All Obituaries

Ralph H Quincy, 81 years, of Medford, Or., passed away on June 13, 2020 at Celia's House in Holmes Park. Ralph was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1938, to Jean Stice Quincy and Ralph H Quincy Sr. He had three younger brothers. He was a motivated person even at the age of 6, when he sold fuschia starts from his little red wagon door to door. Ralph attended school in Carson, California, where he lettered in cross country track events. He became a proficient mechanic while fixing up...

 February 24, 1950 - June 8, 2020 Sandra Joy Newbry, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Medford, Oregon, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. A beloved mother, wife, nana, and friend, she will forever be remembered for her loving and gentle soul. Throughout her life, family was her number one priority, and they were truly blessed to have had her in their lives. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Ron, three...

Doris Kane, 90, passed peacefully at her home in Medford, OR on May 17, 2020. Doris was born May 16, 1930 in Lebanon, KS to Glen Leroy Kier and Della Mae Hunt Kier. The family moved from Kansas to Oregon in the 1930s, settling in the Portland area. Doris graduated from Portland’s Lincoln High School in 1948. In 1949, Doris married Harry Richard Neil and together they had two daughters, Carol and Roberta. In 1969, Doris married Richard Dean (Dick) Kane, adding his three children, Cathy,...

John was born outside Boulder, Colorado in 1928 to John D. and Laura Poe. He was youngest with an older sister and brother, Clarabelle and Dewey. Formative Years His family soon moved into Boulder proper and he began at age 8 contributing to the family’s Depression Era finances by raising rabbits, with his father’s guidance. He then became fascinated with the Model A and Model T Fords the college kids next door rebuilt. They were happy to teach him and let him work, freeing them...

In loving memory May 06, 2020 Joshua Lloyd Limes, 34 died in San Bernardino, California.   Joshua was born on October 29, 1985 in Fountain Valley hospital in California, born to his mother, Lori Lyons and his father Michael Limes. Joshua is the youngest of four children. His brother Corey Balogh, his sister Amanda Balogh-Stansell and his brother Matthew Limes. Joshua’s family extended to eleven nieces and nephews. His grandparents Arlene and Lloyd Limes, and his significant other...

Mary Ann “May” Bennett Plankenhorn passed away peacefully to our Heavenly Father on April 9th, 2020 in Medford, Oregon at the age of 71. May is survived by her husband Darrell Plankenhorn, their children Cathy Shinn, Christian Plankenhorn (Jenetta), Charis Sutton (Mike) and Cory Plankenhorn. Her grandchildren Joshua, Kylie, Gracen, Abby, Brody, Isaac, Bradley and great-grandchildren Brooklynn, Kadence, Collin and Jameson. Her Sisters are Ginger Horton (Ernie), Bobbye Deckard...

Herbert Wells Desentz passed away April 16, 2020 in Medford, Oregon from natural causes. He was 56 years old. Born in Burbank, California September 20, 1963 Herb lived his life in three phases: his younger years in Southern California, his middle years in Northern California, and his final years in Medford. Herb was known for his outgoing personality, his love for the outdoors, and especially enjoyed karaoke. He could hold a person’s attention with his wild stories and charming smile,...

On the evening of February 3, 2020, Robert Leonard Zoll, age 81 of Medford, Oregon passed peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bob was born on April 12, 1938 to Edgar and Julia Zoll in St. Louis, Missouri. Bob began his career at McDonnell Aircraft in St. Louis as a Tool Administrator. After his parents moved to Orange County, California, he followed and was employed by Beckman Instruments in Fullerton, California as a...

Donnis Lausmann February 1, 1932 - January 29, 2020   Donnis Lausmann peacefully passed away on January 29, 2020, after a long illness.  She was born February 1, 1932 in Winona, Minnesota to Harold and Leona Briesath, the eldest of five children.  After graduation from Winona High School, she was employed by Northwest Bell in Minnesota for several years.  While working in Rochester she met her late husband Jerry Lausmann on a blind date.  Jerry and Donnis were...

      Frances Simmons Gray passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at home on January 24, 2020.       Frances was born on March 2, 1930 to Rufus and Lucille Johnson Simmons. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers I.V., Malcom, Murray, Johnson, Robert, and Thomas, and her husband, Don.       Frances graduated from North Georgia College and entered the Civil Service as secretary to the Provost Marshal at...