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Lorene “Lori” Schembri
November 28, 1928 - March 31, 2007
Lorene “Lori” Schembri, 78, of Sweet Home died Saturday. She was born to Herbert and Lena (Biles) Davis in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee.
Lori lived in Buffalo, New York, California, and Nevada before settling in Sweet Home in 2000. She worked as a waitress. She enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and playing Bingo.
Lori is survived by children, Anita Collins of Sweet Home, PaTrisha Schembri of Scottsdale, AZ, Toni Anna Cicatello and Angelo Schembri of Woodland Hills, CA; siblings, Jake of Tipton, IN, Iva of Boston, MA, Zelma of Santa Maria, CA, Jim of Davis, OK, Ann of Buffalo, NY, Ralph, Lucille, Josephine, and Stanley, all of Nashville, TN; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband, Angelo Schembri, and sibling, Glen Davis.
No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Diabetes Association, c/o Sweet Home Funeral Chapel, 1443 Long Street. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel will be handling the arrangements.
Douglas Arthur Schamp
September 23, 1946 - April 6, 2007
Douglas “Doug” Schamp, 60, of Brownsville died Monday. He was born to Harold and Marion (Salter) Schamp in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Doug was a member of the elite Blue Angel’s Squad from 1981-1983. He grew up in Corvallis, attending the schools there. Doug joined the Navy at age 17 and was trained in Nuclear Submarines. After graduating from Oregon State University, Doug entered officers training in Pensicola, FL. During his military career Doug traveled all over the world. He retired from the military in 1991 in San Diego, CA, eventually returning to Oregon and settling in Brownsville.
He loved his Harley Davidson and started two chapters of the Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Organization; in Burns and Sweet Home. He was a man with a large heart that showed kindness to others.
Doug is survived by daughter, Kristi Hoaglin of Portland; sister, Sharon Bennett of Palm Springs, CA; beloved friend, Jan Schamp of Eugene; nephews; three grandchildren; and many friends both from the military and locally. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
There will be a celebration of life with a potluck to follow, April 21 at 11:30 am at the Community Chapel located at 42250 Ames Creek Rd in Sweet Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sweet Home Chapter of the Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Organization, c/o Sweet Home Funeral Chapel, 1443 Long Street. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel will be handling the arrangements.
Mary Ann Fisk
July 30, 1935 - April 13, 2007
Mary Ann Fisk, 71, of Lebanon, died Friday April 13, 2007.
She was born July 30, 1935 in Cle Elum, Washington, the daughter of Alfred H. and Anna (Dane) Webb. She married Emmett Eslinger, and they raised four children. Their marriage later ended in divorce. Mary married Walter Klute, who subsequently died. Later, while working as a nurse at the Veteran’s Hospital in Roseburg, Oregon, Mary married Leonard Fisk. The couple lived in Lebanon, Oregon until Leonard’s death in 2005.
Mary enjoyed getting together with her family and spending time with her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by sons, Donald Eslinger of Roseburg and Dale and Dwayne Eslinger of Lebanon; daughter, Jackie Strickland, also of Lebanon; brothers, Harry Webb of St. Helens, Bill Webb of Rainier, Raymond Webb of The Dalles, and Bob Webb of Longview, Washington; sisters, Betty Green of Sweet Home, Esther Stout of Boring, Pat Hood of Fresno, California; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be 4:00-7:00 pm Friday, April 20th, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, April 21st, at the Lebanon Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A one-hour viewing will be at the church prior to the service.
Anthony M. Tenbusch
August 27, 1966 - April 23, 2007
Anthony Tenbusch, 40, of Sweet Home died Monday. He was born to David and Barbara (Harper) Tenbusch in Sweet Home, OR.
Anthony and his family traveled the world with his father in the Navy. He began high school in California, but when his family retired they relocated in Sweet Home where he attended high school. As an adult he traveled to different areas, finding work along the way in food service and other employment. Most recently Anthony worked for a private in-home health care facility in Albany.
He was a great artist with abilities that go beyond words. He was also a good cook and loved to bake. He was a perfectionist and strived to be independent.
Anthony was survived by parents, David and Barbara Tenbusch of Sweet Home; sisters, Taralynn Yvonne Rathbun of Lebanon and Jamie Louise Frederick of Morrell, Neb.; many aunts and ancles; six nephews; and friends from all over.
A service will be held 10:00 am Saturday, April 28, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel will be handling the arrangements.
May 27, 1920 - May 6, 2007
Irma Phillips, 86, of Sweet Home died Sunday. She was born to Fredrick and Velma (Leabo) Molzan in Washington.
Irma was married in Oregon. She was a longtime resident of Sweet Home.
Irma is survived by two sons, eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Phillips, two sons, and one granddaughter.
Irma Phillips will have graveside services at Lewis Cemetery, 1:00 pm Monday, May 14. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the services.
Florence “Helen” Robinett
January 29, 1923 - May 8, 2007
Florence “Helen” Robinett, 84, of Lebanon died Tuesday. She was born to Milton and Vivian (Robinett) Farley in Corvallis.
Through the course of her life she lived in Nevada, Alaska, California, Oregon, and numerous places throughout the northwest. Helen was one of the first women in Oregon with a chauffeur's license. She drove transport for the Morgan Trucking Co. She also worked with her husband in construction and hauled dynamite.
Helen enjoyed caring for her animals and mining.
She is survived by six siblings; long-time friend, Fred Monroe, and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy, and husband, “Big Jim,” and four siblings.
No services are planned at this time. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel will be handling the arrangements.
Elly Crain
July 1, 1925 - May 11, 2007
Elly Crain, 81, of Sweet Home died Friday. She was born on July 1, 1925 in Depok, Indonesia.
Elly came to Sweet Home from California in 1985. She enjoyed cooking and playing the ukelele and piano. She was a loving wife, mom, oma, and friend. She will forever be remembered and will always remain in our hearts. We love you and will miss you.
Elly is survived by her husband, John Crain; two sons, Stan Crain and Gabby Crain; two daughters, Trudy Andrews and Margie Crain; son-in-law, Hal Andrews; daughter-in-law, Tami Crain; one brother and two sisters; 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
No services are scheduled. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.
Gladys E. Santesson
November 16, 1915 - May 17, 2007
Gladys Santesson, 91, of Foster, passed away Thursday. She was born in Molalla to Ezra and Ada (Kaufman) Burkholder. Gladys was the youngest of nine children and the last living child.
After graduating from high school, she went to work in Oregon City for a Soil Conservation Company. In 1938 she married Fred Santesson and they moved to Sweet Home in 1945.
She was a member of the Sweet Home Church of Christ on 18th and Long for over 60 years. She taught Sunday School and told Missionary stories for many years.
Gladys was a homemaker with many interests. She belonged to the Sweet Home Home Extension for more than 45 years. She was known for her wonderful cooking and she made the best soups.
She loved to cook, garden, can, clean, dig clams, and fish, and she really loved to play games, especially Pinochle. She loved entertaining and having friends and family around.
Gladys is survived by two children: Sheryl Santesson of Sweet Home and Darrel and his wife Norma Santesson of Vancouver, WA; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was recently preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Santesson.
Memorial service will be 11:00 am Saturday, May 26th, at 18th and Long Church of Christ. If friends do not wish to send flowers, memorial contributions can be made to 18th and Long Church of Christ. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.
