OBITUARIES

Jul 21, 2023

James Dennis “JD” Wells had the good fortune of being present at a days-long celebration of his own life during his final time on this planet.

With his family sitting bedside in a loving circle, he heard of the many ways in which he was cherished by friends during the many phases of his full life, listened...

Jul 19, 2023

Jon D. Hartill, 68, of Astoria, died July 19 in Astoria.

He was born in Madera, California, on May 18, 1955, to Donald E. Hartill and Marian E. Hardie.

Jon graduated from high school and went on to mechanic’s school.

Jon married Lisa K. Tate in Reno, Nevada, in 2003.

Jon...

Jul 3, 2023

Julie Kathleen (Burke) Parnes, 83, passed away at peace among loving family in the early morning of July 3 in Salem. Julie was known for her optimistic, infectious and caring personality that brought cheer in her life and to those around her. The first time her husband, Larry, met her it was her beautiful smile that captured his heart....

Jun 30, 2023

Gary Richard Towne passed away peacefully at Clatsop Care Memory Community in Warrenton on June 30 after a short illness. Gary was born in Astoria to William and Marian Towne. He attended Astoria schools and graduated from Astoria High School.

He is survived by his brothers, Dennis Towne (Penny), of Wilsonville, and David Towne (Patricia), of Portland....

Jun 28, 2023

On June 28, we lost LindaLou R. Hellberg, the daughter of John and Frances Roby. She was born in Alaska and was raised in Washington state. She spent the rest of her life in Oregon, where she raised her family. In her own words from a song she sang and wrote, “Outback In America,” her loves were her husband,...

Jun 16, 2023

Judith Mary (Palmberg) Kujala passed away at Clatsop Retirement Village in Astoria on June 16. Judy was known for her kindness, compassion and her beautiful smile. Judy had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer weeks before she passed away. She was 85 years old.

Judy was born on Dec. 21, 1937, in Scappoose, to Herb and Alma...

Jun 15, 2023

Dr. James Charles Cartwright was born in Seaside on Jan. 13, 1938, to Charles and Okema (Heckard) Cartwright. He passed away peacefully at his home in Astoria on June 15. He spent his childhood and early adult life on the family golf course in Seaside, which led to his avid love of golf his entire life. He attended Seaside...

Jun 14, 2023

William (Bill) Nathaniel Casper, 50, died at his home in Knappa on June 14.

Bill was born in Astoria on Sept. 28, 1972, and graduated from Knappa High School in 1991.  Bill loved all sports, especially basketball (where he had held many school records).

Bill worked for Coca-Cola and was a business owner for Mission...

May 26, 2023

Donald (Don) Timothy Kelly, 86, of Knappa, passed away at Columbia Memorial Hospital on May 24, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Marina; their three children, John (Rusty), Ron and Kerri; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a large extended family and group of friends.

Don was born in Aumsville to Russell and Bernice...

May 14, 2023

Marvin Roger Haglund, 93, died on Sunday at home with his family by his side. Marvin was born in Astoria on Feb. 11, 1930, to Oscar and Lisett Haglund. He was the second of 12 children.

He and Marilyn Seaborg were married in Astoria in 1951. Marilyn passed away in 1998.

Marvin was a gillnetter...

May 2, 2023

Richard “Dick” Huckestein passed away peacefully on May 2 at Clatsop Care Memory Center in Warrenton, surrounded by his loving family.

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Apr 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” James Morgan, of Warrenton, age 55, passed away peacefully on April 27 in Portland, while waiting for a liver transplant. Bob was born on Jan. 2, 1968, to Larry and Colleen Grogan Morgan, and grew up in Astoria and Knappa. Bob attended Gray Elementary School in Astoria, and then went to Hilda Lahti Elementary School and Knappa...

Apr 15, 2023

Phyllis Mae Takalo Amsberry, 96, passed away on April 15 at her home in Corvallis.

Phyllis was born in Astoria in 1926, near the Columbia River, and had fond memories of living on a houseboat with her family. She grew up on her grandfather’s farm and was surrounded by 21 cousins.

After graduating from Knappa...

Mar 20, 2023

Richard Lyle “Butch” Wikstrom was born and raised in Astoria. Butch’s parents are Patricia Hillard Wikstrom and the late George Lyle Wikstrom.

He graduated from...

Mar 8, 2023

Craig Henry Wisti was born and raised in North Bend. Craig’s parents were George A. Wisti and Erros M. Wisti.

He graduated from North Bend...

Mar 4, 2023

Eileen Doris (Barendse Bagley) Cheuvront was born on Aug. 25, 1934, to Peter Barendse and Helen (Travess) Barendse in Astoria. She was raised in Brownsmead on the Barendse farm with one sister, Bessie (Barendse) Gage and the large extended Barendse families.

Feb 21, 2023

Phyllis Elaine Steiner was born on July 29, 1949, in Columbia Hospital to Doris and Bob Robertson.

Elaine attended school in Warrenton, then at Lewis...

Feb 12, 2023

Sven Algot Sundstrom, age 90, passed away on Feb. 12 in Portland. The memories he created will be cherished by many, and his presence will be terribly missed.

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Feb 3, 2023

Randy Darrell Russell was born on June 24, 1957, in Vancouver, Washington, to Darrell and Gwen Russell. He passed away on Feb. 3.

Randy is...

Feb 1, 2023

Clarence Vincent Demase, the last of his generation of rugged Clifton fishermen, died peacefully at his longtime Svensen home on Feb. 1.   He was 97.

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