Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Marilyn June Zimmerman

Jun 9, 2011

We honor the memory of Marilyn June Zimmerman, after losing her at the age of 85 following a nearly year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on June 7th, 1926 in Fredonia, North Dakota to Otto and Katherine Hillius, Marilyn was the youngest of four daughters. Her story began on the family farm, took her with her husband to the shipyards...

Robert Harry Nyssen

Jun 6, 2011

Bob's birthplace was St. Paul, Minnesotta. He was the first child of Carl Hubert Nyssen and Elizabeth Andert Nyssen. He grew up in Rushville, Indiana and graduated from St. Mary's Grade School, and two years at Rushville High School. The family moved to Tacoma, Washington. He finished high school at Stadium High School, excelling in the athletics of baseball, basketball,...

Demetra Toula Roll

May 27, 2011

Demetra "Toula" Roll passed in peace and dignity at home with her husband, Wayne, at her bedside. She was born in Patras, Greece and immigrated to Portland, Oregon in 1949 with her mother Theoni Kallimanis and her younger siblings Helen and George Kallimanis. They joined her older sister, Sophia Kallimanis Lilles, brother William, and father Stephanos Kallimanis who, along with...

Margaree Annette Anderson

May 20, 2011

CELEBRATION OF A SERVANT Margaree was born September 16, 1932 in Clarksdale, Mississippi Delta to Henry Wilburn and Ora Beatrice Harden Wilburn (Both preceded her in death). Margaree received her education in Clarksdale, Mississippi and Portland, Oregon. She graduated from Jefferson High School where she marched in the Portland Rose Festival Parade as a Baton Majorette; Portland State University, Multnomah...

Roland Earl Gilligan

May 18, 2011

Roland was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Diadamia Etta and Edward Francis Gilligan. He migrated with his family to Oregon in a Maxwell touring car in 1922. His first job was a delivery boy for The American Optical Co., which eventually led to his life's work as a dispensing optician in Portland and King City. Roland is survived by...

Clyde V. Linne'

May 16, 2011

A beloved and faithful husband and father, Clyde Linnea�(TM) was born in Portland to Carl and Lydia Linnea�(TM), Swedish immigrants. He graduated from Washington H.S. and served in the Navy as a signalman in the Armed Guard during WWII. Clyde was an expert meat cutter in his early years, but later was owner/operator of Linnea�(TM) Inventory Service. He was married...

Elizabeth Ann Gacek

May 4, 2011

Betsy Gacek Born Elizabeth Ann Gacek, in Wheeling, West Virginia on April 6th1959. Departed on May 4, 2011 at her residence in Portland, Oregon. She was a graduate of Magnolia High School, New Martinsville, WV class of 1977. She received her Bachelor of Arts from West Liberty State College, Wheeling, WV class of 1982. Elizabeth (Betsy) worked for Coca Cola...

Susan E. Reigle

Apr 30, 2011

Service

Rose City Funeral Home 5625 Northeast Fremont Street Portland , OR US 97213-1754 Thursday, May 5, 2011, 11:00 AM

James "Jammer" Darling

Apr 27, 2011

In loving memory of James who will join his dad and mom, Howard and Eileen Darling. He is survived by his brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, children and grandson. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Rose City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Oregon Humane...

Nicholas William Notos

Apr 26, 2011

Born August 29th, 1921 in Portland, Oregon to Greek immigrant parents, William and Pikio Notos. Nicholas peacefully passed away on April 26, 2011. Nick graduated from Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon in 1938 and thereafter attended the University of Oregon. He was a violinist in the University of Oregon Symphony. He then served as an ensign in the U.S....

Willie Lee Bell-Sims

Apr 17, 2011

Willie Lee Bell-Sims was born on July 31, 1980 to the beloved parents Annetta Jean Bell-Wesson and Willie Lee Bell, Sr. He was adopted by Earnest Sims, who raised him. He attended Madison High School, where he played football. He also attended Siskiyou College for two years, and was a caregiver at a retirement home. Willie loved his family, and...

Sarah Elizabeth Kimbrell

Apr 16, 2011

Sarah was born to Vernon and Letty Pierce in Weskan, Kansas. She worked at Nabisco in the shipping department for thirty years. Sarah is survived by her granddaughter Jeannine Mertz and two great granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her only daughter Sally Lamb.

Service

Rose City Funeral Home 5625 Northeast Fremont Street Portland...

Wesley Richard Proppe

Apr 9, 2011

Wesley Richard Proppe was born on August 14, 1928 in Portland, Oregon to Richard and Lydia Proppe. He was a lifelong Portland resident and was a graduate of Jefferson High School. On August 24, 1957 he married Elizabeth "Beth" Grover. Wes had worked as a photographer and a dark room technician for Delano Photographics / Northern Lights Studio until he...

Arthur James Johnson

Apr 8, 2011

Art Johnson passed away on April 8, 2011, three days before his 94th birthday. Art's mother and father Emigrated from Sweden. His dad worked for two years in North Dakota and saved enough money to help purchase 68 acres for 0 in Kalama, Washington. This land was used for a family dairy farm. Art was born on the farm and...

Georgia May Mikolavich

Mar 30, 2011

Georgia May was born in Portland, Oregon to William and Pauline Hendrick at her great-aunt and uncle Browning's house. She attended Girls Polytechnic High School and graduated in 1945. She met Donald Mikolavich in 1948 and their union brought them a daughter, Anita. Georgia and Donald built their home in S.E. Portland where she lived until just prior to her...

Thelma Mary Stubblefield

Mar 27, 2011

Thelma was born in Portland, Oregon on May 3, 1937. She served as a dominican nun in her early years. Then she met and married George Stubblefield and they raised three sons together. Thelma was a nurse by schooling but her passion was for being a mother, a community activist and to her faith. Thelma is survived by her sons...

Sarah L. Smith

Mar 15, 2011

Celebrating the Life Achievements of a Virtuous Woman Sarah Jimerson Manlove Smith was born on October 27, 1914 in Crossett, Arkansas. She was one of seven children born to Elijah and Roxie Jimerson. As a student at Pine Hill Public School, Sarah completed the 8th grade. Sarah accepted Christ and was baptized at the early age of 14 at Holly...

Lila Lee Jackson

Mar 14, 2011

Service

Rose City Funeral Home 5625 Northeast Fremont Street Portland , OR US 97213-1754 Friday, March 18, 2011, 11:00 AM

Cemetery

Willamette National Cemetery 11800 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland , OR US 97266 Friday, March 18, 2011,

Julie Ann Carr

Mar 8, 2011

Julie Ann Carr was born on November, 20 1959 to Maury and Bea Townsend of Portland, Oregon. Julie lived in Portland her whole life. Julie attended Parkrose High School, and graduated in 1978. While in school she was a member of the marching band. On December, 23 1981 Julie met her husband Frank at a party for Parkrose graduates. From...

Doris Elizabeth Cooper

Feb 27, 2011

Doris Elizabeth Cooper was born on December 21, 1925 in Pueblo, Colorado to Thomas and Lillian Stone. She was married to John Jay Cooper, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker, and also had been an office worker in a physician's office, and had been a clerk with the Marion County Tax Assessors Office. She is survived by...