Obituaries

Barbara Jean Owen (Pritchard)

Barbara Jean Owen (Pritchard)

Jan 26, 2013

Barbara Jean Owen slipped peacefully away in the early morning hours of January 26th. She was 77 years old. Barbara was born in Sacramento, CA in 1935, the youngest child of Robert and Pauline Pritchard. Barbara met the love of her life James Keith Owen, and they were happily married for 61 years. She worked many years as a teachers's...

Mary L. Withey (Stemach)

Mary L. Withey (Stemach)

Jan 20, 2013

Mary L. Withey, 101 of Medford, Oregon passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2012. A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, January 28, 2012 at 8:30am Internment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Juanita Capitola Larson (Darnell)

Juanita Capitola Larson (Darnell)

Jan 14, 2013

Juanita Capitola Larson, 97 of Medford, Ore. passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Wynwood Assisted Living.

Helen Lavern "Lavern" Richardson (Smith)

Helen Lavern "Lavern" Richardson (Smith)

Jan 14, 2013

Helen LaVern Richardson, 85 of Medford, Ore. passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Fern Gardens Assisted Living.

William Henry "Bill" Moore

William Henry "Bill" Moore

Jan 13, 2013

William "Bill" Moore passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013, after a short illness. Bill was born October 26, 1931 in Trenton, Nebraska to parents, Elmer and Elsie Moore. Bill and Darline were married June 21, 2006 in Reno, Nevada and lived happily in Jacksonville, Oregon. Bill retired from 3M Corporation and was an active member of the Medford Moose Lodge....

William Henry Moore

William Henry Moore

Jan 13, 2013

William Henry Moore, 81 of Jacksonville, Oregon passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. Arrangements pending.

Earle David Reid

Earle David Reid

Jan 13, 2013

Earle Reid, 85, of Medford, Ore. passed away January 13, 2013 at Orchards Assisted Living in Medford, Ore. Earle was born January 21, 1927 in Chicago, Ill. to Samuel and Carolyn Reid. He was int he U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of Alcoholic's Anonymous and enjoyed fishing, knitting, crocheting and bingo. Earle...

Willa Mae Norman

Willa Mae Norman

Jan 9, 2013

Willa Mae Norman, age 77 of Medford, Oregon passed away on January 9, 2013. Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary are in care of arrangements. www.hillcrestmortuary.com

Sharon Lurene Love-Batten

Sharon Lurene Love-Batten

Jan 6, 2013

Sharon Lurene (Love) Batten Sharon went to be with her Lord on Jan. 6, 2013, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born Aug. 24, 1941 to Cleo and Daisy (Renner) Love in Thermopolis, Wyoming where she was raised. In June 1963 she moved to Medford, Oregon. She married Douglas Batten. The marriage later...

Jean H. Hittle

Jean H. Hittle

Jan 5, 2013

Jean H. Hittle, age 88 of Medford, Oregon passed away on January 5, 2013. Jean was born on January 24, 1924 to Garner and Robert Merritt in Eugene, Oregon. In 1964 she married Meritt L. Hittle who preceded her in 1991. Jean loved fishing, boating, and cards. She retired from Pinnacle Packing Company where she worked in sales. She is...

Virginia Clayton Hall

Virginia Clayton Hall

Jan 3, 2013

Virginia Clayton Hall, age 87 of Medford, Oregon passed away on January 3, 2013. Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary are in care of arrangements. www.hillcrestmortuary.com

Delores Mary Florian

Delores Mary Florian

Dec 9, 2012

Dolores Mary (Jacobsen) Florian, 94, was surrounded by her family as she was called home by the Lord December 9, 2012. Dolores was born June 7, 1918, in Nevada, Iowa to Christensen and Eva (Ratcliff) Jacobsen. She was the oldest of four daughters, RobAnnetta Bergerson, LuErna and LeNora Jacobsen. On September 9, 1936, she married Frank Xavier Florian in Idaho...

William "Bill" Albert Wheatley

William "Bill" Albert Wheatley

Dec 8, 2012

William "Bill" Albert Wheatley, age 82, of Central Point, Oregon passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012. He was born July 5, 1930 to Howard and Violet Wheatley in Arapahoe, Colorado. In April of 1951 he married Leona Witt. Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1956. Bill and his family moved to Medford in 1962 from Bay City, Oregon. He...

Aleta Claire Luchterhand

Aleta Claire Luchterhand

Nov 30, 2012

Aleta Claire Luchterhand, 78, of Medford, Oregon passed away on November 20,2012. She will be missed by all who knew & loved her! Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford, Oregon are in care of arrangements. www.hillcrestmortuary.com

William Fredrick Burns

William Fredrick Burns

Nov 11, 2012

Rick Burns passed away peacefully November 11, 2012, in Medford, Ore. Rick graduated from Crater High School in Central Point in 1960, then attended the University of Oregon. At Oregon he was an outstanding wrestler, placing third in his weight class in the PAC 8 wrestling championship. After finishing his B.A., he attended Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas, where...

Robert Leland Sinderson

Robert Leland Sinderson

Nov 11, 2012

Robert Leland Sinderson, 83, of Ashland, Oregon, passed away on November 11, 2012. Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford, Oregon are in care of arrangements. www.hillcrestmorturary.com

Robert Samuel Ashenberner

Robert Samuel Ashenberner

Nov 7, 2012

Robert S Ashenberner passed away November 7, 2012. He was born February 17,1925. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve of 65 years. She died July 30, 2009. Robert distinguished himself in World War II at the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded; European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal, Bronze...

Thomas E. Desilva

Thomas E. Desilva

Nov 3, 2012

Thomas E. DeSilva, 61, passed away of natural causes November 3,2012. Tom was born to Frankie and Opal DeSilva on October 29, 1951 in Redlands California. Tom served our country in the United States Navy from January 1970-1976. He was part of the U.S. Naval Whidbey Parachuting Team and continued his love for skydiving long after his navel career was...

Marie Estelle Pugh

Marie Estelle Pugh

Oct 18, 2012

Marie Estelle Pugh, 89 of Medford, Oregon passed away on October 18, 2012. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford Oregon. www.hillcrestmortuary.com

Robert James Brodie

Robert James Brodie

Oct 13, 2012

Robert James Brodie, age 80, of Medford, Oregon, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary.