--- Anne Billeter <billeter@entwood.com> wrote: > Sorry, but that's not true: > > At 03:57 PM 12/22/01 -0800, you wrote: > > I'm afraid you're out of luck. Death indexes > >only go to 1970. Anything more recent is > considered > >somewhat personal and confidential information, for > >immediate family members only. Many thanks for the information. Obviously my sources need rechecking. ===== With best wishes, Jim Schira __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com

It is true. Visit the Oregon City, or Main branch of the Portland LIbrary. They both have current death indexes through 2000. I personally have viewed both!

I didn't find them in the Oregon Death Index, which is available online at Ancestry.com, of which I am a member. (Their database goes through 1998.) But I did find Ruth Kuenzi on the Social Security Death Index: ss # 539-26-0234 b. 27 Feb 1900 d. August 1979 last benefit: Seattle, King County, WA 98107 Hope this helps. Anne Billeter billter@entwood.com >> I was hoping that someone who had the Oregon >> Death Index on cd could do a >> quick look-up for me. I'm looking for the dates >> that Ken and Ruth KUENZI >> died. I know they died in Woodburn, Marion County, >> in the 80's or possibly >> *very* early 90's. Thank you so much.

Sorry, but that's not true: At 03:57 PM 12/22/01 -0800, you wrote: > I'm afraid you're out of luck. Death indexes >only go to 1970. Anything more recent is considered >somewhat personal and confidential information, for >immediate family members only. > >Jim Schira >Portland, Oregon The Oregon Death Index is updated each year and microfiche sets are available in many public libraries throughout Oregon. Anne Billeter billeter@entwood.com > >> >> I was hoping that someone who had the Oregon >> Death Index on cd could do a >> quick look-up for me. I'm looking for the dates >> that Ken and Ruth KUENZI >> died. I know they died in Woodburn, Marion County, >> in the 80's or possibly >> *very* early 90's. Thank you so much. > > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Send your FREE holiday greetings online! >http://greetings.yahoo.com > > >==== OREGON Mailing List ==== > Welcome to the OREGON LIST >To Search the OREGON-L or leave the lists use this link to the Oregon-L >web site http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OR/misc.html > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >

Does anyone know of another Lutheran Cemetery, other than St. Paul Cemetery in Washington County? I need to know where it is so I can go grave hunting. ===== With best wishes, Jim Schira __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com

This will probably will be one of my last posts during 2001. My CASNER family made it's way to Linn Co., OR in 1852 where many of them married before migrating to other places. Most of them 'struck it rich' in the mines in CA and returned to OR. In 1875 about half of them migrated to other places. Jincy Jane (Fields) Casner was the mother of all these children. Her husband, Henry Casner, died in 1847 in IA leaving her with all these children. In 1852 she migrates to Linn Co., OR where she obtains a donation land claim. She dies in 1884 in AZ. (1) John L. Casner (b1822); his wife dies in 1852 on the OR trail leaving him with two infant sons; he dies circa 1900 in TX. (2) Frank Casner (b1823) dies in CA circa 1898 in Kern Co., CA; little is known of him. (3) Benjamin Casner (b1824); he is mentioned in information out of IA and is on one census in OR; still searching for where he dies. (4) William 'Bill' Casner (b1825) never marries; may have been an outlaw in IA and NE; strikes it rich in the CA mines; takes a herf of sheep to TX where he is murdered in 1877 in west TX (5) Ebenezer Casner (b1827) is identified in information out of IA where he was in trouble with the army and the law; still searching for what became of him. (6) Jonas 'James' Carsner (b1827) died 1864 Linn Co., OR; marries in Polk Co., IA; migrates to OR in 1862; dies in OR in 1864. (7) David Casner (b1832) mines in Butte County in 1860; last record found of him there. (8) Andrew Jackson Carsner (b1836) marries in OR; has 13 children; dies in 1890 OR/WA; left many descendants. (9) Daniel 'Dan' Casner (b1837) his life is much the same as that of William 'Bill' Casner; is murdered in west TX in 1877. (10) Moses Casner (b1837) migrates to AZ in 1875 from OR; also struck it rich in the mines in CA; was a miser; married twice; dies in early 1900s in AZ. (11) Nancy Jane Casner (b1839) married Harvey Fields; she died in OR; descendants remain in OR to this date. (12) James 'Jim' A. Casner/Carsner (b1839) marries twice in OR; have yet to find where he dies; have found no children for him. (13) Henry Casner (b1840) is on 1860 census in Linn Co., OR living in the home of his mother; unknown what became of him. (14) Riley Casner (b1843)marries twice; first wife dies; he migrates to AZ in 1875 taking his mother with him; he died in 1900s in AZ; left many descendants. Those that remained in OR for the most part spelled the name CARSNER. Those that migrated on to elsewhere retained the spelling Casner. Would like to hear from other Casner descendants/researchers who could shed some light on anyone in this very large family. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

21 Years Ago, December 23, 1981 The world's largest wind turbine genearator has produced its first electricity, Bonnevill Power Administrator Sterling Munro announced Monday night. Munro said the windmill at the Goodnoe Hills site near Goldendale (Washington) was activated at 8:30 p.m. and continued to operate for 11 minutes. He said right now the windmill is producing only a small fraction of what it is capable of because it is being tested to ensure everything is working properly. He said the tests would continue for about 60 days. Noble Harold Woolsey, representing Al Kader Temple, installed new officers for 1981 for the Mid-Columbia Shrine club during a Ladies night dinner at the Shamrock Cafe on December 12. Installed were Dr. Wally Wolf, president; Jack Pifher, first vice president; John Frizzell, second vice president; George Specht, secretary, and Bob Wagenblast, treasurer. (Chronicle Editor note: The file for the last quarter of 1981 has turned up missing, so the year differs on segment of Looking Back.) 40 Years Ago, December 23, 1961 The Celilo Bowmen, local archery club, elected new officers this week and announced plans for development of an indoor range for the winter season. The new president is Bob Loftin. Other officers are Marvin Zade, vice president; Ruth Loftin, secretary; Marge Franklin, treasurer; Mearl Miles and Darrel Franklin, one-year and two-year handicap officers, respectively; Marilyn Young and Ray Ralph, board members; Merle Davis and Jack Geer, publicity; and Harold Franklin, field captain. Details for the plans for the indoor range will be announced later. A reception honoring the Reverend James M. Brown and Mrs. Brown will be held the evening of December 28 at Gateway Presbyterian Church. Reverend Brown and his family will be leaving The Dalles in January to accept a call to the First Presbyterian Church in Portland. 60 Years Ago, December 23, 1941 "With the possible exception of Klamath County, it is my opinion that Wasco County has one of Oregon's best defense organizations now in existence east of the Cascades," T. Tracy Barton, county coordinator, told members of this section's defense council at a regular meeting held yesterday in city hall. Barton recently attended a state wide meeting of county defense coordinators at Salem (Oregon). 100 Years Ago, December 23, 1901. Harry J. Dunn, of Goldendale (Washington), this morning concluded a bargain with C.J. Stubling for his retail store and fixtures, the conditions of the sale being that Mr. Dunn will take possession sometime between the first of January and the first of February. After Mr. Dunn takes possession, Mr. Stubling will devote his entire attention to the wholesale business. The voting at the Catholic fair for the most popular young lady resulted in a victory for Miss Annie O'Brien. The voters also declared that Mr. J.A. McArthur was the most popular elk, that the Elks were the most popular fraternal order and that Mr. J.S. Fish owned the best horse on the footstool, or words to that effect. The voters decided that Senator Williamson was the most popular man in Wasco County and the vote gave him a handsome crayon, which the senator generously presented to the gentleman whose vote was next to his. The Dalles Chronicle December 23, 2001 Compiled by Elroy King Written permission to reprint Looking Back: A Glimpse Through the Chronicle's Files given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser

December 29, 2001 marks 50 years of marriage for Gordon and Joyce Yunker of Pine Hollow (Oregon). The Reverend Appleyard joined the two together at the Methodist Church in Nehalem (Oregon). Both were raised on the Oregon Coast and started their life together ranching cattle and wheat in Wamic (Oregon) until 1964. Then moving to Umatilla (Oregon), they owned and operated the G&J Restaurant for 10 years. After raising their four children in Umatilla they returned to Pine Hollow for their retirement. Since retirement, they have enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and traveling. Gordon and Joyce have four children, 12 grandchildren and their first great-grandchild was born this year. The Dalles Chronicle December 23, 2001 Written permission to reprint Landmarks announcement given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser.

I'm afraid you're out of luck. Death indexes only go to 1970. Anything more recent is considered somewhat personal and confidential information, for immediate family members only. Jim Schira Portland, Oregon > > I was hoping that someone who had the Oregon > Death Index on cd could do a > quick look-up for me. I'm looking for the dates > that Ken and Ruth KUENZI > died. I know they died in Woodburn, Marion County, > in the 80's or possibly > *very* early 90's. Thank you so much. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com

Surnames: Durst, Healea Daniel John Durst, 39, died at his home in Hillsboro (Oregon) on December 17, 2001, three days short of his 40th birthday. He was born December 20, 1961, in Long Beach, California but spent a majority of his life in The Dalles. He worked in construction as a concrete finisher for Virg Sharp as well as his father's company, B & R Concrete. He also worked as a framer in Portland. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years, 1981 to 1984, leaving with honors as a sharpshooter and with a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Survivors include his mother, Linda Durst, Hillsboro; his father and stepmother, William J. and Kathi Durst, The Dalles; brother, Jeffrey Durst, Hillsboro; sisters, Tamara Healea, Vancouver, Washington; and Theresa Durst; and two nieces, Alexandra and Brittany Durst, Minnetonka, Minnesota; as well as numerous relatives throughout the Northwest. A celebration of his life will be held at the Eagles Lodge in The Dalles on Saturday, December 22, at 3 p.m. The Dalles Chronicle December 21, 2001 Written permission to reprint obituary given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser

And a Merry Christmas to you all from me also Gloria ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan M" <wb@wvi.com> To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 21, 2001 6:58 AM Subject: Re: [OREGON] Happy Holidays > I just thought that since we are so close to the Christmas day I would > interrupt and wish you all Good Seasons, Happy Holidays , and a wish for a > better New Year. > Dan > > > > > ==== OREGON Mailing List ==== > Welcome to the OREGON LIST > To Search the OREGON-L or leave the lists use this link to the Oregon-L > web site http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OR/misc.html > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Thank you so much for the offer. Gloria ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sydney H. Stephens" <res06exy@gte.net> To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [OREGON] Death index Winfied Wilson > Glad to have been of some help, Gloria. If you have any trouble getting > them to mail it to you, I'd be happy to send for the copy and mail it to you > myself. > > Sydney > > > > ==== OREGON Mailing List ==== > Welcome to the OREGON LIST > To Search the OREGON-L or leave the lists use this link to the Oregon-L > web site http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OR/misc.html > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Thank you, Virginia on our list was wonderful and got me a couple earlier this year, but I didn't realize I could do it direct myself. Gloria ----- Original Message ----- From: <TexinIllinois@webtv.net> To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 10:52 AM Subject: Re: [OREGON] Death index Winfied Wilson > Gloria, > > I just received 2 death certificates just a copy (non-certified) from > the Oregon Archives & all it cost me was 25 cents for each one plus > postage. > > Bobbie > > > ==== OREGON Mailing List ==== > Welcome to the OREGON LIST > To Search the OREGON-L or leave the lists use this link to the Oregon-L > web site http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OR/misc.html > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Merry Christmas & a Safe & Happy New Year. Bobbie

Surnames: Williams, Holter, Cox, Worsham, Dunbar, John A. Williams, 73, a resident of Grand Ronde (Oregon), died at his home on December 19, 2001. He was born August 20, 1928 to John and Olga (Holter) Williams in Stutsman County, North Dakota. He married Geraldine "Jerry" Cox Williams on October 3, 1949 in Jamestown, North Dakota. He moved to Oregon in 1952. He was part owner of Dave and John's Body Shop in Salem (Oregon), retiring in 1993. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine, Grand Ronde; two sons, Jeff Williams, The Dalles, and Brian Williams, Independence (Oregon); three daughters, R. Marie Williams, Burlington, Washington; Nadine Worsham, Kenmore, Washington; and Michelle Dunbar, Sumpter (Oregon) two brothers, David Williams, Amity (Oregon), and Tim Williams, Cleveland, North Dakota; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Anita, in 1993; two grandsons, his parents and two sisters. Visitation will be on Friday, December 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. Services will be at 1 p.m. at that location. Vault interment will follow chapel services at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth (Oregon). The Dalles Chronicle December 20, 2001 Written permission to reprint obituary given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser.

Surnames: Gill, Cornwell, Pfaendler, Kessler Ed Gill, 56, a resident of Grants Pass (Oregon), died at his home on December 16, 2001. He was born July 22, 1945 in Stockton, California. He lived most of his life in Oregon and worked in the printing industry. He served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968. He married Laurinda Cornwell in Grants Pass on November 23, 1989. He was an avid train enthusiast all of his life and his concern for turtles turned him to rescuing box turtles and tortoises. He also enjoyed spending time at home. Survivors include his wife, Laurinda, Grants Pass; two sons, Scott Gill, Madison, Wisconsin and Michael Gill, Salem (Oregon); his mother, Marilyn Pfaendler and half brothers, Jack and Denver Kessler, all of Cave Junction (Oregon); and grandsons, Anthony and Daniel Gill. He was preceded in death by his younger brother Don Gill, who was also a Vietnam veteran, in 1984. A memorial service was held on Thursday, December 20, at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Reverend Ronald Norris officiating. Memorials may be made to the Grants Pass Humane Society, 429 NW Scenic Drive, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526; Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass; or a charity for the preservation of turtles or tortoises of the donor's choice. Hull and Hull Funeral directors are in care of arrangements. The Dalles Chronicle December 20, 2001. Written permission to reprint obituary given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser

I hope some of you will indulge me and read this. It is a pre-obituary. Jim Ellett Hopes Gifts Will Carry On The Dalles Chronicle (AP) December 20, 2001 A man who has spent decades playing secret Santa to low income children here is finally going public in the hope of finding others to carry on his work after he dies. This year, Santa's helpers have chosen about 800 gifts that will go to more than 600 children. The Santa who pays the bill - often reaching $15,000 to $20,000 a year - keeps out of the limelight and those who help him have guarded his identity. Those helpers think it's now time people know who the secret Santa is, because this may be his last Christmas. Jim Ellett is dying from a progressive lung disease. In Ellet's style of giving, the young beneficiaries never know their Christmas presents are different. Ellett, 68, grew up in poverty and hated the public giveaways that made him feel ashamed of being poor. His father supported his mother and their five children on a slim disability check for mustard gas injuries suffered in World War I. "We were never hungry, and we had a lot of love," Ellett said. He remembers Christmas charity he got as a kid: hand-me-down toys and an orange, presented in a packed auditorium. "It was so humilitating," he said. "I don't think it was right to rub your nose in it. They never meant it that way, but that's the way it worked out." He and his wife, Loretta, quietly began their giving tradition three decades ago, using profits from Ellett Construction Co., to create a gift exchange in which givers and recipients would feel no shame. The Elletts' started helping parents of limited means buy new items for their children. First, it was clothing gift certificates. Then toys, relayed through the Salvation Army. Helen Madsen, a friend of Ellett's and a member of the Salvation Army board, has followed the progress of the gift-giving program since the late 1970s. She estimates the combined value of gift purchases over the years easily could exceed $400,000. "Truthfully, we couldn't have done as much for the children without his help," she said. "We were able to give them three real nice gifts, plus stocking stuffers." On Saturday the Salvation Army will set up a makeshift store at a local shopping center. Parents may come in and select toys. "We give them to the parents and say, "You go home and wrap it and say it's from whomever," said Capt. Sabrina Tumey of the Salvation Army. Ellett is visibly embarrassed when it comes to talking about the details. To him, the project isn't about public praise. It's about creating stronger bonds between children and their parents. "The kids have to think better of their parents when they think the parents got the gifts for them," Ellett said. "It gives them pride, and it gives the parents pride." Ellett's grandchildren help select the gifts. The shopping teaches the children that people should give without expecting a pat on the back, he says. "I think the good Lord meant for you to help other people," he said. "Mayber it hasn't helped as much as I think, but I think it's helped a lot of kids through some tough times." Merry Christmas All! Earline Wasser

I just thought that since we are so close to the Christmas day I would interrupt and wish you all Good Seasons, Happy Holidays , and a wish for a better New Year. Dan

The Dalles Chronicle December 17, 2001 HOLLISTER, Roy Lee, 64, a resident of Dallesport (Washington), died Sunday, December 16, 2001 at his residence. (Columbia Cremation & Burial). CROSS, Charles S., 94, a resident of Oregon City (Oregon), died Sunday, December 15, 2001 at the local veterans' home (Oregon Veterans Home, The Dalles) (Columbia Cremation & Burial). Written permission to reprint Death Notices given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser.

Thank you soooo much for this information, also the URL which could be of big benefit to me, I was advised each copy of a death certificate for me to get was $25 and that's $50 Australia, so thank you so much once again for the information Gloria ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sydney H. Stephens" <res06exy@gte.net> To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 10:53 AM Subject: Re: [OREGON] Death index Winfied Wilson > Hi Gloria, > > According to Ancestry.com's Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Winfield J. Wilson > died in Marion County, Oregon on 20 August 1944. Could he be your man? > > A copy of his death certificate can be obtained at the Oregon Archives by > email for a minimal fee. (Less than one US Dollar plus postage.) They are > really quick; usually less than a week an it's in the mail. The following > will tell you how: > > http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/reference.html > > Good luck! > > Sydney Stephens > Washougal, Washington > > > > Could someone please look up a death on the death index for > > Winfield Wilson after 1923 he was born in 1850. > > Gloria > > Australia > > > > > > ==== OREGON Mailing List ==== > > Welcome to the OREGON LIST > > To Search the OREGON-L or leave the lists use this link to the Oregon-L > > web site http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OR/misc.html > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > ==== OREGON Mailing List ==== > Welcome to the OREGON LIST > To Search the OREGON-L or leave the lists use this link to the Oregon-L > web site http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OR/misc.html > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >