Summerville, Oregon Catherine Isabelle Willett, 96, of La Grande and formerly of Summerville, died June 9 at Evergreen Heath and Rehabilitation Center. Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation and Life Celebration Center is in charge of arrangements. La Grande Observer – June 11, 2008 _________________________________ Catherine Willett, 96, of La Grande, died June 9 at Evergreen Health and […]
Laid To Rest James Lafayette Hammack was born Oct. 18, 1860 in Wayne County, Iowa, and passed away at Lostine June 13, 1948. He crossed the plains with his parents in 1865, first to Yamhill County, and later to Summerville in Union County, where he lived until he was a young man. He then moved
Mrs. Hattie Alice McWilliam Succumbs At Hospital Mrs. Hattie McWilliam, one day away from her 88th birthday, died at a La Grande hospital Friday. She was born in Summerville and had lived there with the exception of 15 years of California residence. Survivors are Mrs. Mina Standley, Rt. 1, La Grande, and Mrs. Clyde McKenzie
EDWARD B. MORELOCK. – Mr. Morelock was born in Missouri in 1845. While but a child of two years he suffered the loss of his father, who, as sheriff of Sullivan County, was killed by the owner of property that he was selling under execution. Upon the outbreak of the Rebellion, Edward, a youth of
Smith, Arthur JakeArthur Jake Smith, 80, died Sunday, September 26, 1993, at his home in Elgin. A funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Elgin Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry Ragsdale of the Elgin Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Friends may call until 8 p.m. today at Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel,
Lois Elise Garity, 96, of La Grande, died Sept. 18 at a local care center. Funeral services will be announced later by Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Lois was born on March 26, 1911, to Joseph and Lilly Zwiefel in Summerville. She was educated at the Pleasant Grove School. She married Chester Michael Garity, who
CHARLES R. PATTEN. – It is with pleasure that we are enabled to grant to the esteemed gentleman whose name is at the head of this paragraph a representation in this volume of Union county’s history, since he has labored faithfully here for the advancement of the county and has demeaned himself in such a
Summerville, Union County, Oregon Arthur F. Behrens, 90, Summerville, died Friday at Grande Ronde Hospital. Mr. Behrens was born Aug. 23, 1899, in La Grande, to August and Margareth (Kelin) Behrens. He married Ardra I. Littreal Nov. 13, 1923, in La Grande. He spent his life farming and ranching in the Grande Ronde Valley. Mr.
Charles Lewis Blakeslee was born in Berlin, New York, in the year 1827. At the age of thirteen years he removed to the state of Michigan. In 1850 he was married to Caroline Dewey, and made his home in Battle Creek, Michigan. In 1863 Mr. Blakeslee moved to Union County, Oregon, with the pioneers of
Blaine Evans Allen, 68, of Haines, died Sept. 24, 2007, at his home. Visitations will be from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2625 Hughes Lane. The funeral will begin at noon. Vault interment will be at the Haines Cemetery after the service. Blaine was born
Mary C. Wade, Pioneer Lady Died Yesterday The onward march of time has claimed another of the Grande Ronde pioneers. Mary C. Wade, one of the best known pioneer ladies of this valley died yesterday afternoon at her home on Fourth street. She was the wife of Phares E. Wade, and their marriage occurred on
Alvy J. Pfefferkorn, 90, of Summerville, died Oct. 7 at a care center in La Grande. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Summerville Cemetery. Mr. Pfefferkorn was born July 30, 1915, to Fred and Della See Pfefferkorn at his family homestead west of Summerville. He was the youngest of seven
James Morelock Funeral Will Be Held Wednesday Funeral services for James P. Morelock, who died unexpectedly early Monday morning, will be held a 1:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Snodgrass and Zimmerman mortuary. Dr. Henry Marcotte, of the Presbyterian church will officiate. The Stanley lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Wallowa, of which he
Pioneer of 1865 Dies Friday At Hermiston, Ore Benjamin See, about 88 years of age and a pioneer of the Grande Rhonde valley of 1865, died Friday at Hermiston, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Arthur. He moved to Hermiston from La Grande about two years ago. Funeral services will be held at
Summerville, Union County, Oregon Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Summerville for Mrs. Millie E. Myers who passed away at a La Grande hospital Saturday night. Mrs. Meyers was the mother of Mrs. Wayne Crow, of Tracy, Calif., who had been with her for several weeks. Mrs. Meyers was born at Hutchinson, Kansas, March
Baker City, Oregon Darald “Red” Doud, 62, of Baker City, died March 8, 2002, at his home after a short illness. There will be a celebration of life memorial service later this spring. “Red” was born in a log cabin at Promise on June 30, 1940, to Ira Lorenzo and Nellie Angie Williams Doud. He
Charles William Lewis, 92, of Baker City, died Aug. 28, 2005, at his home. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Jack Bynum of the United Methodist Church will officiate. Ritualistic rites will be accorded by Blue Mountain Lodge, No. 34, AF & AM. Private
Imbler, Oregon Vivian Dorene Arnoldus, 91, of Imbler died Nov. 28 at her home. A funeral service is planned for 1 p.m. Monday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Viewings will be conducted from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and before the service, from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Arnoldus was born Feb. 11, 1915, to
Summerville, Oregon Mardella Lee Carlson, 56, of Coeur d’Alene and formerly of Summerville and La Grande, died Oct. 28 at Kootenai Medical Center. A memorial service is planned for Friday at 1 p.m. at the La Grande Nazarene Church. Daniels Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements. Miss Carlson was born Feb. 8,
Miscal Mary “Mickey” Crader, 80, a former La Grande resident, died Nov. 24, 2001, at Salt Lake City. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. Committal and interment will be at the Summerville Cemetery. Visitations will be until 7 o’clock tonight
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