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Page A-2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Obituaries Helen Wheeler, 96, of O’Brien, died Sept. 3, 2017 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Diana G. Savage Frost Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Diana Savage died July 28, 2018, at her home in Selma, Oregon, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born in Alton, Illinois on December 13, 1942 to Earl and Grace Strohkirch and the family moved to Selma, Oregon when Diana was 3 years old. She graduated from Illinois Valley High School in 1962. She married Donald Savage in 1964 and had 2 daughters; Beth and Brenda. She later went back to Nursing School and became a Registered Nurse and worked at the local hospitals. She loved cooking, gardening, sewing, her little dogs, and Christmas! She was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Lofrano of Roseburg, Ore. and Brenda Searle of Selma, Ore.; sister, Jackie Briggs of San Antonio, Texas; brother, Dick Strohkirch of Klamath Falls, Ore.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband Donald Savage and her parents Earl and Grace Strohkirch. The Celebration of Life service for Diana will be held at The First Baptist Church in Selma, Oregon on Aug. 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at The Deer Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Diana requested a donation be made to: The Family Advocacy Program Evergreen Elementary School 520 East River Street Cave Junction, OR 97523 Stacey A. Deters, 48, of Cave Junction, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 4, at Rogue Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 14, 1969, in San Pablo California, to James and JoAnn Scroggins. She moved to Cave Junction in 1993, where she worked as a correctional officer for Pelican Bay State Prison and began raising a family. She is survived by her children, Karley Deters,24, Emily Deters, 22 and Jacob Deters, 14. Her siblings Sheila Burns and Jaime Scroggins, as well as her parents James and JoAnn Scroggins. Stacey was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Her Celebration of Life will be Saturday, Aug.18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Illinois Valley Senior Center in Cave Junction Oregon. Kathy was raised Catholic and attended St. Patrick of the Forest Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Society. She was also a member of the Illinois Valley Golf Club where she scored a hole-in-one and was an avid bowler for 45 years at Caveman Bowl. Her many hobbies included oil painting, especially seascapes and landscapes; beachcombing, traveling, knitting, and creating beautiful stained glass and jewelry. Survivors include a daughter, Karen McCullough of Cave Junction; a son, Michael F. Gibney of Prineville, Oregon; a sister, Pat Cox of Cave Junction; seven grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Kathy was a beautiful woman and a real lady. Her home was always a welcoming place for family and friends. She was a great cook and no one ever left hungry. A funeral mass will be at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 18, 2018 at St. Patrick of the Forest Catholic Church with a reception to follow. Private interment will be at Laurel Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Catholic Charities. Please visit the obituary and sign the family guest book at www. since1928hull.com. Cave Junction; 10 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Military honors were held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2018 at Eagle Point National Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Oregon Talking Books and Braille Library, checks to: Talking Books, State Library of Oregon, 250 Winter Street NE, Salem OR 97301. Please visit the obituary and sign the family guest book at www. since1928hull.com. Robert Allen Marshall, 84 , of Cave Junction, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at his home. Survivors include wife, Joan Marshall of Cave Junction; daughter, Laura Roberts; two sons, Keith Marshall and Paul Marshall; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Robert Allen Marshall James E. “Chris” Christensen, 97 , of O’Brien, died Stacey A. Deters Kathleen Marie Gibney, 92, of Cave Junction, died July 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born March 6, 1926 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. At the age of 8, she moved with her family to Coos Bay, Ore. where she grew up, attended schools and graduated from Marshfield High School. In 1947 she married Francis William Gibney, who preceded her in death in 1997. In 1963 she moved from Port Orford, Ore. to Cave Junction. July 29, 2018 at his home. Chris was born July 8, 1921 in Arco, Idaho to Elwood and Kathryn Christensen. He grew up in Arco and attended schools there. At age 18, he joined the United States Navy and later retired as an engineman. On Jan. 26, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland he married Elizabeth Marie Hadaway. In 1975 he moved from Torrance, Calif. to O’Brien. His hobbies included working on cars and around the house, and reading. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Christensen of O’Brien, Ore.; five children, James Christensen of Carson, Calif., Anna Valenzuela of Pleasanton, Texas, LeRoy Christensen of O’Brien, Linda Joseph of Huntington Beach, Calif. and Kevin Christensen of Billy Paul Duncan, 77, of Selma, died July 27, 2018 at his home. Arrangements are pending with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors. I llINoIs V alley F uNeral D Irectors www.since1928Hull.com 541-592-4110 Save the date Aug. 21 – Sept. 30 Native Plant Sale: Online Pre-orders Aug 21t – Sept 30, 2018, Wildflowers – Shrubs – Trees – Bulbs Order Online: Rogue Native Plants.org. Plant Pickups: Oct 6, 2018, Cave Junction & Medford, Rogue Native Plant Partnership & Illinois Valley Conservation District Sept. 6 KXCJ Concert: Freddy and Francine! Thursday, Sept. 6, 6 – 10 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Concert 7:30 p.m. Catch the Nashville- based duo Freddy and Francine as they swing through town on their way to the Sisters Folk Festival. Not quite folk, not quite pop or Americana or vaudeville –and yet a mix of all these things –the word “authenticity” is probably the best way to describe Freddy and Francine. But wait, there’s more! It’s outdoors! Mediterranean dinner will be served! Adult beverages, desserts, and more! Did we mention it’s a benefit for KXCJ-LP 105.7, our local community radio station? All ages welcome. Costumes encouraged (because ... why not?). http://kxcj.org/, info@kxcj.org 541-592-4112 https://www. freddyandfrancine.com/ Takilma Community Building, 9367 Takilma Road, CJ Illinois Valley News Published weekly by I.V. News LLC Daniel J. Mancuso, Publisher Sept. 11 – Nov. 3 Sept. 30 Continuing Land Steward Short Course, Fall 2018 for Josephine County, Learn how to manage your property’s natural resources more effectively with this new course blending online and field instruction. Brought to you by Oregon State University (OSU) and OSU Extension. Questions? Contact: Max Bennett, Forestry & Natural Resources, OSU Extension,541-776-7371, max.bennett@ oregonstate.edu. Class details: Classroom: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6-9 p.m., OSU Extension, 215, Ringuette Street, Grants Pass; Weekly online lessons (self-paced) beginning Sept. 17; First field session: Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m -4 p.m.; and Second field session: Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Course Fee -Early bird registration by Aug. 17: $125; By Sept. 7 registration deadline: $150; Scholarships and payment plans available by arrangement; and for online registration visit: https://pace.oregonstate.edu/catalog/land- steward-short-course. “Making Your Vote Count,” the third event in IV Indivisible’s Democracy at Risk series, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 30, 3-5 p.m. at Wild River Pizza. Short presentations interspersed with video and theater will illuminate the many reasons voting is more crucial than ever, despite increased threats to our election system on several fronts. We’ll also hear about those threats and possible ways to remedy them, as well as numerous other voting-related topics. Community dialogue will follow. Admission is free. For more information or to help, call 541-761-4746, or email dwyer@cavenet. com. Couples nights starts at the Golf Course Friday, 5:30 p.m. and will continue every Friday until Aug. 31. Call the golf course for more info. at 541-592-3151 Sept. 22 IVHS football fundraiser changed to Sept. 22 due to smoke. See ad on page 6. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to P.O. Box 1370, Cave Junction, OR 97523 Illinois Valley News is published at 221 S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction, OR 97523 Telephone (541) 592-2541 Since 1937 periodicals postage paid at Cave Junction, OR 97523 P.O. Box 1370 USPS 258-820 SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in Josephine County - $35 One year in Jackson and Douglas counties - $36 One year in all other Oregon counties and out-of-state - $43.00 Illinois Valley News does not refund subscriptions. Remainder of subscription will be donated to the charity of your choice. Summer Reminder *You could win $500, $300 or $200 for creative recycling of “junk.” Spend your summer making a piece of furniture out of junk to enter in the third annual Upcycle Furniture contest sponsored by the Southern Oregon Guild. Judging will be Friday, Sept. 28, 3:30 p.m. at the CJ Farmer’ Market at Jubilee Park. Your work will be judged on CREATIVITY!!! So have fun making it! For more information pick up a flyer at the community booth at the CJ Farmers’ Market Friday afternoons 4-7 p.m. editor -Laura Mancuso laura@illinois-valley-news.com copy editor - C.J. Schatza classified ads - Laura Mancuso laura@illinois-valley-news.com circulation - Laura Mancuso laura@illinois-valley-news.com IV Indivisible, a local group dedicated to the nonviolent defense of our democratic sys- tem and basic human rights, will meet at the IV Family Coalition on August 6 and 27, 11 AM-1 PM. This is a change from the normal schedule of second and fourth Mondays. *The I.V. 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