James Albert Welsh, 56, a resident of the Forest Grove community passed away on April 9, 2026 in Hillsboro. Jimmy was born on February 19, 1970 in Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany. He was…
Category: Obituary
OBITUARY: Joyce Anne Heusser – September 28, 1936 – April 10, 2026
Joyce Anne Heusser was born on September 28, 1936 to Clyde and Violet Rogers Goble in Bison, South Dakota, and passed away on April 10, 2026 in Wheeler, Oregon following a short…
OBITUARY: Alexis R Goddard – June 10, 1970 – April 11, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Alexis Rochelle Goddard Alexis Rochelle Goddard came into this world on a beautiful summer day, June 10, 1970, born to James and Leslie Goddard. From the very first…
OBITUARY: Samuel Ford Tallman – January 18, 1957-January 15, 2026
Sam was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Edward Tallman and Sarita Southgate. He lived his early years in Pacific Palisades, California, spending a month each summer at his family’s cabin in…
OBITUARY: George J. Reding – October 9, 1934 – March 29, 2026
GEORGE JAMES REDING Born October 9, 1934 Received his Angel wings March 29, 2026 in Forest Grove Oregon surrounded by loving family. Born to Louis Reding and Cecilia (Kagi) Reding who preceded…
OBITUARY: James Norbert Dieringer – September 8, 1932 – April 3, 2026
Obituary Information for Rev. James Dieringer Family members: Sisters: Sister Angela Dieringer, O.S.F. -Santa Maria, CA Mrs. Edna Baker – Laguna Woods, CA Mary Dieringer – Happy Valley, OR Deceased Sisters: Bernice…
Grant McOmie, longtime outdoor reporter for KGW, has died
EDITOR’S NOTE: I’ve had the opportunity to work with Grant on several wonderful stories – from his feature on Karla Steinhauser to the Smiley Salmon Harvest – it seems most any time…
OBITUARY: John Michael Rieger – May 28, 1946 – March 19, 2026
John Michael Rieger was born in Tillamook, Oregon on May 28, 1946. He passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 79. His family was his greatest pride. He was…
OBITUARY: Joan Waunita Hurliman – July 19, 1937 – March 12, 2026
Joan was born July 19, 1937 to Paul and Nadera Suter. It was Joan’s mother, Nadera (Moon), and her family, that homesteaded Moon Creek in Cloverdale, Oregon. Joan grew up in Tillamook,…
OBITUARY: David Paul Scheetz – April 6, 1950 – March 11, 2026
David Paul Scheetz, 75, of Tillamook, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Born in Portland, Oregon, David grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest—a place he would…