Obituaries

Dec 23, 2021

Rachael Michelle Behnke August 6, 1982 - December 23, 2021

Rachael began her life at Priest Lake, Idaho where she enjoyed swimming, volleyball, music, riding horses, drawing and spending time with her brothers, parents and her extended family. She would make friends here to last a lifetime. In her teen years her family joined the wonderful community of Grants Pass, Oregon...

Dec 21, 2021

Larry Edward Deraedt, 65, of Grants Pass, OR, passed away December 21, 2021, at his residence.

Dec 18, 2021

Martha Deeris Pomeroy, 66, of Grants Pass, OR, passed away December 18, 2021, at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Dec 17, 2021

Lee Thornton, born May 11, 1933, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2021.

He was surrounded by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary; daughters Lisa and Misty; son

Jason, son-in-law Jim; and nephew Mike. A celebration of life will be held in January, 2022. Details to be provided at a later date.

Dec 14, 2021

Dec 12, 2021

Gladys Jean Johnson, 76, of Grants Pass, OR, passed away December 12, 2021, at Royal Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Dec 11, 2021

Ronnie Bobby Dale Mahurien, 78 of Grants Pass passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, Grants Pass, Oregon.

Dec 5, 2021

Dec 2, 2021

Wanda Lee Nesbit, 98, of Rogue River, Oregon, passed away in the early afternoon of

December 2, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Wanda had a passion for crafting, reading, and working in the garden. She was involved in clubs and activities such as

the Rogue River Garden Club and the Rogue River Mural Society.

Wanda is preceded in death by her...

Nov 30, 2021

Colleen Kay Sharer age 71, of Grants Pass passed away on November 30th, 2021, at home.

Colleen was born to her parents, Elsie, and Richard, in 1950 in Woodburn, Oregon, and moved to Grants Pass in July of 1962 with her parents and five siblings. During High school, she attended western Mennonite, after graduation, she went to New Hampshire as...

Nov 23, 2021

Patricia Eva Gran, 73, of Grants Pass, OR, passed away November 23, 2021, at her residence.

Nov 22, 2021

Nov 22, 2021

Michael Paul Scott, 45, of Grants Pass, OR, passed away November 22, 2021, at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.

Nov 22, 2021

Nov 20, 2021

Jean Elizabeth Ferguson, 76 of Rogue River passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Laurel Hills Nursing Hoe in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Nov 15, 2021

Orlin Dennis Bush, 76, of Grants Pass, OR, passed away November 15, 2021, at his residence. Born January 10, 1945, to Olin Bush and Pauline Edna Schiel in Redlands, CA. Dennis grew up in San Bernardino, CA and moved to Grants Pass in 1989. He served 2 years of active duty in the US Navy after graduating high school.

Dennis held...

Nov 10, 2021

Shawn Richard Ramsey, 67, of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away in the late morning of November 10, 2021, at home. Shawn grew up surfing in California, and went on to graduate from Eisenhower High School in Rialto, California, in 1972. He later served in the U.S. Army, and became a carpenter. He loved to hunt, fish, and even taught his...

Nov 9, 2021

Shirley Ann Dunham, Grants Pass, OR resident, went home to her Lord and Savior at the age of 72 in Medford, OR on November 9, 2021.

Shirley was born July 24, 1949 in San Bernardino, CA to Louise and Sidney Young. She moved to Grants Pass in the early 90s to be closer to her mother and sisters. Shirley worked for...

Nov 9, 2021

Virginia Mae Madsen, 96, of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away in the early hours of

November 9, 2021, in the comforts of home with family. Born October 26, 1925, she was one of the first babies born under the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She is survived by her three sons, Rick Madsen and wife, Karen, of Montana, Rob Madsen with...

Oct 29, 2021

Brian Eckert, 74 of Grants Pass passed away Friday, October 29, 2021at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.