All Obituaries

Michael Joseph Herrera, 77, of Coos Bay passed away September 14, 2019 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service Bay Area, 541-269-2851.

George Eldon Nitschke April 20, 1932 – September 4, 2019   A memorial service to celebrate the life of George “Eldon” Nitschke, 87, of North Bend, will be held on Monday, September 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at the North Bend Presbyterian Church, 2238 Pony Slough Road, with Pastor Eric Lindsey presiding. Private cremation rites were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay. George Eldon Nitschke was born on April 20, 1932 in Elma, Washington to George Nitschke and...

A memorial service for Ralph Leslie Sweet,96, of Coos Bay  will be held at 11 am, Saturday, September 21 at the Emanuel Episcopal Church, 400 Highland Avenue, in Coos Bay. A reception will follow the service. Ralph Leslie Sweet was born at his home in Langlois, Oregon on June 16, 1923. He passed away in the comfort of his home on Coos River, on August 20, 2019. Ralph was the son of Arthur Percy Sweet and Docia Lossie Sweet, the youngest of their 4 children. Siblings included...

No funeral services will be held, but a casual, public get-together to celebrate Matthew Lincoln Utal, 93, of Bandon, will be held at 5p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Please visit the Facebook group “For the Love of Matt Utal” for more information, to post memories, and share stories. Matt was born July 13, 1926 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Eunice Blum and Louis Wattel. He passed away Sept. 5, 2019 in Bandon. Eunice later moved to California and married Michael Utal, who adopted Matt...

A celebration of life for William “Bill” W. West 85, of Coos Bay, will be held from 5pm to 7pm, Friday, September 20 at the Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front Street in Coos Bay. Private cremation was held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131   

Calvin Edward Welborn May 22, 1929 – September 12, 2019 A graveside service with military honors will be held for Calvin E. Welborn, 90, of Coos Bay, on Friday, September 20th at 2:00 p.m. at Ocean View Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1525 Ocean Boulevard in Coos Bay. A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 18th from 2-5 p.m. and again on Thursday, September 19th from 9-5 at the North Bend Chapel, 2014 McPherson Avenue. Calvin was born on May 22, 1929 in Chickasha,...

At his request, no services will be held for Scott William Robinson, 71, a longtime resident and cabinet maker of Coos Bay. Private cremation rites were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay. Scott was born May 24, 1948 in San Rafael, Calif. to William and Ada (Halvorson) Robinson. He passed away suddenly at home September 16, 2019. Scott spent his early years in the Nicasio Valley, Marin County, California. He distinguished himself by being awarded International Cabinet maker of...

Rena M. Clemons 56, of Coos Bay died September 16, 2019 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com  

Robert Allen Miller April 8, 1932 – August 18, 2019   A memorial service to celebrate the life of Robert  A. Miller, 87, of Coos Bay, will be held on Saturday, September 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Road in Coos Bay, with intern pastor Paul Strike presiding. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Private cremation rites were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay. Bob was born on April 8, 1932 in Hubbard County,...

A graveside service for Erma E. Gerber, 91, of North Bend, will be held at 11 am, Saturday, Sept. 14 at Sunset Memorial Park, 63060 Millington Frontage Road in Coos Bay, with Reverend Donald A. Ford, A.M., officiating. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday, Sept. 13 at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay.   Erma was born April 30, 1928 in North Bend to Ernest and Wilda (Fulton) Peterson. She passed away in her favorite chair, during a nap, at her...