Mount Union Stories: Susan Catherine Conner (1843-1929)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about 86-year-old Susan Conner, a longtime Benton County resident who died in 1929, while living with a daughter in Salem.
Death Notice: Charles Morris Holstine (1948-2026)
Charles Morris Holstine, 77, of Philomath, died Sunday May 3, 2026. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the McHenry Funeral Home’s Tribute Wall.
Mount Union Stories: Bennett T. Jones (1858-1930)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Bennett T. Jones, who lived in the Philomath vicinity for three decades leading up to his death at age 72 during the summer of 1930.
Mount Union Stories: Isaac Meats (1812-1886)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about 74-year-old Isaac Meats, an Englishman who emigrated to the United States in 1842 and eventually settled in Oregon.
Mount Union Stories: Rebecca Simpson (1864/65-1889)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Rebecca Simpson, who died at age 24 from consumption, a disease known today as tuberculosis. Her husband died of the same disease at age 32 in 1884.
Death Notice: Thomas Kenneth Gassner (1947-2026)
Thomas K. Gassner, 78, of Blodgett, died April 5, 2026, in Redmond, Oregon. A memorial service is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Blodgett Community Church (21160 Old Blodgett Road). Interment will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April…
Mount Union Stories: James C. Keezel (1857-1890)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about James C. Keezel, who died at age 33 in 1890 while working on the College of Philomath’s new building in 1890.
Mount Union Stories: David Garred (1846-1893)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about 47-year-old David Garred, who died in 1893 in a wagon accident while traveling from near Marys Peak to Philomath.
Obituary: Rachel Diane Williams (1977-2026)
Obituary: Rachel Diane Williams, a Philomath native, passed away Feb. 28, 2026, after a battle with cervical cancer. She was 48.
Service Notice: George Edward Shroyer Jr. (1939-2025)
A celebration of life gathering in memory of George “Georgie” Edward Shroyer Jr. will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Marys River Grange Hall. Shroyer, 86, died Sept. 3, 2025, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Corvallis.…
Mount Union Stories: Lizzie Keesee (1869-1894)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read two obituaries for Lizzie Keesee, who died at age 24 in January 1894.
Death Notice: Zeeta Ann Klotzbach (1938-2026)
Zeeta Ann Klotzbach, 87, died Wednesday, March 18, at her home in Philomath. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Death Notice: Barbara L. Trione (1947-2026)
Barbara L. Trione, 78, died Saturday, March 7, at her home in Philomath. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Mount Union Stories: David L. Keyes (1822-1895)
Published as it appeared on July 25, 1895, in the Corvallis Gazette, Page 3, Column 4. David L. Keys, an old resident of Benton county, died at his home a few miles west of Corvallis, last Saturday afternoon. The deceased…
Mount Union Stories: Rachel Bennett (1817-1896)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Rachel Bennett, who died in the spring of 1896 at age 78 after coming home from a visit to a son and daughter in Portland. Mrs. Bennett came to Oregon with family…
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