Obituaries

David Keith Oveson

David Keith Oveson

Mar 21, 2014

David Keith Oveson, age 65, of Central Point, Oregon, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2014. Arrangements by Memory Gardens Mortuary 541-773-7338.

Chester Lawrence James

Chester Lawrence James

Mar 20, 2014

Chester Lawrence James, 92 years of Medford, Oregon passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Arbor Place Memory Care. Arrangements Pending.

Louann Berkheimer

Louann Berkheimer

Mar 11, 2014

Lou-Ann Berkheimer, 64, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at home in Central Point, Ore. with her three children by her side. She was born May 1, 1949 to Wilbur James and Jessie Lorraine (Griffith) Berkheimer in LaMesa, Calif. Lou-Ann grew up in Sams Valley and graduated from Crater High School. She lived in Central Point for the past 22...

Candace Ann Strehlow

Candace Ann Strehlow

Mar 9, 2014

Candace Ann Strehlow, 49 Eagle Point, Ore. passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at her home. She was born on September 26, 1964 in Garden Grove, Cal. Her parents are Deanna Pickett, Dale Tuomi and Beverly Wickstrom. Candi is survived by her sons, Dustin and Dylin Duncan, Chris Strehlow; mother's, Deanna Pickett and Beverly Wickstrom; sister, Kristen McCallum; brother,...

Jerry Eugene Morrison

Jerry Eugene Morrison

Mar 3, 2014

Jerry Eugene Morrison, 80, passed away Monday March 3, 2014 of heart failure during surgery in Medford Oregon. He was surrounded by family and loved ones at the time. He was born in The Dalles Oregon on May 7, 1933 to Mildred and Frank Morrison. He served in the Navy with his father, during the Korean War and also traveled...

Leland Ivor "Lee" Harter

Leland Ivor "Lee" Harter

Feb 27, 2014

Leland Ivor Harter, 95 years old, was born May 17, 1918 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Earl P and Lela Blanche (Emery) Harter. He grew up in the Dust Bowl days in Texas. Leland went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 27, 2014. He served in the Army Air Force in World War II as a Squadron Commander in...

Frida Mathews

Frida Mathews

Feb 17, 2014

Frida Mathews, 90 of Medford, Oregon passed away Monday, February 17, 2013 at her home. She was born on December 24, 1923 in Duisburg, Germany to Richard and Frida Henke. Frida married Clyde Mathews on March 14, 1953 in Butzbach, Germany. They moved several times due to Clyde's service in the US Army. In 1976 they settled in Medford, Oregon....

Eugene Jeffrey Piazza

Eugene Jeffrey Piazza

Feb 14, 2014

Eugene (Bud) Piazza of Ashland, Ore. passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 at Rogue Valley Memorial Hospital after a long battle with complications due to kidney failure. He was 58 years old. Eugene was born and raised in Medford, Ore. and graduated from Medford High School in 1973. He distinguished himself on the football field and the wrestling mat for...

Donald Charles Hill

Donald Charles Hill

Feb 13, 2014

Donald Charles Hill, age 86, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 13, 2014. Arrangements by Memory Gardens Memorial Park and Mortuary 541-773-7338.

Margaret Ann Schlothan

Margaret Ann Schlothan

Feb 11, 2014

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Schlothan, 82, passed away peacefully February 11, 2014 in her home with family. She was born January 30, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska to Severin and Berniece Walter. Peggy relocated to San Francisco, Calif. in 1955 where she met, and later married, Fredrick Schlothan. Fred and Peggy resided in the San Francisco Bay Area until coming to Oregon...

Phillip Forrest Holt

Phillip Forrest Holt

Feb 1, 2014

Phillip Forrest Holt, 90, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Grants Pass, Ore. He was born in Bemidji, Minn. April 26, 1923 to Knute and Elsie (Branham) Holt. During World War II he served in the Philippines as an army sharpshooter. He earned medals for his distinguished service and excellence with the M1 Rifle. He met Freddie L. Forsythe...

Margaret Arglee Walch

Margaret Arglee Walch

Jan 24, 2014

Margaret Arglee Walch, 86, went home to be with Jesus Christ her Savior, and her husband Lloyd on January 24, 2014. She passed at Arbor Place Assisted Living where she lived for the past two months. Arglee, as she was known in her youth, was born May 7, 1927 the fifth of seven children to Leonard Alvin Williams and Bessie...

Marge Elizabeth Prevatt

Marge Elizabeth Prevatt

Jan 20, 2014

Marge Elizabeth Prevatt, 66 of Medford, Oregon passed away at her home on Monday, January 20, 2014. She was born on October 2, 1947 to Clyde and Bertha Prevatt in Grants Pass, Oregon. Marge is survived by her son, Bradley Prevatt, of Phoenix, Oregon; daughter, Dawn Dragoo of Medford, Oregon; sisters, Nancy Wiliams and Darlene Walden; brothers, Rober and James...

Gilbert Eugene Daniken

Gilbert Eugene Daniken

Jan 18, 2014

Gilbert "Dan" Daniken Gilbert "Dan" Daniken of Central Point, Ore. passed away on January 18, 2014 at the age of 89. He was born the third of four sons on January 12, 1925 to Emma and John Daniken in Greenville, Ill. The four boys enjoyed farm life in rural Illinois. Dan graduated from Greenville High School. He was a veteran...

Craig Steve Lyle

Craig Steve Lyle

Jan 4, 2014

An hour before sunset on January 4th 2014 Craig Steven Lyle said goodbye to family and friends at an outdoor gathering on the mountain. Craig pointed his bicycle down a familiar trail and did what he had done all his life...he rode like the wind. On this day... amidst the shadows of twilight in the 54th year of his life...

James Robert Adams

James Robert Adams

Jan 2, 2014

James Robert Adams, age 22, passed away in Lane County on Thursday, January 2, 2014. Memory Gardens Memorial Park and Mortuary 541-773-7338.

Samuel Clement George

Samuel Clement George

Dec 31, 2013

Samuel Clement George, age 75 of Cecilville, California passed away at the Rogue Regency Medical Hospital on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Arrangements by Memory Gardens Memorial Park and Mortuary 541-773-7338.

John Wayne Atnip

John Wayne Atnip

Dec 29, 2013

John Wayne Atnip, 62 of Medford, Oregon passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at his home.

Roberta S. Moreno

Roberta S. Moreno

Dec 29, 2013

Roberta s. Moreno, age 64 of Medford, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013. Arrangements by Memory Gardens Memorial Park and Mortuary 541-773-7338.

Darlene Marie Pennell

Darlene Marie Pennell

Dec 28, 2013

Darlene Marie Pennell, 79 years of age, passed away at the home on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Darlene was born August 7, 1934 in Iowa City, Iowa. She was the youngest and last survivor of 4 children. Darlene graduated from Days Creek High School in June 1952. She married the love of her life, Morris Pennell on June 14, 1952...