Obituaries

Casey was born in our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Casey joined his mom, dad, and brother, Michael John in Forrestville, MD.
In 1977 Casey moved to Hammond, Oregon where his family lived prior to his birth. The family grew with the addition of his brother, Tully Ryan. The towns of Hammond and Warrenton were...

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Lenny. He was born in Tripoli, Libya, No. Africa 74 years ago. Lenny touched so many lives and loved so many people. He served in the US Army for 6 years and was stationed in Germany for that time. He then came to the US and moved to Naselle, WA. He worked at the Naselle...

Roseanna Mae Crouch Ludtke,
lovingly known as RoseAnn, passed away in March 2026. Born on April 30, 1960, RoseAnn lived a life centered on family, friendship, and unconditional love. She had a remarkable gift for making people feel welcome, accepted, and cared for, and her home was often filled with family, friends,...

It is with deep love and gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Terry Oliver Finklein on April 10, 2026.
Terry was born on October 18, 1946, and was preceded in death by his mother, Lois; his father, Walter; his sister, Betty; and his beloved daughter, Dianne. He is survived by his wife...

Mike Okoniewski's passing sent a tsunami wave of sadness through the fishing industry from Baja up to the Aleutian Islands and internationally. Known as Mike "O" in the industry because of a difficult surname, Mike was a native of Central Kitsap and had recently returned home to his Tracyton roots and was taken by a...

Gwen Irene Regier, 81, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, in Seaside, Oregon.
Gwen was born on May 29, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Throughout her life, she was known for her kindness, sense of humor, strong work ethic, and unwavering devotion to her family.
She was preceded in death by her son, Butch...

Shirley Ann Rakoz (née Seward), age 90, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. Born on January 26, 1936, in Rifle, Colorado, Shirley lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to her family and community.

Shirley's professional career was defined by her strong work ethic and...

Carol Joyce Jacobs, 82, of Medford, passed away on Saturday May 16, 2026 in La Grande Oregon. She will by laid to rest with her late husband of 58 years Larry "Jake" Lynn Jacobs at Eagle Point National Cemetery.
Carol was born on December 16, 1943, in Maywood, Illinois to Alexander Schultz and Freida (Schuppe)...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joyce Ellen Tegfeldt of Astoria, Oregon. Joyce, 67, passed away peacefully at her home on May 7, 2026. She was born in Sanford, Florida, to the late Jean Tegfeldt and Captain Carl Tegfeldt, US Navy (Retired).
Joyce's lifelong quest for knowledge was a cornerstone of...

John Friedrich Sievers "Fritz" of Knappa passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 80 years old. John was born February 4th, 1946, in Astoria, OR, to Pete Sievers and Margaret Wilson Sievers. His dad immigrated from Germany before World War II, where he purchased a farm in Youngs River, where John grew up. He was known...

John (Alan) Crall, age 86, passed away April 20th at Providence Hospital in Portland, Oregon, after suffering a major cardiac event. He was surrounded by loved ones, including Rhea, his devoted wife of 53 years.
Alan was born in Port Angeles, Washington, October 26, 1939. His family moved to Kelso where he...

Major Jacob Daniel Baergen, United States Army (Ret.)
Major Jacob D. Baergen, age 83, of Knappa, Oregon, passed away on April 19, 2026 with his wife, daughter, and son in law by his side.
A proud Veteran of the Vietnam War, Major Baergen served in the United States Army for 22 years, completing multiple tours and...