All Obituaries

Ronald Frank Kasper was born in Coquille, Oregon on August 4, 1938. His parents were Doris Albertson and Arnold Kasper. He had one sibling, sister, Sister Rosemarie Kasper.  Ron grew up in Coos Bay and Roseburg Oregon where he graduated from Roseburg High School. He was a journeyman plumber by trade in his early years and on into the 1980s. His passion was to race unlimited hydroplanes. He owned and raced the boat, Miss Sacramento.  Ron was good looking, smart, funny, witty, a...

Gregory Manuel Sandberg, 65, of Coos Bay, passed away May 20, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service- Bay Area, 541-269-2851 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date for Duffy Stewart Stender, 93, of North Bend. Duffy was born October 30, 1926 in Spokane, Washington to Julius Stender, Jr. and Anna J. (Daniels) Stender. He passed away of age related causes May 2, 2020 in Coos Bay. Duffy grew up in Clark Fork, Idaho and graduated from Clark Fork High School. He was a World War II veteran having enlisted in the United States Army in 1946 and serving in the occupation and reconstruction phase in...

Margaret Ann Novak (Button), 95, a near lifelong resident of Coos Bay, passed away May 17, 2020 in Coos Bay. Per her request, no services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com  

Raymond Norman Williams, 83, of Lakeside, passed away May 13, 2020 in Lakeside, Oregon. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com  

Thomas John Holman, 66, of Powers, passed away May 10, 2020 in Powers. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com  

Avis LuAnn Walker, 65, of Coos Bay passed away May 8, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com  

Robert James Rioux Jr., 52, of Seattle, formerly of Coos Bay, passed away May 6, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com  

Summer K. Tyree 47, of North Bend died May 4, 2020 in Coos Bay. Services may be announced and held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com  

A memorial service for Buddy Jack Green, 90, of Coquille will be held at a later date at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Coos Bay. Buddy was born April 10, 1930 in Huntington Park, California, the youngest of six children to Frank Herbert and Ethel Belle Rodman Green. He passed away May 3, 2020 in Coquille. As children, Buddy and his sister, Jackie, were tight knit as they looked out for one another. Their father had disappeared in 1933. Their mother let them fend for themselves. They both...