Judy passed away at home on April 26 after a lengthy illness. Judy was born in August of 1945 to Florence and Fred Sugnet. She was a lifelong Salem resident who lived in the same house from her early childhood until her death. She knew her neighbors and worked to[Read More…]
Janet Marilyn (Ring) Barnes
Janet Marilyn (Ring) Barnes, 86, of Woodburn, died in Salem, Oregon, on April 2, 2023, of respiratory failure due to post-COVID pneumonia. With a CD of Bach cello suites playing, fresh flowers on the table, and covered by a quilt made by Salem Health nurses, she was surrounded by beauty.[Read More…]
Elfie Joanne Stevenin
Elfie Joanne Stevenin was born August 20, 1921, in Leipzig, Germany. She completed high school and college at the Padagogesches Institute in Leipzig. After graduation she began studies in ballet and received her degree in dance from the Fine Arts Guild in Dresden. She was accepted in the Corps de[Read More…]
EDITOR’S NOTE: Salem Reporter launches obituary service – easy to use, low cost
Reacting to reader interest, Salem Reporter is launching its new obituary service. Families have unlimited text and can publish five photos to tell the stories of their loved ones.