All Obituaries

What matters most in this life is what kind of person you are, not the quantitative accomplishments you achieve, although Steve achieved many.  Sometimes the most meaningful things we do in this world bring little recognition, yield no monetary results, and come without fanfare but they mean a lot to those around us and leave our mark on the world. Steve was a man who appreciated family.  He was a great big brother, and a wonderful uncle. He helped his nearby niece and nephew with...

LaDonna J. Baker went to be with her savior June 4,2022. LaDonna was born to Willie and Amy Huff September 19, 1928 in Concordia, Kansas. She had one sister Leatrice Joy 4 years younger than her.  She lost her Mother when she was 4 ½ years old.  When she was 15 her father remarried and through the years, she gained 6 half-brothers.   When she was 18, she worked nights at the Arrowhead Hotel on the switchboard and days as a bookkeeper for Edward Hines Lumber Company...

Our Sunshine “For 57 years we got to touch and hold a ray of God’s sunlight in our arms, named Stacey. And we are so much the better for it.” Stacey Marie Rooney, on June 1, 2022 was escorted to Heaven’s door… and met with open arms at Heaven’s door by her Grandma Marie Taddonio, and her sweet little Mermaid niece, Annalyn Jean Halvorsen. Stacey will always be remembered for her huge and tender heart, and her quick humor that could get anyone and...

  James Kucera, a Navy veteran, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away, at home, on Memorial Day, at the age of 85 years old.   James is survived by his children Dawn (Tom) Mountz, Diane Fisher, Debra Kucera, Steve (Dawn)Kucera and “adopted” daughter Kim Reeher. He was so proud of his grandchildren Danielle, Jamie, Hannah, Amanda, Tyler James, Jason, Justin, Luba, Kasenia, Kyndra and Katie, along with his eight great grandchildren.  He was preceded...

Robert Lee Nixon passed away at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on May 26, 2022.  He was 82.  Bob was born at home near Zelienople, Pennsylvania to John Jacob Nixon and Geneva Elizabeth (Forney) Nixon on April 20, 1940.  Bob was the 5th of 6 children.  At the age of 6 months, Bob and his family became Oregonians, settling in the Hammond area for the duration of WWII. After the war the family moved to Beavercreek, OR. He attended Oregon City High School, graduating in...

Long time resident Jerlene Seely passed away May 20, 2022. She was born November 11th 1937 in Hammond Missouri. She believes in God and is with him now and is out of pain. She will be missed by all of her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Chuck of 66 years, her kids Vickie-Jeff Veeder, Deby- Norm Mckenna, Chuck- Cheyrl Seely, and Sam-Keith Bladen. Grandchildren Chris, Kelly, Cindy, Hannah, Jake, Samra. Great grandchildren Anna, Owen, Logan, Ben, and Presley.

Dennis E. Heap passed away May 18, 2022, at home under the care of Hospice. He was surrounded by his family. Dennis was born July 7, 1941 in Caldwell, Idaho. He was the oldest son of Eugene Mecham Heap and Grace Euvene (Pat) Walker Heap. He was raised in Emmett, Idaho by his father and step mother Lucille Weiland Heap. He spent summers and many school vacations with his mother and step father Bert Schmidt in Lebanon and Madras, Oregon. He also loved visiting with his grandparents in Emmett,...

Charlene A. McMann, 84, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, Oregon.  She was born February 16, 1938, in Inglewood, California, the only daughter of William Bates and Ida Westphal.   She raised her family in Diamond Bar, California where she was a legal secretary for 30 plus years.  Upon her retirement she moved to Prineville, Oregon and became a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.  She enjoyed her charity work, gardening and...

Marvin Robert (Bob) Seaton March 15, 1943 - May 13, 2022 Bob spent his childhood years in Mitchell, OR.  Graduating high school in Mitchell and continuing on to college in Klamath Falls, OR.  Bob later moved to Prineville Or and went to work at Coin Millwork. It was there that he met the love of his life, Nelda.  They later became married in Jan 25, 1964. Bob worked for Coin millwork, which later became several different names the later being American Forest Products. Bob was...

Kenneth Paul Heth passed away on April 27th, 2022 at the age of 66. He was born on December 27th, 1955 to Paul and Mildred Heth in Hazen, North Dakota. In 1974, he graduated from Molalla High School in Molalla, OR. He lived for over 30 years in Prineville, OR; he called it God’s country. Going hunting and fishing were his favorite past times. He liked to play shuffleboard, and visiting his grandchildren brought great joy to him. Ken retired after over 20 years at Endura Products as a...