Oregon, after a short eight day battle with cancer. She made her way to heaven, surrounded by her loving daughter, heartbroken parents, and sister. Tracey was born to Senator/Dr. John and Janet Brenneman in Reedsport, Oregon. The family soon relocated to Newport, Oregon, where she and her younger sister, Shannon,...
Vivian L. Crew Faust
Jan 15, 2024
Born on December 24, 1943 in Standish, California to Gerald and Oba Clark Crew. She was the oldest of their 4 children; sisters, Valerie, LaVonne and brother, Hiram Jon followed. Her father was stationed in Asia during World War II and didn't meet her till she was a toddler. She passed away on January 15, 2024 in the early morning...
Kristin Dawn Miller
Jan 10, 2024
Kristin Dawn Miller, 53, of Milwaukie, Oregon, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, January 10, 2024. Kristin was born December 7, 1970, in Pendleton, Oregon to Nancy Pettyjohn Miller and the late, George W. Miller. She spent her early years on the families' ranches in Eastern Oregon near Condon and Ione. Although disabled by Cerebral Palsy, Kristin...
Merrilee Marcia Hilts
Jan 10, 2024
Merrilee's Celebration of Life will be held 1:00pm-4:00pm, Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the Milwaukie Elk's Lodge #142. See below for more information. Merrilee Marcia Hilts died at home, surrounded by loved ones, January 10, 2024, at 51 years of age. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, partner, friend, and ‘fur-mom’. Merrilee was born July 4, 1972, in...
Kathleen Frances 'Kathy' Abramson
Jan 9, 2024
Please note that Mrs. Abramson's services have been rescheduled. A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held 11:15 am, Mass of Christian Burial 11:45 am, Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church. There will be a reception to follow at the Parish Center next door. Kathleen Frances 'Kathy' Abramson passed away January 9, 2024, at 82...
William Thomas 'Bill' Andrews
Jan 8, 2024
Raise a Diet Pepsi (bonus point for straw and can koozie) for a guy whose middle name should have been Trouble. Bill was a beloved son, brother, husband, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was a longtime resident of Milwaukie. Bill worked for PP&L before striking out as an entrepreneur and owner of Minuteman Press shops. Like his late wife,...
Susan Jean Myers
Jan 6, 2024
Susan Jean Myers (née Keltz) of Milwaukie, Oregon was born in Los Angeles, California on July 5, 1957, to Stan & Katherine (Katy) Keltz (née McNicholas). She departed her loved ones January 6, 2024, from a broken heart having not been able to recover from the loss of her beloved soulmate, Jay Myers. Susan spent her life helping others through...
Donald Chester Mclaughlin
Dec 30, 2023
Donald Chester McLaughlin passed away in his sleep December 30, 2023, at the age of 99, at home in Milwaukie, Oregon. Our father was born June 13, 1924, in Milwaukie to local dairyman Chester C. McLaughlin and Martha L. McLaughlin (née Birkemeier). Our dad was quickly inducted into farm work while still a boy, shouldering his share of chores. After...
Judith Elaine Gyanti
Dec 30, 2023
Judith Elaine Gyanti was born September 25, 1945, in San Diego, CA to Victor and Margarite Love. She passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Clackamas, OR. Growing up her family traveled for her father’s military service; she lived in San Diego, CA, New Hampshire, Louisiana, Johnston Island, Hawaii, England, Las Vegas, Germantown, PA, and Portland, OR. She married...
Floriene Mae Tondreau
Dec 21, 2023
Floriene Mae Lautenschlager-Tondreau passed peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2023, at the age of 103. She was born on September 1, 1920, to Charles and Frances Lautenschlager in Carlton, Nebraska. She married Hubert Adler Tondreau on June 14, 1941, and they lived in York, Nebraska. They moved to Portland, Oregon after Hubert was discharged from the Navy in...
Richard Sidney 'Dick' Phillips
Dec 20, 2023
Richard Sidney ‘Dick’ Phillips was born on October 6, 1932, and left this world on December 20, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior. Dick was born in Portland, OR to Sidney and Laura Phillips. He was raised in Lake Oswego and graduated from West Linn High school before enlisting in the Navy. In the Navy he served as...
Inez Melvina 'Liz' Munson
Dec 16, 2023
Inez Melvina 'Liz' Munson was born January 17, 1936, and passed away December 16, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Arden Munson. Together they had two sons: Greg and Robert. She graduated high school and later Portland State University in 1960. She then started her teaching career with Portland Public Schools. Liz taught for 34 years...
David Rodney Lippert
Dec 9, 2023
David Rodney Lippert was born August 24, 1962, in Portland, Oregon, and died December 9, 2023, of an aggressive brain tumor while in the care of his family. He attended Milwaukie area schools and graduated from Rex Putnam High School. He had been a long-term employee in the payroll department at OHSU at the time of his death. He was...
