All Obituaries

Bonita "Bonnie" Peterson 5/3/1939-9/29/2019 Bonnie was born Bonita Rae Sizemore to Eugene and Peal Sizemore on May 23, 1939 in Klamath Falls, Oregon. She lived most of her life in the Medford Area. On February 18, 1961 she married her husband of 57 years, William "Butch" Earl Peterson, and they had 4 children, Dana Peterson, Carla Toll, David Peterson and Deanne Grogan. Bonnie was a devoted Christian who loved sharing the love of God with people, resulting in leading...

. Christine Herrin was born April 14, 1928 in Dodge City Kansas. She migrated to the west coast in 1960 with her husband and two children and had resided in Medford for the past 45 years. Christine was a business partner to her husband, a strong member of her faith community, and cared selflessly for her daughter and grandson during their illnesses. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leon, daughter Linda, grandson David and twelve siblings. She is survived by her son Terry and his wife...

Richard “Richie” Calvo, passed away on August 29th, 2019. From his first day to his last, he lived a life in pursuit of his dreams and goals. Rich was diagnosed with a glioblastoma on May 9th, 2019, one day after his 50th birthday. Rich would want you to read that last line again. There are no guaranteed tomorrows. He would tell you to take all the risks and live your life the way you want to. Starting right now.     Rich passed away on his own terms....

Alvena N. Webb, age 93, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in Medford, Oregon. Alvena was born in Damar, Kansas, to William Joseph and Marilda (Brin) Belleau. Alvena grew up in Bogue, Kansas and attended Bogue schools. She graduated from Marymount College in Salina, Kansas with a degree in education, majoring in music. She later taught second, third and fourth grades at David Crockett Elementary School in the Balsz District located in Phoenix, Arizona. She especially loved teaching...

Katie Lynn Prudell Newsom January 12, 1967- July 23, 2019 Katie passed peacefully in her sleep at home on July 23. She was a loving mother to Jessica Prudell, Hailee Newsom and David Prudell. She also leaves behind brothers Zack and Brian Prudell and her mother and step father Cathy and Allan Smith. Katie also has many uncles, aunts and cousins who will miss her dearly. Her father Peter Prudell also passed just days after Katie. At this time no services have been planned.

With great sadness, we must announce the passing of our wonderful Dad, brother, Papa, uncle and friend, Dwayne R. Murray.  Dwayne passed from this life into eternity, to join his wife, Cheryl and father and mother, Wallace and Florence Murray.  Dwayne was born on October 1, 1947 in White Salmon, WA. He graduated from Madison High School in Portland in 1965.  He got his undergrad degree from University of Oregon in 1969 and earned his Law degree from Lewis and Clark Law...

Alaine R. Norton, 75, of Eagle Point, Oregon Passed away July 13, 2019,  at her home in  Eagle Point    She is survived by Her daughter Cheri, and 2 sons Ken and Rob, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. We will miss her sweet smile and gentle way.   

Jane passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019.  A celebration of life for Jane Gratsinger will be held on July 20th at 11:00 a.m. at Eagle Point Community Bible Church. Jane was born April 11, 1939 in St. Francois County Missouri, she and her family moved to Eagle Point in 1946.  She married Roger Gratsinger on October 1, 1961; he proceeded her in death in 2000. Jane is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Scott & Becky Gratsinger from Hillsboro, her daughter and...

Luvia June Granroth Medford, Oregon - Luvia June, daughter of Michael and Brita Granroth, was born into the  arms of angels at the Rogue Regional Hospital in Medford, Oregon, on June 29, 2019. "Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on His gentle breast. There by his love overshaded, sweetly my soul shall rest". Luvia will be greeted in heaven by her paternal grandfather Floyd Granroth, aunt Anna DiPronio, and baby cousins Lee Granroth and Eva Marie DiPronio. She will be...

Gloria Kelly Newcomb Ribiero, age 91, was born November 8, 1927 in Vallejo, CA. She passed away on June 25, 2019 in Medford, OR. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Jennie and Otto Kelly of Clear Lake Oaks, CA and brother, Arthur Kelly of Ashland, OR. She is survived by her husband, Frank Ribiero, 3 children, Sheila Newcomb Blair, David Newcomb, and Karen Newcomb, 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins. She loved her family and her pets, and she will...