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Betty Jo Steward, 83, of Cave Junction, died May 27, 2023 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Betty was born April 16, 1940 in San Jose, Calif. and moved to Oregon with her parents when she was eight years old in 1948. She married Melvin Steward Aug. 22, 1956 who proudly served in our U.S. Navy. Betty Jo Steward was a big part of our community; she worked at a local doctor’s office and worked in the community hospital as a nurse’s aid in her early career. She was an ordained pastor and pastored the church of New Covenant Teaching Ministry.
She is survived by her children Melvin Steward, Keith Steward and Brenda Stewart. She is loved and will be missed greatly.
A memorial service will be Friday, June 9, 2023, 1 p.m. at Fountain of Life Assembly of God Church 451 S. Junction Ave Cave Junction OR 97523. Private interment at Eagle Point National Cemetery. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.

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Martin Stanley Bernard, 76, of Cave Junction, died on June 1, 2023 at his home. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.

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Randi Layne Brown, 73, of Selma, died on May 30, 2023 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.
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Kenneth R. Kraft, 88, of Grants Pass, died May 28, 2023 at his home. A graveside service will be at 9:00 a.m., June 13, 2023 at Eagle Point National Cemetery. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.
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Glen Earl Reese, 58, of Cave Junction, died May 17, 2023 at his home. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.