Union County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 24 of 92

Robinson, Rosette Sarah – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon Died in the Cove, Nov. 11, Sarah Rosette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Robinson, aged 6 months. Eastern Oregon Republican Saturday, October 20, 1894

Robinson, L. Irl – Obituary

Nov. 2, 1904 – Oct. 6, 1988 L. Irl Robinson, 83, of Salem died Thursday in Salem. He was born in Gordon, Texas. He lived in Cove from 1905 to 1919. He served in the Army from 1923 to 1924 and was middleweight boxing champion in the armed services. He married Iola Childers, June 8, 1928, in La Grande. He lived in Montana, Washington and California before coming to Salem in 1950. He moved to Union in 1976 and returned to Salem in 1978. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Salem, and was on the original board … Read more

Robinson, Iola A. (Childers)

Iola A. Robinson, 69, 1955 Dallas Hwy. NW, died Friday in a local hospital. Born in Cove, she was a graduate of Union High School in Union County and attended the University of Oregon. She was a member of First Baptist Church and Eastern Star, and was active as a church organist at First Baptist Church in Union. She and her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June. Survivors include her husband L. Irl; son, Don E. Salem; brother LeRoy Childers, Wallowa; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Coffeys mortuary, La Grande, … Read more

Robinson, George – Obituary

George Robinson Passes At Baker George H. Robinson, 73 year old Mesa Ariz., farmer and former La Grande resident, died in Baker suddenly Monday. Funeral services will be at the Snodgrass Funeral Home Saturday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Gene Robinson will officiate and interment will be in City Cemetery. Mr. Robinson was born in La Grande, Nov. 18, 1882. He spent much of his life in Oregon. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Edith L. Robinson of Tempe, Ariz.; four sons, Wallace, Tempe Ariz., Eldon of Corona, Calif., Gene of Spokane, and Leslie of Pendleton; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Mae … Read more

Robinson, Geo. W. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Funeral Today The funeral for Geo. W. Robinson, will take place this afternoon from [the home?] at 2 o’clock, Rev. Van Nuys officiating. The interment will follow at the Masonic cemetery. The deceased has been a resident of La Grande for the past third of a century and has been in poor health for several years. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, who was formerly Miss Susan Bay, and their children, Mrs. Ida Haug who now resides in Boise City, and Miss May of this city, and George who lives in Huntington. The … Read more

Roberts, William – Obituary

Funeral Services Held This Afternoon Over The Late Wm. Roberts William Roberts, 50 years of age, who passed on August 11 at the close of an extended illness, was laid to rest this afternoon from the Bohnenkamp Chapel, the interment taking place in the Masonic cemetery. The body found its final resting place at 3:30 o’clock beside his mother who died in April. Mr. Roberts is survived by two brothers, John Roberts of Yakima, Washington, and Frank Roberts of Bates, Oregon, and by four sisters, Mrs. George Hill, of Island City, Mrs. Abe Parker, of La Grande, Dora Dunn, of … Read more

Roberts, John – Obituary

John Roberts, aged 25, died in La Grande Wednesday night, after a two week illness. The deceased leaves a wife and father and mother. The funeral will be held at Joseph. North Powder News Saturday August 2, 1919

Roberts, Edith Laurel Shanks – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Edith Laurel Shanks Roberts, 77, of La Grande died Sept. 19. At her request, there will be no funeral. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Roberts was born June 11, 1929, in La Grande. She worked for the Oregon State Police in La Grande for many years before transferring to the OSP in Beaverton. She also worked for the Safeway Division Office until her retirement, when she returned to La Grande. She enjoyed painting, playing the piano and gardening. Her love of animals led her to adopt several rescue pets. Survivors include children and … Read more

Roberts, America Mrs. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon La Grande Lady Called By Death Early In Morning Mrs. A (America) Roberts passed on early this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A Parker, 2006 O Avenue. A host of friends, with her relatives, mourn her demise today. The deceased was for eleven years a resident of La Grande. The remains are at the Bohnenkamp chapel, pending funeral arrangements. Mrs. Roberts leaves seven children, Mrs. George Hill, La Grande; Mrs Abe Parker, la Grande; Mrs. Hiram weeks, Wallowa; Mrs Dora Dunn, Aberdeen, Washington; John Roberts, Yakima, Wash.; Will Roberts, Wa Ha, Idaho … Read more

Roberts, Alice E. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Alice E. Roberts, 88, of La Grande, died March 11 at a local care home. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Loveland Funeral Chapel. The Observer – Obituaries for the week ending March 17, 2007

Robb, Charles V. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Engineer Killed Charles V. Robb O.W. engineer of La Grande, was instantly killed Thursday night when his engine left the rails and turned over east of Lime. Lee Connor the fireman, was also seriously injured as was Marshal Smith a call boy, who was riding on the engine. Young Smith badly burned abut the face and arms, ran back along the track a half mile and flagged train 24 which was following the light engine which was wrecked. North Powder News Saturday, June 12, 1920

Rizor, Elvie – Obituary

1908-2003 Elvie I. Parks Rizor, 94, a longtime Union resident, died March 28, in Eugene, Oregon. A service will start a 1 p. m. Wednesday in Union at the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jerry Peters will officiate. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing between 3 and 7 p. m. today at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Rizor was born June 22, 1908, in Elgin, the daughter of Nathan R. and Ida E. Cummings Parks. She was raised and educated in Elgin. As a young girl she worked as a telephone operator in Elgin. She … Read more

Ritter, Daughter – Obituary

Died September 6th, the 7 months old daughter of Joseph Ritter of Spinal Fever. Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday September 15, 1892

Rinehart, Ormina – Obituary

Near Summerville, May 17th, Ormina A. daughter of John and Sarah Rinehart, aged 10 years, 9 months and 12 days. She is not dead, the child of our affection, But gone unto that school Where she no longer needs our poor protection And God himself doth rule. In that great choirester’s stillness and seclusion, By guarding angels led, Safe from temptation, safe from sin’s pollution She lives whom we call dead. Mountain Sentinel, Saturday May 25, 1878

Rinehart, Martin Luther – Obituary

At Summerville, July 26th, Martin Luther son of Henry and Margaret Rinehart, aged 5 months and 26 days. The Sentinel, Union Saturday, August 19, 1876

Rinehart, Margaret (Martin) Mrs. – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Elgin Pioneer Woman Passes Mrs. Margaret Rinehart Came to Oregon in 1852; Funeral Services at Summerville Elgin, Aug. 27 – Mrs. Margaret Ann Rinehart, Oregon pioneer of 1852 and member by marriage of the famous Rinehart clan, died here at the home of her daughter Mrs. S. A. Chappell Monday, at the age of 72 years. She had been ill but a short time, being stricken after coming here from her home in Walla Walla for a visit. Mrs. Rinehart crossed the plains with her family and settled in Lane county. Following her marriage in 1865 … Read more

Rinehart, Eddie – Obituary

Summerville, Union County, Oregon Near Summerville, April 26, 1890, Eddie Rinehart, son of Jasper Rinehart, aged 16 years, 6 months and 25 days. The deceased came to his death by drowning in the Grande Ronde river. He had driven some horses across the large ditch which empties into the river on the Bloch place. He was riding a horse and as the animal sprang in to cross the ditch they became separated, the horse swimming back to the shore while Eddie managed to gain the farther bank. he was then left without means of escape as he was then on … Read more

Riggs, Ardeth Emma Moberly – Obituary

Summerville, Oregon Ardeth Emma Moberly Riggs, 83, of Summerville, died June 12 at a local care center. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday June 17 at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St. Mrs. Riggs was born April 15, 1923, to William Homer and Eva Marie Gault Sink in Northgate, N.D. She moved to Yakima and married Harold Moberly on Dec. 13, 1946. While in Yakima her job was packing apples. The couple moved to Springfield in 1950 where she worked as a pre-school teacher for a time before going to work for the Lane … Read more

Riddle, J. M. Mrs. – Obituary

Riddle. – In the Old Town this morning at 6:30 o’clock, Mrs. J.M. Riddle, wife of J.M. Riddle, aged 22 years, cause of death being typhoid fever and a stroke of paralysis. The deceased is a daughter of E. Albeason of the Old Town, and a sister of Mrs. John French and Mrs. Jas. Mulholland. Henry & Carr have the remains in charge. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o’clock from the family home in the Old Town, Rev. G.H. King officiating. 1905 Contributed by: Randal Symonds

Rickett, Wanda J. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Wanda J. Rickett, 57, formerly of La Grande, died of natural causes April 20 at her home in Emmett, Idaho. A celebration of life will begin at 10 a.m. April 30 at the Abundant Life Fellowship, 207 S. Washington, in Emmett. Wanda was born Sept. 11, 1949, to Lewis and Genevieve (Roberts) Ingram in La Grande. She attended school in Cove and graduated from La Grande High School in 1968. After graduation she worked at the public library in La Grande. In 1973 she moved to Flagstaff, Ariz., where she met and married Keith Rickett. She moved … Read more