From spring celebrations in parks to multiple CPR trainings, Salem’s neighborhood associations have a multitude of spring projects planned.
Salem Reporter
OBITUARY: Helen Janet Caswell
OBITUARY: Helen Janet Caswell, tireless advocate of social justice, is remembered for her writing, friendships – and pie. he was so fierce in her commitment to an equitable justice system that she worked passionately toward that end up to the last weeks of her life.” She died Aug. 9, 2023.
OBITUARY: Jerry G. Sachtjen
OBITUARY: Jerry G. Sachtjen, a lifelong pharmacist who mentored those following in the profession, died March 16, 2024. He was an avid golfer who could “walk onto a golf course a single, soon was in a foursome and by the 18th hole he was a best friend golf bud and had another tee time set for the following day.”
Obituary: Alfonso Hernandez Palacios
OBITUARY: Alfonso Hernandez Palacios, a student of humanity with interests ranging from chess to the ukele, died March 5, 2024. He was 68.
Obituary: Mimi A. McNicholas
OBITUARY: Mimi A. McNicholas “gave the best hugs and believed in second chances.” She died Oct. 14, 2023.
Obituary: Barbara June Ipsen
OBITUARY – Barbara June Ipsen, Air Force nurse during the Vietnam War, died Feb. 26, 2024. She once operated a parrot farm in McMinnville.
OBITUARY: Mikel D. Darras
OBITUARY: Mikel D. Darras was “Mr Fix-It” who built a thriving local business. He died Feb. 11 at age 64.
OBITUARY: Kenneth Albert Hartung
OBITUARY: Kenneth A. Hartung, stockbroker, traveler and volunteer, dies at age 89.
PHOTOS: Scenes from Salem as ice blankets the city
Salem has had a quiet few days, but some more intrepid residents are hitting local parks to sled and practice in the batting cages.
OBITUARY: Helen Varner
OBITUARY: Helen Varner, retired ODOT worker, dies in Salem. A memorial service is scheduled for Feb. 8.