Obituaries

Aug 27, 2025

Linda Lee (Harris) Gillem

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Linda Gillem, on August 27, 2025 the age of 69. She passed away in the hospital after complications from a cancer treatment.

Born in Preston Idaho on December 2, 1955 to Ronald and Lorean Harris. Linda grew up in Vale,...

Aug 22, 2025

Steven Holden, 63, of Reedsport, Oregon, passed away on August 22, 2025. He was born in Vancouver, Washington, on May 29, 1962, and spent the majority of his life in Reedsport. He worked for many years as a welder and was known for his strong work ethic and craftsmanship. Outside of work, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and...

Aug 18, 2025

Janice Christine Jessup (née Beuneman)

June 3, 1945 – 2025

Janice Christine “Jamie” Jessup passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Reedsport, Oregon. She was 80.

Born in Santa Cruz, California, Jamie was the only child of Moline and Jan Beuneman. A striking young woman, she briefly modeled before marrying...

Aug 13, 2025

Aug 13, 2025

Robert “Bob” Davis Markland, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Wednesday, August 13th , 2025 after enjoying a day of fishing with friends in Southern Oregon. He was born on January 17th ,1953 to Janet (Barnard) Porch and Donald Frank Davis in St. Louis, Missouri.

Due to his father's occupation, Bob and his family...

Jul 29, 2025

Jul 19, 2025

William Edward Lindbloom a beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather passed away peacefuly in Reedsport, Oregon on July 19th, 2025. He was a veteran of the US Army and loved to travel, William Lindbloom will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Jul 12, 2025

Joanne Violet Heisler of Prineville, Oregon, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on July 12, 2025, in Reedsport, Oregon.

She is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 72 years, Clayton E. Heisler, and their children: Dana Rosanna Metzler, Debra Jo Clark, and Clayton E. Heisler II. Joanne’s legacy also lives on through her many...

Jul 6, 2025

Ted Michael Jackson, 74, passed away on July 6, 2025, in Reedsport, Oregon.

Ted was born in Wickenburg, Arizona, on December 21, 1950, to Harold Clifton Jackson and Anne Catherine Ridgeway. He is survived by his brother, Clifton Robert “Cliff Sr.” Jackson (86), and spouse Jeanette (81), both of Lakeside, Oregon; nephew “Cliff Jr.” Jackson (spouse Kimberly)...

Jun 30, 2025

Patrick Ryan “Pat” Jones, 47, of Reedsport, Oregon, passed away tragically on June 30, 2025, in his hometown due to a single-vehicle car accident. Born on February 2, 1978, in Reedsport, Pat spent his entire life surrounded by the familiar forests and rivers he loved. A proud graduate of Reedsport High School, Pat was known for his easygoing nature,...

Jun 10, 2025

Brian aka Bubs peacefully passed away on Tuesday June 10th, 2025 surrounded by Family and Friends. From the moment Brian was born, we knew he had a love for life and that he would fight for what he wanted. Brian’s Journey through this life was complex, but He chose to stay positive and happy about everything hurled his way....

May 27, 2025

Barbara is a beloved wife and mother.

She will deeply missed by those who knew her.

May 19, 2025

Dorothy Ann Kolb (nee Forristal), 11/16/1936 passed away in peace May 19, 2025 at 3:46 AM at Aidan Senior Living in Reedsport, Oregon.

Dottie, as she was known by, was born in Lafe, Arkansas. At age 6 she was sent to St. Vincent’s orphanage in Buffalo, New York, and lived there until she was 12 years old....

May 10, 2025

Yumiko Hicks went to heaven in the early morning of May 10, 2025 after suffering from a pulmonary embolism. She will be remembered as a woman of strong Christian faith, full of life, deeply loving and devoted to her family and friends.

She is survived by her loving husband of thirty years, Jeremy, and two beautiful children,...

May 1, 2025

Jeffrey A. Unger passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at the age of 81. He was a devoted father to Stacie Ford and Jason Unger (Courtney), a beloved brother to Jim Unger (Bobbie), and the cherished son of Jack and June Unger, who preceded him in death. A lifelong resident of Reedsport, Jeff came from a family deeply...

Mar 26, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Street, 73 of Reedsport, Oregon, passed away on March 26, 2025. She was born on April 4th, 1951 in Coos Bay, Oregon to Charles and Mary Ellen Pfeiffer. She was raised between Gardiner and Reedsport. She Graduated from Reedsport High School in 1969. She then attended and graduated from Northwestern College in 1970.

Mary and...

Feb 23, 2025

Linda Diane Heard, fondly referred to by her grandchildren as "Nonni", passed away peacefully at age 80 in Reedsport, Oregon on February 23rd, 2025. She was born on January 15, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Russ and Flo Santrizos.

Linda was a woman of fierce strength, generosity, and grace. She shared a beautiful life with her late...

Jan 4, 2025

In Loving Memory

Delores Patricia “Pat” Glover

November 9, 1933 – January 4, 2025

Delores Patricia Glover, lovingly known as “Pat,” passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born in Roseburg, Oregon, Pat spent most of her life in Reedsport before moving to assisted...

Dec 8, 2024

Elvin “Pete” Stingley passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2024 at his home. He was 73. Pete was born on April 20th, 1951 in Eugene, Oregon to Elvin K & Dorcas Stingley. He was the youngest of 5 children. As a young child his family moved to Reedsport where he grew up. He was an exceptional swimmer and competed...

Nov 24, 2024

Harry Robert “Bob” Wilkes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community member, passed away peacefully at the age of 77. Born on November 26, 1946, to Frank Wilkes and Pauline Sauer, Bob was raised in Reedsport, Oregon, where he would spend much of his life.

Bob married his high school sweetheart, Linda Wilkes, on July 30, 1966,...