Obituary Listing
Kelly Lee Jurgensen
Apr 9, 2025
Kelly Jurgensen passed away peacefully at her home on April 9, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Cherry Point, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lt. Col. Franklin Rogers and Marty Rogers.
Daughter of a Marine Corps aviator, Kelly grew up as the oldest of four children in a military family. As a child, she lived in...
Donna Van Velzer
Apr 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Donna Van Velzer
Donna Rosella Van Velzer, 101, passed away peacefully alongside her loved ones on April 2.
Born on April 29, 1923, in Springfield, MN, Donna was the beloved daughter of Torvold and Nora Anderson. She married Don Van Velzer in November of 1944 and had four children- Don, Patti, Craig, and Janna. She moved to Astoria,...
Beatrice Clare Minnear
Mar 22, 2025
Beatrice “Bea” Minnear, age 81, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Seaside, Oregon, with her two loving sons by her side.
Bea was born in Seattle, Washington, on April 10, 1943, to Joseph and Henriette Kuenstle. She adored her parents and spoke fondly of her childhood. She especially cherished summer vacations at a family cabin on the Olympic Peninsula, spending...
Cindy Jo Rich
Mar 15, 2025
Cindy Jo Rich, of Astoria, Oregon passed away on Sunday March 16, 2025. Cindy was born on July 25, 1955 in Alexandria, Virginia, to Lt. Col. Charles F. and Lenora D. (Ecker) McCurdy. She grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and moved to Oregon in 2003.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, and sisters Karen Setterlund and Jill Malody....
Robert Keith Bish (Bob)
Mar 11, 2025
Robert Keith Bish (Bob)
Born November 16, 1932 to Charles Meryl Bish and Elizabeth Bush Bish in Berkley, California. He had two brothers, William (Bing) and Thomas (Tommy).
Charles was a presbyterian minister, he died when Robert was 9 years old. Elizabeth then worked for the U.S.O. during World War II, moving to many locations in California, causing Robert attend many different...
Gordon Guy Sparks
Feb 22, 2025
Gordon Guy Sparks, father and grandfather, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Astoria, OR at the age of 73. He was born on December 23, 1951, in Astoria, OR to Robert Royal Sparks Jr. & Donna Mae Sparks (Parnell).
Gordon grew up in Astoria. He attended Astoria High School graduating in the class of ‘71. Immediately after high school he...
Lloyd Clayton Ludtke
Feb 20, 2025
Lloyd Clayton Ludtke passed away at the age of 82 on the 20th of February, 2025 in Seaside, Oregon. Lloyd was born on the 23rd of July, 1942 to his mother Letha Cramer and father Ira Ludtke in Tillamook, Oregon. Lloyd joined his siblings; Cecilia, Audrey and Keith Dyer. At a young age Lloyd and his family moved to Warrenton,...
Arthur Oscar Smith
Feb 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Oscar Smith on February 7th in Seaside, Oregon after a long and fulfilling life.
Art was born on December 26, 1940, in Lynn, Massachusetts, the son of Bertha Frances Swap and George Stanley Smith. He graduated from Salem Vocational High School on June 10, 1960, then 11 days later...
Laura Jean Graham
Feb 7, 2025
Laura Jean Graham was a devoted wife, mother, and respected bartender at The Logger, passed away on February 7th, 2025 in Knappa, Oregon. She was born on December 19th, 1962 in Wisconsin.
Laura is survived by her husband Jim Graham. Daughters Jennifer and Tiffany. Son Jordan. Grandkids Logan, Kendrick, Preston, Mae-Lynn, Chloe, Autumn and Ashlynn.
She was also survived by her siblings...
Arbie Forrest Church
Jan 15, 2025
Arbie Forrest Church, a devoted husband, father, and respected Gold Mill Manager, passed away on January 15, 2025, in Seaside, Oregon. He was born on December 2, 1951, in French Camp, California, and grew up in Stockton.
Arbie proudly served his country as an Army Veteran, dedicating two years to his service during the Vietnam War. His commitment to his country...
Amy Lynn Fisher
Jan 14, 2025
Amy Lynn Brewer Fisher, our red headed angel got her wings and took flight Tuesday January 14, 2025.Amy is survived by partner Al Reicher, her father Terry Brewer, Dad #1. Mother Laura Tolva, stepfather Laird Adkins, Dad #2. Sister Becky Tholberg. Aunts and Uncles, James and Angie Brewer, Mimi Tolva, Linda and Guy Carter, Robin and Randy Miller. Nieces and...
Danelle Lee Bighill
Jan 6, 2025
Danelle Lee (Bitar) Bighill was born May 10,1973 in Portland, Oregon. Danelle was the second child of Rebecca (McClung) Bitar and Gary Bitar. Danelle passed peacefully at home with her husband Roger present on January 6, 2025.
Danelle was raised in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. She graduated from Evergreen High School in Vancouver in 1991. Danelle completed a Certified Medical...
Barbara Dale Richards
Jan 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Dale Richards announce her passing on Friday, January 3, 2025, in Seaside, Oregon. Known to her friends as Dale, she was 77. Dale is survived by her brother Dean Richards, nephew Edward Richards, and sister-in-law Kathie Richards. Preceding her in death are Robert D. Richards and Barbara Fulton Richards, parents.
Dale...
Irene Dunn
Dec 16, 2024
Irene Dunn, (90), of Seaside, Oregon passed from this life Monday December 16, 2024. Irene was cared for by her daughter Linda & a professional & caring staff at Seaside Providence Hospital in her final days. Though her health had declined over the past 3 years from a cardiac stroke, Mom was loved & also well cared for by the...
Mark Kelley Windus
Nov 25, 2024
Mark Windus, 72, passed away at his brother’s home in Astoria, Oregon, on November 25th, 2024, from cancer.
Mark was a long-time Longview resident who many will remember as a helpful garden expert at Windus Feed and Seed Store. When the Windus store closed, he took his customer service skills to Lowes. His work at the Vancouver Lowes store made him...
Joan LaVonne Schmelzer
Nov 24, 2024
Joan LaVonne Schmelzer
Born in Clatskanie on April 21, 1935, to Charles and Dorothy Melis, of Nehalem Valley pioneer families, Joan passed away peacefully November 24, 2024, in Clatskanie.
Joan spent much of her childhood on the Wallace and Melis farms in Mist. She graduated from high school in Port Orford, where “boney Joanie” was a yell leader and student body treasurer....
Warren Earl Skaggs
Nov 18, 2024
Warren (Buck) Earl Skaggs, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on November 18, 2024.
He was born to Warren and Bessie Skaggs in Culver City, California, on August 11, 1942. He moved to Astoria in October 1944 with his parents, sister, grandparents, and two aunts. Buck attended Olney Grade School and Astoria High School. Buck married Bonnie Fitzell in 1972...
Jack Benton Cartwright
Nov 16, 2024
Jack was well known for his kindness and enthusiasm for life. He was a force of nature, and many have described him as “one of a kind”. Jack Benton Cartwright was born March 16th, 1944, to Charlie and Okema Cartwright. He was raised on the Seaside Golf Course which his parents owned until 1971. He and his three siblings Sue,...
Fay Elizabeth Landwehr
Nov 13, 2024
Fay Elizabeth Landwehr, 81, Astoria, died peacefully, on Wednesday, November 13th,2024. Born in Astoria, on May 1st, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Halley E. and Lucille (Quay) Johnson.
She attended Knappa Elementary, Gray School, and Astoria High School where she graduated in 1961. She married Donald Wayne Landwehr on July 15th, 1961, and celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary...
Richard Reginald Trent
Nov 12, 2024
Richard R. Trent was born in McMinnville, Or March 19, 1939 to Richard R. Norris and Lois Mae Moe. They later divorced and Lois married J. Everett Trent. Dick and his three siblings took the Trent name. Dick unexpectedly passed away in his home in Astoria November 12, 2024 at the age of 85.
On August 24, 1958 he married Donna...
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