Local Obituaries for Milwaukie, Clackamas County in Oregon and Surrounding Areas.
Vivian L. Crew Faust
Jan 15, 2024
Born on December 24, 1943 in Standish, California to Gerald and Oba Clark Crew. She was the oldest of their 4 children; sisters, Valerie, LaVonne and brother, Hiram Jon followed. Her father was stationed in Asia during World War II and didn't meet her till she was a toddler. She passed away on January 15, 2024 in the early morning...
Merrilee Marcia Hilts
Jan 10, 2024
Merrilee's Celebration of Life will be held 1:00pm-4:00pm, Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the Milwaukie Elk's Lodge #142. See below for more information. Merrilee Marcia Hilts died at home, surrounded by loved ones, January 10, 2024, at 51 years of age. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, partner, friend, and ‘fur-mom’. Merrilee was born July 4, 1972, in...
Kristin Dawn Miller
Jan 10, 2024
Kristin Dawn Miller, 53, of Milwaukie, Oregon, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, January 10, 2024. Kristin was born December 7, 1970, in Pendleton, Oregon to Nancy Pettyjohn Miller and the late, George W. Miller. She spent her early years on the families' ranches in Eastern Oregon near Condon and Ione. Although disabled by Cerebral Palsy, Kristin...
Kathleen Frances 'Kathy' Abramson
Jan 9, 2024
Please note that Mrs. Abramson's services have been rescheduled. A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held 11:15 am, Mass of Christian Burial 11:45 am, Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church. There will be a reception to follow at the Parish Center next door. Kathleen Frances 'Kathy' Abramson passed away January 9, 2024, at 82...
William Thomas 'Bill' Andrews
Jan 8, 2024
Raise a Diet Pepsi (bonus point for straw and can koozie) for a guy whose middle name should have been Trouble. Bill was a beloved son, brother, husband, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was a longtime resident of Milwaukie. Bill worked for PP&L before striking out as an entrepreneur and owner of Minuteman Press shops. Like his late wife,...
Susan Jean Myers
Jan 6, 2024
Susan Jean Myers (née Keltz) of Milwaukie, Oregon was born in Los Angeles, California on July 5, 1957, to Stan & Katherine (Katy) Keltz (née McNicholas). She departed her loved ones January 6, 2024, from a broken heart having not been able to recover from the loss of her beloved soulmate, Jay Myers. Susan spent her life helping others through...
Donald Chester Mclaughlin
Dec 30, 2023
Donald Chester McLaughlin passed away in his sleep December 30, 2023, at the age of 99, at home in Milwaukie, Oregon. Our father was born June 13, 1924, in Milwaukie to local dairyman Chester C. McLaughlin and Martha L. McLaughlin (née Birkemeier). Our dad was quickly inducted into farm work while still a boy, shouldering his share of chores. After...
Judith Elaine Gyanti
Dec 30, 2023
Judith Elaine Gyanti was born September 25, 1945, in San Diego, CA to Victor and Margarite Love. She passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Clackamas, OR. Growing up her family traveled for her father’s military service; she lived in San Diego, CA, New Hampshire, Louisiana, Johnston Island, Hawaii, England, Las Vegas, Germantown, PA, and Portland, OR. She married...
Floriene Mae Tondreau
Dec 21, 2023
Floriene Mae Lautenschlager-Tondreau passed peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2023, at the age of 103. She was born on September 1, 1920, to Charles and Frances Lautenschlager in Carlton, Nebraska. She married Hubert Adler Tondreau on June 14, 1941, and they lived in York, Nebraska. They moved to Portland, Oregon after Hubert was discharged from the Navy in...
Richard Sidney 'Dick' Phillips
Dec 20, 2023
Richard Sidney ‘Dick’ Phillips was born on October 6, 1932, and left this world on December 20, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior. Dick was born in Portland, OR to Sidney and Laura Phillips. He was raised in Lake Oswego and graduated from West Linn High school before enlisting in the Navy. In the Navy he served as...
Inez Melvina 'Liz' Munson
Dec 16, 2023
Inez Melvina 'Liz' Munson was born January 17, 1936, and passed away December 16, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Arden Munson. Together they had two sons: Greg and Robert. She graduated high school and later Portland State University in 1960. She then started her teaching career with Portland Public Schools. Liz taught for 34 years...
David Rodney Lippert
Dec 9, 2023
David Rodney Lippert was born August 24, 1962, in Portland, Oregon, and died December 9, 2023, of an aggressive brain tumor while in the care of his family. He attended Milwaukie area schools and graduated from Rex Putnam High School. He had been a long-term employee in the payroll department at OHSU at the time of his death. He was...
Jeffrey Ross Walker
Dec 7, 2023
Jeffrey Ross Walker, 71, of Milwaukie, Oregon, passed away on December 7th, 2023, after a valiant cancer fight. Jeff was born on September 23, 1952, to Donald and Marian Walker. Jeffrey attended La Salle High School and went on to own his own business for over 40 years. Jeff married his beloved wife, Shauna, in 1992. They went on to...
Kathleen Ann Flint
Dec 6, 2023
Kathleen “Kathi” Ann Flint passed peacefully the evening of December 6, 2023, in the care of hospice with family comforting her from near and far. Kathi was 76 years old. We lost a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, and a friend. Her wings were ready, but our hearts were not. She was born on November 16, 1947,...
Corbin Joel Cornelison
Dec 5, 2023
Corbin Cornelison, sculptor, born May 7, 1972, died December 5, 2023. He leaves behind his mother, sisters, nephews, niece, great-nephew, great-niece, fiancé, and a group of really good friends. His kindness, humor, talent, and artistic intuition will be remembered by his family and by the art community; all were so important to him. Donations to ALS Northwest.
James Byron Donkle
Nov 26, 2023
James (Jim) Byron Donkle, MD, passed away peacefully in his home in Milwaukie, Oregon surrounded by his loving wife Ellen and his daughters, Peggy and Ann. Most people will remember him as "Doctor Donkle," a man with a huge heart full of love, generosity, and joy. Jim was born to Milton Donkle and Jean Fish Donkle in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where...
Sandra Louise "Sandy" Yarno
Nov 13, 2023
Sandra Louise “Sandy” Yarno was born on May 12, 1938, the second child of Kenneth & Marvel Bushey of Los Angeles, California. She peacefully passed away in her family home on November 13, 2023. The Bushey family moved to Grants Pass, Oregon, and later Roseburg, Oregon. She graduated from Roseburg High School in 1957. During her teenage years she worked...
Karen Leann Miller
Nov 12, 2023
Karen LeAnn Miller passed away in her home on November 12, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Portland, Oregon on March 19, 1948, to Lee and LaVerne Holder and was one of those rare life-long Oregonians. An only child, she became fiercely independent at a young age and was adept at making and keeping friends. She...
Roy Lee Lockett
Nov 10, 2023
Roy Lee Lockett was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in the spring of 1938. He grew up among family until he followed his older sister, Leona, and family to Oregon, to be educated in the Pacific Northwest. He went to school then got a job at the Post Office as a mail sorter. He married and had three kids, Debbie, Chris,...
Joyce Marie Bennett
Nov 4, 2023
Joyce Marie Bennett passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, November 4, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born August 30, 1940, to Alice and Julius Hammermeister in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Bennett of 47 years; and brother, Robert Hammermeister. She spent her childhood years on a farm in Austin, Minnesota. Joyce...
