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| Odenthal,
Norman NORMAN ODENTHAL Graveside services for Norman W.
Odenthal, 47, 1200 Salem Ave, No. 25, who died
Saturday at Albany General Hospital following
a lengthy illness, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at
Willamette Memorial Park with Father Dennis
O’Donovan officiating. Fisher Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. He
was born Sept. 22, 1931, in Source: Unknown -
Monday, September 17, 1979 NORMAN W. ODENTHAL Source: Oregon
Statesman (Salem, OR) - Monday, September 17,
1979 |
| Zeitner,
Virginia A graveside service for Virginia Lee Zeitner, of Source: Unknown - Tuesday, May 14, 1985 Contributed by Pat Esterday |
| Odenthal,
William WILLIAM C. ODENTHAL William C. Odenthal, 85, of Source: Unknown Contributed by Pat Esterday WILLIAM C. ODENTHAL Source: The Statesman-Journal (Salem, OR) - Tuesday, August 5, 1986 Contributed by Pat Esterday |
| Starr,
Abraham Last Saturday, the 24th inst., a young man named Abraham Starr, living in the forks of the Santiam, near Scio, was kicked by a vicious horse and so badly injured that he died on the following day. Mr. Starr was an industrious young married man and well spoken of by his neighbors. He leaves a young widow to mourn his untimely fate. Source: The Morning Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Thursday, July 29, 1875 Contributed by Shauna Williams |
| Koofner,
John Linn County John Koofner, aged 21, was drowned while bathing in Thomas Creek above Scio. Source: The Morning Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Saturday, June 26, 1886 Contributed by Shauna Williams |
| Foust,
Daughter Linn County The daughter of G.W. Foust of Brownsville, died Tuesday. Grandfather Gross died at the residence of his son in law, A.K. Thompson, the same day. Source: The Morning Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Saturday, June 26, 1886 Contributed by Shauna Williams |
| Hehn, Helen HELEN MARIE HEHN HARRISBURG—Funeral for Helen Marie Hehn, Harrisburg, who died June 20, in a Eugene hospital after a two-week illness, will be held Tuesday, June 24, at 1:30 PM, DST, from the chapel of Holman-Hankins-Rilance. Rev. Hal Gross will officiate, and interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Born March 21, 1907, in The Dalles, Mrs. Hehn was a member of the Rebekah lodge. Survivors include the widower, Roy Hehn, sons, Cpl. Roy J. Hehn, Camp Atturbry, IN, and Guy R. Hehn, Harrisburg; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma K. Philpott; brothers, Henry Rutherford, Beavercreek; Charles, Mulino; Walter, Oregon City; and Roy, Harrisburg; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Wallace, Oregon City; her mother, Mrs. Hester Rutherford; and two grandchildren. Source: The Enterprise Courier (Oregon City, OR) - Tuesday, June 24, 1952 Contributed by Kathie Marynik |
| Gross,
Grandfather Linn County The daughter of G.W. Foust of Brownsville, died Tuesday. Grandfather Gross died at the residence of his son in law, A.K. Thompson, the same day. Source: The Morning Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Saturday, June 26, 1886 Contributed by Shauna Williams |
| Rutherford,
Robert RUTHERFORD—Robert R. Rutherford, 67, of 340 Moore Street, Harrisburg, passed away February 26, 1984, in Eugene. He was born July 28, 1916, in Oregon City, Oregon. He worked in the woods until 1951 when he bought the Shell Station in Harrisburg and retired in 1981. He was a Councilman and Mayor of Harrisburg for 17 years. He had resided in Harrisburg for 37 years. He was a member of the Albany Elks Lodge. On September 29, 1936, at Highland, Oregon, [illegible section] Services will be held Wednesday, February 29, 1984 at 10 AM at the Harrisburg Methodist Church. Reverend Otis Harden officiating. Concluding services at Lane Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert’s memory may be made to the Harrisburg Rescue Squad in care of Murphy Musgrove Funeral Chapel, Junction City. Source: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) - Tuesday, February 28, 1984 Contributed by Kathie Marynik |
| Truax,
Willard Albany, Ore. Sept. 2, A switching train backed into a wagon on which were riding eight harvest hands this evening. All jumped to safety with one exception, Willard Truax, who was crushed under the wheels and fatally injured. Source: The Spokane Review (Spokane, WA) - Friday, September 6, 1907 Contributed by Robyn Greenlund |
| Forster,
Lillie Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 18 at 1:30 p.m. for Mrs. Lillie Belle Forster, 90, of Salem. Mrs. Forster, well-known resident of the Halsey community, died Friday, Jan. 15 at the home of a daughter. Mrs. Forster was born June 2, 1874 in Creston, Iowa. She was married to Phillip Jacob Forster, who died, Oct. 22, 1955. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Delia Steinke, Ashland; Mrs. Elizabeth A. Falk, Halsey; Mrs. Blanche M. Sweet, Salem; Mrs. Wilmetta C. Newton, Portland; and one son, Robert L. Forster of Salem. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 22 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Forster was a member of the First Christian church of Halsey and the WCTU. The Rev. Orville Mick of Eastside Christian church in Albany gave the funeral message, with Gary Shoemaker of the Halsey Christian church assisting with the service. Mrs. Louise Hill and Mrs. Eunice Dannen sang for the service, accompanied by Mrs. Robert Carey. Bearers were Lester Albertson, Roy Dannen, Ralph Dannen, Charles R. Hill, Paul R. Quimby and Mel Abraham. Internment was at Alford cemetery. The W. T. Rigdon Co. of Salem was in charge of the funeral arrangements. Source: The Times (Brownsville, OR) - Thursday, January 21, 1965 Contributed by Jim Dezotell |
| Ross, George Lebanon, Ore. – George Ross, a prominent farmer of this vicinity, died at the farm home two miles north of Lebanon, May 10. Mr. Ross was born at Cadiz, Ohio, September 24, 1840, and had been a resident on the farm on which he died for 30 years. He came to Oregon in 1875, and first settled at Milwaukee, where he resided for a few years. He was a veteran of the civil war, having enlisted in July, 1861, in the Second Illinois cavalry. At Holly Springs, Mississippi, in 1863, he was seriously wounded in battle. In 1865 he was married to Ida F. English at Bloomington, Ill. She died December 27, 1907. He leaves five sons and one daughter, Frank E., Will H., Charles V., and George E. of Lebanon, and Mrs. Ida May Simonds of Clearwater, Kan. Source: The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA) - Friday, May 27, 1910 Contributed by Robyn Greenlund |
| Brauff, W. S. W.S. Brauff of Victoria, Tenn., was killed by a train at Tangent [Oregon], April 26. Source: Mountain Democrat (Placerville, CA) - Saturday, May 7, 1892 Contributed by Robyn Greenlund |
| Vassalo,
Etta Albany Democrat: On account of the death, and funeral, of Mrs. Etta B. Vassalo, daughter of the senior editor of the Democrat, there will be no paper issued from this office tomorrow evening. Source: The Eugene Guard (Eugene, OR) - Saturday, August 26, 1893 Contributed by Robyn Greenlund |
| Shelton,
Harvey Hon. Harvey Shelton, a pioneer citizen of Linn county, died at his home in Scio, last Monday evening, of apoplexy. He was 71 years of age. Mr. Sheldon was a member of the legislature in 1882. Source: The Eugene Guard (Eugene, OR) - Saturday, August 26, 1893 Contributed by Robyn Greenlund |
| The Man Was A Woman Her Sex Was Only Discovered After Her Death ALBANY, Or., June 15 – In the quiet little village of Sweet Home, 20 miles east of this city, there has developed a sensation attending the death of a citizen there. For many years Otto Lubker and another German have been living quietly together as bachelors. A few days ago Mr. Lubker’s partner died, when it was discovered his companion was a woman. She had been living as a man and performing manual labor for years. Even Mr. Lubker declares he was absolutely ignorant of the fact. Both were hard-working and industrious Germans. She was buried at Sweet Home, leaving unsolved the mystery of her strange life. Source: The Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Saturday, June 16, 1894 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Stone, Otto Another Fatal Shot - The Albany Democrat of Thursday gives an account of a fatal accidental shooting as follows: Yesterday about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Otto Stone, aged 17 years, son of H. M.Stone the bridge builder, who lives near Oakville, in this county, was a a shooting match at B. N. Tharps's across the river in Benton county. Young Stone had shot at the target and he was to be followed by George Tharp, son of B. N. Tharp. Stone immediately after the shooting, and without the knowledge of young Tharp, went around behind the wagon upon which the target was placed to examine his sot when young Tharp shot at the target, the ball hitting young Stone in the breast killing him instantly, he uttering only the word "Oh," when pierced by the deadly bullet. Young Stone was brought over to-day and then taken to Oakville for burial. We are informed that young Tharp is nearly crazed over the fatal shooting. Young Stone and Tharp were relations. Source: The Eugene City Guard (Eugene, OR) - Saturday, January 4,1890 |
| Mutinsky,
Edward SWEET HOME - A memorial service will be held May 20 for Edward J. Mutinsky of Sweet Home, who died May 11 of cancer. He was 92. He was born Oct. 30, 1907, in Chicago to Joseph and Marie Mutinsky. He married Helen Svarc in IL., on April 26, 1934. She died in 1993. In 1933, He graduated from the Univ. of IL. and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army. During World War II, he served in North Africa. He retired as a lieutenant colonel and remained in the Army Reserve. He worked in Alameda, CA., as a mechanical engineer for Pacific Coast Engineering Co. He helped build dams and cranes for containerized shipping. His interest included golf and the stock market. Survivors include a son, Lloyd of Sweet Home. Saturday's service will be at 2 p.m. at Community Chapel in Sweet Home. Workmen & Steckly Funeral Chapel in Sweet Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at Community Chapel, 42250 Ames Creek Road, Sweet Home, OR 97386. Source: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) - Thursday, May 18, 2000 |
| Hiatt,
Mrs. Mrs. Hiatt Died From Her Wounds Albany, Or., Oct., 5 – Mrs. Hiatt, the victim of the recent Jordan shooting, died this morning. Mrs. Hannah, who is charged with the killing, is in jail here without bonds. Source: The Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Sunday, October 6, 1895 |
| Newman,
Mary Mary A. Newman, an inmate of the asylum, committed suicide by hanging last night. A rope was constructed of bedding and one end tied to the bars over the transom. She was found at 5:30 this morning. A coroner’s jury exonerated the management. Mrs. Newman was 36 years old, ad was committed the second time from Albany two weeks ago. Source: The Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Saturday, June 8, 1895 |
| Snead,
Hiram Hiram Snead, one of the oldest citizens of Albany, died Saturday evening of dropsy; aged 65 years. Source: The Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Monday, October 29, 1888 |
| Settle,
Lavina Mrs. Lavina Settle, died at her home near Halsey, September 26. She was born at Sweet Home, Linn county, Oregon, August 19, 1895. When a child, she moved with her parents to Belknap Springs. In June, 1884, she moved to Halsey. October 28, 1885, she was married to James W. Morgan. To them were born two children, both of whom have hone on before. She, with her husband, united with the M. E. church at Halsey in the spring of 1895, and lived in the Christian faith up to death. Source: The Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Monday, October 5, 1896 |
| Cox, Mary Mrs. Mary Jane Cox died at the home of her daughter in Albany, September 28, at the age of 81 years and 11 months. Her husband died in Chicago many years ago. She was a pioneer resident of the county, highly respected by all. Source: The Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Monday, October 5, 1896 |
| Perry,
Paul Fatal Fall From a Hay Loft Paul Perry, a young man, was working in the barn on the farm of Samuel Jones, three miles north of Miller’s, in Linn county, Friday when he fell from a hay loft upon the floor, where he was found dead by a boy who had been with him, but who was absent when the accident happened. As no one say it, just how the accident happened was not known. The Oregonian (Portland, OR) – Monday, August 6, 1896 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Sprenger,
Scott Services were conducted last week at Shedd Cemetery for Scott Clifford Sprenger, three-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Sprenger, Albany. He died at n Albany hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Sprenger, Shedd, and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hollis, Salem. Source: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) - Monday, April 3, 1950 |
| Barr,
Jesse Mr. Jesse Barr, a pioneer of Linn county, died at his farm residence near Sweet Home on the 3d inst., aged 75 years. He was a man respected by all, and was among the early settlers of Oregon. He leaves a large circle of relatives and acquaintances to mourn his demise. Source: Daily Eugene Guard (Eugene, OR) - Saturday, January 7, 1893 |
| Scott,
John Oregon Dead Tangent – John Scott died of old age, Sunday. He was 84 years old. Mr. Scott came to Oregon from Iowa in 1853. He leaves two sons and two daughters. Source: Daily Capital Journal (Salem, OR) - Wednesday, August 10, 1898 |
| Zarate,
Ramon Ramon Zarate, Jr. Albany - Ramon Zarate Jr, 7-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Zarate, of Rt. 1, box 269-K, died Wednesday at an Albany hospital after a short illness. Born in Los Ebanos, tex., Dec. 30, 1969, he was with his parents, who are migrant farm workers in the Albany area. Surviving besides the parents is sister Maria Zarate, at home. Services will be in Rio Grande City, Tex. Source: The Statesman (Salem, OR) - Thursday, August 6, 1970 |
| Fields,
Marion Homicide - A young man by the name of Marion Fields was shot and instantly killed, at Brownsville, on the 1st inst., by a druggist named Chas. Williams. Fields, while intoxicated, went into the drug store and demanded liquor, which was refused. A difficulty ensued, with the above result. Source: The Eugene City Guard (Eugene, OR) - Saturday, February 9, 1878 |
| Plaster,
Ruth Near Brownsville, April 3, 1878, Ruth, wife of Michael Plaster, aged 39 years and 4 days. Missouri and Illinois papers please copy. Source: The Eugene City Guard (Eugene, OR) - Saturday, April 13, 1878 |
| Rice,
Frank Suicide We are called upon to chronicle another awful tragedy in Linn county. On Tuesday morning last Mr. Frank M. Rice, who resides on Muddy, about three miles south of Halsey, committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart with a ball from his rifle while lying in bed. The circumstance, briefly, as related to us, are these: Mr. Rice had been complaining of bad health for months past, and time and again had told members of his family that he (Rice) would not live long. Mr. Lish Sperry, a relative arrived at the residence of Mr. Rice the evening previous on a short visit. Early Tuesday morning Mrs. Rice, wife of deceased, arose at the usual hour leaving her husband in bed, and went about preparing the morning meal. For months past Mr. Rice has been in the habit of lying in bed until breakfast was ready each morning and objected to being disturbed until such time as he chose to arise. Mr[s]. Rice being well acquainted with this fact, when breakfast was ready quietly went to his room, but finding the door closed and all quiet, retired without making any attempt to disturb him. About 8 o'clock on Tuesday morning, at the request of Mr. Sperry, who was about to depart and desired to see Mr. Rice before he left, Mrs. Rice repaired to the room occupied by her husband, and upon opening the door she was at once made aware of the terrible tragedy that had been enacted in all probability very soon after she had left the room when she first arose. Deceased had apparently gotten up out of bed, secured his rifle, laid down again upon the bed, and placed the muzzle of the gun just below the nipple of the left breast, had exploded it by placing his toe against the trigger. Deceased was about forty years of age, and was in good circumstances. At present there is no known cause for the terrible act. - Albany Register Source: The Oregon State Journal (Eugene, OR) - Saturday, March 9, 1878 |
| Leedy,
Daniel Mr. Daniel Leedy, the pioneer who died at his home in Albany Sunday at the age of 80 years, was the father of Mr. John Leedy and Mrs. Sarah Baltimore, who formerly resided in this city. Source: The Dalles Daily Chronicle (The Dalles, OR) – Thursday, December 1, 1898 |
| Moore,
Jonah Pioneer Miner Passes Jonah W. Moore Discoverer of Luck Boy Southern Oregon Man Reaches Age 88, of Which More Than 50 Spent in Mines. Jonah Wiseman Moore, 88, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Iva Waters, in Brownsville, Or., December 17, after a month's illness. He was born in Sheridan county, Missouri, October 15, 1839. He crossed the plains with his parents, traveling by ox team, in 1852. They arrived in Oregon in the fall. A few years later he took up mining in Josephine county, an occupation he followed for over 50 years. Mr. Moore and two old-time friends, George A. Dyson and N. B. Standish, the latter now dead, discovered and operated the Lucky Boy mine in the Blue river district. This proved a rich mine and they sold out to a Portland firm. Mr. Moore was enthusiastic over mining almost to the end of his day, and he and Mr. Dyson, now of Los Angeles, having gone on prospecting trips even after becoming octogenarians. Mr. Moore married Miss Elizabeth Garrett of Clackamas county in 1870. To this union five children were born: Mrs. C. B. Wilson of Oregon City, Mrs. Iva Waters and Mrs. S. B. Sawyer of Brownsville, and Robert A. Moore of Los Angeles, Cal., and Luster Invine, who died in infancy. Mr. Moore joined the Brownsville Baptist church in 1896, fro which the funeral services were held Monday, December 19, Rev. M. T. Habershon officiating, and burial was in the Odd Fellow's cemetery near Harrisburg, besides his wife, who died in 1888. Mr. Moore had been an Odd Fellow for over 60 years, and the members of the lodge had charge of the services at the cemetery. Source: The Sunday Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Sunday, January 1, 1928 |
| Miller,
Mrs. R. C. Mrs. R. C. Miller, Oregon Pioneer of 1853 Lebanon, July 20 – Mrs. R. C. Miller, an Oregon pioneer of 1853, died here today from cancer, after an illness of several months, aged 64 years. She was born in Missouri January 31, 1837, and was married to Hon. R. C. Miller in 1859, who, with six children, survives her – M. A. and B. F. Miller, Lebanon; C. F. Miller, Forest Grove; Mrs. C. D. Montague, Mrs. Lee Armstrong, and Miss Nona Miller, of Lebanon. Source: Sunday Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Sunday, July 21, 1901 |
| Baldwin,
James James Baldwin ALBANY, Or., July 31.-(Special)- James Baldwin, 89, civil war veteran who had lived here for several years, died at his home here Saturday and was buried yesterday at Cottage Grove, following funeral services here Sunday afternoon, Mr. Burns [sic] was a native of Indiana. He is survived by his widow. Source: The Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Wednesday, August 1, 1928 Contributed by Robyn Greenlund |