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STONE, Pamela — Age 56, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away
on April 10, 2005. Arrangements pending. LONG AND SHUKLE CHAPEL (541) 672-2611.
JAVINS, Nancy V. — Age 60, of Glide, Oregon, passed away on April 10, 2005. Arrangements pending. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES. (541)673-4455.
LAFOUNTAINE, Denise L. —Age 78, of Winston, Oregon, passed away on April 10, 2005. Arrangements pending. Taylor’s Family Chapel (541) 6739-6983.
SHERRIL, Mark — Age 85, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on April 10, 2005. Arrangements pending. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES. (541)673-4455.
Terry ‘Weiner’ Gates
GATES, Charles Terry — Age 63, of Yoncalla, Oregon, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2005. He was born on October 29, 1941, in Eugene, Oregon, the son of Sidney "Kater" and Marie (George) Gates. He was raised and educated in the Paradise Creek area of Elkton, Oregon and graduated from Elkton High School in 1959. He was married to the love of his life, Norma Latham of Yoncalla. Terry loved the outdoors and had been a log truck driver from the age of 17. Even when not hauling logs, he and Norma would enjoy driving around in the woods. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Norma of Yoncalla; a son, Gary Gates of Cottage Grove, Oregon; three daughters, Shannon Gates of Cottage Grove; Sarah Elliott and her husband, Phil of Dewey, Arizona; and Katherine Thompson of Prescott Valley, Arizona. He also leaves his mother, Marie Gates of Elkton; a brother, David Gates and his wife, Maryann of Elkton; and four grandchildren, Dallas; Elizabeth and Samuel Elliott, both of Dewey; Travis Gates of Cottage Grove; and Hunter Britton of Prescott Valley. He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at the Yoncalla United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Dan Haughton and Pastor Rod Wilgus. Private interment will be at the Kellogg Cemetery in Kellogg, Oregon. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor's Family Chapel.
Judy C. Kowatch
KOWATCH, Judith Carol—Age 63, of Lookingglass, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2005. She was born on September 26, 1941 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Chris and Carol (Medower) Wulff. She moved at an early age to Douglas County, Oregon, where she was raised. She attended the Lookingglass School and graduated from Roseburg High School in 1959. She was united in marriage to Fred Kowatch on August 23, 1962. They lived and raised their family in the Roseburg area and were members of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Judy was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking. She enjoyed reading and writing, but was also an expert video game player, who no one could beat. She is survived by her loving husband of over 42 years, Fred of Lookingglass; five daughters, Kelly Murphy of Melrose, Oregon; Karolyn Mikkola and her husband, Robert of Salem, Oregon; Kristine Medrano and her husband, Julian of Los Alamitos, California; Karla Malone and her husband, Shane of Brookings, Oregon; and Katherine Hicks and her husband Tim, of Lookingglass. She also leaves her parents, Chris and Carol Wulff of Melrose; a brother, John Wulff and his wife, Sue of Melrose; and two sisters, Linda Swift of Roseburg; and Sue Dunlap and her husband, Melvin of Melrose. Judy’s grandchildren include Jeremy, Mikkola, Sarah, Katie and Maggie Murphy; Nicholas, Julie, Jill, and Jules Madrano; Timmy and Angel Hicks and soon to be born, Tommy Hicks; Raymond, Ronnie and Robbie Malone. Her nieces and nephews are Jason, Eli, Anna, Heidi, Abby, Liz and Jared. She was preceded in death by a son in-law, Mark Murphy. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Roseburg. Officiating will be Pastor Phillip Brandt. Friends may pay their respects on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Taylor's Family Chapel.
Deanna Ellen Harper Rucker
RUCKER, Deanna Ellen Harper— Born on February 15, 1943. At the age of 62, left this world and silently slipped away on Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Born in Canyonville, Oregon, she lived most of her life in Riddle, Oregon, where she entered and graduated from Riddle School System, having attained National Honor Society Status. After graduating in 1962, she was employed much of her life. Deanna began her employment with the U.S. National Bank in Roseburg then transferred to the head office in Portland, Oregon. On July 9, 1966, Deanna married Paul G. Rucker. In 1968, they were blessed with twin boys and in 1970 a daughter. Deanna became a stay at home mother for many years. She first returned to the work force at Bays Market in Riddle. In 1987, she accepted a job offer from Harrah’s in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, where she remained for many years. When she became disabled Deanna returned permanently to Riddle, in 2001, where she had close family ties. Deanna was preceded in death by her parents, Doyle and Leona Harper, a brother, James and a son, Ty. She is survived by a son, Jason of Portland; a daughter, Micaela of Riddle; a grandson, Kyle; a granddaughter, Keanna; sisters, Elva Mae Smith of Pleasant Hill, Oregon; Velma Jewell of Riddle; a brother, Richard of Culver, Oregon; multiple nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Spot in Riddle. A memorial plaque will be placed at the Riddle Cemetery in her honor. In tranquility may you float on gentle breezes to your home with God and dwell there in peace for all eternity.
DARLING, Edna M. — Age 82, passed away on April 12, 2005. Arrangement pending. Wilson’s Chapel of the Roses (541) 673-4455.
WEEKLEY, Dorothy H. — Age 82, of Riddle, Oregon, passed away on April, 12, 2005. Arrangements pending. Roseburg Funeral Alternatives (541)672-5836.
ONSTOTT, Bill —Age 73, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on April 6, 2005. Arrangements pending.
Cora Marie Potter
POTTER, Cora Marie — Age 84, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005. She was born on July 21, 1920, in Estacada, Oregon, the daughter of John and Iva (Udell) Parks. She loved reading, crossword puzzles, needlework and she always loved to shop and to go out and eat. She is survived by her only child, Connie M. Grove; six grandchildren, Brad Fuller; LaDawn White; Toni Ross; Jerry White; Darryl Grove; and Deborah Felgentrager; eighteen great-grandchildren and nine great great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Winston Kingdom Hall. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor’s Family Chapel.
Robert Edwin Hinkle
HINKLE, Robert Edwin— Age 78, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005. He was born in Okemah, Oklahoma, on August 17, 1926, to Louis and Nell (Reeves) Hinkle. Robert grew up and attended school in Bakersfield, California. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy. After returning home, Robert married Peggy Forgues on September 11, 1946. They lived in Morro Bay, California, where he worked as a PBX Supervisor for Pacific Bell until his retirement in 1982. Robert and Peggy then moved to Roseburg in 1989. He was very active in square dancing, and a member of the Timber 8. A former member of the Buckaroo Square Dance Club of Roseburg, and of the Cast A Shadows in Eugene, Oregon. Robert also loved to fish the Klamath River. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Peggy Hinkle; his sons, Robert C. Hinkle and his wife, Christine of San Luis Obispo, California; John L. Hinkle and his wife, Kathryn of Klamath River, California; grandchildren, Tami Potter and her husband, Shawn; Shannon Hinkle and his wife, Tammy; Chip Hinkle; Aimee Hinkle; and eight great-grandchildren. A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the Buckaroo Barn., 5051 N. Stephens, Roseburg, Oregon. Long and Shukle Memorial ChapeL is handling the arrangements.
Sue Nan Stenson
STENSON, Sue Nan — Age 78, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away at her home April 10, 2005. She was born in Braggs, Oklahoma, on May 27, 1926, to Leonard and Jessie (Hicks) Ashby. On December 20, 1939, in Salem, Oregon, Sue married Robert Charles Stenson. She moved to Sutherlin, Oregon, in 1964, and in 1988, she moved to Tenmile, Oregon. Sue moved to Roseburg in 2002. She was a Native American Indian, member of the Cherokee Nation. Sue enjoyed her life as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed canning, bird watching, country music and going shopping. Sue is remembered as a quiet, sweet lady with a good heart and a caring soul. Survivors include her children, Neajuana Nixon-Clary of Salem, Oregon; Pamela Jean Speigel of Tenmile, Oregon; and James Wesley Stenson of Roseburg; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sister, Opal Ruben of Medford, Oregon; brothers, Leonard Ashby of Oakridge, Oregon; Frank Ashby of Wasco, Oregon. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Stenson who passed away in July 1987; sisters, Wyvon Morgan and Lela Ashby. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Chapel of the Firs. CHAPEL OF THE FIRS is in charge of arrangements.
Edward Leo Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Edward Leo — Age 85, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 9, 2005. He was born on July 2, 1919, in Armel, Colorado, to Goldie and Leo Greenfield. Edward spent his early years in Oklahoma and Fort Morgan, Colorado. He married his childhood sweetheart, Pauline Wilson in 1939. He served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army in the Philippines and Japan during World War II. He and Polly moved to Roseburg in 1946. He enjoyed a long career in the field of construction beginning as a heavy equipment operator and then as the supervisor of many projects throughout the western United States. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and golfer and especially enjoyed traveling and playing cards with family and friends. In recent years, he volunteered weekly at the Veteran's Administration golf course. Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline and his eldest son, James Greenfield. He is survived by his son, Donald and wife, Sharron Greenfield of Poulsbo, Washington; his daughter, Nancy and husband, Edward Smith of Sonoma, California; daughter-in-law, Berdene and husband, Michael Ingals of Sultan, Washington; six grandchildren, Bill and wife, Kim Greenfield; Deborah and husband, Brian Nicholson; Steven and wife, Anna Greenfield; Karen and husband, Brandon McGuire; Matthew and wife, Erin Smith; and Jeffrey Smith; twelve great-grandchildren, Rachel, Richard, Dustin, Ryan, Alyssa, and Spencer Greenfield; Finnigan Smith; Marni and Fiona Nicholson; Payton, Parker, and Phoenix McGuire; and one great great-grandchild, Jaden Greenfield; as well as several beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at 1 p.m. at WILSON'S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES. Officiating will be Pastor Ron Laeger of the First Conservative Baptist Church.
William Howard Cavanagh
CAVANAGH, William Howard—Age 84, of Winston, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005. He was born November 6, 1920, in Coos Bay, Oregon, the son of Reuben and Edith (Miller) Cavanagh. He was raised and educated in Coos Bay. William was united in marriage to the love of his life, “Bea” on December 2, 1942, in Coos Bay. He spent a total of five years in the National Guard, Army and the Air Force and is a World War II veteran. He loved golfing, fishing and gardening. Before his health started to fail he had his yard looking like a golf course. He is survived by his wife, Bea of 62 years; one daughter, Carol Smith and her husband, Tim of Milwaukie, Oregon; sister; Muriel Freelund of North Bend, Oregon; five grandchildren, Darren Green of Roseburg, Oregon; Dawn Noll and her husband, Bob of Harrisburg, Oregon; Ryan Iverson of Wilsonville, Oregon; Leslie Covert and her husband, Rich of Molalla, Oregon; and Michelle Manning and her husband, Justin of Milwaukie; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Connie Aldus and Cheri Mae. Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 15, 2005, at 2 p.m at Taylor’s Family Chapel. Officiating will be Chaplain John Parker and the VFW District #12 Honor Guard.
Gena Rex Sbaraglio
SBARAGLIO, Gena Rex — Longtime resident of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away April 11, 2005, in Eugene, Oregon, of age related causes. Gena was born June 10, 1922, in Berkley, California, to Easton and Mary Allen. Her life was filled with a variety of experiences, industry and diligence in employment, services to her community, personality, poise, faith, love and care for her family and friends. She worked at Luverne's, Weisfield's Jewelers and D.J, Jewelers, held leadership positions in the Order of Eastern Star and ABWA, worked with the Miss Oregon Pageant, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Roseburg and later, the Conservative Baptist Church of Roseburg. Survivors include a daughter, Edna Wyatt of Pleasant Hill, Oregon; a son, James Rex of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Margaret Jo Wise of Big Spring, Texas; and Beth Smith of San Angelo, Texas; one brother, Robert Winkler of Oceanside, California; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services will be graveside on Friday, April 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Roseburg Memorial Gardens.
Wanda L Friese
FRIESE, Wanda L — Age 72, of Wilbur, Oregon, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2005, with her family by her side. She was born on May 17, 1932, in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, to Monroe and Clara Matthews (Weaver). She later moved to California with her family. In 1961, she met the love of her life, Frank Friese. You can say he swept her off of her feet. (Bet me sweets). They loved to dance down at the Dale’s Club Alameda. On August 18, 1967, she then married Frank. In 1971, she moved to Wilbur, Oregon. There Wanda and Frank decided to start a farm. She enjoyed seeing the flowers grow and the trees bloom. She also enjoyed bargain shopping at Little Macy's. She never came home empty handed. Her grand and her great grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. She was a caregiver at some time to almost everyone of them. At the time of her passing she was raising one of her great-grandchildren, Justin. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Frank Friese; four children, Danny and his wife, Donna; Tricia and her husband, Steve; Terri and her husband, Ben; and Belinda. ten grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, and her siblings, Jerry; Nadine; Dorothy; Jaquita; and Buck and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Stanley Williams; a daughter, Gail Keen; a great-grandson, Isaiah Smith; sisters, Dessie; Bonnie; Bessie; Jackie; and brothers, Carl and Joe Billy. She has left behind wonderful memories and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. (I LOVE YOU GRANDMA) There will be a potluck in remembrance of Wanda at her house at a later time. Her final resting place will be at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Oakland, Oregon.
Deanna Ellen Harper Rucker
RUCKER, Deanna Ellen Harper— Born on February 15, 1943. At the age of 62, left this world and silently slipped away on Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Born in Canyonville, Oregon, she lived most of her life in Riddle, Oregon, where she entered and graduated from Riddle School System, having attained National Honor Society Status. After graduating in 1962, she was employed much of her life. Deanna began her employment with the U.S. National Bank in Roseburg then transferred to the head office in Portland, Oregon. On July 9, 1966, Deanna married Paul G. Rucker. In 1968, they were blessed with twin boys and in 1970 a daughter. Deanna became a stay at home mother for many years. She first returned to the work force at Bays Market in Riddle. In 1987, she accepted a job offer from Harrah’s in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, where she remained for many years. When she became disabled Deanna returned permanently to Riddle, in 2001, where she had close family ties. Deanna was preceded in death by her parents, Doyle and Leona Harper, a brother, James and a son, Ty. She is survived by a son, Jason of Portland; a daughter, Micaela of Riddle; a grandson, Kyle; a granddaughter, Keanna; sisters, Elva Mae Smith of Pleasant Hill, Oregon; Velma Jewell of Riddle; a brother, Richard of Culver, Oregon; multiple nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Spot in Riddle. A memorial plaque will be placed at the Riddle Cemetery in her honor. In tranquility may you float on gentle breezes to your home with God and dwell there in peace for all eternity.
Ilse Bertram-Van Cott
BERTRAM-VAN COTT, Isle — Age 62, was born in Germany and came to America at the age of 20. She raised two children, Erik and Anke. She left an abusive marriage and joined John Van Cott in a wonderful relationship of 18 years. She loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, and birding. She was known as "The Sock Lady" by some, as she loved knitting and liked giving away socks to special people. Those special people always liked the socks they received. She will be missed by many. She passed away after a long battle with cancer. The Mercy Hospice Team were a great help in a time of need. We thank them very much.
Edna Grace (Ohl) Perkins ‘Perky’
PERKINS, Edna Grace (Ohl) — Beloved mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away on April 9, 2005, in Roseburg, Oregon, at age 92. Edna was born on July 4, 1912, in Phelps, New York, to John and Edna Mae Ohl. Edna's twin brother, Robert survived only two and a half months. Edna was raised in Rochester, New York. The family moved to Los Angeles, California, and while attending Night School she met Roscoe Perkins. They were married March 22, 1938. Edna helped Roscoe raise his three children, Lou and Chuck Perkins and Dora (Wheeling). To their family they added two more sons, Bobbie and Richard Perkins and two daughters, Ruth (Knott) and Mary (Hinson). In 1948, the family moved to Oregon, settling in Winston in 1950. They built a home on Gregory Street. Edna cleaned houses for $1.00 an hour, baby-sat, plus ironed late into the night to earn extra for her girls. Edna was a hard worker and admired by all the folks she worked for. That is where she got her nickname "Perky". She managed the Shamrock Motel for 15 years, under three owners. All of us have fond memories from that time in our lives. When she retired she moved to the Blue Ridge Apartments in Winston, where she met her special friend and Bingo Pal, Evelyn Paulson. She volunteered at the Winston Dining Site, washing dishes for 11 years. Edna was Melon Festival Queen in 1980. Edna played Bunco at Blue Ridge and Bingo on Monday and Wednesday at Roseburg Senior Center, where she made a lot of wonderful friends. She played Pokeno there also. More than once when she entered the room her friend would say, "Here comes Trouble!" Everyone loved her. Edna loved to watch her great-grandkids, Zachary Crain and Brittany Gates play ball and Nicole Gates cheer at Roseburg High School. When the weather was good she would watch great-grandson, Greg Price race his sprint car #8. She was a New York Yankee fan all her life. Her favorite player was Derek Jetter #2. A stand up poster of him stood behind her lift chair in her room. She collected spoons from all over the world, over 400 of them. Edna and Mary played dominoes every night after dinner. She won most of the time. She loved to read "Shoot ‘em up" westerns and do word search books. She loved her gray cat, Cougar; she called him her Tommy Cat or Old Gray pest. Her Two Black Labs, Misty and Indica checked on her nightly. Edna belonged to the Winston and Roseburg Lions Clubs and donated money to the Phelps, New York Lions Club at Christmas. She also was a member of Omaha Woodmen's Club for many years. She resided at Rose Apartments for many years until due to her illness, she moved to her daughter, Mary and son-in-law, Ray's home at age 91. "Perky" enjoyed celebrating her birthday on the 4th of July with a BIG party with family and friends, lots of food and fun, hats, and bingo games with prizes for all to win and fireworks. She didn't stop partying until the last firecracker was set off. What great fun! Edna is survived by her three daughters, Dora Wheeling of Pulaski, Virgina; Ruth Knott of Roseburg, Oregon; and Mary Hinson and son-in-law, Ray of Roseburg. She loved all of her nineteen grandkids, twenty-one great-grandkids, and fourteen great-great-grandkids on both the East and West coast. They are granddaughter, Dena and husband, Joe Buonauro of Roseburg; great-granddaughter, Theresa Buonauro of Roseburg; great-grandsons, Joey and Andrew Buonauro of New Jersey; grandson, Brian and wife, Lisa Crain of Roseburg; great-grandson, Zachary Crain; great-granddaughters, Nicole and Brittany Gates of Roseburg; grandson, Kevin Crain of Eureka, California; grandson, Tim and wife, Colleen Hinson; great-granddaughters, Shaye Hinson and Ashley Free of Roseburg; great-grandsons, Seth Albert, and Colton Smith; and great-granddaughter, Shyanna Smith of Roseburg; grandson, Rick and wife, Sandy Knott of Christmas Valley, Oregon; great-granddaughter, Shannon Courtney; great-grandson, Jeremy and wife, Sassy Dixon; great great-granddaughter, Haley Dixon of Roseburg; granddaughter, Debi and husband, Floyd Price of Roseburg; great-grandson, Greg Price of North Carolina; granddaughter, Karla and husband, Tony Miller of Roseburg; great-grandson, Matt and wife, Amanda Hill of Alabama; great great-grandsons, Marcus and Ben Hill of Roseburg; great-grandson, Jeremy and wife, Melody Hill of Alabama; great-grandsons, Pat and Phil Miller of Portland, Oregon; grandson, Tom Wheeling of Pulaski, Virginia; great-granddaughters, Crystal Cox; Hope Wheeling; and Cindy Wheeling of Pulaski; Alice and husband, Hillen Jenkins; great-granddaughter, Karen Montgomery and family of Virginia; great-grandson, Craig Pierce and family of Virginia; cousin, Margaret Thirtle of New York; sister-in-law, Trudy Ohl of Roseburg; niece, Janie and husband, Glenn Kagler of New Jersey; great-niece, Jennifer and husband, Eric Phiffer; great great great-nephew, Nicholas of New Jersey; niece, Grace Cochran of Florida; nieces, Gladys Warmer; Wilma Gobel; Della Dewitt; Anna Blanch; Dorothy Lightle; Shirley Robertson; Bessie Carson, all of Ohio; nephew, John Matthews; Carl Matthews, both of Ohio; and special pen pal, Shirley Musta of Washington. Edna was preceded in death by her twin brother, Robert at 2 1/2 months of age; sons, Bobbie at 3 1/2 years; and Richard at birth; grandmother, Minnie Ohl; husband, Roscoe in 1972; father and mother, John and Edna Ohl; sons, Lou and Chuck Perkins; brothers, Len and Bill Ohl; and Harry Brunn; nephew, Dan Ohl; sons-in-law, Skeet Wheeling and Floyd Knott; twin grandkids, Carl and Carol Knott; granddaughter, Tami Hinson Smith; and many wonderful friends that have gone before her. We will all miss your great sense of humor and wonderful smile. Everyone loved you and called you Perky, Mom, Grandma, or Grandma Ed — all called you friend. Graveside services will be Thursday, April 14, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Roseburg Memorial Gardens. Pastor Jerry Smart will officiating. LONG AND SHUKLE is in charge of arrangements. Any donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Melvin Deuane Mizejewski
MIZEJEWSKI, Melvin Deuane— Age 57, passed away peacefully with grace and dignity at a hospital in Portland, Oregon while surrounded by his loved ones on March 31, 2005. He was born at the Naval Hospital in Long Beach, California, on January 12, 1948, to Maxx and Vida Mizejewski. Mel grew up working as a child actor in Hollywood with several commercials, modeling jobs, and a movie with Orson Welles to his credit. Mel graduated from Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era. He moved to the Illinois Valley area to be close to his family in 1986. Mel was an accomplished photographer and had interests in art and philosophy with an appreciation for the wonder in our lives and in the world. Mel is survived by his loving companion, Nancy Gray and her three children, Jane; Michelle; and Rebecca of Grants Pass, Oregon; mother, Vida Mizejewski of Roseburg; brother, Max Mizejewski and wife, Rebeca and their daughter, Elizabeth, age 2, of St. Croix, Virgin islands; sister, Suma Shaazmunda and partner, Tree of Roseburg, Oregon; sister, Manya Nicholson and husband, Neil of Green, Oregon; nephew, Max John Mizejewski and wife, Sarah of Portland; nephew Ted Gegoux of Beaufort, South Carolina; aunt, Lora Adair of Burbank, California. He is also survived by numerous close cousins and friends in California and Oregon. Mel will be remembered as a loving spouse, son, brother, a friend, and a jokester who experienced life to its fullest, enjoying philosophical and spiritual conversations with friends and family, fascinated by the nature of being, and collecting Mickey Mouse memorabilia. A memorial service will be held in Roseburg, on April 17, 2005.
Dewey Begley
BEGLEY, Dewey — Age 89 years, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away on March 30, 2005. He was born on May 10, 1915, in St. Joe, Arkansas. His parents were M.C. and Harriet Begley. The doctor who delivered him said he would not survive so his parents never gave him a middle name. He married Veronica "Tony" Lena Hunter on July 3, 1937, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Dewey and Tony came to Oregon in 1941. Dewey hated to admit that a Model A Ford was how they arrived in Oregon because he was a lifelong Chevy man. The Great Depression caused many people to become nomads. Dewey lived that kind of life for many years. Good economic times in Oregon financed a few trips back to Oklahoma, where his parents lived. He wanted to farm and Oklahoma was where he grew up. He had many jobs during his life. Farmer, mechanic, ranchhand, gas station worker, and mill worker. He discovered his rainbow was in Oregon and settled down for good. He became a mellow old fellow who was quick to smile and do a little dance to a silly little tune he sang. He was part angel, part leprechaun and was little bit ornery sometimes. Those are the times he had to reach back and straighten his halo. Dewey was a patient in the hospital last year and he danced, joked and visited up and down the hall, all the while looking for a break in the front lines so he could make his getaway. He even tried to bribe his daughters with a meal at McDonald’s if they would sneak him out of the hospital. Dewey was devoted to Tony and cared for her during the years of her affliction with Alzheimer's disease. They had five children and were married 66 years. She passed away in 2003. Dewey loved reading his bible given to him by Tony. He spent many years playing pool with his friends at the Sutherlin Senior Center. He gave up driving when he began seeing two cars coming at him instead of one. He began riding a bike for transportation and rode it until he was 86 years old. He gave it up for a 4-wheel scooter and enjoyed it for almost two years. All the while the family continued to worry about the "two cars instead of one" reason he gave for giving up his car. Brothers, Carl, Tommy, Ray and William and sisters, Oda, Bertha and Idella preceded him in death. He is survived by his sisters, Myrl Hunter of Eugene, Oregon; Oma Jane of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; daughters, Edith Spain and husband, John; Mary Kachel of Sutherlin; sons, James Begley and wife, Charlotte of Cornelius, Oregon; Wyatt Begley and wife, Marla of Molalla, Oregon; Dewey Ray Begley of Sutherlin; grandsons, John E. Spain of Sutherlin; Jason Spain of Colusa, California; Stephen Spain of Riverside, California; Sam Kachel of Coos Bay, Oregon; James Begley Jr. of Cornelius, Oregon; Ryan and Nick Begley of Molalla; Ron Koch of Roseburg; Jon Koch of Salem, Oregon; Jimmy Lee Martin of Greensboro, North Carolina; granddaughters, Veronica Erbe; Erica Thompson of Roseburg; Terri Yeager of Cornelius; Monica Gibson of Portland; Andrea Gray of Wilsonville, Oregon; great grandson, Joe Begley of Cornelius; Anthony Thompson of Roseburg; Mike Thompson and Kohki Shoji of Myrtle Creek, Oregon; Mason Spain of Junction City, Oregon; Noah Spain of Eugene; Nick and Beau Martin of Greensboro; Jakob Gray of Wilsonville; Koshka Gibson of Portland; great granddaughters, Alicia Begley; Brittany and Rachel Yeager of Cornelius; Christine Erbe and Camille Thompson of Roseburg; Megan and Morghin Spain of Junction City, Oregon; Rebecca Spain of Sutherlin; and Lily Begley of Molalla; great great-granddaughter, Makaya Thompson of Myrtle Creek. Numerous nieces and nephews and in-laws will also miss Dewey. Dewey loved his big family and they loved him back. The family is very grateful to Dr. Luke Herscher for his compassionate care of Dewey. A special thanks to Douglas House in Sutherlin for going the extra mile in allowing Dewey to be with familiar, caring people up to the last month of his life. And to Umpqua Valley Nursing Home, there are no words to express the family's appreciation of your kindness and compassion to both the family and Dewey. A private graveside service was held for Dewey on Saturday, April 2, 2005. He went to meet Tony in a new pair of bib overalls and his plaid sports coat that he wore when he was "dressed up" for any occasion. I am sure it made her smile.
ZEISZLER, Ellen Rose — age 75, passed away on March 21, 2005. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. at the Douglas House in Sutherlin. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES (541) 673-4455.
BADGLEY, Marvin — Age 54, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away on April 7, 2005. Arrangements pending. CHAPEL OF THE FIRS (541) 459-2281.
MARTIN, Velma — Age 95, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on April 7, 2005. Arrangements pending. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES (541) 673-4455.
CAHALAN, Lanelle — Age 73, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on April 8, 2005. Arrangements pending. ROSEBURG FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES (541) 672-5836.
HUGHES, Richard — Age 99, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on April 7, 2005. Arrangements pending. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES (541) 673-4455.
Kenneth O. Madison
MADISON, Kenneth O. — Age 97, a lifelong resident of Kellogg, Oregon, passed away on March 26, 2005. He was born on April 2, 1907, to George and Anna (Schad) Madison. Kenneth graduated from Elkton High School in 1927. He took out a homestead near Wagner Creek. He operated a sawmill, fell timber, maintained roads in North Douglas County using a team of horses and later a county grader. He worked during threshing and prune harvest and helped clear right-of-ways for the electric lines into Kellogg. He worked on his ranch where he milked cows, sold cream, raised turkeys, sheep and cows, grew grain & hay, and did custom hay baling. Kenneth married Leona Spayde from Ashland, Oregon, a Kellogg school teacher, on October 21, 1934. They were married for 61 years. She proceeded him in death in 1996. Kenneth is survived by their five children, Donna D. Kobbe and Darlene D. Swearingen, both of Kellogg; David K. Madison of Eugene, Oregon; Bruce D. Madison of Kellogg; and Rebecca A. Prinslow of Keizer, Oregon; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and seven great great-grandchild; one brother, Fay Madison of Winchester. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Carl Madison. Kenneth served on the District Soil and Water Conservation Board for 50 years. He was a charter member of the Kellogg Grange #811 and helped build the Grange Hall. He enjoyed traveling with his travel trailer, trips to the Oregon Coast, and music. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Kellogg Grange at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions in Kenneth O. Madison's name may be made to Kellogg Grange #811.
