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.
Alvin L. Schulmerich
Mar 1, 2011
Alvin L. Schulmerich age 94, a descendant of Washington County pioneers, died March 1, 2011 in Hillsboro. A celebration of life service will be at 2:30 P. M. Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Hillsboro Congregational Church, 494 E. Main St. in Hillsboro. Private interment will be in Valley Memorial park Mausoleum. Mr. Schulmerich was born February 1, 1917 in Hillsboro....
Starr Barton
Mar 1, 2011
Starr Elizabeth Barton was born March 2, 1960 in Brawley, CA. she passed away March 1, 2011 in Hillsboro, Oregon after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Starr worked at the Aloha Costco as a cake decorator. Starr is survived by her husband of 35 years, David Paul Barton, daughter Crystal, son David, and grandchildren; Hayle, Logan, Erick and Max....
Rosemary Hunter
Feb 28, 2011
Rosemary Hunter passed away February 28, 2011, at a Hillsboro hospital. She was born September 25, 1930, in Brookport, Illinois, to John and Lottie Martin. A celebration of her life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 6, 2011, at the Hillsboro Presbyterian Church, 172 NE 32nd Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97124. In 1948 Rosemary graduated from Edwardsville High...
Sylvia Elizabeth Rosato
Feb 26, 2011
Sylvia Elizabeth Rosato passed away February 26, 2011, at a Portland hospital, with her family by her side. She was born November 28, 1929, in Morgan Mill, Texas, to Ben and Dollie Laughlin. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Donelson~Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 W. Main St., Hillsboro, Oregon, 97123. Private interment...
David Radmacher
Feb 26, 2011
David Radmacher Nov. 23, 1923 - Feb. 26, 2011 David was born on November 23, 1923 in Scholls, Oregon and passed into the loving arms of his Savior on February 26, 2011 at the age of 87. His is survived by his two daughters and son-in-laws, Susan Jane and William Coussens of Hillsboro, Oregon and Julie and Chuck Mosiman of...
Melva W. Graham
Feb 25, 2011
MELVA W. (DIETER) GRAHAM FEB. 27, 1924 - FEB. 25, 2011 Melva was born at her grandmother's homestead in Mt. Well Utah and grew up during the depression living in tent-houses and progressing to a small log cabin with her seven siblings. It was these early years that shaped Melva's life time habits of grit, creativity and making do. She...
Lisbeth Louise Mcadams
Feb 23, 2011
Lisbeth Louise McAdams (Lippert) died February 23, 2011. Lisbeth was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Kenneth, who died in 2005. Lisbeth was also preceded in death by all of her siblings, Alfred, Ralph, Clarabelle (Robb) and George. Lisbeth is survived by her and Kenneth's three children, Harris Tornblad, David McAdams and Karen Davanzo, and by their...
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...
