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Jose Manuel Suchil
June 4, 1907 - April 7, 2007
Jose Manuel Suchil, 99, of Independence died April 7.
Jose was born in San Felipe, Mexico GTO.
He grew up in Mexico and moved to Houston in 1952, then to Oregon in 1977. Jose worked as a farmer and janitor.
He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, a son, and a brother.
Survivors include three sons, four daughters, 74 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 11 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence and intermenty will follow at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.
Gary Alan Wheeler
Nov. 20, 1950 - April 2, 2007
Gary Alan Wheeler, 56, of Chehalis, Wash., formerly of Independence, died April 2 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born in Salem to Helen Ruch and John Wheeler.
Gary graduated from Central High School in Independence in 1968 and worked for Boise Cascade. He served in the army in Korea from 1971 to 1974 and had schooling in auto mechanics.
Gary went to work for Burlington Northern Railroad in 1976, a job he loved and held for 30 years.
Gary met Lei Kukui Roberts in May 1977 and they married on Sept 1, 1979 in Rainier, Wash. They resided in Olympia, Wash., until moving to Salem for two years. They settled in Chehalis in 1988.
He loved to hunt and fish with his sons. He was a volunteer Little League coach and sponsored his son's teams. He liked snow skiing, camping with his family, and ocean fishing from his boat.
Survivors include his sons, Malcolm, Jesse, and Trevor of Chehalis and Gary Jr., of Independence; daughter, AudreyMae of Chehalis; parents, Helen Rhoten and John Wheeler; sisters, Pat White, Evelyn Hubbard and Connie Abbs; brothers, Dennis Wheeler and Lonnie Wheeler; and five grandchildren.
Celebration of Life service 2 p.m., Saturday, April 14 at Evergreen Christian Community, 1000 Blacklake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA 98502, www.evergreenchristian.org.
Contributions may be made to any Security State Bank branch in his name to help with expenses.
William "Bill" Howard Baker
July 5, 1931 - April 8, 2007
William "Bill" Howard Baker, 75, of Independence died April 8.
He was born in Ashland, Wis., to Charles and Grace Baker.
His family moved to Monmouth in 1943 while his oldest brother, Robert, was stationed at Camp Adair.
Bill attended school in Monmouth and was a member of the last graduating class of Monmouth High in 1950.
Bill's career started as a teenager, working part-time at Monmouth Market. In 1951 he went to work for the M&F Store in Independence. In 1956 he moved to Toldeo to manage the meat market in a new IGA store, and he returned to Independence in 1962 to manage the meat market at M&F. He was there 11 years.
In 1973, Bill purchased Independence Meats, a federally regulated slaughter house and meat processing plant and operated it until selling it in 1977. From 1980 through 1983 he operated a small meat market, "Baker's Butcher Block" in Old Town Independence. He then worked at the Craftsman Corner and as a meat cutter for Moothart's Market into the 1990s.
Bill served as a volunteer fireman for the Monmouth and Independence fire departments for more than 21 years; was on the Independence Heritage Museum board for several years; was a charter member of the Independence Elks Lodge and served on its board of directors; and worked on the Elks Christmas Food Basket program for many years.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and had a model train collection. On his 75th birthday in 2006 he had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at a Padres-Mariners baseball game at Petco Stadium in San Diego.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert C. Baker, and sisters, Mary Strick and Frances Perrero.
Survivors include his wife of more than 39 years, Marion of Independence; daughters, Patricia (Eric) Tibbetts of Casper, Wyo., and Karen (John) Kennedy of Guillette, Wyo.; stepson, Gary Potter of Independence; brother, George Baker of Saxon, Wis.; sister, Anna Mae Olson of Corvallis; and three grandchildren.
Memorial service 11 a.m., Friday, April 13 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence. Luncheon reception will follow at the church. Private intermenty will be at Fircrest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Contributions may be made to Polk Fire District No. 1, Heritage Museum in Independence, St. Patrick Catholic Church or the Casey Eye Clinic in care of the Elk's Lodge.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.
Frank Aron Wall
Jan. 31, 1913 - Feb. 6, 2008
Frank Aron Wall, 95, longtime Dallas resident, died Feb. 6 in Corvallis.
He was born in Mt. Lake, Minn., to Jacob A. and Katharina Flaming Wall.
When he was 3, his family moved to the wilderness of Montana, 30 miles north of Wolf Point, to homestead. He attended the one-room Center Bell School during his primary years except for two winters when the family returned to Mt. Lake so the children could learn to read and write German. He then attended the Lustre Bible Academy.
His father was a minister and leader of the Bruderthaler Church, where Frank attended.
Frank married Olga Fast on Sept. 18, 1935. In July of 1937, they bought a farm on Perrydale Road near Dallas and moved the family there. Frank loved his farm and soon built two chicken houses for 700 laying hens. Then came a new large barn for the dairy cows, and he continued to help with the milking and farming until he was 94.
Frank enjoyed Bible study very much and used his knowledge to teach for many years at Dallas Evangelical Bible Church. He also used his abilities to serve on many church boards and committees.
He and Olga were foster parents to 12 children during the 1960s.
After Olga's death he married Sara Ediger Quiring on Dec. 28, 1980. They had many happy years enjoying living in a new home close to the farm, planting lots of flowers and tending a large vegetable garden. Missions were very important to them and they enjoyed sponsoring and getting to know many of the missionaries in various countries.
Preceding him in death were his brothers, Aron J., Heinrich, Jacob J., Orlando, and Jacob D.; sisters, Sara, Aganetha, Elizabeth, Katharina, Anna, and Maria; wife, Olga; daughter, Delores Flaming; great-grandsons, Truman and TJ West; and step-granddaughter, Carol Quiring.
Survivors include his daughters, Verda O'Neal of Independence and Elvera Voth of Dallas; son, Sam Wall of Dallas; stepsons, Ralph Quiring of California and Nathan Quiring of Arizona; sister, Martha Teichroew of Sheridan; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one step-grandchild; eight step-great-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-great-grandchildren.
Service was Feb. 11 at Dallas Evangelical Bible Church and intermenty was at Salt Creek Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Far East Regional Ministries in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
Ada Mae Wiedeman
Jan. 6, 1916 - Feb. 6, 2008
Ada Mae Wiedeman, 92, of Dallas died Feb. 6 in Salem.
She was born to George P. and Elizabeth Nightingale Schmitt in Dallas.
She grew up on the family farm and attended elementary and high school in Dallas.
Ada met Charles Wiedeman in Dallas, and they were married there on July 1, 1933. Her husband was a building contractor, and for 20 years she was his bookkeeper.
Ada moved to Salem with her husband in 1960. In 1994 she moved back to Dallas.
For many years she enjoyed refinishing and upholstering antique furniture, and caning chairs for customers. She taught chair caning at the Salem YMCA for several years.
Ada also loved to sew and was a skillful seamstress.
She enjoyed gathering fruits and vegetables to can and freeze. She was an excellent cook; her specialty was pies.
Ada was a big sports fan, and her favorite team was the Trail Blazers.
Ada was a member of The Pythian Sisters, Willamette Temple No. 45 of Dallas, for more than 50 years. She was a member of Polk County Historical Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, a sister, two brothers, one grandson and one granddaughter.
Survivors include her son, Marvin (Karen) of Dallas; daughter, Charleen of Nehalem; sister, Anne Leppin of Dundee; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Service is at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to Polk County Museum or Delbert Hunter Arboretum.
Frances M. Perkins
March 13, 1909 - Feb. 8, 2008
Frances M. Perkins, 98, of Monmouth died Feb. 8.
Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.
Clara M. Ottaway
May 7, 1920 - Feb. 7, 2008
Clara M. Ottaway, 87, of Dallas died Feb. 7 in Salem.
Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 12, at the First Presbyterian Church in Salem.
Contributions are suggested to First Presbyterian Church in Salem, Union Gospel Mission or the Weekday Bible School in Dallas in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
