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Verna Holm (Penttila)Verna Adele Holm (Penttila)

1930 - 2026

Verna Adele Holm, a lifelong
resident of Naselle, Washington,
passed away peacefully at her home
on January 1, 2026, surrounded by
her loving family. She was 95 years
old.
Born to Waino and Sigrid
Penttila, Verna was the youngest of
five siblings—Eldred, Eldon, Joseph, and Rose. She
spent nearly her entire life on...

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Rita MarksRita Marks

Rita Joy Marks, 95, of Svensen, Oregon, passed away at home on December 23, 2025.
Rita was born on September 19, 1930 to Arnold and Louise Alberts near Dodge, Minnesota. In 1945, her family moved to the Springfield, Oregon area, where she graduated from Springfield High School and later from
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Judith ParkeJudith Ellen Parke

1947 - 2025

Judi Parke of Astoria passed away at Clatsop Retirement village. She was 78. She was born in Eugene OR the daughter of William and Ellen Barr. She graduated from Willamette high school. She worked at various places and migrated to Astoria where she settled. She worked in the forestry department where she met Tom...

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Judith ParkeJudith Ellen Parke

1947 - 2025

Judi Parke of Astoria passed away at Clatsop Retirement village. She was 78. She was born in Eugene OR the daughter of William and Ellen Barr. She graduated from Willamette high school. She worked at various places and migrated to Astoria where she settled. She worked in the forestry department where she met Tom...

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