A “bundle of energy” was one of the ways friends and co-workers described Viola “Vi” Mary Busse Davis, longtime Jacksonville resident, businesswoman, and volunteer who passed away June 9, 2020. For years, Vi was known as a Jacksonville “go-to person.”
Born in Seguin, Texas on March 8, 1925, to Erwin […]
Liz Pursell was respected by all who knew her for her honesty, willingness to help friends and neighbors, as well as her attention to detail with local projects. I first met Liz years ago when I became involved with Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts, an annual event to raise funds for the expansion of Jacksonville Community […]
Dr. Seth Raymond Weintraub, 80, of Jacksonville, Oregon, died peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his family, after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was born September 22, 1939 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Seth received his BA degree from Marietta College in Ohio. […]
Jacksonville – Robert “Bob” Eugene Stevens, 92, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Providence Hospital in Medford following a bout with pneumonia.
Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joyce Anita (Everson) Stevens, his sons, Ritchie (Julie) and Nathan (Juliet) and 4 granddaughters.
Born and raised in Medford, he was the son of Fred and […]
Stanley W. Lyon was born in San Diego, CA on April 15, 1939 to Jeanette and Hamilton P. Lyon of Chula Vista, CA. He attended public schools in Chula Vista, graduating from Chula Vista High School in 1957. He enrolled at San Diego State University receiving his Bachelor of […]
Martha Anne Dubé, 98, passed away March 20, 2020 at her home in Pioneer Village, Jacksonville, Oregon.
Martha was born to Philip and Hazel Feddersohn in Monrovia, California on September 7, 1921.
She led an idyllic childhood as the eldest daughter of three on their farm.
She attended University of California, Berkeley […]
Mary Theresa (Sylla) Rabenort, 40, of Jacksonville, went to her heavenly home on January 23, 2020. Mary was born February 14, 1979 in Medina, Ohio to John P. Sylla and Lissa D. (Richardson) Sylla. In her early teens, Mary moved from Ohio to Wisconsin after her mother passed away; […]
Constance Thompson Bohn Borntraeger, “Connie,” age 97, of Jacksonville, passed away at the Holmes House in Medford on June 22, 2019 following a fall and a brief hospital stay.
Connie was born on Long Island, NY to father, Tillman G. […]
Iris Louise Sperry passed away at Asante Rogue Reginal Medical Center in Medford, Oregon on July 21, 2019, at the age of 90. She was born in Portland, Oregon on May 3, 1929 to Lila Ann (née Hunt) Thompson and John Gordon Thompson. She was […]
Marilyn Joy Earl, 90, passed away peacefully at her Jacksonville home on June 19, 2019. Marilyn was born in Los Angeles, California on July 30, 1928. During her early years, she worked for the Alameda Shipping Yard, in the Clerical Department. At age 17, Marilyn married […]
Marjorie O’Harra died on July 9, 2019 in Medford, Oregon, at the age of 91. Marjorie, a lifelong resident of the Rogue Valley, grew up in Ashland and later moved to Jacksonville.
She married Robert “Bob” O’Harra in June 1947 and went on to […]
Patsy Ann Mitchell, 82, of Jacksonville, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2019 at Vista View Mood and Memory Care, Central Point. She was the second of four children, born October 22, 1936 in Arp, Texas. She moved to Alameda, California as a child in the […]
Theresa Marie Wadovich Gieg passed away peacefully on May 6, 2019, at the age of 83, though she would have emphatically told anyone who asked that she never grew a day older than 39 years.
From her birth in Buffalo, New York to Neva Wadovich Johnson and Stephen J. Wadovich on June […]
Robert Craig (Bob) Kingsnorth’s train pulled out of the station for its final run on October 8, having covered a lot of miles during its 73 years in service. He was born on March 21, 1945, to Neil George Kingsnorth and Louise Harlowe (Thompson) Kingsnorth in Chicago, the railroad […]
Our mother was born on February 2, 1926 to Adolph and Ruby Schulz and passed December 3, 2018 at the age of 92.
After growing up on the family farm near Medford, Oregon she graduated from Prospect High School in 1944. In 1946, she completed nurses training at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland and received additional […]
Mary Jones Venard, 77, died in her Jacksonville, Oregon, home on June 11, 2018, from the effects of lung cancer. She bore this with serene acceptance, though she never smoked.
Mary was born May 23, 1941 in Mobile, Alabama, the eldest child of Cecilia and Daniel Jones, Jr. She completed her BA in Music at the […]
4/25/47 to 6/21/18
Long time business owner and Jacksonville resident Alice McGee died in her home on the summer solstice eve. She lived a full and vibrant life with few regrets.
Alice was born to Arthur and Rachel Peterson in 1947. She grew up in Jacksonville in the 1950’s, when Jacksonville was the wrong side of the […]
Alice was born October 7, 1938 in Torrance, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of five siblings. As a child, Alice was bright, an instigator and troublemaker at her multi-grade one room schoolhouse. She graduated from Derry Area High School where she was a drum majorette.
Alice started college at Indiana State Teacher’s College in Pennsylvania but […]
Porscha J. Diskin Schiller suddenly and prematurely passed away March 9th, 2018 after a battle with an aggressive and rare cancer. Porscha was a jack of all trades, sharing close and loving relationships with many people from nearly every walk of life. Many knew her as a mediator and volunteer for at-risk youth. Many also […]
Norman G. Misek, 78, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2017 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born April 8, 1939 to George and Donnis Misek in Friend, Nebraska. He moved to Oregon when he was 16, and graduated from Crater High School in 1957.
Norman […]
On September 3, 1992, Alison Magallon gave birth to an extraordinary baby girl, Maya Rose. Born in a fierce hurricane, she was always full of passion, extreme emotion and vibrant energy. She was a daughter, guardian, and a graceful leader for her siblings and animals.
She grew up in Jacksonville, attended Jacksonville Elementary, Mcloughlin Middle and […]
Joel Jesse Elias passed away peacefully on July 21, 2017 at his home in Kensington, California surrounded by his loving family. He was 92.
Joel is preceded in death by his parents and by his beloved wife of 63 years, JoAnne Mitchell Elias. He is survived […]
On the last Saturday of October in 2000, Frederick Allen von Tress relocated to Jacksonville with his wife, Cheryl. They arrived on a misty day and began a 17-year journey into the most pleasurable years of their married life. Fred passed away on October 22, 2017, following a 16-year […]
Laima Ann Flynn, Beloved Grandmother, Mother, Wife and Friend died peacefully at her Jacksonville, OR home on June 29, 2017 at the age of 71. During her final weeks, her family, by her side, lovingly attended to her during her time of transition until her passing.
“Laima” in her native […]
Linda Kay Bush, age 74, of Jacksonville, passed away in Salem, Oregon on May 26, 2017 from the progression of Alzheimer’s. Linda was born in Grants Pass to Kay (Knox) and Martin Hillman, on June 7, 1942. She graduated from Grants Pass High School class of 1960. She was a fifth-generation […]
On Monday, December 5, Clifford Lee passed away just a few weeks short of his 83rd birthday. Clifford was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. In the early 1950s he served as a US Navy Hospital Corpsman and traveled the world. After working briefly at a downtown San Francisco bank, he joined […]
Born February 24, 1926 JoAnne Mitchell Elias passed away peacefully on October 5, 2016 at her home in Kensington, California at the age of 90. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Joel Elias; her devoted children Nathan, Paul, Annie, and Edy; her ten adoring grandchildren—Jesse, Joel, Eli, Lydia, Maia, Mitch, Davey, […]
John H. Gorham, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016. John was a long time resident of Jacksonville and though you may not have known his name, you most likely saw him with a little dog in his bike basket, as he happily rode around town.
John wore (and collected) many hats […]
On Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. Dee Moore passed away.
Dee will be missed by her friends and family. She was cared for in the last few weeks by her son Steven, family friend Dianne Helmer, and cousin Penni Viets. Dee only briefly outlived her cherished husband, Ron, who passed in January of this […]
John T. Venard, 78, died in his Jacksonville home with his family by his side on May 11, 2016. John carefully managed his pulmonary disease for 10 years, determined to live to the fullest. Born on July 10, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana, John was the older child of Hattie and Thomas D. Venard, and grew […]
Dale Barnes passed away peacefully Monday, April 25, 2016 at the home of his brother in West Springfield, Mass. He was born February 3, 1953 to David and Alice Barnes at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
Dale was a retired chef, having graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. He began […]
Please plan on joining the family and friends of Ron Moore for a celebration of his life and his many contributions to the community. The service will take place on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from noon until 2:00pm in the Naversen Room at the Jacksonville Library. In addition to speakers from various organizations that Ron […]
On January 17, 2016 at 2:20pm, Jacksonville lost an artist whose instrument was a camera.
Ronald W. Moore passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family—his wife of 58 years, Dee; son Steven, cousin Penni Viets, and dear family friend, Dianne Helmer. Ron was well-known and admired for his insightful black and white photographs of […]
Ida Clearwater was born in 1916, to Harris and Emma Lindsey, near Texanna in the Canadian District of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. When Ida was four years old, the family moved to Burkburnett, Texas, an oil boomtown. It was there where she met her paternal great-grandmother, Mary Ann Riley and her maternal grandmother Mary […]
Jim was born on December 12, 1941 to Grant Wilson and Hazel Audrey Oakes in Chicago, IL. and died on December 26, 2015. He completed the family, which included his brother, Grant, and sister, Marilyn. When he was 12 the family moved to Southern California where he graduated from Santa Ana High School in 1959. […]
A Pacific Northwest artist, John Haskell Lichtenwalner, 94, of Jacksonville Oregon, passed away peacefully early on January 4, 2016 at Providence Hospital in Medford, Oregon, after a brief illness. His family and his good Augustinian friend Father Jim Clifford were with him, and his wife Francie held his hand throughout his last hours. He is […]
July 30, 1945 – November 16, 2015
Bruce Gilbert Hough, of Jacksonville Ore. passed away at home, November 16, 2015. Bruce lived a rich and rewarding life surrounded by people he loved and who loved him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. He is survived […]
Lawrance (Ted) Schultz died peacefully at home in Jacksonville, Oregon on October 15, 2015, at the age of 89. He was born on September 24, 1926 to Wilbur and Ethel Eastman Schultz in Santa Cruz, California.
Ted grew up surfing and was a charter member of the Santa Cruz Surfing Club. He graduated from Santa Cruz […]
Zola Nellie Hemstreet-Davis was born on November 7, 1917 and passed away November, 8, 2015, a day after her 98th birthday. She was born in Portland, Oregon and lived most of her life in Costa Mesa and Avila Beach, California, and thirty-five years ago retired to Jacksonville, Oregon.
She is survived by four children; Thomas, Evan, […]
Bill left this world peacefully October 25, 2015 to spend eternity with the love of his life, Karla Lynn Schoneberger, who passed away in 2010. A longtime resident of Jacksonville and Central Point, Bill would often be seen driving his big International truck through town while waving to all who knew him. Bill loved the […]
Wesley Lyal Hartman, age 58, passed away at his home in Jacksonville, Oregon on October 25, 2015, ending a fourteen month struggle with glioblastoma brain cancer. Wes was born on July 21, 1957 in Grangeville, Idaho to Homer and Dolly Hartman, joining siblings Stephen and Sally. As a child he moved several times until Homer […]
Jacksonville lost one of its most devoted citizens on October 25, 2015. Patricia “Pat” Dahl passed away peacefully at her home. Pat was a close friend to many and will be deeply missed. She gave such unselfish volunteer time with many community organizations, committees, and activities. She was dedicated to the preservation of Jacksonville’s history […]
Evelyn Howard-Mayersky passed away peacefully after a series of illnesses on the evening of 24 September 2015. She was able to communicate to family present that she loved them. It was a pleasure to experience the love and friendship of Evelyn who exuded a true zest for life. Growing up in Scotland, she never forgot […]
We are sad to report that John Braislin passed away early this morning, May 16, 2015. John had a long career in the entertainment industry, primarily in TV. In addition to folk singer, he was a camera man, a director, and a producer. Enjoy this 2006 piece on him by Carolyn Kingsnorth.
From the January 2006 […]
A funeral service for Jacksonville resident and former city councilor Fred Schatz is scheduled for 11:00am Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Jacksonville Cemetery. A gathering will follow at the Historic First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville at 405 E California Street.
Jacksonville has lost another friend with the passing of Lawrence Hugo, known better as “Lawr.” Lawr passed away on April 4, surrounded by family. Enjoy this piece written on his life and artwork from the Review archives.
Jacksonville Review¸ July 2007
Back to Simpler Things
by Carolyn Kingsnorth
“Trying to get back to simpler things—that’s what my art is […]
Longtime Jacksonville resident and artist Elaine Witteveen passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the age of 98.
Elaine was born and raised in Chicago and attended the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1946, she relocated to Jacksonville where she worked as an artist from her home studio […]
Mary Lillian Probert, affectionately known by all as the “Worm Lady,” passed away on January 10th at the age of 85. Mary, a longtime town resident, was preceded in death by her mother, Katie Lillian “Lil” Kezer,” also a longtime resident of Jacksonville. Mary and “Lil” were best known for the sale of their worms […]