Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Oct 16, 2009

Ruth Hildegarde Kjendalen was born October 23, 1914, the middle child of Henry and Alma Kjendalen in Scandinavia, Wisconsin. She was baptized into Christ at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church. Later, when the family lived in Iola, WI, the pastor heard that several of his confirmation students had attended a pre-prom dance. He grilled Ruth and a few other teens about...

Oct 5, 2009

Grant Robinson was born in Portland to Kenneth Robinson and Ruth Carleson Robinson. He has lived in Portland all his life. He attended Beaumont Grade School, US Grant High School, and the University of Oregon earning a BS in Journalism. While finishing his senior year at the U of O he began working for the Oregon State Bar Association. He...

Sep 30, 2009

Frank Aaron Carr was born at Emmanuel Hospital to Robert and Judy Carr in Portland, Oregon on July 7, 1961. He weighed seven pounds seven ounces. Frank attended Parkrose High School graduating in 1979. At the age of 17 he started his first job at Jensen Manufacturing pushing a broom, which later lead to learning how to make restaurant furniture....

Sep 26, 2009

Janet Mary Rusch passed into Heaven September 26, 2009. Janet was born in Portland to Bertha and Frank Novak and she attended St. Johns of Milwaukie Catholic School and St. Mary of the Valley High School in Beaverton. She made her home in Portland. Janet and her husband, Dale, ran a successful metal fabrication business, Rusch and Son Metal Fab,...

Sep 19, 2009

Frances E. Rosenthal (Paddock) peacefully died September 19, 2009, two months shy of her 95th birthday. It's reasonable to determine that her death was from natural causes, but realistic to acknowledge the painful progression of Alzheimer's as her ultimate demise. Born November 19, 1914, on her family's farm in what is now referred to as the Cully neighborhood (Paddock Acres,...

Sep 12, 2009

Born in Portland, Oregon, Dick retired before the age of 40. In route, he was a Lifeguard, Woodsmen, Marine, Property Owner, Builder, Investor, Teacher, Juvenile Court Councilor, and Jack of all trades. He enjoyed all that Cannon Beach, Maui and Portland had to offer. His song, positive attitude, diversity, sense of humor, can do attitude, resourcefulness, loyalty, and willingness to...

Sep 4, 2009

Gerald Thomas Greenwood was born June 26th, 1948 in Groesbeck, Texas to Tessie M. and George I. Greenwood Sr.. He passed away September 4th, 2009. After completion of his education, Gerald entered the United States Air Force and after four years of service he returned to civilian life. Gerald leaves to mourn his loss, his mother Tessie Mae, his sons...

Aug 28, 2009

Kenneth Gustav Weigel was born on October 24, 1918 in Portland to Gustav and Ethel Weigel. A lifelong Portland resident, Ken was a graduate of Washington High School. He married Ruth Marsh on March 24, 1939 in Portland. Ken was a sheet metal worked for AFL-CIO. He had been the business agent for 23 years, and the business manager for...

Aug 23, 2009

Verden Egli was born on January 19, 1920 in Donald, Oregon. He was married to Annette Wesoloski and they had two sons, Steven and Thomas. Verden was a barber in downtown Portland until he retired. He was a veteran of World War II where he served in the U.S. Navy. Verden is preceded in death by his wife Annette and...

Aug 22, 2009

Served in the US Air Force. Worked for Portland General Electric for 38 years, retiring as a Substation Inspector. Survived by: Patty Brice, Spouse; Lucy A Brice, Leslie Servatius, Stacy and Heidi Brice, Daughters; Son, Mike Brice.

Aug 13, 2009

Maxine Talley died on Aug. 13, 2009, in her home of causes related to age. Born Billie Maxine Tice on June 9, 1926, in Mississippi (Prentiss County), she lived in Portland since 1964. A homemaker when her children were young, Maxine worked in a family-owned business in the 1970s and for the Yaw's restaurants in the early 1980s. Know as...

Aug 6, 2009

Born in Belgrade Yugoslavia, Zaga worked as a bank secretary before being wed to George Nickoloff in Belgrade (1950). Shortly after, she came to the U.S., raised three daughters: Helen, Olga and Nada (predeceased 1985), and worked in the family business, "Georges Corner Tavern," until their retirement. As a master homemaker, we will never forget her delicious home cooking and...

Aug 3, 2009

Jackie, age 54, died peacefully at home under hospice care after a brief battle with cancer. She faced her illness with great courage and strength and is forever with her Lord in heaven. Born in Portland, she attended Rose City Elementary, Madison High School, and Oregon State University. Jackie was a legal assistant at the law firm of Davis Rothwell...

Aug 2, 2009

Velma Lee Womack was born to the union of Mr. Jim & Mrs. Adline Womack on April 2, 1933 in Crossett. Arkansas. As a young girl she attended grade school in Crossett. In 1943 Velma moved to Vanport, Oregon where she attended Roosevelt High School. She met Harold Eugene Lathan in 1947 and married him a year later. The two...

Aug 1, 2009

Fay Louise Jantzer was born on September 13, 1945 to Frank and Georgia Jantzer. She later moved to Portland where she worked as a housekeeper in the Motel industry. She met and married Russell Snoke and they lived their lives in Cornelius, Oregon. Fay passed away on the morning of August 1, 2009 at the Legacy Hopewell House. Fay is...

Jul 31, 2009

Born in Portland, Oregon on February 9, 1938 the daughter of Lawrence George and Gertrude Elizabeth Allen Edginton. Assisted in caring of the elderly. Survivors: Daughers, Tami Marick, Carol Olsen and Kimberly Olsen; Son, Jim Olsen; Brothers, Ross and Larry Edginton; Sisters, Marilyn Holbrook and Sarah Yearsley

Service

Rose City Cemetery 5625 NE Fremont St....

Jul 22, 2009

Born the son of George and Ann Wacker Freauf in Portland, Oregon. Was a welder and assisted in building Chip Trailers. Enjoyed Fishing, Gardening, His Grandchildren, Family, Television, Golf and Racing. Was a member of the Steelheaders Club in Portland. Survivored by: Son's, Jeff and Jason Freauf; Sister, Shirley Kirkland and 4 grandchildren.

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Rose...

Jul 22, 2009

Born the son of George and Ann Wacker Freauf in Portland, Oregon. Was a welder and assisted in building Chip Trailers. Enjoyed Fishing, Gardening, His Grandchildren, Family, Television, Gold and Racing. Was a member of the Steelheaders Club in Portland. Survivored by: Son's, Jeff and Jason Freauf; Sister, Shirley Kirkland and 4 grandchildren.

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Rose...

Jul 22, 2009

Married Allen Lee Jones, who preceded her in death. Was the Secretary and Bookkeeper for the families cabinet business. Survivored by: Son, Chris Jones; Daughters, Gerene Jones-Tatum and Vivian Spann; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren

Visitation

Rose City Funeral Home 5625 Northeast Fremont Street Portland , OR US 97213-1754 Saturday, July 25, 2009, 1:00...

Jul 15, 2009

Terry Edwin Ege was born to Gladys and Edwin Ege on May 5, 1938, in Longview, Washington. He attended Grant High School in Portland. Terry and his brothers Kenneth and David Ege became successful business owners in Ege Sanitary Services based in Troutdale, Oregon. Terry is survived by his wife Janet, sons Erik and Tyler Ege, loving grandson Tyler Ege,...