Local Obituaries for Milwaukie, Clackamas County in Oregon and Surrounding Areas.
Marvin Gerald Bruch
Apr 3, 2026
Marvin Gerald Bruch, of Milwaukie, Oregon, passed away on April 3, 2026, in the home of his daughter. He was 83 years old.
Marvin was born on September 13, 1942, in Kalispell, Montana, to Gerald and Amelda Bruch. He grew up with a strong sense of family and responsibility—qualities that shaped every chapter of his life.
After high school, Marvin worked as a...
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...
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...
Cody Dale Smith
Apr 6, 2026
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A Cemetery Service with Military Honors will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.
John Stuart McKillop
Apr 11, 2026
John Stuart McKillop, a devoted husband, loving father, humorous grandfather, proud Korean War veteran, and beloved educator, passed away on April 11, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on May 3, 1933, John spent his life fostering a love for learning in others and a love for hands-on projects in his backyard. Everyone enjoyed John's stories of youthful work...
Joanne LaVonne Holman
Apr 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joanne LaVonne Holman
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joanne LaVonne Holman, known to many simply as Jo. Joanne was born on December 18, 1931, and passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 94. She leaves behind a void that can never truly be filled.
Joanne...
Marvin Adam Dewald
Apr 10, 2026
The family of Marvin Adam Dewald is deeply saddened to share that he passed away on April 10, 2026. Marvin was born on January 19, 1936, in Logan County, North Dakota, to Theodore and Rosella Dewald, and he went on to live a long, full, and joyful life.
Marvin eventually made his way to Oregon, where he married the love of...
John Lee Savage
Mar 24, 2026
John “Jack” Lee Savage, longtime resident of Milwaukie, Oregon, died peacefully at the age of 92, on March 24, 2026.
In Jack’s telling, he was born into a farming family in a “dirt floor cabin” in Salem, Iowa, on June 15, 1933, to Mildred (White) Savage and Thomas Savage. The second of four children, he contracted polio around the age of...
Donald Meyer
Mar 19, 2026
Donald LeRoy Meyer, born April 22,1930 in Gering, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026 in Vancouver, Washington, at the age of 95.
Donald was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent his career as a truck driver for Albina Fuel Co. where he worked until his retirement in 1996. His commitment to his work and his strong work ethic...
Rex D. Gerig
Mar 17, 2026
Rex was born, one of eight children, on November 5, 1935, in Albany, Oregon to Henry and Bertha (Boshart) Gerig. He grew up in the Lebanon/Albany area where he met his lifelong fishing and hunting partner, Shirley Kauffman. They were married in 1954 and fished, hunted and loved each other for over 68 years.
The young couple moved to Denver, Colorado...
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...
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...
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...
