Union County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 69 of 92

Donohue, Edward J. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon A 35-year old career in the La Grande furniture business ended last night for Edward J. Donohue, 57, who died unexpectedly at a local hospital after a one-day illness. He was one of La Grande’s pioneer furniture dealers, having operated his own business on the corner of Jefferson and Fir shortly after he arrived in La Grande about 40 years ago. After he sold out in that location Mr. Donohue went to work for Joe Carr’s furniture store at [the] corner of Adams and Fir and has been employed on that corner since. Carr sold … Read more

Donohue, Edward Bernard – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon As the result of a distressing accident, Edward Bernard Donohue the fifteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Donohue, of 1803 Third Street, died yesterday afternoon. Yesterday morning while playing the boy climbed up on a shelf and got hold of some medicinal tablets containing a small portion of strychnine, which [he] put in his mouth and swallowed. Drs. Underwood and Whiting were immediately summoned and worked over the child until three o’clock yesterday afternoon, when he expired. The family have the sympathy of the entire community over the loss of their … Read more

Donohue, Donald Martin – Obituary

Donald Martin Donohue, 71, of Yakima died Sunday May 5, 1991 in Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Mr. Donohue was born in La Grande, OR on February 18, 1920 to Edward and Florence (McLachlen) Donohue. He was raised and educated in La Grande and later attended Oregon State University and the Colorado School of Mines. He served in the U. S. Air Force during WW II as a Warrant Officer. In 1950, he was married to Jacquelyn Yoho in La Grande. Mr. Donohue later moved to Richland where he lived for a time before moving to Yakima. For 17 years he … Read more

Donnelly, Roderick – Obituary

Formerly of La Grande 1921-2009 Roderick W. ‘Doc’ Donnelly, 88, formerly of La Grande, died Oct. 12 at his home in Richmond. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Sweeney Mortuary of Condon is in charge of arrangements. Roderick was born May 23, 1921, the first son of Virginia Odessa Wechter and Hamilton Keyes Donnelly at his grandmother’s house at the top of the Donnelly Grade in Wheeler County. He was the grandson of a founding father of Wheeler County. He attended grade school in a one-room school at Service Creek. He attended high school in … Read more

Doherty, Charles Michael – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Charles Michael Doherty Charles Michael Doherty, 88, a lifetime resident of La Grande, died Feb. 20 at a local care home. At the request of his family, there will be no public services. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Doherty was born Feb. 23, 1918, to Dennis F. and Mary “Mamie” (Doherty) Doherty in La Grande. He graduated from La Grande High School and then worked as a clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement. In his early years he enjoyed hunting. He and his wife belonged to the … Read more

Dodson, Violet Louise Parker Mrs. – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Violet Louise Parker Dodson, 101, of North Powder, died July 21, 2005. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the North Powder Community Church. Pastor Robin Harris of the Cornerstone Baptist Church will officiate. A graveside service will be at the North Powder Cemetery. Mrs. Dodson was born to Thomas Henry and Violet Kelsey Parker on Jan. 30, 1904, on an Anthony Creek ranch that is now the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife elk feeding station. Born in the middle of a blizzard and weighing only 2 pounds, it was surmised that … Read more

Dobbin, John – Obituary

At his home in this city, August 6, 1890 John Dobbin, aged 49 years. Deceased was born in Richland county, Ohio March 3, 1841 and removed with his parents in 1843 to Illinois where he lived until 1862 when he came to oregon and settled in Grande Ronde valley where he has since lived a prominent and honored citizen. The funeral will take place from the M.E. Church at three o’clock this afternoon under the auspices of the masonic order of which he was a prominent member. Deceased leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. The relatives … Read more

Dippold, Todd – Obituary

Union, Oregon Todd Dippold Todd Dippold, 31, of Union, died March 10 at his home. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley. The Observer – Obituaries for the week ending March 17, 2007 Todd M. Dippold Union 1975-2007 Todd Milton Dippold, 31, of Union, died March 10 at his home. A memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Union High School gym. A community potluck will follow. Todd was born March 13, 1975, to Robert and Judy (Allen) Dippold in La Grande. He … Read more

Dickson, Mary Ellen – Obituary

Mary Ellen Dickson, 73, of La Grande, died March 7 following an extended illness. Mary was born May 13,1934, in Atlanta, Kan., to Charles and Alma Cunningham. The family moved to Weiser, Idaho, where she attended school. She married Frank Dickson of Homedale, Idaho, on Aug. 3, 1952. Mary and Frank moved to Umatilla, where Frank was employed at the Army Ordnance Depot. Following this, the family moved to Kinzua in Wheeler County, then to La Grande, where Frank worked for Boise Cascade and Mary for Sprouse-Reitz for many years. Mary was devoted to her family and enjoyed activities that … Read more

Dickerson, Wilberta Emily – Obituary

Child Dies, Mother Injured In Accident La Grande, Aug 21. A broken steering gear, that plunged a car and its occupants over a 100-foot embankment near Palmer Junction yesterday afternoon, is given today as the cause for the death of little Wilberta Emily Dickerson, 3, and serious injuries to her mother, Mrs. W.P. Dickerson. The third occupant of the car, Billie Dickerson, just 14 months old, was thrown clear of the automobile and escaped with slight bruises. The car plunged over the embankment, turning over and over, and stopped its catapulting course in a stream, little Wilberta being pinned under … Read more

Diaz, Amelia Garcia – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Amelia Garcia Diaz, 80, of Ontario and formerly of La Grande, died Saturday, Aug. 19. Viewing will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and a recitation of the Rosary will begin at 6 p.m. at Loveland Funeral Chapel. A Resurrection Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest East Cemetery. Mrs. Diaz was born Sept. 29, 1925, to Rolando and Maria Gonzalez Garcia in Carrizo Springs, Texas. She married Antonio Sandoval who died earlier. Following his death she married Valdemar Diaz on Feb. 11, … Read more

Devore, Joseph R. – Obituary

Joseph Arthur Devore was born at Boone, Iowa, July 9, 1850, and died at the home of his son Ray in Union, Oregon, August 20, 1927. He was married to Lucinda Ann Shafer at Cherokee, Iowa, in the year 1874. To this union nine children were born, Viola, Mae, James, Bert, ray, Arthur, Charles and Clarence Devore. His wife preceded him to the great beyond three years ago, Jan 6, 1924. One daughter, Viola, died at the age of 3 years. His daughter Mae Mason and son William Devore passed away during the war flu epidemic. He leaves to mourn … Read more

Deshaver, Osie Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Osie Deshaver Died Last Week In California Mrs. A. Willis last week received word of the death of her sister, Mrs. Osie Deshaver at Oakland, Calif., which occurred January 6. Mrs. Deshaver was 26 years of age. She was a former resident of this section where she spent practically all her life. Her husband Lester Deshaver and two children Ruth, 8 and Roger, 5, survive. Besides Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Daisy Long of Muddy Creek and Mrs. Edna Best, of Baker also sisters survive. Carlie Toney of Haines, was a brother. Funeral services were held in Oakland Friday, and burial … Read more

Derringer, J. B. – Obituary

Hot Lake Crossing Scene Of Drowning Aged Traveler Found Dead Under Car in Ditch Aside of Highway Yesterday Morning Word was brought here by N.N. West, photographer, of North Powder, that J.B. Derringer, whose driver’s license gave his home as Salem, was drowned under a Chevrolet Phaeton when the car left the grade at the turn just this side of the highway viaduct near Hot Lake. The accident is said to have occurred at about 10 a.m. yesterday. Derringer was pinned under the car that landed upside down in water held by the ditch. Derringer had crossed the viaduct, traveling … Read more

DePue, Donal K. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Donald K. DePue, 85, formerly of La Grande, died April 3 at the Good Samaritan Center Nursing Home in Hermiston. Disposition was by cremation. Inurnment of remains will be at the Union Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Known as Don, he was born Feb. 23, 1922, to William Robert and Ina Grace (Harding) DePue in Hartington, Neb. Don joined the Army during World War II and served in the European Theater. After the war, he moved with his brother to La Grande, where he worked at Safeway … Read more

Dennis, Ida Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Ida Dennis, 95, 1408 Washington Ave., La Grande, a housewife, passed away at a local hospital Friday, Aug. 4 (1967). She has lived here since 1949. Mrs. Dennis was born in Witter, Ark., Nov. 11, 1871, and was a past active member of the Order of Eastern Star and of the Rebekah Lodge. Services will be conducted at the Crippin and Daniels Chapel Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. Rev. Gordon Milldrum will officiate and burial will be at the Summerville Cemetery. In 1899 she married John Rollins and the couple had two children, a son, Oscar Rollins, and … Read more

DeLong, Vernon Ernest – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Vernon DeLong, Route 2, Box 2542A, La Grande, died Wednesday in Portland. He was 72. Mr. DeLong was born June 27, 1910 in La Grande, the son of Ernest Homer and Fannie (Gekeler) DeLong. He married Lois J. Conley December 11, 1932 in La Grande. He attended the Liberty Grade School and La Grande High School, graduating in 1919. He attended Oregon State College in Corvallis. He owned and operated a dairy farm for many years and worked for the La Grande School District as a custodian and bus driver. Mr. DeLong was a member … Read more

Delaney, Vennie Florence – Obituary

Union, Oregon Vennie Florence Delaney, 98, of Lewiston and formerly of Union, died Oct. 23 in Lewiston. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Union Cemetery. A luncheon and sharing time will follow at the VFW Hall in Union. Daniels Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements. Vennie was born Sept. 7, 1909, to Ray Jordan and Mamie (Riggins) Oliver in Fossil. The family moved to Union where she met Roy Delaney. They married on March 27, 1930. They lived in Union and raised their children there. She cooked at three restaurants during the … Read more

Delaney, Keith – Obituary

Formerly of Union 1934-2004 James Keith Delaney, 69, of Pacific City and formerly of Union died May 24. A memorial service will take place 2 p.m. June 12 at the Central Building, Pacific City. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery. Mr. Delaney was born Oct. 7, 1934, to Roy Eldred and Vennie Florence Brown Delaney in Union. He graduated from Union High School and in 1955 he married Cheryl Sue Forsythe. In 1961 the couple moved to Pacific City, where he worked as a manager of Pacific City Supply and Lumber Co., as a building contractor, commercial fisherman and … Read more

Dekalb, Frank H. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Heart Attack Brings Death To Frank H. Dekalb Frank H. Dekalb, 76 year old retired engineer who made his home at 1804 Washington Avenue, died at his home Monday, July 29, following a heart attack. Born in Larned, Kansas, on November 17, 1880, Dekalb had made his home in La Grande for the past 50 years. He was a member of B. of L. F. & E. and of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving him are his wife, Grace, La Grande; one son, Lawrence, Roseburg, Ore.; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Mattoon, Salem, Mrs. A. E. Erickson, … Read more