Union County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 22 of 92

Sanderson, Kathleen Enid – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Kathleen Enid Sanderson, 83, of La Grande, died March 19 at a local care home. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. April 14 at the Island City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Kathleen was born Oct.22, 1923, to Thomas Houston and Lucinda (Davis) Blackman in Island City. On Jan. 8, 1941, she married Delbert “Bud” Sanderson in Weiser, Idaho. During World War II she ran the head rig for Mt. Emily Lumber and was a “Rosie the Riveter” for Reur Aircraft in San Diego, Calif. After the war, … Read more

Sanders/Saunders, J. N. Judge – Obituary

The many friends of Judge Sanders, of this city, were greatly shocked to hear of his death which occurred in Salem a few days ago. He leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters to mourn his death. Hon. J. N. Saunders, ex-county judge of this county, died in Salem, Ore. on the 14th instant. Cove Ledger Thursday December 29, 1898

Sanders, William – Obituary

William R. Sanders Died At His Home Here Last Friday William Sanders, pioneer resident of this section, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Dalton, Friday, March 26, aged 68 years. He was born in Indiana and came to this part of the country at an early date. Mr. Sanders had been in poor health for several years, and for the past few weeks had been confined to his room. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist church, Miss Blokland officiating. The local lodge of Odd Fellows attended in a body and had charge of the … Read more

Sanders, S. G. – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Word has been received by Mrs. Emil R. Miller, of the death of her father, S.G. Sanders, of Vallejo, Cal. Samuel Guy Sanders was born in Portland and was a son of the late I.N. Sanders. He was about 56 years old. He grew up at North Powder on the old Sanders ranch. Besides the daughter, he leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, an aged mother, Mrs. Ascenith F. Sanders of Salem, two sisters, Mrs. Paul Swafford of Salem. Mrs. Orie Holmes, Ostrander, Wash., three brothers, Joe of Scio, Or. Ed, of Los Angeles, … Read more

Rysdam, William Mrs. – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon At the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, in this city, Saturday, June 2, 1906, Mrs. William Rysdam, aged 25 years. deceased had been ill about two weeks. She leaves besides a husband and other relatives, a young daughter to mourn her untimely death. The funeral services were conducted in the Christian church Sunday forenoon and the interment took place in the city cemetery. Elgin Recorder Friday June 8, 1906

Rysdam, Darrell Lee – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Darrell Lee Rysdam, 74, of Elgin died Sept. 17 at his home. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Elgin Stampede Hall. Mr. Rysdam was born June 6, 1932, to Albert and Mildred Henningsen Rysdam at Cricket Flat in Elgin. He attended school in Elgin and on June 14, 1953, he married Norma DeLong in Elgin. He was a member of the Elgin Stampeders, the Elks Lodge and the Eagles Lodge. He broke and trained many horses, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and horse racing. His greatest joy was his family and his ranch. … Read more

Ryearson, A. W. – Obituary

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. Upon a close inspection they ascertained the exposed fragment was a part of the clothing of Mr. Rynearson. The two men removed enough gravel and sand to be sure the body was there and then Mr. Riddle went to inform the family of the discovery … Read more

Ryan, Alta L. – Obituary

North Powder, Oregon Alta L. Ryan, 92, of Baker City and formerly of North Powder, died Dec. 10 at St. Elizabeth Care Center in Baker City. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Haines Methodist Church. Viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. before the service. Burial will follow at North Powder Cemetery. Mrs. Ryan was born June 11, 1914, in North Powder to William R. Lund and Alma E. Lund. She attended school in North Powder, graduating from Power Valley High School. She continued her education at Eastern Oregon College. She married Albert Harrison and … Read more

Rutledge, Carrie Miss – Obituary

Rutledge.-At the Park, Saturday, September 6, Miss Carrie Rutledge, aged 14 years. Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday September 11, 1890

Rutherford, Alan Duane – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Alan Duane Rutherford, 57, of Ivins, Utah, and formerly of Elgin and Imbler died Dec. 28 while traveling to his home. A memorial service and celebration of life was conducted at Grace Episcopal Church in St. George, Utah, Jan. 3. Mr. Rutherford was born to Donald and Fauntella Rutherford in Iowa Jan. 25, 1949, but spent most of his early years in Oregon. He lived in Elgin and Imbler and graduated from Elgin High School in 1967. He married Lisa Christine Abel on Jan. 4, 1997. He attended Blue Mountain Community College and Eastern Oregon University and served … Read more

Russell, Jessie B. – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon At Cove, April 22nd, 1878 of Diptheria, Jessie B., son of Thomas J. and Catharine Russell – aged 5 years. Mountain Sentinel, Saturday April 27th, 1878

Rush, M. L. – Obituary

M. L. Rush, age about 65 years, a resident of High Valley, and an old and respected citizen, died at the hospital in La Grande Monday of this week of inflammation of the bladder. He was taken to La Grande last week for treatment. Mr. Rush leaves three boys to mourn his loss in his immediate family, his wife having died about two years ago. The funeral took place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, services at the grave. “Death of M. L. Rush” Printed March 9, 1914. Obituaries and Other Vital Records of Union County, Oregon. 1890 – 1930. Compiled by … Read more

Rush, George H. – Obituary

Auto Accident Well Known Man Killed at Railroad Crossing G.H. Rush, building contractor, was instantly killed when his auto was struck by train No. 21 a mile this side of Wingville Thursday evening. Wm. Hernsen of the Shockley Lumber Co. who was in the car with Mr. Rush is recovering at a Baker hospital. There seems to have been no witnesses to what transpired immediately before the accident. It is not known whether the car stalled on the track or an attempt was made to cross ahead of the train by too narrow a margin of time. The body of … Read more

Rush, Eliza K. – Obituary

Mrs. M. L. Rush, of High Valley, died in the hospital at La Grande with undergoing an operation Friday of last week. The remains were brought to Union and the funeral took place Sunday, and was largely attended. Eliza K. Wilkinson was born in High Valley, Oregon, November 23, 1869, and at the time of her death was almost 42 years of age. She was married to M. L. Rush in this county March 25, 1890. From this union three children were born-John L., age 19; Merrill E., age 17, and Earl E., age 14, all living. The funeral services … Read more

Rundell, Nancy Jayne – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Nancy Rundell, 71, La Grande Native Nancy Jayne Rundell, 71, died June 16, 1994 in Hillsboro of cancer. Graveside services were held Monday afternoon in Island City Cemetery in La Grande. Interment in the cemetery followed. Mrs. Rundell was born Feb. 12, 1923 in La Grande, a daughter of Jay M. and Frances Hills Millering, a member of pioneer families of that area. She was raised in La Grande and graduated from La Grande High School. Her family moved to the Portland area and she attended Portland State University and Pacific University. On May 22, … Read more

Rudd, Lee L. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Lee L. Rudd, 81, of La Grande, died Jan. 8 at his home. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, with committal and burial to follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Viewing will be available from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Rudd was born Feb. 17, 1925, to Oscar Lewis and Marie Elizabeth Haggerty Rudd in Craig, Colo. After graduation, he started doing farm work. He worked his way to Oregon in 1941 where he was a farmhand for the Dick Hibberd … Read more

Ruckman, Virgil Audmer – Obituary

Imbler, Union County, Oregon Virgil Ruckman, age 74, former resident of Imbler, died Tuesday, Feb 25, at Oakland, Calif.. Ruckman was born on April 27, 1900, at Alicel, the son of Samuel and Lillian Ruckman. On June 10, 1922, he was married to Bessie Kasinger of Imbler. After farming in the Imbler area for a year they moved to Oakland,Calif. Survivors include his daughters, Mrs. William [Betty Gene] Graybeal and Mrs.. George [Audrea] Seitz, both of Oakland; sister, Mrs. Dale [Lucretia] Brookshire, Imbler, brother, Clark Ruckman, La Grande; stepbrother, Walter Phillips, Salem: two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and other relatives and … Read more

Ruckman, John – Obituary

On the Sandridge, Nov. 30, John Ruckman, of typhoid fever. Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday December 10, 1891

Ruckman, Hermina O. – Obituary

Hermia O. Ruckman, 87, formerly of 1904 H Ave., died Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Salem. Mrs., Ruckman was born Oct. 14, 1887, near Weiser, Idaho, the daughter of Herman and Malinda Bradshaw. She moved to Alicel in 1912 and in February, 1913, was married to Samuel G. Ruckman at Weiser. He preceded his wife in death on Aug. 2, 1964. Mrs. Ruckman was a member of the La Grande First Christian Church and the Farm Bureau. Survivors include her son, Walter Phillips, Salem; two stepsons, Audmer Ruckman, Oakland, Calif., and Clark Ruckman, La Grande; stepdaughter, Lucretia Brookshire, Imbler; two granddaughters, … Read more

Ruckman, Clark B. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Clark B. Ruckman, 81, of La Grande,died this morning, Jan. 30, 1993, at Grande Ronde Hospital. A funeral service sill be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Payne Family Mortuary with the Rev, Gerry Etchison of the Cove United Methodist Church officiating. A private concluding service with vault interment will follow at the Island City Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing until 7 tonight and until 1 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Ruckman was born on Oct. 14, 1911 at Alicel to Sam and Lillian [Clark] Ruckman. Both of his natural parents died while he was … Read more