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Polk County News 10A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • April 6, 2016 OBITUARIES Elmer Stoller Oct. 18, 1929 – March 29, 2016 Elmer Stoller, 86, of Inde- pendence, died on March 29 in Salem. He was born in Portland to Abe and Maggie Stoller. Elmer attended Beaverton High School. Elmer married Geraldine Linder on Fe b. 2 1 , 1953, and they had enjoyed 61 years of marriage. T h e y lived in the Bethany/Cedar Hills area in Portland, where Elmer and his parents raised turkeys. Elmer and Geraldine set- tled on their farm in Inde- pendence in 1970. Elmer raised turkeys from 1970 until 1992 for Norbest Turkey in West Salem. He was awarded Oregon Turkey Grower of the Year in 1992. He also farmed wheat and grass seed and other crops. E l m e r re c e i v e d Po l k County Outstanding Farmer of the year in 1997 from the Polk County Farm Bureau. Oregon State University pre- sented Elmer the Diamond Pioneer Agricultural Career Achievement Registry for his significant contribution in agriculture for long-term farming. Elmer served on the Southwest Polk County Rural Fire Protection District Board from 1981 until 1993. He attended Oak Grove Community Church and Salt Creek Baptist Church. Elmer loved old cars and attending the area pancake breakfast, and car shows. He loved his family. Elmer espe- cially enjoyed gatherings and barbecues with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine, on Sept. 2, 2014; brothers, Wilbur, Harvey and Earl; and sisters, Margaret, Florence, and Elsie. Survivors include his daughter, Donna Stoller- Oleman; sons, Mark (Shirleen), Kurt (Brenda), and Glen (Shelly); 10 grand- children; and 11 great- grandchildren. Service is Saturday at 11 a.m. at Salt Creek Baptist Church. Graveside service is Sunday at 2 p.m. at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Port- land. Visitation is Thursday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Contributions are sug- gested to the Oak Grove Community Church or Salt Creek Baptist Church Me- morial Fund for the mis- sionary program in care of the mortuary. To send an online condo- Luella Jean Cetto, 79, of Dallas, died March 22 in Dallas. She was born in Lead, S.D. to Inez and George Larson. Lou graduated from Butte High School in 1954. In 1957, she married Ger- ald “Jerry” L. Cetto in Rapid City, S.D. The couple lived in Lead from 1957 to 1962. They moved to Spray and eventually to Dallas. In Dallas, Luella worked for the Dallas School Dis- trict, then as a real estate salesperson for Century 21 and also for Stephanie’s Real Estate. Lou returned to school and graduated from Chemeketa Community College with an associate degree in computer pro- gramming. She worked for the state of Oregon, Depart- ment of Revenue where she retired from the Timber Sec- tion in 1998. Lou transcribed Braille books for the School for the Blind in Salem, and also for the Dallas School District li- braries. She served as the treasurer of the Data Pro- cessing Management Asso- ciation, and was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Lou was also the founder and president of Hospice of Polk County until it dissolved in 1988. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Cetto, and her husband, Gerald Cetto. Survivors include her sons, Mike, of Eugene, and David, of Dallas; daughter, Jeannie Hanhi, of Kent, Wash.; four grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. At her request no service will be held. Inurnment will be private. Restlawn Funeral Home, Salem handled arrange- ments. end of the war when they both attended college at OSC (Oregon State Universi- ty) and the University of Oregon. Lorraine and Al owned and published the North Lincoln News Guard in Lin- coln City for many years. In 1968, they sold the paper and moved to Monmouth, where they both worked at Oregon College of Education (WOU). Lorraine and Allen were pioneers and activists, in- sisting that their special needs son be given educa- tional opportunities all chil- dren should be afforded, long before special educa- tion classes were part of schools. They were also ac- tive members of “Little Peo- ple of America” with their son, Steve. Lorraine contributed to her communities in many ways, including Christmas Projects for families in need in Monmouth-Indepen- dence, leading art/crafts classes at the women’s prison and other endeavors. She received the Oregon Vol- unteer of the Year award in 1986. In 1987, she received the Monmouth-Indepen- dence First Citizen award. Survivors include her son, Steven Dean Reed of Mon- mouth; daughter, the Rev. Dr. Deana J. Reed (Jan Hart- man) of Napa, Calif.; and brother, John Q. Wilson (Judy), of Portland. Celebration of Lorraine’s life will be at 2 p.m. on April 17 at Christ Church Methodist and Presbyterian United, 412 Clay St., Mon- mouth. Contributions are sug- gested to Serenity Hospice 285 Liberty St. NE Salem, OR 97301, or Monmouth Senior Center Meals on Wheels, 188 Warren St. S., Monmouth, OR 97361. Farnstrom Mortuary han- dled arrangements. To send an online tribute: www.FarnstromMortuary. com. Lorraine Francis Reed Mary Jane Hubbard April 3, 1920 – Feb. 29, 2016 April 5, 1927 – Jan. 2, 2016 Lorraine Francis Reed, 95, of Monmouth died Feb. 29. She was born to Gabriel Marie Mauduit and George David Wil- son in El- lensburg, Wash. S h e married Allen Dean Reed in April 1940. During World War II, she managed a private library in Portland. A job with the U.S. Forest Service took them to the Gorge Station until the Mary Jane “Sissie” Hub- bard, 88, of Dallas, died Jan. 2 in Salem. She was born in Clovis, N.M., to Charles Wesley and Cordelia Ann Bridgewater Hubbard. While living in Arizona, she helped b u i l d Goodyear Blimps during the late 1940s and 1950s. Sissie also worked alongside her broth- ers building homes. She lived in New Mexico, Missouri and Arizona before moving to Dallas in 1959. In 1960, she started work- ing at the Blue Lake Cannery and retired from Agri-Pac lence: www.dallastribute. com. Luella Jean Cetto June 24, 1936 – March 22, 2016 Sissie loved to paint on miniature saw blades and paint pictures. She loved caring for her rose garden and collecting concrete gar- den artwork. She loved fish. Sissy was a rock hound, col- lecting, and making jewelry with what she found. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Floyd “Buddy” and James “Billy” Hubbard. Survivors include her nephews and nieces, Charles “Chuck” (Leanne) Hubbard, of Dallas; Ken (Carolyn) Hubbard of Mesa, Ariz.; Loretta Hutchinson of Belton, Missouri; and Patty Hubbard of Dallas. Private burial was at Dal- las Cemetery. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To send an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Bill Vaughn July 26, 1948 – March 9, 2016 Bill Vaughn, 67, of Mon- mouth, died March 9. He was born in Siloam Springs, Ark., to Gerald and Lulu Mae (Tramell) Vaughn. Bill served in the Army and worked as a heavy equipment operator until his retire- ment. He loved being in the moun- t a i n s , where he was a skilled hunter, as well as an avid camper, fisherman and mushroom picker. He en- joyed helping others and taking care of his family. He was known for his humor. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Cather- ine Vaughn. Survivors include his chil- dren, Amy Vaughn, of Mon- mouth; Challa Vaughn, Kim- mie Lilly, and Amanda Vaughn, of Dallas; Bobbie Lilly, James Lillie, and Kim- berlin Vaughn, of Salem; Shawna Vaughn of Louisville, Ky.; and 27 grand- children. Private celebration of his life was held. Contributions are sug- gested to Amy Vaughn to help defray funeral expens- es. Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. To send an online tribute: www.Farn- stromMortuary.com. Margaret Lou Speulda Hilts Aug. 8, 1929 – March 29, 2016 Margaret Lou Marksbury Speulda Hilts, 86, of Dallas, died March 29. Margie, as she was known, was born in Kansas City, Mo., and was adopted by Ma rg a re t a n d Ot t o Marksbury. She grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. Margie at- tended Central High School and graduated from Morn- ingside College in 1951. She Joyful Sound Hearing 312 Main Street • Dallas • Hearing Testing • Hearing Aids • Service Call today for your FREE Consultation Mark Sturtevant 503-623-0290 Personally involved and invested in the Dallas community exhibited her spunky spirit as a cheerleader during col- lege. In 1947, Margie joined the Sisterhood of P.E.O., begin- ning a life of service to church and community. She married Raymond Speulda in 1951, mov- ing first to Clearwa- ter, Neb., where he was a teacher and coach. In 1958, they moved to Oregon, first to the McKen- zie River area, then Salem, and finally settling in Dallas in 1971. While in Salem, she completed her degree in li- brary science and began working as a librarian. After moving to Dallas, Margie worked at the Education Service District (ESD) office processing books for the school libraries. After retiring, she and Ray began traveling; enjoying trips to England, Washing- ton, D.C., Hawaii, and sever- al cruises before Ray’s death in 1999. In 2003, she married Robert Hilts. She loved books and was an ardent reader, usually with a dog on her lap. Margie had a wonderful sense of humor. Survivors include her hus- band, Robert Hilts; her son, Mark (Susan) Speulda and one grandson and two great-grandchildren; and daughter, Lou Ann (Mike) Drews and six step-grand- children and eight great- grandchildren. Bob’s family became like her own and in- cludes Barb Jones, Cheryl Austin, Chris Flaming, and Bob Hilts Jr. (Melinda), and their many grandchildren. Memorial service is Satur- day at 1 p.m. at the Dallas United Methodist Church, followed immediately by a reception at the church. Donations are suggested to the Humane Society of the Willamette Valley. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To send an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Loren Bruce Cooley May 26, 1935 – March 10, 2016 Loren Bruce Cooley, 80, longtime Dallas resident, died March 10 in Salem. He was born in Salem to A l t o n Bruce and Margaret Elizabeth R o s e - braugh Cooley. Loren grew up in Salem and moved to Dallas, where he graduated from high school. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps overseas in Japan and at Camp Pendle- ton Calif., and was dis- charged as a sergeant. For a time, he worked on the green chain at Willamette Industries. He then joined the family Welcoming new patients. 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His nickname was “Lucky” for his ability in salesmanship and his occasional win out at the casino. For many years he grew a wonderful garden, even with ill health last year he still planted 16 rows of corn. Survivors include his sons, Steve (Laura) Cooley and David Cooley; stepsons, L a r r y Wa t k i n s, L a n n i e Wa t k i n s a n d L o n n i e Watkins; brother, Gar y (Carol) Cooley; 13 grandchil- dren; seven great-grandchil- dren; and one great-great- grandchild. Memorial service for both Loren and Mae will be Satur- day at 11 a.m. at Valley Life Center Church, 1795 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To send an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Ronald Michael Fetch May 10, 1937 – March 23, 2016 Ronald Michael Fetch, 78, of Willamina died March 10 in Willamina. He was born to Mike and Verda (Zosel) Fetch in Co- quille. Growing up in Coos County on a dairy farm, he learned a s t r o n g work ethic. W h e n Ron was 11, the f a m i l y moved to Newberg and lived up on Chehalem Mountain where Ron did farm work and wandered the woods hunting. In 1952, his parents moved to Corbett Acres out- side of Willamina, and, in 1955, Ron graduated from Willamina High School. Ron married Ann Voshall in November of 1961, and they had two children, Mike and Mary. They divorced in 1968. After many years of being a single dad, Ron married Sharlet (Charles) Porter on Aug. 25, 1974, in Reno, Nev., gaining daughters, Julia and Jennifer Porter, who he loved and raised as his own. On Feb. 28, 1990, Sharlet lost a long battle with can- cer, and Ron became a wid- ower. Shortly after, Ron married Beverly Jones in McMin- nville on Nov. 16, 1990. Bev brought three adult children into the family: Belinda, Sandy and Wally. Until retirement, Ron worked in the lumber indus- try. He could often be found in his wood shop making things. Ron also loved car shows, driving the back roads and could be found in the woods hunting or target shooting. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bev in March of 2014; sisters, Nancy Townes and Betty Perez; and grand- son, Zack Rumbolz. Survivors include his chil- dren, Mike (Kathi) Fetch, of Vernonia; Mary (Greg) Tib- bot, of Salem; Julia Porter, of Salem; Jennifer Por ter Cobert, of Sutherlin; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service was March 28 at the Sheridan Baptist Church and vault interment was at the Green Crest Memorial Park. Adamson’s Sheridan Fu- neral Home handled arrangements. See OBITUARIES, Page 5A
