OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Hillsboro Washington County, OR
The obituaries in the Hillsboro Washington County, OR Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Hillsboro Washington County, OR's history and identity.
Clarence Edward Hughes
Feb 17, 2011
Clarence Edward Hughes passed away February 17, 2011, at home in Hillsboro, Oregon. He was born August 25, 1926, in Atwood, Oklahoma, to Joseph and Cleo Hughes. A private family service will be held at a later date. Private interment has been held at Fir Lawn Memorial Park in Hillsboro, Oregon. "Clarency" moved to Oregon at a young age with...
Shirley Jane Russell-Mullins
Feb 15, 2011
Shirley Jane Russell-Mullins passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at home with her family by her side. She was born September 25, 1929, in Portland, Oregon, to Harry and Viola Peters. A private family service will be held. Shirley was raised in Portland and was a graduate of Jefferson High School in 1947. She graduated from the University of Oregon...
Verda M. Kohlmeyer
Feb 15, 2011
Verda Marjorie (Langbehn) Kohlmeyer , 87, fell asleep in The Lord, surrounded by her family, at her home in Gaston, on February 15. Verda was born October 20, 1923, to Edward and Lillian Langbehn at their home in Wolsey, SD. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Wolsey and graduated from Wolsey High School in 1941....
Joyce Terrelene Wingfield-Simantel
Feb 12, 2011
Joyce Terrelene (Teri) Wingfield-Simantel, 72, died Feb. 12, 2011. Services have been held. She was born in Delight, Ark., on Jan. 13, 1939, where she spent her early years before the family moved to Oregon. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing, camping and hunting. She worked as a real estate agent. Towards the end of her life she...
Dorothy Ann Egging
Feb 11, 2011
Dorothy Ann Egging, 82 years old, died peacefully at home in Tillamook, Oregon on February 11, 2011. Dorothy was born on July 9, 1928 in Omaha Nebraska. She will be greatly missed by her 5 loving children: Thomas (Linda) Egging, James (Maryann) Egging, Edward (Jeanne) Egging, Rhonda (Guy) Petersen, Kent (Rhonda) Egging, 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was...
Don Rosato
Feb 8, 2011
Dominick Joseph Rosato passed away at a Hillsboro hospital on February 8, 2011, with family by his side. He was born September 20, 1920, in Yonkers, New York, to Nicola and Anna Rosato. A funeral service will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Donelson ~ Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 W. Main St., Hillsboro, OR, 97123. Private...
Sid Karlen
Feb 7, 2011
Sid Karlen, 70, died Monday, February 7 th , 2011 at his home in Hillsboro, Oregon following a brief battle against cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Ann Karlen: daughter Tira Van Loo of Hillsboro, her children Dean Campbell and Danae Dorn; daughter Tammy Thompson and her husband Ben Thompson of Sweden, their children Sidney and Ashley;...
Alice Marie Sizer
Feb 6, 2011
Alice Marie Sizer was born in Spring brook, Wisconsin, November 21, 1921 to Verna (Buck) Sizer, and Stacie Sizer. Two younger brothers joined the family Daniel died in 2009 and Vern in 1997. The family moved to Hillsboro in 1942. Alice attended Bible College, her goal to be a missionary but her physical disabilities made that impossible. She served the...
James David Person
Feb 5, 2011
James David Person Sr. James passed away at his home on Saturday, February 5, 2011. He was born May 4, 1932, in Clatskanie, Oregon, to August and Mae Person. A Celebration of Life service followed by a potluck will held at 4:00 pm, Friday, February 11, 2011, at the Cornelius Community Church, 860 N. Adair St., Cornelius, OR 97113. Private...
Lois Mcrea
Feb 5, 2011
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, February 10, 2011, at 1:00 pm for Lois Aline McRae at the Palace of Praise United Pentecostal Church in Aloha, Oregon. Lois was born February 26, 1922, in Collinsville, Oklahoma, and she went to be with her Lord on February 5, 2011, in Hillsboro, Oregon. She was the last of 9 siblings....
James H. Cochran
Feb 4, 2011
James H. (BEN) Cochran- Passed away on Feb. 4th 2011, surrounded by members of his family. Born in Claremore, OK July 31, 1933 to Walker Hawk Cochran & Myrtle Eugene (Lively) Cochran, he was one of six children. The family moved to Gaston, Oregon in 1945, where James married Delores Jane (Fuller) Cochran. They moved to North Plains in the...
Paul Edward Johannes
Feb 2, 2011
Paul Edward "Ed" Johannes age 94 of Forest Grove died at home Feb, 2011. Paul was born Jan. 2, 1917 in Los Angeles, CA. A Hillsboro/Forest Grove area resident since 1982. Paul was a grad. of UC Berkeley with a degree in engineering. He had been a loan officer for Farmers & Merchants Bank in Long, Beach, CA prior to...
Elsie Reynolds
Jan 28, 2011
Elsie passed away January 28, 2011, in Hillsboro, Oregon, with her family by her side. She was born December 11, 1922, in Parowan, Utah, to Claude and Harriet Harris. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, February 5, 2011, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Brogden Chapel, 282 NE 32 nd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon...
Dorothy May Neidigh
Jan 26, 2011
Dorothy May Neidigh, 93, died at her home in Hillsboro, Oregon, January 26, 2011. Interment was held at Fir Lawn Cemetery in Hillsboro. A memorial service will be held at Hillsboro Friends Church, 332 NE 6 th Avenue, Hillsboro, Oregon, Saturday, February 19, at 1:00 pm. Miss Neidigh was born August 10, 1917, in Iowa. She was the seventh of...
Charlotte M. Simenz
Jan 25, 2011
Charlotte M. Simenz was Born 11-27-1936 and left this earth in the early morning hours of 01-25-2011. She was surrounded by loving family and friends and passed peacefully. Charlotte was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, grandmother, and great grandmother, nurse and a child of God. She was a nurse for many years and she achieved this accomplishment later in...
