Schmittle, Thelma C. – Obituary

Formerly of Elgin 1929-2009 Thelma Carleen Schmittle, 79, of Pendleton and formerly of Elgin, died Feb. 2 at her home. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. Thelma was born Nov. 22, 1929, to Charles and Nora (Hensley) Hanson in Wallowa. When she was young she worked in the farm fields and later worked for a sawmill. She was also a bartender, waitress and cook for a restaurant owned by extended family. On June 29, 1949, she married Edwin Schmittle in Weiser, Idaho. … Read more

Schmittle, Kiah June – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Kiah June Schmittle, infant daughter of Joshua Schmittle and Angella Thamert of Elgin, was born on April 2, 2006, and died on Sept. 21, 2006, after an extended illness. A private memorial service will be held. To sign the guest book or leave a condolence for the family on-line, visit: www.danielschapel.com. In addition to her parents she is survived by a brother, Andres Colt Schmittle of Elgin, sister, Taera Lynn Harris of Pendleton, grandparents, Ted and Lou Ann Thamert of Elgin, Ed and Carol Schmittle of Elgin and Pamela Mossberger of Peoria, Ill., and other relatives. Memorials may … Read more