Mrs. Iantha Duluska Bay, 99, 2107 3rd Street, died at a local hospital Thursday, November 28, following an extended illness.
Mrs. Bay was born December 17, 1868, in Yankton, South Dakota, the daughter of early day pioneers to this valley. She had resided in this area for over 90 years, and was a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors of Mrs. Bay include: two sons, Guy of Hilgard and Ira of La Grande; two daughters, Mrs. Eva Vandermulen of La Grande, and Mrs. Ella Kolb of Portland; also nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday, November 30, at 11 a.m. in Dempsey’s Funeral Chapel. Rev. W. M. Sullivan will officiate. Interment will be in Summerville Cemetery.
Arrangements are in charge of the Dempsey’s Funeral Chapel.
The Observer,
Friday, 29 November 1968, Page 3.