Obituaries

Eunice Estell Sleppy

Eunice Estell Sleppy

Feb 18, 2015

Eunice Estell Sleppy, 68 of Medford, Oregon passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015 at her home. She has been interned at Stearns Cemetery in Talent, Oregon. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Medford Neighborhood Church, 1819 Stewart Avenue, Medford, Oregon.

Itol Alice Downing (Roberts)

Itol Alice Downing (Roberts)

Feb 12, 2015

Itol A. Downing died peacefully on Feb. 12, 2015 at Serenity Harbor Adult Foster Home in Medford, OR. She was born Itol Alice Roberts on March 8, 1924 in Lostine, OR to James L. and Bertha Roberts. On Sept. 10, 1944, she married Weldon Downing who preceded her in death in 1994. Her brother William Roberts, and sisters Orlena Smith...

James Fredrick Lehnhardt

James Fredrick Lehnhardt

Feb 6, 2015

James Fredrick Lehnhardt, age 89, he was born March 3, 1925 in Garden Grove, California. He passed away at his home in Medford, Oregon on Friday, February 6, 2015. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather. When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in...

Helmut Gustav Podlech

Helmut Gustav Podlech

Feb 5, 2015

Harry Podlech, 78, of Medford, Ore. passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015. Harry was born June 16, 1936 in Posilge, East Prussia, Germany to Josef and Helen Podlech. Harry worked for Harry & David Corporation for 17 years from 1977 to 1994. He also served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1961. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas...

Glenn Calvin Mcbride

Glenn Calvin Mcbride

Jan 29, 2015

Glenn C. McBride, 89, of Medford, Ore. passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015. He was born December 24, 1925 in Rocky Ford, Colorado. to Boyd C. and Lura (Sims) McBride. When still very young his family moved to the Bay area of Rodeo, California, where he grew up. Glenn graduated from John Swett High School in Crockett, Calif. He...

Gene Sawyer

Gene Sawyer

Jan 18, 2015

Gene Sawyer, 78 of Eagle Point, Ore. passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 in Eagle Point, Ore. He was born in Lee Creek, Ark on July 10, 1936 to Jack and Cora Sawyer. The Sawyer family moved to the Upper Rogue area 63 years ago. Gene drove log trucks and enjoyed hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. He was...

Grace A. Erickson

Grace A. Erickson

Jan 6, 2015

Grace A. Erickson, 88, of Rogue River, Oregon, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, in West Covina, CA. Grace was born April 17, 1926 on the family farm in Reynoldsville, PA. She was the eldest daughter of Charles Blair and Zula Geneva (ne Strouse) Adams. Grace graduated from Reynoldsville High School in 1944, she then moved to California in 1945. Grace...

Richard Allen Wickham

Richard Allen Wickham

Jan 4, 2015

Richard Allen Wickham, 90 of Eagle Point, Oregon passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.

Jean Elenor Bowers (Mix)

Jean Elenor Bowers (Mix)

Jan 4, 2015

Jean Elenor Bowers of Medford, Ore. was born July 6, 1924 in Chicago, Ill. to Russell and Esther Mix and returned to her Heavenly Father Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the age of 90. Jean lived a vibrant, creative life as a musician, artist, and community leader with a great love for people, and an impeccable sense of humor. A...

Margaret E. Ehn

Margaret E. Ehn

Dec 27, 2014

Margaret E. Ehn, age 86, of Medford, Oregon passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014. Arrangements in care of Memory Gardens Memorial Park and Mortuary 541-773-7338 or memorygardensmortuary.com

Richard J. Boyko

Richard J. Boyko

Dec 26, 2014

Richard J. Boyko, age 25 of Medford, Oregon passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014.

William Dean Saltmarsh

William Dean Saltmarsh

Dec 25, 2014

William Dean Saltmarsh, age 29, of Medford, Oregon passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014.

Lela Ada Bean

Lela Ada Bean

Dec 20, 2014

Lela Ada Bean, 99 of Central Point, Oregon passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Sheppard Adult Foster Care.

Leslie Walter Kastner

Leslie Walter Kastner

Dec 16, 2014

Leslie Walter Kastner, Jr. 89 of Jacksonville, Oregon passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at home with his family around him. No services are planned at this time.

Joan Elizabeth Shults

Joan Elizabeth Shults

Dec 14, 2014

Joan Elizabeth (Callaghan) Shults, age 70, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014 with her family at her side. Joan was born September 13, 1944 in Miles City, Mont. to Shy & Jessie (Thomason) Callaghan. She graduated from Eagle Point High School in 1962. The following year she was crowned Miss Rogue Valley. In 1964 she was runner up in the...

Gerald Steve Stebbins

Gerald Steve Stebbins

Dec 13, 2014

Gerald Steve Stebbins, age 62, of Shady Cove, Oregon, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 13, 2014.

David Arthur Schneider

David Arthur Schneider

Dec 9, 2014

David Arthur Schneider graduated to heaven from Rogue Regional Hospital, Tuesday morning, December 9, after a 3 1/2 year good fight for good health from lymphoma and bladder cancer. He was able to be home for Thanksgiving to see all his children and most of his 14 grandchildren, the week before his homegoing. Dave was born March 15, 1936 in...

Nolan Wayne Mckinney

Nolan Wayne Mckinney

Dec 8, 2014

Nolan Wayne McKinney, age 82, of Oroville, CA passed Dec. 8, 2014. He was born March 15, 1932 to Clarence Orvin and Eunice(Harris) McKinney. He served over 20years in the US Marine Corps. Gravside services with military honors will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Memory Gardens Memorial Park

Nolan Wayne Mckinney

Nolan Wayne Mckinney

Dec 8, 2014

Nolan Wayne McKinney, age 82, of Oroville, CA. passed Dec. 8, 2014. He was born March 15, 1932 to Clarence Orvin & Eunice(Harris) McKinney. Nolan served over 20 years in the US Marine Corps and received two Purple Hearts. He is survived by four daughters; Cynthia Berger of Medford, OR, Cheryl Lowe of VT, Mary Kitchel and Bobbie Kostewa of...

Cory Brandon Davis

Cory Brandon Davis

Nov 30, 2014

Cory Brandon Davis, 37 of Medford, Ore. passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Providence Medford Medical Center. He was born in Medford, Ore on May 18, 1977 to Michael and Joyce (Bauman) Davis. Cory has lived in Medford his entire life. He worked as a welder and enjoyed softball, W.O.W. Off Road. He was also involved in Little...