La Grande Oregon

Danilovich, Juliane Panek Mrs. – Obituary

Union, Oregon Juliane Danilovich, 83, of Union and formerly of La Grande, died Feb. 9, 2002, at her daughter’s home after a battle with cancer. There will be a Celebration of Life service at 4 p.m. Friday at Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St., in La Grande. The Rev. Doug Hale will officiate. There will be a potluck afterward at the chapel. Mrs. Danilovich was born on Oct. 10, 1919, at Vienna, Austria, to Joseph and Maria Krula Panek. She met and married William Gschwandtner at Radstadt, Austria, where she worked in a bookstore. They had one daughter, Gertraud Gschwandtner. … Read more

Jacobson, Marsha Faye Lillard Mrs. – Obituary

Haines, Oregon Marsha Faye Jacobson, 62, died Nov. 13, 2003, at her home near Haines. There will be a memorial gathering at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Haines United Methodist Church Community Hall. Marsha was born on Feb. 13, 1941, to Forrest and Faye Lillard. She was raised in the Baker Valley and attended school at Muddy Creek and graduated from Powder Valley High School at North Powder. She also attended Oregon State University at Corvallis before her marriage to John L. “Jack” Jacobson on Aug. 19, 1961. She quit school and worked to put Jack through law school. They … Read more

Harkey, Helen – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Local Funerals and Visitations Oct. 16 – Helen Harkey, celebration of life, 2 p.m., Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation and Life Celebration Center La Grande Observer – October 14, 2009 Helen E. Harkey La Grande 1940-2009 Helen Elaine Harkey, 69, of La Grande, died Oct. 10 in Boise. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. Helen was born April 22, 1940, to Henry B. and Donna (Paulfurman) Mortensen in Salt Lake City. She was the youngest of 14 children. The family later … Read more

Bennet, W.J. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon A Sudden Death Architect W.J. Bennet of La Grande Expires at the Hotel in Union Wednesday Morning A surprise and shock to this community was the advise by phone that architect W.J. Bennet, of La Grande, died at the Hotel in Union at an early hour yesterday morning. he was taken suddenly ill about midnight and medical attendance was immediately summoned, but all efforts were unavailing. Heart disease is said to be the cause of death. Deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity and K. of P. and had belonged to the Macabees but … Read more

Boula, Keith Lee – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Keith Lee Boula, 50, died Jan. 2 at St. Mary Hospital in Walla Walla of colon cancer. Friends are invited to join Mr. Boula’s family in celebrating his life at an open house at the home of his sister Kathryn, 60522 Bushnell Road., Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Keith was born in Los Angeles June 19, 1956. He spent his early childhood in southern California and his teen years in northern Minnesota. He returned to California and graduated from Sylmar High School in 1974. There he followed in his father’s footsteps as a race car … Read more

Snowberger, Kenneth Merritt – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Kenneth Merritt Snowberger, 80, of La Grande, died April 20 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Pendleton. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Private burial will be at the Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Mr. Snowberger was born April 6, 1927, to Merritt Kenneth and Vivian (Jameson) Snowberger in Payette, Idaho. On May 30, 1948, he married Nettie Marie Ring in McPherson, Kan., and they moved to La Grande in 1973. He loved teaching children and served as a Vacation Bible School teacher and Sunday school teacher. He also … Read more

Biography of Dr. John H. Kennedy

DR. JOHN H. KENNEDY. – Doctor Kennedy was born in Iowa in 1850. His father, John K. Kennedy, was born in Tennessee in 1811, and figured in the Mexican war as well as in local politics. In 1862 the parents crossed the plains to Union county, Oregon. They had given their children the advantages of a good early education. In 1865 his father’s house and personal effects were destroyed by fire; and the Doctor was obliged to assist his parents, as well as to care for himself. In 1871, having studied at Whitman Seminary and taken a course in the … Read more

Williamson, John Leo – Obituary

John Leo Williamson, 37, of La Grande, died Dec. 26, 2006, at Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande after a long battle with bone cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of The Valley Catholic Church in La Grande. Burial will follow at La Grande Grandview Cemetery. John was born in Baker City on Jan. 21, 1969 to John H. Williamson of Baker City and Alice (Stroud) Williamson of La Grande. He attended school in both La Grande and Baker City. He married Martha Eoff of Elgin. They have two sons: Donald, 13, and … Read more

Burford, James S. – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon Pioneer, Passes; Burial Thursday James S Burford, 76 year old pioneer of Union County, died this morning (June 25, 1935) at the Grande Ronde hospital after a short illness. (He was born February 19, 1859 per funeral card). Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church at Cove with Rev. Smits in charge of the services. Burial will take place at the family plot in the Cove Cemetery. Friends may view the body at the chapel of Walters Funeral Home. Mr. Burford crossed the plains to Oregon at the age … Read more

Svetich, Steve Matthew – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Steve Matthew Svetich, 89, of Portland and formerly of La Grande, died Nov. 16. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of Riverview Abbey Funeral Home of Portland. Mr. Svetich was born April 27, 1917, in Bingham Canyon, Utah. He moved to La Grande at age 12 and graduated from La Grande High School. He attended Eastern Oregon State College then served in the Army during World War II. He moved to Portland in 1946 and married Mary Ann Mehalovich … Read more

Tucori, Peter Joseph – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Peter Joseph Tucori II, 59, of Portland and formerly of La Grande, died July 24 at the Veterans Hospital in Portland after a long battle with cancer. At his request there was no service. Mr. Tucori was born June 4, 1947, to Peter Sr. and Frances Tucori in Baker. His first home was a log cabin in Medical Springs, where his father worked at the Pondosa mill. He graduated from La Grande High School in 1964. He then served in the Navy for four years during the Vietnam War. He moved to Portland where he went to … Read more

Sanderson, Lyle Gayle – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Lyle Gayle Sanderson, 91, of La Grande, died April 3 at a local care home after an extended illness. At his request there will be no public services. A private celebration of his life is planned for a later date at the Summerville Cemetery. Known as Sandy, he was born July 26, 1915, to Sylvia A. (Neiderer) and David L. Sanderson at Sanderson Springs near Summerville. Sandy did not know a stranger. He had a quick smile and greetings for everyone he met. He is survived by his companion of 16 years, Elma Sherwood of La Grande, … Read more

Fisher, Lloyd – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Lloyd Leland Fisher, 72, died Feb. 8, 1999, at his home in Hillsboro following a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 3, 1926, in Enterprise, he was one of five children born to James Edward and Vera Kyle (Draper) fisher. Lloyd was raised and schooled in Enterprise. He left school before the end of his senior year to join the Navy during WWII. Following his discharge, he returned to Enterprise and finished high school. He served in the Air Force reserve, only to be called once again to active duty during the Korean War. In 1956 he moved … 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

Smead, Eleanor Eunice – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Eleanor Eunice Smead, 87, of Eugene and formerly of La Grande, died March 5 of age related causes. Arrangements are under the direction of Musgrove Family Mortuary of Eugene. Mrs. Smead was born Dec. 30, 1919, in Auburn, Wash., to Ward and Stella (Magers) O’Neill. She graduated from Auburn High School at the age of 16. On Sept. 1, 1938, she married Wendell Martin in La Grande, and the couple had four children. He preceded her in death in 1972. In 1976 she married Harold Smead, who preceded her in death in 2004. She spent a good … Read more

Wells, John – Obituary

LaGrande has had a full share of accidents during the year past. The last is the accident by which one of our oldest and most prominent citizens, Mr. John Wells met his death. For twenty years Mr. Wells has been hauling wood from his mountain ranch into town and had never met with an accident. Last Friday morning he went to the mountains as usual for a load of wood taking with him a China man whom he had employed. The road was frozen so that although the wagon was rough locked, in coming down the mountain there was danger … Read more

Self-Halladay, Teddy Elaine – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Teddy Elaine Self-Halladay, 62, of La Grande, died Aug. 23 at her home. A full obituary will be available later. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. The Observer – August 26, 2008

Teeter, Nellie Byer – Obituary

Imbler, Oregon Nellie Byer Teeter, 99, of Imbler died Sunday at a local care center. Viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St. A graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday July 12 at the Summerville Cemetery. Mrs. Teeter was born Sept. 11, 1906, to August and Margarita Behrens in La Grande. Both parents were from Germany and moved to a farm in Summerville when she was six months old. On Feb. 28, 1925, she married A.W. “Bill” Byer who died in 1961. In Sept. 1969 she married Thurman … Read more

Glenn, Keith E. – Obituary

Summerville, Union County, Oregon Keith E. Glenn, 84, formerly of Summerville, died Friday evening at his home in La Grande. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Daniel’s Valley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Scott Pricer of La Grande officiating. Fraternal services will be under the auspices of Elgin Lodge No. 67 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Commital and vault and interment will follow at the Summerville Cemetery. Friends may call until 8 p.m. today at Daniel’s Valley Funeral Chapel, 1502 Seventh Street. Keith was born on Jan. 14, 1909, on the family farm at Summerville, … Read more

Conley, A. B. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon A. B. Conley, Pioneer of County, Called Beyond Another pioneer of the Grande Ronde valley answered the last call Sunday when death claimed Archie Bird Conley, of La Grande and former resident of Cove. Mr. Conley, one of the outstanding pioneers of this county, spent a long and useful life, having an important hand in the development of the county to its present stage. The deceased was 88 years, one month and eleven days of age and on January 4th, he and his wife celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. A few days before their daughter … Read more