Bantly
Van Hawkins Bantly, 88, of Woodburn, died April 9, 2008.
Born June 12, 1919 in Clinton, Mo., he had lived in California and Canby for several years before retiring and coming to Woodburn 10 years ago.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and worked in the supply department for Union Pacific Railroad.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and enjoyed golfing, traveling, theater, camping, horseshoes and lawn bowling.
He was married to Julia Melzer on Dec. 1, 1945 in New York City. She preceded him in death in 2006.
He is survived by his daughters, Linda Smith of Oakland, Calif., Patricia Davis of Sonora, Calif., Barbara Busch of Lyons; brothers, Marvin VanCleve of San Antonio, Texas, John Bantly of Concord, Calif., Jim Bantly of Norco, Calif.; sister, Greta Head of Escalone, Calif.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He is also preceded in death by granddaughter, Kristin in 2007.
A graveside service with military honors will be held April 16 at 11 a.m. at Willamette National Cemetery.
A celebration of life will follow at 4 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are by Simon-Woodburn Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Van & Julia Memorial Camp Lutherwood Fund, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Woodburn.
Lienkaemper
Elizabeth "Betty" Lienkaemper, 92, of Philomath, died April 10, 2008.
Born Oct. 14, 1915 in Nanty-Glo, Penn., she grew up in Nanty-Glo and graduated from high school there in 1933.
She attended both Bloomsburg and Indiana State Teachers Colleges before returning to Nanty-Glo where she learned bookkeeping in the Hiseley Coal company store. She was married to Sam Laporte in 1941 and after his death, moved to Los Angeles, Calif., in 1944. She was then married to George Lienkaemper in 1945.
When her husband's career as a school administrator progressed, she moved from Riddle to Maupin. In 1952 the family moved to Bandon and in 1953 she returned to college at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth to earn her bachelor's degree and a teaching certificate. During a career of over 20 years, she taught elementary school in Coquille, Wilkes, Welches and Estacada.
In 1957, the family moved to the Mt. Hood area, living in the towns of Brightwood, Rhododendron, and Welches over the next 17 years. She loved living in the mountains and during summer breaks from teaching at Welches and Estacada she kept books and managed the front desk at Bowman's Mt. Hood Golf Club.
After retirement, she and her husband lived in Portland for four years before moving to Woodburn Senior Estates in 1978.
She enjoyed playing bridge, square dancing and learned word processing on the personal computer. She was a skilled practitioner of the fabric arts.
She was a hand weaver; she crocheted, braided wool rugs and sewed cathedral window coverlets and necktie vests.
She loved to travel and she and her husband made trips to Australia, Hong Kong, the U.S.S.R. and several visits to Europe.
In 1995, she moved to Corvallis to live with her son. She moved to Quail Run Assisted Living and then to His House Adult Foster Care.
She was a longtime member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a lifetime member of Order of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, brothers, J. Milton Carlisle, Luther Carlisle, Charles Carlisle, and Jim Carlisle, and sister, Catherine Cogan.
She is survived by son, George Luenkaemper of Corvallis; and sister, Nancy Polski of Albuquerque, N.M.
No services will be held.
Arrangements are by Cornwell Colonial Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to His House Adult Foster Care c/o Cornwell Colonial Chapel.
Fobert
Junior Alexander Fobert, 82, of Woodburn, died April 11, 2008.
Born May 29, 1925 in Hubbard, he graduated from Woodburn High School in 1944. He was immediately drafted into the U.S. Army at the height of World War II. He served in General Patton's army from 1944 to 1946. He traveled Europe on foot from France to Czechoslovakia. He was married to Margaret Juanita Workman on Sept. 18, 1946 in Woodburn.
He earned a living variously as a farmer, heavy equipment operator, welder, mechanic, logger and clearing contractor.
He retired from service with the State of Oregon after more than 30 years with McLaren School for boys.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a branch president for several years, also as high priest group leader, executive secretary to bishops, financial clerk and seminary teacher.
He and Juanita served as temple patrons in the Seattle and Portland temples of the church for over 20 years, along with various other callings. They also completed a service mission for the church at the Family History Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita of Woodburn; daughters Margaret Sigleer of Woodburn and Patricia McGuffin of Aurora; sons Norman of San Lorenzo, Calif., Charles of Hubbard, Leonard of Wilsonville, John of Salem; two sisters Imogene Rappe and Mary Terrill both of Portland; 22 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son Neal in 1965, sister Margaret, brothers, Bill, Frank and Ed Fobert.
A funeral service will be April 19 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Woodburn.
Interment with military honors will be in the Belle Passi Cemetery in Woodburn.
Arrangements are by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Zollner
Raymond J. Zollner, 84, of Gervais, died April 12, 2008.
Born Nov. 5, 1923 in Mt. Angel, he attended St. Mary's grade school in Mt. Angel and graduated from the prep high school staffed by the priests of Mt. Angel Abbey. He was a member of the citizen's band since he was 13.
He was a farmer the majority of his life and drove truck as a side job.
At one time, he was owner and operator of S&M trucks, which operated out of Silverton. He and his wife operated a berry farm on the family residence in Gervais for many years.
He was a community activist, serving as a member of the Parkersville School board until multiple sclerosis made it impossible for him to enter the building. He and his wife started the multiple sclerosis society in Woodburn and were active members until his age became a deterrent.
They were and are long-time member of Sacred Heart Parish in Gervais.
He was married to Christina Schaffner Gross in 1950 and adopted her five children.
He is survived by his wife, Christina Zollner of Mt. Angel; children, Ramona Polivka of Portland, Dorothy Gross of Mt. Angel, Michael Gross of Lebanon, Carl Gross of San Antonio, Texas, and Kenneth Gross of Spanaway, Wash.; brother, Donald Zollner of Pacific City; sisters, Irene Ebner of Mt. Angel, Florence Holms of Springfield; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by brother, Alton and sister Adelle.
A visitation will be held April 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cornwell Colonial Chapel.
A prayer vigil will be held April 20 at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be held April 21 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart.
Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Angel.
Arrangements are by Cornwell Colonial Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gervais Food Bank.
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