Union County OR

Kalmbach, George Chris – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon George Chris Kalmbach Longtime La Grande service station owner George Chris Kalmbach, 83, of La Grande died Dec. 15 at his home. Viewing will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. A graveside service will be held at the Island City Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and a memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in La Grande. Mr. Kalmbach was at Palmer Junction July 5, 1923, the son of Jesse and Edith (Miles) Kalmbach in Palmer Junction. After high school he joined … Read more

Hill, Barbara – Obituary

Telocaset, Union County, Oregon Talc Powder Causes Death Of Infant Barbara, the six months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Hill of Telocaset, died Tuesday at Hot Lake, after swallowing a quantity of talcum powder, when the lid came off, the can she was playing with, as she was lying on the bed Sunday afternoon. North Powder News Saturday, June 12, 1926

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

Kimball, Jimmie Duane, Sr. – Obituary

Cove, Oregon Jimmie Duane Kimball Sr Jimmie Duane Kimball Sr., 76, of Cove died Feb. 19 of age-related causes. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Union LDS Church. Mr. Kimball was born Feb. 17, 1931, to Milo and Bernice Kimball in Backus, Minn. He and his wife, Linda, were married Oct. 10, 1981. He retired as a truck driver in the early 1990s. Survivors include his wife; sons, Jimmie Kimball, Chuck Kimball and Joe Andes; siblings, Jack, Doug, Vernon, Roger, Tom, Joyce, Norma and Carole; and three grandchildren. The Observer – Obituaries for the week … Read more

Brown, James – Obituary

James “Jimmy” Brown, 49, of La Grande, died July 17, 2009, in a motorcycle accident. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Loveland Chapel, 1508 Fourth St., in La Grande. A private celebration will be scheduled later. Jimmy was born on May 17, 1960, at La Grande to J.J. “Jiggs” and Charlotte Brown. He was the eldest of four sons. He became a father later in life. His two children, Brianna, 4, and Cody, 2, were the love and light of his life, his family said. Jimmy was a businessman who opened up employment opportunities for many aspiring … Read more

Monaghan, Barbara Jean Bowman Mrs. – Obituary

North Powder, Oregon Barbara Jean Bowman Monaghan, 77, of Aurora, Ill., a former North Powder resident, died April 9, 2004, at her home surrounded by her devoted children and grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. June 26, 2004, at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston. Committal will be at the Hermiston Cemetery. There will be a celebration of Barbara’s life immediately after the services. Her family and friends are invited to come and share in the commemoration of her life. Barbara was born to Roland “Bill” and Vera Clarke Bowman on June 28, 1926, … Read more

Farr, Grace Lee – Obituary

Grace Lee Farr, 91, a pioneer resident of the Flora area, died in Milton-Freewater on Wednesday, July 9, 1980. She had been in failing health about a year. She was born on Nov. 17, 1888, in La Grande, the daughter of James Jackson and Bell Martin Berner. The family moved in the spring of 1889 to Fora, where Mrs. Farr lived until last August when she moved to Milton-Freewater. On Dec. 12, 1912, she was married to Claude Cole in Flora; he died on May 10,1944. On September 20, 1950, she married Walter Farr in Lewiston, Id. He preceded her … Read more

Moore, Simone Celene – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Simone Moore, 85, formerly of La Grande, died Aug. 4 at a care center in Baker City. Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center is in charge of arrangements. The Observer – August 6, 2008 ______________________________________ Simone Celene Moore, 85, formerly of La Grande, died Aug. 4 at a care center in Baker City. Recitation of the holy rosary will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. Mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church at 11 a.m. … 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

Wilson, Helen Florence Mrs. – Obituary

Helen Florence Wilson, 88, a former Northeastern Oregon resident, died Aug. 1, 2005, at a Portland hospital. A celebration service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Laurelwood Baptist Church in Vancouver, Wash. Helen was born on April 2, 1917, at Greeley, Colo. She was raised and educated at Delta, Colo. Helen married Doyle “Doc” Wilson on May 31, 1936. They lived at Summerville from 1948 to 1962. She was a homemaker and mother, and an accomplished choir director and organist. She was a member of Laurelwood Baptist Church at Vancouver, Wash., where she had lived since … Read more

Scott, Georgia Loretta Jarman Mrs. – Obituary

Georgia Loretta Scott, 97, a long-time resident of Haines, died March 21, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Heath Care Center. There will be a memorial service on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Haines United Methodist Church. Pastor Sally Wiens of the United Methodist Church will officiate. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception following the service . A private inurnment will take place at the North Powder Cemetery. Georgia Loretta Jarman Scott was born in North Powder to Emery and Mary Green Jarman on Dec. 15, 1907. She was the oldest of three daughters. … Read more

Duncan, Leslie – Obituary

Leslie Vern Duncan, 90, 1350 10th St. who ranched and farmed in the Medical Springs and Ebell Creek areas, died Friday, May 8, 1987, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. The Rev. Greg Eicher of the United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Duncan was born March 12, 1897 at Medical Springs to Richard and Julia Ann Gobel Duncan. He married Blanche Ramsey in Weiser, Idaho, on March 11, 1941. He attended school in Medical Springs and was … Read more

Phillips, Dorothy Mae Bone Freney Mrs. – Obituary

Dorothy Mae Bone Freney Phillips, 87, of La Grande, Ore., died March 19, 2006, in La Grande. A Memorial service will be held Friday, July 28, 2006, 2 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. Father Julian Casacee of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral will Officiate. There will be a reception at the Geiser Pollman Park. Dorothy was born on May 26, 1919 in Toppenish, Wash., to William and Edith Fordyce Bone. She is survived by daughters, Laura Van New Kirk, Sally Anders; son, Robert Freney. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Wendell Phillips. Arrangements are by Gray’s West … Read more

Conklin, E. B. Mrs. – Obituary

Death Takes Ex-Teacher Mrs. E. B. Conklin Dies In Willamette Valley Home of Daughter Funeral services for Mrs. E. B. (Estella) Conklin, who died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. N. Fryer, in Garden Home, Oregon, were conducted at Peterson’s funeral home at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Mr. C. L. Callahan officiating. Burial was in the Ontario cemetery, where members of the Order of the Eastern Star conducted final rites. Mrs. Conklin, who had taught Ontario youngsters in the primary grades for 14 years, was the widow of the late Eugene B. Conklin, Ontario’s first … Read more

Hickman, Willa Chloe – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Willa Chloe Hickman, 86, of La Grande, died Thursday morning at a local care center. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements are with Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Hickman was born on March 10, 1920, the daughter of Hezekiah and Pearl (Carlton) Villines in Ponca, Ark. In 1940 she married Bill Franklin Hickman, and they lived in California until his death in 1972. After his death she moved to La Grande to be near family. She was a member of the Assembly of God church. She enjoyed sewing, her … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Samuel Roberts

Among the leading agriculturists of Wallowa County is the subject of this biography, and we are pleased to accord him space in his county’s history, since his capabilities and thrift have given him the need of abundant success, while his moral qualities of worth are displayed constantly and commend him to all lovers of uprightness and truth. In Bates County, Missouri, on March 9, 1844. Samuel was born to Nelson and Jane (Melton) Roberts. His early life was spent in the invigorating exercise of farm work, while also he gained a good education in the public schools of the various … Read more

Kovach, Florian Michael – Obituary

Dr. Florian Michael “Jeff” Kovach, 87, of La Grande, died Oct. 12 at a local care center. A celebration of life will be planned for sometime in the spring. The announcement will be published later. He was born on July 3, 1920, to Michael and Elizabeth (Farkas) Kovach in Tacoma, Wash. He graduated from Washington State University with a degree in veterinary medicine and served with the Air Force in Korea. In 1946 he moved to the Grande Ronde Valley as the county’s first professional veterinarian and opened the Animal Health Center on Island City strip. On Aug. 30, 1948, … Read more

Wright, Marian Louise – Obituary

Union County, Oregon Marian Louise Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Wright of High Valley died May 31 at Hot lake following a short illness of pneumonia. North Powder News Friday, June 10, 1932

Crooke, Bill Jack – Obituary

Union, Oregon Bill Jack Crooke, 81, of Pendleton and formerly of Union, died Feb. 27 at his home after a long illness. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at Berean Baptist Church (formerly Calvary Baptist), 8 NW Ninth St., Pendleton, with Pastor Carl LeTourka officiating. Arrange-ments are under the direction of Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Mr. Crooke was born April 4, 1925, to Ruth Ester and Jack Crooke in Meridian, Idaho. He was raised by his grandmother, Mrs. White, in the Meridian area and attended school there until he went to live with his father and stepmother … Read more

Pearson, Leona – Obituary

North Powder, Oregon Oct.. 13 – Leona Pearson, graveside service, 2 p.m., North Powder Cemetery La Grande Observer – October 12, 2009 ___________________________________ Leona June Pearson, 75, of La Grande, died Oct. 8 at her home. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the North Powder Cemetery. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. La Grande Observer – October 12, 2009 ______________________________ Leona J. Pearson La Grande 1934-2009 Leona June Pearson, 75 of La Grande, died Oct. 8 in the family home surrounded by her children and other loved ones. Leona was born July 28, 1934, … Read more