Obituary: Mary is best known as the author of the performance classic “Modern Hamlets and Their Soliloquies” and the biography “Nicholas Pennell: Risking Enchantment.” Her 50-plus articles focused on Shakespeare in performance on stage, in film, and on television.
Obituary: Leo Joseph Champagne, who passed away on Aug. 10, taught electrical apprenticeship classes at City College in San Francisco and was a member of the electrical workers union.
Matthew Mark “Oostburg” Vander Sande passed away tragically on Sept. 7, 2025. He was a friend who loved deeply, cherished every connection, and left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Obituary: Bettie Lou Sheldon Frye passed away at her daughter’s home in Talent on Aug. 19. She was 97. A celebration of her life will be held this fall.
Obituary: Kenneth “Shady” Wendell Challman passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Aug. 21. A celebration of life will be held on Oct. 11 at Oak Knoll Golf Course in Ashland from 4 to 6 p.m.
Obituary: Gladys Sonja Stalions passed away peacefully in her Medford home on July 30. She was 87.
Obituary: Ted Mularz, 91, passed away Feb. 20 in Sedona, Arizona. The architect was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects in recognition of service to the profession and the public. A memorial mass in memory of Ted’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church, 987 Hillview Drive, Ashland.
Obituary: Born in Chicago in 1936, Judith Elizabeth Small transitioned out of this life on July 27 at age 89, at Celia’s House in Medford. She was 89.
Obituary: Stephanie Clark, beloved mother, grandmother, innkeeper, animal lover and an unofficial “Christmas Queen” of Ashland, passed away on Aug. 13, surrounded by family.
Obituary: Amanda Emmanuella Andersen, Mandy to all who knew her, was born to Livia Genise and Tobias Andersen at Ashland Hospital on Aug. 16, 1989. She died Aug. 11 while in her mother’s arms and surrounded by her friends and doggie family.
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This week’s theme: bicycle shops, services and routes. Solve it in your browser or download and print. Next Friday’s Crossword: OSF’s Secret Season #03
This week’s theme: four hidden tribes who had to leave our area, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Solve it in your browser or download and print. Next Friday’s crossword: Enjoy the Ride #03
This week’s theme shakes things up for International Shakeout Day, Oct. 16th. Solve it in your browser or download and print. Next Friday’s crossword: First Settlers #02
Ask Strider: A worried older brother asks our advice columnist’s advice. And a dog’s guardian wants to know if there is any hope getting their hat-hating dog to calm down. As always, Strider tries to give words that help!
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