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Death Notice: Kenneth Wayne Niermann, 98, The Dalles

Kenneth Wayne Niermann, age 98, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at The Springs at Mill Creek on October 4, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 2810 W 10th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, on October 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

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Death Notice: Jesse James Fox, 87, Wasco

Jesse James Fox, age 87, a resident of Wasco, OR, passed away at home on October 7, 2026.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

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Death Notice: Rose Anna Dorzab, 82, The Dalles

Rose Anna Dorzab, age 82, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Flagstone Assisted Living on October 6, 2026.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

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Death Notice: Dawn Elain Moore, 78, The Dalles

Dawn Elain Moore passed away on October 5, 2026, in The Dalles, Oregon. She was born on September 24, 1948, and was 78 years old at the time of her passing. A Celebration of Life for Dawn will be held at Anderson’s Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031) on October 24th, 2026, at 1:00 P.M., with a reception to follow.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.

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Death Notice: Margaret Marie Thornton, 87, The Dalles

Margaret Marie Thornton, age 87, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 11, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Bargeway Pub, 1535 Bargeway Road, The Dalles, OR 97058.

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Death Notice: Arlene Shertzer, 95, Hood River

Arlene Shertzer passed away on October 3rd, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Arlene was born August 2nd, 1929, and was 95 years of age at the time of her passing.

A Memorial Service for Arlene will be held on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1619 Tucker Rd, Hood River, OR 97031).

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

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Death Notice: Marvin West Meyers, 85, Moro

Marvin West Meyers, age 85, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away on October 5, 2024.

A Celebration of Life is to be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.