Local Obituaries for Families in Klamath Falls, OR

Oct 1, 2023

We always had to tell everyone, "Yes, his name is just the letter J" He was named after his father's brother J D Gandee and that is who raised him as well. He graduated from Ukiah High with the class of 53'

J passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Klamath Falls, Oregon, however we’re grateful his grandson...

Sep 30, 2023

Robert William Kandra Sr.

(1940- 2023)

Robert William Kandra, Sr.,83, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, who was cordially known as Bob, to the basin community, passed away peacefully at a quarter to midnight on September 30, 2023. Bob’s full life led him to be a respected leader and organizer in many facets of the small town...

Sep 27, 2023

Benjamin S. Verone. 1989 - 2023. When you were three years old, you told me that you were sitting on a cloud and chose me to be your mom... Thank you for choosing me. I cherish the privilege of being your mom.I LOVE you for always my beloved son Ben, my Boo. You are missed so much by all...

Sep 17, 2023

Nancy Mae Smith, 69 passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023 in Klamath Falls, Oregon. She was born in Pacoima, California February 10, 1954 to Leo and Ethel Smith. She grew up happy and loved along with her little brother Leo. Nancy had her daughters April and Rebecca. She stayed at home and cared for them. She enjoyed time...

Sep 9, 2023

Delayne Merlin Hollis was born July 2, 1936 at Goshen, Oregon. He believed that he had been named after President Roosevelt by his father, Seth Leland Hollis and his mother, Violet Irene Calvert.

“Tickie” was the youngest of four, Dorothy "Dotie" Hollis, Harold "Burr" Hollis and Laureen "Reenie" Hollis. When he was 18 months-old his dad was...

Aug 27, 2023

Stewart Alois Hedges, (80), died peacefully at home on August 27, 2023 after a year-long illness.

Stewart was born March 23, 1943 in Glendale, CA to loving parents, Walter Stewart and Lila Mae (Hubbard) Hedges. The family of three quickly moved to beautiful Ashland, OR where he was raised and graduated from Ashland High School in 1961....

Aug 26, 2023

Karen Randall Hall passed away at the age of 81 on August 26, 2023, at Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, Oregon, in the presence of her husband Roger, sons Paul and Bill, daughter Kathryn, son-in-law Michael, and granddaughter Kaylin. Born October 26, 1941, in Oakland, CA, she and her identical twin sister Donna were adopted on December...

Aug 23, 2023

Kristy O’Brien 54, of Klamath Falls Oregon, went to Heaven on August 23, 2023

Kristy was born October 8, 1968, to Bertrum and Jeanette (Baker) O’Brien in Orange California. She was the oldest of two daughters. When she was three years old her family moved to Southern Oregon where she grew up. After graduating high school Kristy...

Aug 20, 2023

Frank Faganello peacefully passed away on August 20th, 2023 at Crystal Terrace in Klamath Falls surrounded by loving family members. He was 81 years old.

Frank was born on April 20th, 1942 in Klamath Falls to parents Angelo Faganello and Eva (Henry) Faganello. Frank graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1960 and began his career at...

Jul 26, 2023

Shirley Jean Banion (77) died peacefully at her home of natural causes on July 26th, 2023. Shirley was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and devoted servant of the Lord. She was born on June 8th, 1946 to Eldin and Jean Beiswenger in Crookston, Minnesota. She was baptized on July 7th, 1946 and confirmed on May...

Jul 21, 2023

Gerald Edwin Flocchini

October 5, 1037 – July 21, 2023

Jerry Flocchini was born in Crescent City, CA and was the youngest of ten children. He moved to Klamath Falls as a young child and loved growing up and living close to Klamath Lake. He often spoke of the times ice...

Jul 7, 2023

Maureen Lynn Smith, 51, of Klamath Falls, passed away on July 7, 2023. She was born July 18, 1971 in Klamath Falls. Survivors include her sons, Kenyon Smith of Klamath Falls, Lawrence Smith of Klamath Falls; grandchildren, Elizabeth Hance, Braxton Smith and Xander Smith. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Jun 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother MaryAnn Repose. MaryAnn took her journey to her eternal home on June 30th surrounded by family.

MaryAnn was born to the former Bernice Hunt December 12, 1946 in Honolulu Hawaii, she later moved to California with her grandparents. She met the...

Jun 26, 2023

Pati passed away June 26, 2023, at Sky Lakes Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 5, 1957, to Doris and Clifford Lindenburger in Klamath Falls, Oregon. She came from a large family with six brothers, one sister, and one bonus sister. After the death of her first husband, Doris remarried William...

Jun 24, 2023

In memory of Ashley Renee Matson Chapman

Ashley was born a St. Patrick's Day baby March 17, 1991. She was a beautiful child, a loving mother and a talented creative artist who brightened her home with her art work and designs. She was, a hard worker, a great conversationalist, and a fiery foe to anyone...

Jun 21, 2023

The family of Olga Delores (Furia) Kraiter announces with great sadness her peaceful passing at home at the age of 99 on June 21, 2023, in Klamath Falls, OR.

Born May 25, 1924, in Santa Rosa, CA, to Settima (Barbieri) and Eliseo Furia, she is predeceased by her husband, Donald J. Kraiter and daughter, Julie...

Jun 19, 2023

Jessie Clarice Buehler, 94 of Klamath Falls died June 19, 2023 in her apartment at Crystal Terrace. Jessie was born August 20,1928, in Valley City, North Dakota to Peter and Alice Nielson. She grew up on the Nielson farm outside of Hope, North Dakota, along with her four siblings. The family moved into town her sophomore year where she...

Jun 18, 2023

Cheryl "Cheri" L. Young, 69, passed away in Klamath Falls, Ore. on June 18, 2023.  She was born May 1, 1954 in La Grande, Ore.

Jun 15, 2023

Donald Louis Purio passed away peacefully June 15th, 2023. He was just a few months shy of his 87th birthday and boy did he pack so much into those years!

After leaving Santa Barbara high school in 1954, he joined the Marines and stayed until 1956. He married Betty Jean Mowry in 1956 and they...

Jun 8, 2023

Charles Thomas Garrett, 70 passed away in Klamath Falls, Oregon on June 8th, 2023. He was born October 20, 1952 in Springfield, Illinois to Herschel and Ruth Ann Garrett. He like to say he was a jack of all trades, but a master of none.  He will be missed by many friends and family.  No services are planned at...