La Grande, Union County, Oregon LA GRANDE, Or., April 1 – Mrs. J. J. Carr, wife of a prominent La Grande business man, died here last night. Death was said to have resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. Baker Democrat Herald – – April 1, 1929
Found the Body of Rynearson C.M. Riddle and A.P. Evans were working along the bank of the Grande Ronde River, on Wednesday forenoon repairing an irrigating ditch and discovering a piece of cloth in the water, this attracted their attention for they knew their old neighbor A.W. Rynearson’s body was some where in the river.
Janice “Jannie” Lynn Hindman, formerly of La Grande, died of natural causes on Sept. 25 at her home in Lincoln City. Funeral services begin at 11 a.m. Sunday at Pacific View Memorial Chapel in Lincoln City. Family and friends are invited to attend a remembrance gathering Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the home
Samuel B. Warnock, pioneer of Day Ridge, died Friday, November 11, 1927, at La Grande, where he had gone a few days before for treatment for Bright’s disease. He had been in poor health for several months and with his wife had spent the summer and fall at the warm springs on Joseph Creek. About
La Grande, Oregon Robert Withycombe, 91, of La Grande, died May 19 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A complete obituary will be available later. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. La Grande Observer – Obituaries for the day of May 20, 2008
David Mark Mayes, 43, of La Grande died July 18, 2008, at his home. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Valley in La Grande. David was born on Sept. 1, 1964, at Sacramento, Calif., to Donald and Jo Elaine Mayes. His family moved from Northern California to
Funeral services for Emily Lucaas Break, 58, 1341 Tenth St., Baker were conducted at 3:30 pm Monday, November 15, 1965 at the Beatty Chapel. Pastor Joe Jewett officiated with concluding services in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Break was born April 5, 1907, at Baker and attended Baker grade and high schools. She was married to
Nancy Ann (Hammock) See and grandchildren Adren See and Ivan Sutton. Children of daughter Anna. Mrs. See Buried Pioneer Woman Laid to Rest at Summerville Yesterday Yesterday, the body of Mrs. Ben See was laid to rest in the Summerville Cemetery. Mrs. See was one of the pioneer women of this valley, coming here in
Richland, Baker County, Oregon Hilary Bonn, 21, of Richland, died Jan. 28, 2005, at Oregon Heath & Science University in Portland surrounded by family and friends. There will be a celebration of her life at 6 p.m. Thursday at Richland Elementary School. Hilary was born on Nov. 22, 1983, with her twin sister, Gabrielle, at
Baker City, Baker County, Oregon Arlyn Duane Beck, 89, of Baker City, died Dec. 28, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. The rosary was said Sunday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. A Memorial Mass was celebrated Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. The Revs. Julian Cassar and Camillus
La Grande, Oregon Glen Herbert May, 95, of La Grande, died May 7 at Grande Ronde Hospital after a long illness. At his request, there will be no funeral service. A private memorial service will be held later. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Glen was born Oct. 24, 1912, to Arther Soles
Clyde Walker’s Death Is Confirmed Mr. & Mrs. L. A. Walker Get Word From War Dept. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. WALKER received a letter from the war department recently which confirmed the death of one of their sons who had been in the service and who had been reported missing in action last summer.
Merlin Danberg Hiatt, 86, of La Grande, died Sunday, March 2, 1997, at Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside service will begin at 3 p.m. Friday at the Summerville Cemetery. Elmer L. Perry, patriarch of the La Grande Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and friend of the family, will preside. Daniels
Joanne F. Strickler, 79, of La Grande, died Oct. 14 of natural causes. A memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at the First Presbyterian Church in La Grande. A luncheon will follow at the Presbyterian Friendship Center. Joanne was born to Guy and Esther Furst in Topeka, Kan., on Nov. 24, 1928.
Shirley Spence, 80, a Rock Creek-area resident, died Jan. 10, 2005, at her home. Her memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Haines Methodist Church. Shirley’s nephew, J.O. Maxwell, will officiate. Mrs. Spence was born on June 26, 1924, at North Powder. Except for several years during her nurse’s training in Portland,
Helen Louise Brown, 86, of La Grande, a former Baker City resident, died Oct. 29, 2004, at a La Grande care center. Her graveside service was Nov. 1 at the Island City Cemetery. Mark Schlessman of the First Christian Church in La Grande officiated. Loveland Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Brown was
Jess W. Spencer Funeral To Be Held at Union Jess W. Spencer, of Emmett, Ida., but formerly a business man at Union, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eva Hess [Hessemer], Montesano, Wash., yesterday morning, it was learned here today. Funeral services for Mr. Spencer will be held at the Methodist church at
Union, Oregon Duane Wesley Ferguson, 75, of Union, died April 14 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A private family service is planned, and burial will be at the Union Cemetery. Mr. Ferguson was born Nov. 4, 1931, to Emery Wesley and Marie (Sanford) Ferguson in Hilgard and was raised in Eastern Oregon. He enlisted in
Curtis Alan Coles, 47, a former Baker City resident, died Nov. 17, 2000, at his home in Wenatchee, Wash. His memorial service was Saturday at the Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Pastor Beuford Belcher officiated. Mr. Coles was born on Jan. 15, 1953, to William J. and Norma I. Snow Coles in Boise. He moved
La Grande, Oregon Local Funerals and Visitations Oct. 16 – Helen Harkey, celebration of life, 2 p.m., Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation and Life Celebration Center La Grande Observer – October 14, 2009 Helen E. Harkey La Grande 1940-2009 Helen Elaine Harkey, 69, of La Grande, died Oct. 10 in Boise. A celebration of life will begin
