Union County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 52 of 92

Holloway, Margaret Caldwell – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Margaret Caldwell Holloway, 91, of Amelia, Ohio, and formerly of La Grande, died June 6 in an Amelia care center. Date of services will be announced later. Daniels Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements. Margaret was born on Nov. 9, 1916, in Fort Duchesne, Utah, to Mason and Ida Mae Caldwell. At age 8, she and her family moved to the Lime area. She attended school in Baker and La Grande, graduating from La Grande High School in 1935. She married Jess Holloway on March 31, 1942, in Weiser, Idaho. They were ranchers in … Read more

Hollingsworth, Lee Ray – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Lee Ray Hollingsworth, 66, of Elgin, died Jan. 28 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, 1511 26th St., La Grande. A dinner will follow at the Elgin Stampede Hall. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Lee was born May 18, 1942, to Raymond and Leora (Payne) Hollingsworth in La Grande. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1960. He worked for Boeing Aircraft and the railroad but worked most of his life at Boise Cascade where he retired in 2000. He … Read more

Hollinger, J. A. – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon J. A. Hollinger of North Powder, passed this life at St. Elizabeth hospital in Baker, Thursday, May 1. Deceased was 62 years of age and had been a resident of this vicinity for the past twelve years. The immediate surviving relatives are the widow and eight children, Mrs. Eva Lockwood of Florence, Oregon, Mrs. Elvina Pearson, Mrs. Violet Dougherty, Misses Nina, Iva and Josephine, Edgar in France, and Alfred Hollinger all of North Powder, and a mother and six brothers and two sisters of Kansas. Mr. Hollinger was born February 7, 1857, at Stone Tavern, … Read more

Holcomb, James – Obituary

On Sunday afternoon James Holcomb, one of Pine Valley’s oldest residents, was suddenly taken ill and died. James Holcomb, generally known as “Old Jimmy Holcomb,” was living in the valley over 20 years ago when some of the present inhabitants came here, and was then considered an old-timer. He was very old and unable to hear at the time of his death. January 1907 newspaper item Contributed by: Larry Rader

Hofmann, Sandra L. – Obituary

Sandra Louise (Fagan) Hofmann died Feb. 15, 1988 in Huntington Beach, Calif. of cancer. She was born May 28, 1942 in La Grande, to Arletta (Jackson) and Gifford Fagan. She is survived by three children, Dean, and Richard Hofmann, and Kari Kessler all of Garden Grove, Calif.; a twin brother, Steve Guy Fagan, Lodi, Calif.; her mother, Arletta Neumann, and step-father Ray Neumann of Seattle, Wash.; grandmother Letty Jackson, Wallowa County Nursing Home; aunts, Mary Kennison, Baker, Betty King, West Sacramento, Calif., Mary May and Dorothy Confer of The Dallas, and one uncle Neal Fagan of Renton, Wash. Her father, … Read more

Hofmann, Charles Edward – Obituary

Edward Hofmann, 66, of 2010 East N Ave., died Tuesday, Dec. 21 at his home. Mr. Hofmann was born November 24, 1910 at Preston, Idaho, the son of Fritz and Marie (Junker) Hofmann. On June 18, 1937, he was married to the former Velva B. Hammack at Lostine. For 20 years he owned and operated Inland Poultry & Feed Company. For the past few years he has been driving truck for Craig’s Cleaners. He was a member of the La Grande Eagles Lodge Aerie no 259; La Grande Elks Lodge No. 433 and La Grande Lodge No. 41 A.F. & … Read more

Hoffman, A. J. – Obituary

A. J. Hoffman, a well-known resident of the Flat, died at his home Wednesday morning, March 28, 1906. Deceased had been suffering poor health for the past year and endured untold agony for many weeks. Deceased came to Elgin several years ago and made this city his home until about five years ago when he moved to the Flat and engaged in farming. He leaves a wife and several adopted children to mourn his loss. The interment took place in the city cemetery yesterday, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Father Smyth, of La Grande. Elgin Recorder Friday March … Read more

Hodgkins, Nathan B. – Obituary

Death From Gas N.B. Hodgkins Inhaled Blast Fumes In Well Following a half hour’s illness caused by being overcome by poisonous gas in a well at his home in Government Gulch on the Telocaset road, Nathan B. Hodgkins died shortly before noon Wednesday. Mr. Hodgkins had drilled a hole and placed a charge of dynamite in the bottom of the well, which is about thirty feet in dept. He came to the surface, lighted the fuse and waited what he considered a sufficient time for the gas created by the explosion to escape, and entered the well again. He had … Read more

Hobson, Guy – Obituary

HOBSON, Mr. Guy, Age 66. Late of Summerville, Oregon. Born in Summerville, August 27, 1883. Passed away at Finley Creek Cow Camp Monday, July 3, 1950. Survived by his brother; 6 sisters and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 7, at 2:00 p.m. in the Summerville chapel. Interment Summerville cemetery. The Daniels Funeral Home funeral directors. Evening Observer La Grande, Oregon Thursday, July 6, 1950 Page 9 Contributed by: Tom Childers

Hobbs, Kenneth J. – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon The little 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hobbs died yesterday morning after an illness of several days. Bowel trouble was the cause of death. Funeral arrangements had not been made last night. North Powder News Saturday, August 28, 1920 Funeral Saturday The funeral service for little Kenneth J. Hobbs, the four year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hobbs, who died Friday of last week, was held from the Methodist church Saturday afternoon. Burial was in the city cemetery. Card of Thanks We wish to thank the many friends for the sympathy and … Read more

Hobbs, Jacob Thomas – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Jacob Thomas Hobbs was born July 25th, 1839, in Battes County, Missouri, and died at North Powder, Oregon, Sunday morning, May the 25th. A post mortem examination showed that death was due to cancer of the liver. When a boy of 13, Mr. Hobbs went to California making the trip by way of Cape Horn. This was in the historical year of 1852. Later he returned to New York and thence to Missouri, where he was married to his childhood friend, Mary Estes, 52 years ago. Mr. Hobbs made the trip across the plains in … Read more

Hobbs, Floyd J. – Obituary

April 11, 1914-Aug. 18, 2004 Hermiston Floyd J. Hobbs, a resident of Hermiston died on Sunday August 18 at the age of 90. He was born on April 11, 1914 in North Powder, Ore., to parents Frank and Georgia Knowlton Hobbs. Floyd was one of six children, three brothers, Raymond, Kenneth and Eldon, and two sisters, Alene and Leora. He lived most of his younger years in the North Powder area, working for the farmers on the local ranches. He moved to the Hermiston area to help build the Umatilla Army Depot. On August 11, 1941, he married Bessie Dexter … Read more

Hixson, William Adolph – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon William Adolph Hixson, 86, of La Grande, died at a local care center Tuesday. A service begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. A complete obituary will be available later. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. La Grande Observer – Obituaries for the day of May 14, 2008 _____________________________________ William A. Hixson, 86, of La Grande, died May 13 at a local care center. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 1508 Fourth St., La Grande. Bill was born June 19, 1921, … Read more

Hixson, Jacob DeHaven – Obituary

Pioneer Resident Here Succumbs Jacob DeHaven Hixson, 79, 2111 Maple street, retired railroader, died at 4:15 a. m. today at a local hospital. He was born December 24, 1864 at Des Moines, Iowa, and had been a resident of La Grande for six years. He had come to Oregon in 1883, settling in Baker. He is survived by his widow, Maria M., and 10 children. Earl Hixson of Hermiston, Mrs. Myrtle Pearce of Pendleton, Marion Hixson of Pendleton, Robert Hixson of Reith, Marinda Brown of Portland, Cecil Hixson of Telocaset, Neil Hixson of Phoenix, Arizona, Mrs. Lura Young of La … Read more

Hixson, Dorothy – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Dorothy Hixson, 88, of La Grande, died Oct. 1 at a local care center. A complete obituary will be available later. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. La Grande Observer – October 02, 2009 ________________________ Dorothy Helen Combs Hixson, 88, of La Grande, died Oct. 1. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. A viewing will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Dorothy was born Oct. 19, 1923, to Nona Iva Baum Combs and Calhoun Morey Combs in La Grande. She attended schools in … Read more

Hite, R. L. – Obituary

Two Injured In Wreck Die At Hot Lake Sunday Both Mrs. Marjorie Wykoff, of La Grande, and R.L. Hite of Spokane, Wash., seriously hurt in an auto accident Friday of last week, died as a result of their injuries at the Hot Lake sanatorium Sunday. The woman passed away Sunday morning about 1:55 o’clock and the man died early Sunday evening. Skull fractures were said to have caused the death of both. The fatal accident occurred late Friday afternoon, just west of the Hot Lake viaduct when Hite’s large car failed to make a turn, ran into the bank and … Read more

Hinzpeter, Norbert O. – Obituary

Norbert ‘Nibs’ O. Hinzpeter Formerly of La Grande 1919-2009 Norbert “Nibs” Otto Hinzpeter, 89, of Baker City and formerly of La Grande, died of a heart attack Oct. 22 at St. Elizabeth Health Services in Baker City. A celebration of his life will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Community Connection/Baker Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St. in Baker City. Pastor Sally Wiens of the Haines United Methodist Church will officiate. Friends and family are invited to have a light meal at Community Connection following the service. Nibs was born Dec. 7, 1919, to William and Ida (Harris) Hinzpeter in St. … Read more

Hindman, Janice Lynn – Obituary

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 of Ray and Carol Westenskow at 1502 Fourth St. in La Grande. Jannie was born Dec. 7, 1945, to George and Bethel McClure in Portland. The family moved to La Grande where she attended Fruitdale Grade School and graduated from La Grande High School in … Read more

Hilts, David B. – Obituary

Death Of A Pioneer David B. Hilts. Aged Pioneer. Joins the Silent Majority On last Tuesday morning after months of painful suffering David B. Hilts passed away and on the following day the mortal remains of one of the pioneers of Grande Ronde found a lasting resting place in the Union cemetery. David Hilts was one of the oldest residents of this county, living here for twenty seven years, an upright honorable man and possessing the friendship and respect of all who know him. Many years ago he became a member of the Methodist Church and up to the hour … Read more

Hill, M. B. – Obituary

The skeleton of a human being was found in the mountains about ten miles from Union by Ross Badger last week. The bones are suppose to be those of M.B. Hill, better known as “Monty”, who wandered away from his lonely cabin in the mountains above Union in February of 1901. He was about 60 years old, and was being looked after by Wm. Stoker, who missed him a few hours after his disappearance. The height of the man and all would indicate that it is Hill’s skeleton. Nothing is known of his antecedents. Elgin Recorder Friday September 8, 1905