Obituaries

Lavona Manuel

Lavona Manuel

Feb 20, 2008

LaVona Manuel-McIlvain 1916-2008 LaVona passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. No services are planned, she will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Asante Hospice. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, Medford, Ore. 541-773-6162. www.hillcrestmortuary.com

Raymond Miller

Raymond Miller

Feb 9, 2008

Ray Miller Ray Miller was born on September 25, 1933 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to parents, Jack and Gertrude Miller, who preceded him in death. He died on February 9, 2008. Ray will be remembered at a memorial service on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Rogue Valley Christian Church, 1440 South Oakdale, Medford. Ray leaves behind his...

Ann Katzenbach

Ann Katzenbach

Feb 5, 2008

Ann Katzenbach Ann Katzenbach, 93, of Medford passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Ann was born to parents Walter and Leola Swing in Ashland on July 4, 1914. She married John Henry Katzenbach in Medford on June 20, 1937 and together they raised 3 children. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; and son, William Katzenbach. Ann...

James "Jimmy" Baxter

James "Jimmy" Baxter

Jan 27, 2008

James "Jimmy" Baxter A memorial service will be held for James "Jimmy" Henry Baxter at 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church in Ashland with Fr. Sean M. Weeks officiating. James Baxter, 79, of Port Angeles, died peacefully at the Rogue Valley Hospital in Medford on Sunday, January 27, 2008. He was...

Ruby Thrower

Ruby Thrower

Jan 15, 2008

Ruby Lee Thrower Ruby Lee Thrower, 61, of Central Point, Ore., died January 15, 2008. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford, Oregon. 541-773-6162 www.hillcrestmortuary.com

John Rothermel

John Rothermel

Jan 13, 2008

John E. Rothermel Mar. 7, 1922 - Jan. 13, 2008 John Rothermel went to be with his Lord on Sunday evening. He was 85 and the son of Clyde and Mildred Rothermel. He is survived by his daughter, Kerry Heering; two step daughters, Tracy Harris and Rhonda Kalista; and his sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Paul Walker. He was preceded...

Richard Rogers

Richard Rogers

Jan 13, 2008

Richard Daniel Rogers Richard Daniel Rogers, 86, of Eagle Point, died Sunday, January 13, 2008, at 8:20 p.m. at Three Fountains. There will be a private family service. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association and Research. Richard was born on June 14, 1921, in Buffalo, N.Y., to parents, Peter and Louise Rogers. They moved to Medford in 1962,...

John Rothermel

John Rothermel

Jan 13, 2008

John E. Rothermel Mar. 7, 1922 - Jan. 13, 2008 John Rothermel went to be with his Lord on Sunday evening. He was 85 and the son of Clyde and Mildred Rothermel. He is survived by his daughter, Kerry Heering; two step daughters, Tracy Harris and Rhonda Kalista; and his sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Paul Walker. He was preceded...

Clifford Osborne

Clifford Osborne

Jan 7, 2008

Clifford Allen Osborne Clifford Allen Osborne, 84, of Medford, Ore., died January 7, 2008. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford, Ore. (541)773-6162 www.hillcrestmortuary.com

Laura Sandoval

Laura Sandoval

Jan 5, 2008

Laura Sandoval Laura Sandoval, 56, of Medford, Ore., died January 05, 2008. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford, Ore. (541)773-6162 www.hillcrestmortuary.com

Alice Rutter

Alice Rutter

Jan 3, 2008

Alice Harriet Jones Rutter Long-time Ashland resident, Alice Rutter, died in her home, surrounded by her family on January 3, 2008. She was 83. Born in Buckly, Wash., on November 24, 1924, Alice moved with her family to Portland when she was a teenager and always considered herself a "native" Oregonian. She graduated from Oregon State University in Corvallis with...

Alice Harriet Jones Rutter

Alice Harriet Jones Rutter

Jan 3, 2008

Alice Harriet Jones Rutter Long-time Ashland resident, Alice Rutter, died in her home, surrounded by her family on January 3, 2008. She was 83. Born in Buckly, Wash., on November 24, 1924, Alice moved with her family to Portland when she was a teenager and always considered herself a "native" Oregonian. She graduated from Oregon State University in Corvallis with...

Rulon Biddulph

Rulon Biddulph

Jan 2, 2008

Rulon Bruce Biddulph Rulon Bruce Biddulph, 72, died Wednesday, January 2, 2008, in Tualatin. A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 7, 2008, at Hillcrest Memorial Park Chapel, 2201 N. Phoenix Rd., Medford. Memorial contributions can be made to Leukemia Association of America Inc., 545 N.E. 47th, Portland, OR 97213. Rulon was born November 4, 1935, in...

Don Feldman

Don Feldman

Dec 27, 2007

Don Feldman Don Feldman, 75 , of Medford, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2007, at home with his wife by his side. Don was born March 26, 1932 in San Francisco, Calif., to Harry and Sadye Feldman, who preceded him in death. Don met the love of his life, Jayne Jones, in San Mateo, Calif., they were married on July...

Rhoda S. Anderson

Rhoda S. Anderson

Dec 15, 2007

Rhoda S. Anderson Rhoda S. Anderson, 94, of Medford, died Saturday, December 15, 2007. A memorial service will be at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1020 E. Main, Medford, Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. She will have a private family interment at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International, Lutheran World Relief c/o St. Peter...

Robert C. Hale

Robert C. Hale

Dec 6, 2007

Robert C. Hale Robert C. Hale of Medford, died at his home on December 6, 2007 after a prolonged illness. He was 87 years old. Dad was known by many as "The Candy Man" due to his always carrying around a pocket full of wrapped, hard candy. Dad would offer a piece of candy to everyone he met, friend or...

Haskell Stewart

Haskell Stewart

Dec 2, 2007

Haskell Lee Stewart Haskell Lee Stewart, 72, of White City, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2007, at Rogue Valley Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7, at Hillcrest Memorial Park. He was born on December 25, 1934, in Galena, Mo. to parents, Ted and Rosa Stewart. He lived in Medford for...

Bertha A. Straus

Bertha A. Straus

Nov 27, 2007

Bertha A. Straus Bertha A. Straus, 93, of Medford, Ore., died Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford, Ore. 541-773-6162 www.hillcrestmortuary.com

Darla Jean Borns

Darla Jean Borns

Nov 26, 2007

Darla J. Borns Darla J. Borns, 68, of Talent, died Monday, November 26, 2007, at her home in Talent. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Memorial Park Funeral of Medford. 773-6162.

Darla Jean Borns

Darla Jean Borns

Nov 26, 2007

Darla J. Borns Darla J. Borns, 68, our cherished wife and mother went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ peacefully at home after a lengthy struggle with ALS on November 26, 2007. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 1, 2007, at South Valley Church, 4812 South Pacific Hwy. Phoenix, Ore. Darla was born October...