Stephens, Lorine A. – Obituary
La Grande, Oregon Lorine A. Stephens, 79, of La Grande, died July 31. A full obituary will be available later. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. The Observer – August 1, 2008
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Doss, J. H. Mrs. – Obituary
Mrs. J.H. Doss died on Sept. 11, 1919 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sam Winchester at La Grande. Wallowa County Reporter, Wallowa County, Oregon, Thursday September 18, 1919
Talbott, Mary Ann – Obituary
La Grande, Oregon Mary Ann Talbott Mary Ann Talbott, 92, of La Grande died Feb.2 at a local care center. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest East Cemetery. Mrs. Talbott was born Sept. 27, 1914, to Matthew and Matilda (Matijevich) Svetich in Bingham Canyon, Utah. Her father had come from Yugoslavia to Utah in 1910 and two years later was joined by her mother and eldest sister. After her father died as a result of working in the copper mines, her mother met and married … Read more
Schriver, Mae Roop – Obituary
Wallowa, Oregon Mae Roop Schriver, 95, of Milwaukie died Feb. 8, 2008. The daughter of Monroe and Ida Roop, she was born June 28, 1912, in Wallowa. A graduate of Wallowa High School and the University of Oregon School of Nursing, she married Don Schriver in 1938. A registered nurse for many years, she served in La Grande and the Portland area. Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Don, in 1971, and four siblings: Carrie Rounsavell, Carlton Roop, Pearl Eads and Pat Paulson. She is survived by a daughter, Susan Schriver, and a number of nieces and nephews. … Read more
Winter, Bob – Obituary
Island City, Oregon Bob Winter, 82, of Island City died June 22 at St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla. A memorial will be held at a later date. Daniels Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Winter was born May, 21, 1924, to Fred and Lillian Klein Winter in Sandoval, Ill. After high school he entered the Army and served during World War II and the Korean War. He married Mae Fetter in Carlisle, Pa. He spent 21 years in the Army and another 21 years as a civilian executive assistant at the Umatilla Army Depot. … 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
Fisher, Vera K. – Obituary
Vera K. Fisher died Feb. 14, 1990, at the Wallowa County Nursing Home in Enterprise. She was born Nov. 21, 1895, at LaGrande, the daughter of Judson W. and Frances (Baldwin) Draper. On June 21, 1913, she married James E. Fisher in Enterprise. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1959. As a young girl, attending school in Lostine, she won the state spelling bee contest. Mrs. Fisher was a homemaker and a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She and her husband farmed and later owned and operated two different restaurants. They also operated the Enterprise Little Store for … Read more
Bartmess, Arlie – Obituary
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel for Arlie Bartmess, 1705 U Ave., who died Friday at Grande Ronde Hospital. The Rev. Roger Patrow of Zion Lutheran Church will officiate. Vault interment and concluding services will follow at 2:30 P.M. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker. Mr. Bartmess, 79, was a logger until his retirement. He was born on May 14, 1904, in La Grande to Edward and Elizabeth (Robbs) Bartmess. He married Faye M Of____ley of Manhattan Beach, Calif., a daughter, Shannon Benefit, Hermiston; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. … 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
Johnson, Roger Dale – Obituary
Roger Dale Johnson, 55, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and formerly of La Grande and Union, died March 22 after an extended illness. Services are planned for a later date. Buck-Miller-Hann Funeral Home in Idaho is in charge of arrangements. Roger was born Nov. 9, 1952, to Burnies and Metta (King) Johnson in La Grande. He attended schools in Union and graduated from Union High School in 1971. He then served in the Army. Roger moved to Idaho Falls in 1988 and worked for Anderson Lumber until his health began to decline. He took great pride in his son, Tanner. He … Read more
Gibbs, Rita – Obituary
La Grande, Oregon Rita Gibbs, 65, formerly of La Grande, died March 2 in Mesa, Ariz. A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. June 16 at Grandview Cemetery. La Grande Observer – Obituaries for the day of May 17, 2008
Davis April, Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Mrs. – Obituary
Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” April, 75, of Baker City, died Oct. 7, 2005, at La Grande, Oregon. By her wishes, there will be no memorial or funeral service. Coles Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jackie was born on July 16, 1930, at Baker City to Edward Alvin Davis and Hattie Meyers Davis of North Powder. She grew up at North Powder, where her grandparents, John Samuel and Susan Dealy Davis, homesteaded. She was married to Louis Norman April, on July 20, 1968. Jackie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Louie; … Read more
See, Benjamin Franklin – Obituary
Benjamin Franklin See Jr. husband of Nancy Ann Hammack See Hermiston Herald – February 21, 1935 Pioneer of Union County called to Final Rest Another pioneer of the plains was called to his final rest last week when Benjamin Franklin See passed away after 89 years of sojourn here on this earth. As a youth, he braved the long journey to the West Coast and Oregon with his parents to help build civilization in the Grande Rhonde Valley in Union County. In later years, about 1865, Mr. See freighted between Umatilla and LaGrande enduring the hardships of the trail. He … Read more
McMillen, Carl Richard – Obituary
La Grande, Oregon Carl Richard McMillen, 71, of Spirit Lake, Idaho, and formerly of La Grande, died April 7 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Celebration of life services begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Clark Fork Senior Center in Idaho. A private family interment will follow at the Clark Fork Cemetery. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Carl was born June 26, 1936, to Maxine Petrina Skillingstad and William Hyrum McMillen in Salt Lake City. During WWII the family moved to San Francisco to work in the war effort. Carl attended grade school in San Francisco at … Read more
Knape, Roma Rae – Obituary
Roma Rae Knape, 77, died at a local care home April 13. A celebration of life will begin at Zion Lutheran Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Knape was born Dec. 12, 1929, to Charles and Ethyl (Smith) Lammers. She married Fred Knape, who has preceded her in death, on June 21, 1947. They moved to the Grande Ronde Valley after their marriage where they farmed and raised a family of five children. She was a devoted wife and mother and a long-time member of the Zion Lutheran Church. She really … 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
Wall, William – Obituary
Brakeman Killed At Hilgard Saturday William Wall a brakeman in the employee of the O.W.R.& N. company, was instantly killed last Saturday night at Hilgard; when he stepped between two engines as they suddenly came together. His skull was crushed. Mr. Wall was born at Leavenworth, Kansas thirty-one years ago. He was unmarried making his home with a brother in La Grande. The funeral was held at La Grande Wednesday. North Powder News Saturday, October 30, 1920
Conley, William ‘Tuck’ – Obituary
William “Tuck” Conley, 75, county maintenance employe of 2707 N. Fourth St., died Wednesday at Grande Ronde hospital. Services will be at Daniels Funeral Home, Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Danny Pyles will officiate and burial will be in Island City Cemetery. Mr. Conley was born in the Sand Ridge area of Union County and was a lifetime resident of the area. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Claudia Conley of La Grande; two brothers, Burl Conley of Cove and Jay Conley of La Grande; one sister, Mrs. Stella Grimmett of La Grande, and other relatives. Observer La Grande, Oregon Thursday, … Read more
Church, Audrey Irene – Obituary
Audrey Irene Church, 88, of Elgin, died March 14 at Grande Ronde Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Elgin Baptist Church, 800 N. 13th Ave., with burial to follow at the Elgin Cemetery. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Audrey was born March 31, 1919, in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, to Sam and Margaret (Bratin) Smith. She married Fred Church on June 28, 1941, in Nampa, Idaho. They moved to Mount Harris in 1946, then to Union in 1956 and to Elgin in 1964. She was an active member of the Elgin … Read more
Sommer, Daniel – Obituary
Daniel Sommer Called Beyond Early Sunday. Union County Pioneer Succumbs to the Call of the Death Angel Services at Elgin Today. Daniel Sommer, one of the most esteemed and prominent pioneers of Easter Oregon, whose residence has been at Elgin for the past few years, where he has served as mayor of that city and in other important capacities, passed away at his home Sunday Morning at one o’clock at the close of a short illness. He had been in poor health for some time prior to his demise. The death of Mr. Sommer, totally unexpected by his wide circle … Read more