All Obituaries

Kenneth Robert Kearney Jr, 51, of Syracuse, UT and Waldport, OR was taken home on July 26, 2020 near his home in Waldport, OR. He was doing what he loved, in a place he loved. Kenneth was born August 22, 1968 to Kenneth Kearney Sr, and Mary Jane Williams in Passaic, NJ. He met his wife while stationed in Norfolk, VA, in the United States Navy, and they later married in Kennewick, Washington. He was incredible proud to be a father of seven children: two from his first marriage, and five...

Bonni Rae Branson October 13, 1945-July 25, 2020   Bonni Rae Branson died of natural causes on July 25, 2020, at home in Newport, Oregon. She was 74.  Bonni was born in Longview, Wash., on Oct. 13, 1945, to Doris and James Conrad. She grew up in the coastal town of Newport as the middle of three children and graduated from Newport High School in 1963. It was there, in her hometown by the sea, that Bonni met Jerald “Butch” Branson, the love of her life. A farm boy...

Marion Louise Illingworth   Forever loved sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend gained her angel wings on July 24th 2020 in Newport Oregon.  Marion was born on March 26th 1944 in Astoria Oregon. A lifelong resident of Oregon, she grew up in a Military family as her father was a career Coast Guard member.  Retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer running many bases throughout Oregon. Marion was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Pauline Lawrence.  She is...

Maryse Goebel February 19, 1948-July 17, 2020. Maryse Goebel , 72, passed away peacefully in her home on the afternoon of July 17th. She was surrounded by friends and family as she said her final goodbyes. Maryse was born in Glasgow, Scotland to James and Helen (Mickey) Wright. As a child she lived in the U.K. and Canada before immigrating to the United States as a teenager. Early in her career she worked as a labor and delivery nurse helping to bring hundreds of babies into the world....

Wayde Loris Dudley Wayde Loris Dudley August 30, 1942-July 17, 2020 Wayde was born to Nina and Earl Dudley in Elko, NV August 30, 1942 and passed away at his home early in the morning of July 17, 2020 in the company of his loving wife of 56 years Barbara. Wayde is survived by three daughters Bonnie, Mariah, Beth and three son-in-laws, West, Eddie, Wade and three granddaughters, Cass, Addie and Sunny, two grandsons, Scott and Wayde, and brother, Parus Dudley. Wayde was employed in Las...

Jacob Brain was born in Bandon, Oregon to Gary and Marie on January 18th, 1976. After receiving his Associate's degree, Jacob became a contractor for residential and commercial construction. Jacob was married to Heather and together they lived in Yachats, Oregon. On July 7th, 2020 Jacob passed away at 44 years old. 

Linda Davison was born in Pasadena, California on November 28th, 1939 to William and Mary. She received her Doctorate degree and became a psychologist for mental health services. During her life, Linda had a family including her daughter Dorsey. She moved to live in Depoe Bay, Oregon, where Linda lived for the rest of her life. On July 6th, 2020 Linda passed away at the age of 80 years old.

Bob Field was born on March 11th, 1948 in Portland, Oregon to Theron and Ruby. After high school, Bob served in Vietnam before being honorably discharged. He became a millwright and boat builder with his skills in welding. Bob was married to Cora, and together they lived in South Beach, Oregon. On July 4th, 2020 Bob passed away at 72 years old. There will be a service at Willamette National with Military Honors Monday 7/13 at 1:30.

Kathryn Madelene was born on July 24, 1942 to Madelene (Persyn) and Delbert Haener in Portland, Oregon.  She joined older   sister Marie Louise with four siblings following: Delbert, Richard, Mike and Madelene.  Along with their parents, Aunt Marie Persyn helped raise Kathy and her siblings on the family farm.  Kathy was immensely proud of her farming roots, the home and swimming pool she helped her family build on their productive farm on Ehlen Road near the small...

Michael A. Gibbons, 1943-2020 “Somehow the artist is the mercurial figure, the messenger, the alchemist, sent to add to the benediction of human history. I pray my offerings will, in some way, contribute to the collective blessings evident in this region.” Michael Gibbons (2007) ******* Michael A. Gibbons, a self-described “poet with a paintbrush” whose art evoked the beauty, wonder and mystery of nature, passed away on July 2, 2020, at home in Toledo, Oregon, as...