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.
Ross O. Kines
Dec 29, 2021
After losing over a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s, Ross Kines peacefully passed away with his wife of 65 years by his side holding his hand. A loving family man, Ross was the husband of Doreen, and father of Kim, Cindy, and Jenny. Ross grew up in Forest Grove, with his brother, Cameron, and their parents, Dr. Robert Kines and Gertrude...
Peggy Jo Berg
Dec 16, 2021
Peggy Jo Berg, 86, was born Saturday, March 9, 1935, in Bolivar, Missouri, daughter to Guy and Elsie (Adams) Kinsey. She lived in Missouri until 1937, when she moved to Southern Oregon. Peggy later moved with her family to Forest Grove and then Hillsboro, Oregon. Peggy married Dewey Aleshire, on September 4, 1953, in Hillsboro, Oregon. They had two sons,...
Ellen Marie Kalmbach
Dec 7, 2021
Ellen Marie Kalmbach (Duncan) of Cornelius, OR. peacefully passed away in her home on Dec 7, 2021. Ellen was born in Ceylon Minnesota on April 16, 1936 to Myrtle and Wes Duncan. She was raised in Manning Oregon and graduated Banks Highschool. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Umbarger, sons Mike and Rod Goodrich, step-daughter Shelly Truby, her sister...
Priscilla Decker
Nov 29, 2021
Priscilla (Merkel) Decker passed away peacefully Nov. 29, 2021, at age 92, from a brain tumor. She was the youngest of five girls, born in Java, S.D., March 16, 1929. In 1937, they moved to Hillsboro, Ore. After graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1946, she enjoyed many class reunions. On Dec. 15, 1951, she married Marvin Wesley Decker at...
Claireene Elaine Marshall
Nov 14, 2021
Claireene Elaine Marshall (née Richardson), 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many went to be with her Lord and Savior on 14 November 2021. She was born on 11 June 1935 in Astoria, Oregon. She is reunited in glory with her parents, Claire Allen and Marjorie Elaine (née Watson) and infant brother, Claire Elwood. She is survived...
Bonnie Casselman
Nov 13, 2021
Bonnie Jean Casselman (April 5, 1937-November 13, 2021) On November 13, 2021, in Forest Grove, Oregon, the lovely town in which she was born, Bonnie Jean Casselman (née Nemeyer) drew her last breath. Born in 1937 (though her driver’s license reads 1936 because she could never remember what year she was born or for that matter, how old she was),...
Robert L. Casteel
Oct 9, 2021
Dr. Robert Leonard Casteel was born March 4, 1931 in Aloha, Oregon and passed away October 8, 2021 in Beaverton, Oregon. Robert was 90 years old at the time of his death. Bob was born to Robert F. Casteel and Mable Casteel (Dodson). The family of Robert and Mabel grew to include Delores Mae and Peggy Ann. Bob grew up...
Helen Gertrude Barth
Oct 4, 2021
Helen Gertrude (Stumper) Barth of Forest Grove, peacefully passed away with her loved ones by her side on October 4, 2021 at the age of 98. Helen was born August 22, 1923 in Mandan, North Dakota. Helen is the youngest of Katherine and John Stumper's 13 children. Helen was raised and educated in Regent, North Dakota. Helen met the love...
Roy D. Rowe
Oct 1, 2021
Roy Dean Rowe 12/7/1950 - 10/1/2021 Roy Dean Rowe, 70, passed away on October 1, 2021 in his Hillsboro, Oregon home. A memorial service will be held on November 7, 2021, at the River House, Rood Bridge Park, Hillsboro, Oregon. Roy was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and lived in Hawaii until middle school when he moved with his parents to...
Dorine Esther Smith
Sep 26, 2021
After a long, wonderful life of 97 years, Dorine E. Smith (Foelker) of Hillsboro, Oregon passed away peacefully at home on September 26th, 2021 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Dorine was born in 1924 to her parents Theodore and Genevieve Foelker in Litchville, North Dakota on the family farm. Later she moved with her parents and three older...
