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Bertha Louise Middleton passed away January 7, 2024 at home in Wasco, Oregon. Bertha was born August 27, 1935 and was 88 years of age at the time of passing.
Death Notice: Robert Wayne Smith, 79, The Dalles
Death Notice: Fred Monroe Ayers, 73, Tygh Valley
Death Notice: Geoffery Paul Fridley, 48, Arlington
Death Notice: Antonio Gallegos de Luna, 66, Hood River
Margaret Kahler, 89, of Hood River, Oregon, peacefully passed away on January 31, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 8, 1934, in Hood River, Oregon, to her loving parents Clarence and Ora Hausinger. Margaret was a quiet, giving, classy, strong, and loving individual.
Elizabeth Jane Kollas, “Betty” to most, passed away Saturday, January 27, shortly after her 95th birthday at the Hood River Care Center. Born in Rush City, MN, Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Fred & Freda Peterson, twin brother at birth, and her sister Jeanette Johnson.
Tristin Cole Baker was born February 24, 2008, at 3:35 p.m. at Hood River Memorial Hospital to Scott Lawrence Baker and Chelsey Mae Elliott. Tristin has been a fighter since birth, having been born nine days late, delivered by emergency C-section after 19 hours of labor, with his cord wrapped around his feet. Tristin passed Monday, January 22, 2024, in Hood River, OR.
Death Notice: Analea Klampe, 87, The Dalles
Death Notice: Constance Carpino, 82, The Dalles
Death Notice: Michael Claude Watson, 77 Damascus
Obituary: Carol Ann Berry, 72, Hood River
Obituary: Michael Woodside, 80, The Dalles "Be a one-hundred percenter". His daughter encourages everyone to live every day like Mike Woodside did.
Obituary: Donald Thomas McDermott, Jr., 70, Murdock
Death Notice: Michael Woodside, 80, The Dalles
Death Notice: Carole Laughlin, Hood River
Death Notice: Craig Wilbur Stiff, 74, The Dalles
Death Notice: Piper Dell Frakes, 66, The Dalles
Obituary: Russell Ray Collie, 57, Hood River — As a youngster, Russ enjoyed cars and airplane models. He loved spending me with his grandfather, Maynard Ward, who introduced him to the exciting world of electronics. It wasn’t long before Russ received his Ham Radio License and was talking to people all over the world! Russ was also a talented musician and enjoyed jamming on the piano and guitar.
Death Notice: Patricia Mae Gow, 85, Goldendale
