Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Dorothy (Bradley) Evans
Dec 23, 2024
Celebration of life for Dorothy Ann (Bradley) Evans will be held on Saturday April 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Riveria Activity Center 2609 N 2nd Street LaGrande.
Dorothy Ann Bradley was born on October 29, 1935 in Tribune, Kansas, youngest (baby sister) of seven children born to Asa Francis and Anna Pearl (Hansen) Bradley. Around 2 years of age...
Gerald Wayne Schmidt
Jun 4, 2025
Gerald Wayne Schmidt was born on July 2, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa one of three children born to Claude and Mildred (Cross) Schmidt. When he was a child the family moved to Oakridge, Oregon where he was raised and educated. After graduating with the class of 1956 he entered the U.S. Airforce, serving in Korea between the Korean and...
Molly Jane Brog
May 25, 2025
Molly Jane Brog, 74, passed away of natural causes suddenly and unexpectedly at her
home in La Grande, Oregon, on 25 May 2025. She was the gold standard in her roles
as daughter, sister, and aunt. Her impact on the world was immense because of her far-
reaching influence on her family, her students, and friends who are scattered across the
country.
Molly was born...
Gertrude E. "Trudy" Duffy
May 23, 2025
Trudy was born to Charles M. Wolfe and Gladys E. Lee, on December 22, 1933, in Paonia, Colorado. She had two older brothers, Gordon and Bill. Two years later, she got a baby sister, Wilba “Sue” Etta Marie. Her childhood was spent in Colorado, Alaska, California and Oregon. When Trudy was three years old, her mother died. At that point...
James Larry Holloway
May 15, 2025
James L. Holloway died surrounded by family Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the home of his son & daughter-in-law in La Grande.
A graveside service will be held Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Cemetery.
A complete obituary will appear in this space when approved by his family.
Brenda Diane Maltman
May 13, 2025
Brenda Diane was born on October 24, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Clarence James and Margaret Louise (Simpkins) Stanford. She was raised and educated in California, graduating from high school in Long Beach. On April 23, 1966 she was married to Arden Alvin Maltman, Jr. in Long Beach, California.
Brenda later moved to Lewiston, Idaho before coming to...
Deloris Belle Thomas
May 8, 2025
Deloris Belle was born on April 27, 1936 in Myrtle Point Oregon to Thomas and Bernice Verla (Barklow) McBath. In 1977 she was married to Alan Eugene "Al" Thomas and they made there home in Sequim, Washington for three years before living in Wallowa and Union Counties for the remainder of their lives. After 34 years of marriage Al preceded...
Judith Ramey Harsin
May 7, 2025
Judith Beatrice Ramey Harsin was born on March 20, 1940, to Juanita (Stockhoff) and Pete Ramey. She was born at home on the family dairy in the Willamette Valley near Monmouth. Her Grandad Stockhoff and her Dad helped deliver her into this world. Judi and her family moved to the Starky Ranch in Eastern Oregon to join her Grandma and...
Carolyn N. Nelson
May 6, 2025
Carolyn N. Nelson, formerly of Union County, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Camas, Washington at the age of 90.
A funeral will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande. Dedication of the grave and interment will follow at the Cove Cemetery.
A complete obituary will be...
Pauline A. Marshall
May 5, 2025
Pauline Alice was born on February 16, 1931 in Weiser, Idaho to Frank and Bessie Kathryn (Lane) Gardner. She was raised and educated in Huntington. In 1952 she was married to Glen R. Marshall. They made their home in La Grande where Pauline worked at Jody's Fabric store as a clerk and taught tailoring. In 1973 they moved to Hermiston...
Donald "Jack" Hindman
May 2, 2025
On May 2, 2025—his 87th birthday—we said goodbye to My dad, Donald C. (Jack) Hindman. He left this world just as he lived in it: quietly, simply, and on his own terms.
Donald Clifford Hindman was born in Baker City, the son of Donald Albert and Ida Catherine (Gerry) Hindman.
Jack, as he was known, spent his early years in Durkee then...
Dorothy (Anderson) Evans
Apr 21, 2025
Dorothy Anna (Anderson) Evans died Monday, April 21, 2025 at her home in La Grande at the age of 96.
She will be laid to rest in the Wallowa Cemetery next to her husband Jack who preceded her in death in 2006.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wallowa Cemetery.
A complete obituary...
Melissa Ann Johnston
Apr 10, 2025
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Melissa Ann Johnston of Elgin, died Thursday, April 10, 2025 at a hospital in Boise at the age of 49.
A celebration of her life will be held from 10:00 to 1:00 Saturday, May 3rd at the Elgin Community Center Pavilion. A potluck will follow at the home of Vickie Reynolds, 190 N. 13th in Elgin. For additional information you may...
Charles George Smutz
Apr 6, 2025
Charles George Smutz was born on June 17, 1952 in La Grande, the son of Walter Irwin and Dee Ann (Woodward) Smutz. Charlie, as he was known was raised and educated in La Grande, graduating with the La Grande High School class of 1970. After high school he attended Eastern Oregon College for a time.
Charlie became a truck driver and...
Virginia A. Reid
Mar 31, 2025
Virginia Ann was born on December 31, 1938 in Ritzville, Washington, one of two children of Julius and Viola (Meyer) Buch. After she graduated from high school, she attended Washington State University and earned a bachelors degree in education.
In 1966 she was married to Ron Reid in Heppner. They moved to La Grande in 1969 and bought Cherrys Florists which...
George H. Barrow
Mar 29, 2025
George Barrow, longtime resident of La Grande, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at a hospital in Spokane, Washington at the age of 82.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 10 a.m. at the Homestead Country Gathering, 60588 McAlister Road, La Grande, Oregon 97850. A time for fellowship with family and friends and refreshments will follow.
Private...
Dick Staab
Mar 27, 2025
Richard Garniss Staab, best known as Dick, was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 2, 1933, to Carlyle, Best known as Buster, & Belva Staab. His parents attended University of Nebraska, where his father played football, tailback, for the Cornhuskers. This is why Dick loved the Nebraska Cornhuskers, especially the football team. Dick's family moved often while he was young...
Frank A. Steinbeck
Mar 23, 2025
Frank A. Steinbeck, formerly of La Grande, died Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home in Baker City at the age of 86.
A complete obituary will be published in this space when approved by his family.
Carol Ann Warren
Mar 11, 2025
Carol Ann (DuBosch) Warren died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at her home in La Grande at the age of 64.
Carol was born in La Grande on June 24, 1960, the only daughter of Norman George and Joan Violet (Roach) DuBosch.
Carol was raised in La Grande and graduated with the La Grande High School class of 1978. On August 11, 1979...
James "Jim" Alan Hilary
Feb 10, 2025
James A. "Jim" Hilary, lifetime resident, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at his home in La Grande.
James Alan was born on June 05, 1947 in La Grande, one of four children born to Harold Francis and Marian Marie (Sanderson) Hilary. He was raised and educated in La Grande, graduating with the La Grande High School class of 1965. He...
