Union County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 38 of 92

McDaniel, Clifford Charles

Clifford Charles McDaniel, 92, of Elgin, died Monday, December 14, 1992, at Grande Ronde Hospital. A service will be held at 1 P.M. Thursday at the Elgin Nazarene Church with the Rev. Marshall Vaughn of the La Grande First Church of the Nazarene officiating. Private interment will be at the Summerville Cemetery. Mr. McDaniel was born on Feb. 3, 1900, to S.P. and Viola (Donley) McDaniel in Eifort, Ohio. On July 30, 1927, he married Margaret May McDonald in La Grande. She died on November 30, 1982. He worked as a lumber grader for Boise Cascade until his retirement in … Read more

McCumber, Arkley ‘Mac’ – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon Arkley B. “Mac” McCumber, 73, of Cove died Friday morning at his home. He was born May 19, 1914 at Milton to Robert and Millie (Brown) McCumber. McCumber attended school at The Forks, east of Miltonand worked briefly as a ranch hand in Sparta. In 1935, he moved to Juntura where he did reach work. Se served three years in World War II. In October 1945, he married Vivian Robertson. She died earlier. He went to work for the Oregon State Highway Division at Juntura in 1946 and retired as a foreman on June 1, 1976. … Read more

McCully, John William – Obituary

A pioneer of ’52, John William McCully dies at the home of his daughter at Lowden, Wash. (1911-Newspaper source unknown, family scrapbook) John William Mccully born 22 Feb 1847, New London, Henry Co., IA; came to Union Co., OR, 1872, resided there and in Wallowa County ever since; he was a freighter in early life, later living on his farm at Lostine, OR. He returned to Elgin, OR, “last fall” (1910), when he was afflicted with Bright’s Disease; he rallied somewhat, but then died while on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Hetta Compau at Lowden, WA 23 May 1911; … Read more

McCully, Frank D. – Obituary

Year-long illness takes life of F.D. McCully, 79. Frank D. McCully d. 14 Mar 1939 at his home in Joseph, OR, after a yearlong illness; “the father of Wallowa County”; 1st republican representative elected to the State legislature from Union Co.; elected in 1886, immediately introduced a bill to create Wallowa Co. Born Salem, OR 2 Jun 1859; attended Willamette University; started out in business at age 15; came to Union, OR, in 1872; 1874 made his first visit to Wallowa Valley; 1879 returned there with a large herd of cattle; 1880, left the livestock business, opened a general store … Read more

McCrary, Katie – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon On Tuesday morning of this week Mrs. Katie Estella McCrary, daughter of Hon. Benj. W. Grands, Mayor of La Grande, died at her residence. She was young, only 19 years old on the 21st day of last September. She was well known to us all, having been born at Ora Dell and having lived here all her life. The family circle of Mr. Grandy, up to this death had been complete. But one flower has been plucked and a loving father and mother, affectionate and heartbroken brothers and sisters and a bereaved husband are left … Read more

McCoy, Ralph Edwin – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Ralph Edwin McCoy Ralph Edwin McCoy, 90, of La Grande, died June 2 at a local care home. A private family graveside service is planned for 10 a.m. June 19 at the Grandview Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to attend a casual dress celebration of life potluck at 1 p.m. at Riverside Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Loveland Funeral Chapel. Ralph was born March 25, 1917, to Dell and Mintie (Neal) McCoy in La Grande. On April 3, 1935, he married Margaret Young. They were married nearly 72 years at the time of her … Read more

McCoy, Margaret Elizabeth Young – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Margaret Elizabeth Young McCoy Margaret Elizabeth Young McCoy, 88, of La Grande died Feb. 2 at a local care center. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Mrs. McCoy was born June 19, 1918, to Fred and Sarah (Monroe) Young in Crane. She moved to La Grande in 1921 with her family and grew up with her three sisters. The family operated the Young’s Ice House and Delivery, harvesting ice near Riverside Park. On April 3, 1935, she married Ralph McCoy. They farmed in the Mount Glenn area and, after … Read more

McCoy, Elmer – Obituary

Elmer “Ellis” McCoy, 85, formerly of La Grande, died of natural causes March 1 in Klamath Falls. A memorial is planned for summer 2008 in La Grande. Elmer, also known as Ellis, was born in February 1923 in La Grande, the youngest son of Delmer and Mintie (Neal) McCoy. His parents operated a dairy on Mt. Glen Road. Ellis attended the Mt. Glen School and graduated from La Grande High School. He took over the family dairy and ran it for many years. Ellis married Rose Marie Buckley on Aug. 10, 1944. He enjoyed running the dairy, farming and operating … Read more

McComas, John – Obituary

We are sorry to learn that Mr. John McComas, the father of E. S and S. D. McComas, of this place, died after a prolonged illness on the 26th of November, Iowa City, Iowa. Grande Ronde Sentinel, La Grande, Union, OR Saturday, December 19, 1868

McComas, Jennetta Carr – Obituary

Foretold Her Death Mrs. Jennetta Carr McComas died yesterday morning at the residnence of her daughter, Mrs. S.A. Pursel, after a lingering illnes. Mrs. McComas came to Union in 1872 from Iowa, where her husband died twenty-one years ago. A few hours prior to her death she recalled the fact that it was the anniversary of her husband’s death and remarked to her children that she would die that day, a prophesy fulfilled in a few brief hours. Mrs. McComas was born February 3, 1814 and had she lived to her next birthday would have been 76 years of age. … Read more

McComas, E. S. – Obituary

One of the largest funerals in the history of the town of Union marked the obsequies of the pioneer editor and politician, E. S. McComas. The funeral was held at Union, Wednesday afternoon, September 6 at 3 o’clock, and was attended by a great gathering of pioneers. The body was laid to rest beside his mother, brother, and son. The deceased leaves a widow, one daughter, an adopted son and three sisters, Mrs. Alice M. Bell of Enterprise, Mrs. Esther E. Pursel and Mrs. Mary R. Thomson of Union. Mrs. Bell received word of her brother’s extermity Saturday afternoon and … Read more

McClure, James N. – Obituary

Grand Ronde Pioneer Is Called By Death James N. McClure, a member of one of Grande Ronde Valley’s oldest pioneer families, died at Hot Lake, last Wednesday at about 6:45 o’clock, following a stroke of paralysis several hours previous. He was born Jan. 2, 1858 and was 69 years, six months and 24 days old at death. Practically all of his life was spent in Union county, on a farm in the Ladd Canyon community. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, Mrs. Helen McClure; one daughter, Mrs. Ed Johnson and two sons, Harley and Neal, all of Pendleton; … Read more

McClellan, Vella – Obituary

Died at San Bernardino, California, February 9, 1922 Vella McClellan. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McClellan of Union. She had been an invalid for a number of years and was staying with an aunt in California. Her remains were shipped to Union, arriving Tuesday morning. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, February 14, at 2 o’clock p.m., at the Latter Day Saints church. Interment in the Union cemetery. Contributed by: Larry Rader

McClary, Phyllis V. – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Phyllis V. McClary, 76, of Elgin died Nov. 27 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. McClary was born April 16, 1930, to Donald and Bessie Garlough Lester in Watford City, N.D. On April 23, 1950, she married Denny B. McClary in Garden City, Nev., and they lived at the Stockton Naval Base in Stockton, Calif., until 1952. From 1952 to 1984 they resided at various fish hatchery locations throughout Oregon. After Denny’s retirement they made their home in Elgin. Mrs. McClary was very … Read more

McCauley, John Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. John McCauley passed away last week at her home at Ladd Canyon. She had been bedfast for about six months. Surviving her, besides her husband, are five children. They are: Mrs. William Banton of Ladd Canyon, Mrs. Andy Elliot of Union, Mrs. Oscar Crossen of La Grande, John McCauley, Jr., and William McCauley of Ladd Canyon, She was born in County Down of Ireland and was 79 years of age. The funeral was held at the home Saturday at 1:30 p. m. Jan 19, 1922 newspaper item Contributed by: Larry Rader

McCarty-Raff, Judith – Obituary

Auburn, Wash. Judith McCarty-Raff, 70, of Auburn, Wash., died Oct. 5 at her home. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. La Grande Observer – October 15, 2009

McCanse, Delbert Arthur “Buz”, Jr. – Obituary

North Powder, Oregon Delbert Arthur “Buz” McCanse Jr., 75, a former North Powder-area resident, died Feb. 12, 2004, at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House. Plans for a memorial get-together to celebrate his life will be announced in the future through Einan’s Funeral Home at www.einansfuneralhome.com under the obituary section. Buz was born at Metropolis, Nev., to Delbert and Bernice McCanse. He was raised on a farm near North Powder along with his eight sisters. He remained a farm boy at heart and always did seem more natural when wearing his cowboy boots. He was a ranch hand, a railroad worker, a … Read more

McCallister, Fred W. – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon Funeral Held At Cove Today Funeral services for Fred W. McCallister, a resident of Cove the last two years, were held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. A. Antles. Burial took place in the Cove cemetery with Snodgrass and Zimmerman in charge of arrangements. Mr. McCallister was born Nov. 28, 1878 and was 55 years, 11 months and 22 days of age. He is survived by his sister. He passed on yesterday morning of paralysis following a long illness. La Grande Evening Observer Wednesday November 21, 1934 Page 3 … Read more

McCall, Matt E. – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Services Held Tuesday for Matt E. McCall, 88 Matt Eugene McCall, 88, of Elgin, died Saturday, Aug. 13 in the Valley View Manor in La Grande after an extended illness. Funeral services were held at the Elgin Nazarene Church on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Rev. Marvin Miller officiated, with burial at the Elgin cemetery. The retired carpenter (correction: mill and timber worker) was born in Kansas on Jan. 21, 1878 and had lived in Elgin most of his lifetime. He was a member of the Nazarene Church. Survivors include a grandson, Jessie E. McCall of Boise, Idaho; … Read more

McCall, John – Obituary

Another Pioneer Gone John McCall John McCall, one of the well known citizens of the county, died at his home in Island City Monday afternoon quite suddenly. He had been attending to his usual business duties until about the middle of the afternoon, when he was taken suddenly ill. Dr. Militor was summoned from La Grande but was unable to afford any permanent relief and the patient died about 4 o’clock p.m. Deceased was among the early settlers of the county and was quite well known to most all the old timers of this and Wallowa counties. The funeral occurred … Read more