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Ulla-Britta Neufield.
Born Aug. 8, 1943 in Stockholm, Sweeden made her journey home to Jesus Feb. 12, 2025 in Germantown New York. She is survived by husband, Stan Neufield; daughter, Teresa Orsino; and granddaughter, Gia Orsino.
She lived in the Illinois Valley from 1973 until 2003, when she moved to New York to live near her daughter and granddaughter.
She will be remembered by many whose lives were impacted with her love and commitment to share Jesus wherever she was.
Her passion for Jesus led her to involvement with several ministries in our valley which included teaching Sunday School Bible Release Time at Evergreen and Lorna Byrne, a founding member of Takilma Church. Her ministry to individuals included picking up hitch-hikers and discipleship of many young women and men.
Her love for children was profound. In her years of involvement as a real estate agent, she helped many families find homes and property.
A Celebration of Life honoring Ulla-Britta Neufield will be at Takilma Bible Church at 10343 Takilma Road on March 2, 2025 with pot-luck service to follow.

Steven Gary McNeill, 73, of Cave Junction, died Feb. 12, 2025 at his home. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.

Brian James Stohlman, For those who cared and knew Brian we are sorry to share that he has passed away. He was turning over a new leaf and we were so proud and happy for him. It has been hard but we are ready, now, to write this.
He was born Feb. 6, 1981 and died Sept. 16, 2023 in Portland. He had many friends, throughout his life in Cave Junction and so many of you have expressed your love and support.
He is survived by his mother and father Douglas and Linda Stohlman and his loving sister Leslie Stohlman Lothamer, her husband Wind and their two children Violet and Miles. He loved the outdoors, hiking, skiing, skateboarding, bicycling and gardening. He enjoyed playing sports as well. In remembrance of Brian, plant flowers in your garden for him, care for and love each other. We will always treasure him.