William Arthur Scheidemantel, lovingly known as “Bill,” passed away January 16, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born in Coos Bay, Oregon, to Erwin and Rita Scheidemantel and later made his home in North Bend.

Bill worked in construction for many years and took pride in his work. One of his favorite chapters of life was helping at Papa Dogg’s alongside his good friend Larry, a place that brought him a lot of enjoyment.

Bill enjoyed visiting with friends, collecting, and especially family photographs. He liked looking through old pictures and remembering the good times.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Winona Scheidemantel.

He is survived by his daughter, Britney, and her husband, Eric; his son, Jonathan, and his wife, Alisha; and his three granddaughters, AnnMarie, Samantha, and Payton. He is also survived by his sister, Ange Norris, along with extended family.

Bill will be remembered for his work ethic, his love of familiar faces, and the simple things he enjoyed in life.

A Memorial Mass for Jerald L. Briggs, 85, of Coos Bay who died December 25, 2025 in Coos Bay will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00PM at St. Monica Catholic Church 357 S. 6th St. Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

A "Birthday Celebration of Life" for Bonnie Jean Chambers, 84, of Coos Bay who died October 18, 2025 in Portland will be held February 14, 2026 on her 85th birthday at The Coney Station 295 S. Broadway, Coos Bay from 3-6PM under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

Marjorie R. Creech, 63, of Coos Bay died January 19, 2026 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

A celebration of life for Patricia Ann DeMeurichy, 84, of Lakeside, will be held at 2pm, Saturday, January 31 at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

Sandra Kay Gibbons, of Reedsport, OR passed away on December 10th, 2025. Her arrangements were under the care of Dunes Memorial Chapel in Reedsport.

Lola Mary Lathrom, 93, of North Bend, passed away on January 21, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Phyllis Alline Sparks, 92, of Porterville, California, formerly of Coos Bay, passed away January 24, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

A memorial service for Gloria A. Peterson, 90, of Sublimity formerly of Coquille and North Bend who died November 4, 2025 in Sublimity will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

A celebration of life for Catstone Tree of Coos Bay, will be held at the Coos Bay Library, on Saturday, January 31st from 3-5PM, in the Myrtle Wood Room.

Harol Lee Whitley, 91, of Coos Bay, passed away January 24, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

A celebration of life for Emery L. Phillips, 86, of Coos Bay who died January 9, 2026 in Coos Bay will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Ko-Kwel Casino, Salmon Room, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

The world became a richer place on June 18, 1935 at 6:30 am when Kay Edith McCampbell was born in Oakland, Ca to Charles and Edith McCampbell, the 4th of 7 children. Attending several different schools, and graduating from Richmond Union High School in January 1953 in Richmond, Ca, she changed her name to Kay Edith Stumpf after marrying Ronald Stumpf on February 5, 1955. She loved people, especially children, and volunteered for kid’s programs, park recreation, 4H Club, swimming, and coaching.

Finally attending college to become a teacher, Kay graduated the same year as her oldest son Ron, a high school graduate. She taught and coached at the Esparto schools where all four of her children attended. Retiring after 20 years, Kay started doing things she didn’t have time for while working.

Very active, her many hobbies included reading, crosswords, quilting, bowling, tennis, volleyball, camping, and playing piano. She was a member of Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO), volunteered for many organizations including Umpqua Discovery Center, local libraries, hospitals, and sang in her church choir. While in Grangeville, she was instrumental in establishing the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store. Kay enjoyed traveling the US and other countries including Germany, Ireland, Italy, Panama and Mexico. An exemplary human being loved by all, she lived by and taught the Golden Rule.

Kay passed peacefully in her sleep January 18, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, oldest son Ronald Jr, sister Eva, brother Dan, sister Myra, brother Richard, and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by her husband Ron Sr., son Dennis (Tawnya), daughter Tracy (John), daughter Jenny (Miguel), sister Dona, sister Sandra, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on June 18, 2026 in Capay, Ca.