James Robert Luening
Feb 15, 2011
James (Jim) Robert Luening was born on February 18, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Robert and Chrystle Luening. When he was six months old, his family moved to Portland where his father worked in the shipyards during World War II. He attended school in Portland graduating from Roosevelt High School. He participated in sports throughout his school years. He...
Clara Catherine Laging
Jan 29, 2011
Clara Laging passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, with family members holding her hands. She died 7 hours short of her 94th birthday in the home she built in 1939 at 6715 N. Curtis St., Portland. Born Clara Catherine Murphy in Boise to William and Ivy Murphy, she married three times: Clyde Tauney, Dick Wages and finally,...
Robert J. Cahill
Jan 21, 2011
Mr. Cahill was born, raised and educated in Birkenfeld, Oregon. He worked as a log truck driver before entering the US Army in 1943 where he served in the 398th Engineers Corps in the European Theater. Following the service, Robert worked as a commercial truck driver. He retired as a Teamsters Driver in 1983. Robert was an avid hunter.
Deborah Jean Haner
Jan 20, 2011
Deborah was born, raised and educated in Portland, Oregon. She graduated from Roosevelt High School. After high school she worked as an assembler for Tektronix retiring in 1991. She then became a homemaker. Deborah was a member of Pioneer Methodist Church in St. Johns. She also served as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. She was an avid bowler.
Dorthea 'Dot' Sauter
Jan 14, 2011
An Oregon native, Dot was the daughter of Orville and Bertha Nelson. Dot is survived by her children, Stephen D. Sauter and Catherine M. Sauter; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, in Hustad Funeral Home, 7232 N. Richmond Ave., Portland.
