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 10 at Summit Cemetery. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.…
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…
Mount Union Stories: Lewis E. Cooper (1876-1898)
Published as it appeared on Aug. 25, 1898, in the (Portland) Oregonian, Page 9, Column 4. Funeral of Lewis Cooper. CORVALLIS, Or., Aug. 24.—The funeral of Lewis Cooper, eldest son of Hon. Thomas Cooper, took place from Plymouth church yesterday…
Obituary: Renee Corrine Todd (1947-2026)
Renee Corrine Todd, 78, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born Sept. 30, 1947, in Bremerton, Washington, to John and Helen Griffin. Renee was the second oldest of eight children…
Obituary: Guy R. Griffin (1953-2026)
Guy Richard Griffin, of Albany, Oregon, peacefully passed away Feb. 14, 2026, after battling several medical issues for many years. He was 73. Guy was born to John Franklin Griffin and Helen Lucille (Winefeldt) Griffin Feb. 1, 1953, in San…
Service Notice: Linda Lou Modrell (1943-2025)
A celebration of life gathering in memory of Linda Lou Modrell will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Corvallis Arts Center, the family announced. Modrell died Nov. 7, 2025, in Albany at age 82. A multiple-term…
Mount Union Stories: Margaret Hill Taylor (1844-1899)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about 54-year-old Margaret Hill Taylor, who died from kidney disease and heart trouble in 1899.
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