Local Obituaries for Milwaukie, Clackamas County in Oregon and Surrounding Areas.
Robert Marshall "Bob" Hoover
Sep 6, 2024
Bob Hoover was born July 16, 1944 in Long Branch, New Jersey. He passed September 6, 2024 at the age of 80 in Milwaukie, Oregon. Bob lived all over and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer after 30 years of service in the United States Navy. Post retirement, Bob worked in real estate and was an Adult Foster Home...
Donna Gail Meye
Sep 3, 2024
Donna Gail Meye, 78 years old, died on September 3rd, 2024. Donna was born in Portland, Oregon to Ruby and Edward Miller. She grew up in what is now the outer SE Portland area and graduated from Reynolds High School in 1963. Donna married Arthur Meye in a leap year, February 29, 1965, and had 2 children, Kimberly and Bradley...
Rose Ann Fitchett
Sep 2, 2024
My mom was a kind soul, she always made time for someone no matter how busy she was. She had a sense of humor and could make you laugh. She would always listen and made you feel loved. I remember when I was a teenager our house was the hangout. If someone needed a place to stay, mom would always...
Mary Ellen Beaver
Aug 16, 2024
Mary E. Beaver passed away at the age of 93 on Aug. 16, 2024, in her home with family by her side. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth F. Beaver, who were married for 60 years. Ken brought Mary her favorite flowers every Friday. She is also survived by her 8 children: Laura, Deb, Jean, Barb, Paul, Tom, Jim...
Joseph Charles "Joe" Molinari
Aug 12, 2024
Joe Molinari was born November 2, 1930, to parents, Dominico and Mary (Staley) Molinari in Portland, Oregon. He was the oldest of six siblings. Joe attended Woodlawn Grade School, Holy Redeemer Grade School, Central Catholic High School, and Jefferson High School. He farmed for many years with his father. Joe was drafted into the Army in 1955. On Friday, July...
Michael William Berrevoets
Aug 8, 2024
Michael William Berrevoets passed away unexpectedly on August 8th, 2024, from complications of Covid and pneumonia. Mike was a generous, selfless, caring, shining example of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend, and member of the community. He was equally loved and revered by those who were fortunate enough to know him. He loved to be active and outdoors, fishing, boating,...
Shirley Marie Smith
Aug 1, 2024
Shirley Marie Smith went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2024, concluding a long and wonderful life. During her 94 years, she found great comfort in her Catholic faith. She was a fun loving and energetic mother and friend. Shirley enjoyed golfing, quilting, fishing, bridge and socializing with friends. Most of all she loved spending time with her...
Norma Lee Enevoldsen
Jul 24, 2024
Norma Lee Warman was born on March 15, 1939, in Riverside, California. Norma was the first of Lester and Verda Warman’s 3 children. As a young child, she talked about playing the piano in the window of her father’s music store for hours. She graduated from Colton High School in Colton, California and attended two years at Valley College in...
Marion Irene Hango
Jul 19, 2024
Marion Irene Hango passed away on July 19, 2024, from complications of advanced age, 6 days shy of her 96th birthday, comforted by her daughter, Barbara, at her side. Her life in this world began on July 25, 1928, in Portland, Oregon. Although she was the only child of Arthur Marion and Ora Irene Yerkes, she was born into a...
Eloise Elizabeth Lissit
Jul 19, 2024
Eloise Elizabeth Lissit (Jensen) was born on Jan 13th, 1962, in San Francisco, CA, to Carolyn and William Jensen. She has two surviving sisters, Sharon and Cindy. Eloise passed away on July 19th after fighting cancer and other health issues for over 7 years. During that time she remained upbeat, happy and optimistic, which was her true nature. She is...
Arthur Junior Jones
Jul 14, 2024
Arthur Jr. Jones "Art" was born August 5th, 1933 to Arthur and Lida Bell Jones in Portland, Oregon. He was the youngest of five children; Robert, Roy, Betty, and Edith. Art passed away on July 14th, 2024 with complications from a stroke on March 13th, 2024. After being in rehab for a month Art was sent home with only a...
Barbara Jane Piccolo
Jul 6, 2024
Barbara was born in Oregon City, Oregon and was raised there until she was in her teens. Then her family moved to Gladstone, Oregon. She married the love of her life, Rudolph Piccolo in 1958 and they enjoyed over 63 years together, until Rudy preceded her in death in 2021. She was a talented, hardworking, and creative homemaker. She enjoyed...
Mary Frances Ryan
Jul 2, 2024
Mary Frances Ryan was born October 22nd, 1926 in Portland, Oregon to Sarah Henry Ryan of County Mayo, Ireland and Frank Ryan of County Leitrim, Ireland. Mary was the only child of Frank and Sarah and grew up in Southwest Portland, attending St. Mary’s Academy, 1st through 12th grade, graduating in 1944. Next, it was on to Marylhurst College. Mary...
Susan Margaret Smith
Jun 30, 2024
Susan Margaret Smith was born May 10, 1950, in Milwaukie, Oregon to Leonard and Margaret Smith. She was one of two children in the family along with her brother, Bob. Susan was very close to her mother, Margaret. Susan loved sports and played Softball in high school and was very good. She was an All Star, Regional All Star, and...
Eugene Elias Sorenson
Jun 27, 2024
Gene Sorenson was born on February 6, 1929 in Arlington, South Dakota to his parents Christian Elias and Agnes Sorenson. His early life was spent on a farm in Floodwood, Minnesota until Elias followed his brother, Sam and moved to Oregon. The family lived in various homes in the Hubbard, Woodburn, Gladstone, Oregon City, and Jennings Lodge areas. Gene attended...
Beatrice Irene Schmidt
Jun 21, 2024
Beatrice Irene Schmidt was born on March 19, 1931, and died on June 21, 2024, at the age of 93. Beatrice was born in George, Iowa to Gertrude and Ervin Westphal. They lived there until she was three years-old then moved to Fairmont, North Dakota. While there, her mother entered Beatrice into Sears National Baby Contest. With over 100,000 entries...
Ronald Glenson Adams
Jun 21, 2024
Ronald Adams was born in Dogwood Neck, South Carolina, right between Boggy Swamp and Brown Bog. Growing up on the farm, he got to know animals of all kinds and people of all characters. He stole the sugarcane and wrapped himself in the long skirts of his favorite grandmother, Sarah, for safety. As an adult he gravitated towards strong-minded women....
John Scott Maxwell
Jun 14, 2024
John Scott Maxwell, MD. passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14th in Portland, OR, at the age of 72 due to complications from ALS. He was surrounded by his three sons and wife. John was born on December 28th, 1951 to Charles “Bud” and Betty Maxwell in Salem, OH, the second child of four. He spent summers in high school...
Dolores C. Toombs
Jun 11, 2024
Dolore’s family would like to thank everyone who took such good care of her in the last years of her life. Especially Daniela Lucescu, her husband and staff at Cedar Oak Care Home. Thank you for taking such good care of her in the last few weeks of her life. We know she felt loved and well cared for. They...
