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Anne Marie Darcy Severns
November 28, 1924 - December 19, 2006
Anne passed away at the age of 82 on December 19, 2006 at the Mennonite Home in Albany, Oregon where she had been tenderly cared for the past seven years. Her sense of humor, quick wit and spirit had endeared her to her care givers who treated her as they would their own family members.
Anne was born in New York City on November 28, 1924 to Margaret and James Darcy, who had both immigrated to America from Ireland via the famous Ellis Island Terminal. They had a son, James, who was four years younger than Anne.
Both of Anne's parents died at an early age, leaving her to move in with her aunt Anney at the age of 15. Her beloved brother James was placed in foster care and moved from home to home. In order to help him and be able to pay for transportation to visit him on weekends, Anne began working as a nanny.
Gradually she progressed from one office job to another until landing a prized position at the famous Gossand Foundations Company. Until then she hadn't been able to reveal her actual age.
When Anne turned 20, she met and fell for her future husband, Gerald Dean Severns, who was in the U.S. Navy and on leave in New York City when they met. They were married on June 3, 1947 and moved "out west." Her relatives in New York thought the west was still an unsettled wilderness inhabited only by cowboys and Indians.
Anne soon had three children, Gerry, Brian and Greg. From that point on her sons were at the center of her life even though she almost always worked outside the home while her boys were in school.
The Severns family moved to Sweet Home, Oregon in 1956 and Anne was soon involved in a variety of civic, church and school related activities. She was president of the PTA and a den mother for the Cub Scouts of America. She sang in the St. Helen's Choir and also performed for many years in the "Chips and Splinters" variety show, which was part of the annual Sportsman's Holiday event. While in Sweet Home, Anne became aquainted with many of the area's women while working at Juverns Ladies Apparel.
In 1967 Anne moved with her husband, Gerald, to Medford, Oregon where she continued working retail sales at J.C. Penney. A few years later she moved to Portland and began looking for a more full time diversion, since the last of her sons had left the nest. She studied for her real estate license and was soon working from Bucher Real Estate Company; first as an agent, then later as a broker. She was very successful until being slowed down and eventually sidelined by some very unfortunate accidents.
Anne loved the sun and her five grandchildren spent many summer days with her at her swimming pool. In her later years, she devoted many hours to her grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was able to vacation in Palm Springs and traveled to Hawaii twice.
Before going to the Mennonite Home in Albany, Anne moved back to Sweet Home and lived briefly at Wiley Creek Community, but another accident and a broken bone made independent living too difficult.
Anne is survived by her beloved sons, Gerry and Greg of Sweet Home and Brian of Portland, Oregon, as well as her brother, James Darcy of Long Island, New York. She also leaves five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Home in Albany, Oregon or Wiley Creek Community in Sweet Home.
The Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 pm Saturday at St. Helen's Catholic Church. The burial will follow at Lewis Cemetery. Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Owen "Oly" Aanrud
April 2, 1928 - December 13, 2006
Owen "Oly" Aanrud, 78, of Springfield died Thursday. He was born to Lewis and Ovedia (Johnson) Aanrud in Emmons, Minnesota.
Owen married Elaine Dahl in 1951 in Minnesota. He came to Oregon in 1952. Owen worked 39 years for Seneca Saw Mill in Eugene. He remained in Springfield after his wife died in 1986, until just recently when health reasons brought him to Sweet Home. Owen was a lifetime member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Eugene. He spent time traveling to Mexico and Alaska. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and reading.
Owen is survived by son, Richard Aanrud, and wife, Christine, of Eugene; daughter, Ronna Brown and husband Brian of Sweet Home; sisters, Margaret Schmitt, Karen McCrae, and Nona McDonald; brothers, Roland and Dale Aanrud; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Richard Aanrud, Delores Schmitt, and Victoria Aanrud.
A service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, December 20, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Eugene. Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel will be handling the arrangements.
Era Mackey
December 6, 1923 - December 10, 2006
Era Mackey, 83, of Sweet Home passed away Sunday. She was born to Emmett and Grace (Sylvester) Loree in Lebanon.
She grew up and attended schools in both Lebanon and Sweet Home. Era married Ray Cooper, Sr., on June 15, 1940. They later divorced in 1966. She married again, to Clarence Mackey on July 19, 1969. Clarence passed away in 1988. Era was a member of Southside Church of Christ in Lebanon.
She is survived by children, Loretta Dixon, Ray Cooper, Jr., and Grace Westbrook, all of Sweet Home; brothers, Ed Loree of Mill City and Paul Loree of Sweet Home; sisters, Pearl Wilson of Florida, Marguerite Wright of Lebanon, Doris Morin of Lebanon, and Della Valdez of California; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Era was preceded in death by brothers, Eugene, Gilbert, and Bruce Loree, and Melvin Loree (as a baby), and sister, Edith Loree (as a baby).
Viewing will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, December 15, at Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel. Services will be at 11:00 am Saturday at Southside Church of Christ in Lebanon with a graveside service following at 1:30 at Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home. Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Helen Hummel
January 30, 1944 - December 5, 2006
Helen Hummel, 62, of Sweet Home passed away Thursday, December 5. No services are planned at this time. Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel will be handling the arrangements.
Floranne "Flo" Freeman
June 15, 1929 - October 23, 2006
Floranne "Flo" Freeman, 77, of Sweet Home, died peacefully Monday. She was born to Bryce and Gertrude (Brown) Ward in Drumheller, Alberta Canada.
Flo lived in Sweet Home since 1963. She was the owner of a real estate business, was active in the Elkettes of Sweet Home, and enjoyed her family, Elkette friends, visiting the library, reading, and playing with her dog, Teddy.
Flo is survived by three sons, Jimmy Hansen of Stayton, Douglas Hansen of Lebanon, and Niels Hansen of Sweet Home; daughter, Leree Frick of Sweet Home; brother, Bud Aaron of Oceanside, California; sister, Della of Estacada; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Lloyd Hansen and George Freeman, and brother, Roy Ward.
Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Sweet Home Public Library. Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel will handle the arrangements.
Timothy "Timmy" J. Larsen
July 17, 1971 - October 17, 2006
Timmy Larsen, 35, of Crawfordsville passed away Tuesday. He was born to Darrell and Hazel (White) Larsen, Sr.
Timmy came to Oregon with his family as a youth. He was involved with 4-H and worked with farm animals. Timmy was a gentle natured man who loved animals and the outdoors. He’d sooner hunt every day than anything else.
Timmy was a member of the Elks Lodge in Sweet Home. He is survived by his father, Darrell and wife Deborah Larsen, Sr. of Crawfordsville; brothers: Darrell Larsen, Jr. of Roseburg, Harold and Shannon Larsen of Sweet Home, and Andrew and Toni Larsen of Crawfordsville; grandmother, Dorothy Thomas of Sweet Home; girlfriend, Rebecca Grimes of Crawfordsville; best friend: Eric Anderson; numerous step brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and many friends.
Timmy was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel (Thomas) Larsen; grandparents, Wayne and Bertha Larsen; and grandfather, Woodrow Thomas.
A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 20th, at the Elks Lodge in Sweet Home. Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel will be handling the arrangements.
Anna Irene Nolan
November 20, 1927 - October 8, 2006
Anna Irene Nolan, 78, of Sweet Home died Sunday, October 8. She was born to Ralph and Stella (Johnson) Nolan in Lacomb, Oregon.
Anna lived in the Lacomb and Portland areas until joining the US Army in 1952. She served in Paris, France at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) from 1952-1956. After leaving the army, she moved to Santa Ana, California where she worked for 30 years at Southern California Edison Lighting. In 1995 she relocated to Sweet Home.
Anna was active with the Church of Foothills in Santa Ana and also at the Sweet Home Church of Christ. She enjoyed her friends, family, church, gardening, various volunteer efforts and playing Mah-Jongg.
She is survived by sisters, Hilda Nolan Davis of Sweet Home, Martha Nolan of Yorba Linda, California, Eunice Nolan Kortje of Irvine, California; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made in Anna’s memory to Sweet Home Church of Christ, 1825 Long Street Sweet Home, OR 97386. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 21, at the Church of Christ at 18th and Long.
Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Maurine Banta
October 13, 1922 - October 7, 2006
Maurine Banta, 83, of Brownsville died Saturday, October 7. She was born to Marc and Zelma (Smith) Washburn in Pullman, Washington.
Maurine came to Oregon in 1934 and lived in the Crawfordsville/ Brownsville area for most of that time. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America and a local garden club. Maurine was a poet and artist. She loved fishing and camping with the family. Her favorite things were lady’s slippers and humming birds.
Maurine is survived by husband, Percy Banta of Brownsville; daughter, Tamara Banta of Portland; son, James Banta of Halsey; sister, Edith Corliss of Springfield; 4 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brother, Billy Byrd, and sister, Irene Ward.
A viewing will be Friday, October 13, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will follow at 1:00 pm at Union Cemetery in Crawfordsville.
Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
