All Obituaries

An urnside committal with military honors for Joseph T. “Ted” Noddin, 91, of Coos Bay,will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, July 2 at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd in Portland. Ted was born July 1, 1926 in San Jose, Calif., to Hector Donald and June Noddin. He passed away peacefully May 4, 2018 in Roseburg, after a long journey with heart failure. Ted joined the United States Navy in 1943 and served honorably for 30 years. He was a veteran of...

Kenneth C. Houck, 86, of Coos Bay, passed away April 27, 2018 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com  

Feb. 24, 1928 - April 28, 2018 Mary Gladys (Burns) Ivy passed from this earth early Saturday morning April 28. “Glady” was born February 24, 1928 in North Bend; the oldest of nine children of Robert Burns and Ella Ida (Wasson). Her death was preceded by those of her parents; her brothers, Jim, Ken and John; her sisters, Lois, Joyce, Bev, and Naomi; and best and closest friend Cousin, Joan. She was married for 43 years to Fred Ivy, who passed in 1994. Glady is...

Sharen S. Reese 73, of North Bend died May 18, 2018 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com  

B. Violet Wood 87, of Klamath Falls formerly of Coos Bay died May 19, 2018 in Klamath Falls. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com      

Vivian Ruth Spencer 88, of North Bend formerly of Coos Bay died May 21, 208 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com  

A celebration of life for Vernon E. Niblack Jr., 67, of Hauser, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 20 at the Salvation Army Church, 1155 Flanagan Ave. in Coos Bay. A potluck will follow the service. Attendees are invited to bring their favorite dish or dessert to share. Vern was born Oct. 5, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas, to Vernon E. and Della K. (Mork) Niblack Sr. He passed away May 1, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer and COPD. Vern grew up with three sisters...

A celebration of life service for Ronald Thomas Andersen, 77, longtime resident of the Coos Bay area, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 20 at the South Coast Hospice Bereavement Center, 1620 Thompson Road in Coos Bay. Private cremation rites were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay. Ronald was born Oct. 18, 1940 in Chicago, Ill., to Robert “Bob” and Eleanor Andersen. He passed away peacefully April 26, 2018 in his home in North Bend. Ron moved to...

A graveside service for Sue Ann Maddox, 69, of Lakeside, will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Ocean View Memory Gardens, 1525 Ocean Blvd in Coos Bay. Private cremation rites were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens. Sue was born July 31, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She passed away April 18, 2018, in Lakeside. Sue moved to California in 1966. She was married to George Hewitt for 18 years. She is survived by her two kids, Stephanie Morgan and Steven...

A celebration of life for Elmo Eugene Santos, 80, of Coos Bay, will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, May 19 at the Sunset Bay State Park Meeting Hall. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com