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Charles "Chuck" Fredrick Vannevele

Charles "Chuck" Fredrick Vannevele

Oct 16, 2007

Chuck passed away on Oct. 16, 2007 in Portland, Oregon. He was born in Oelwein, Iowa on Aug 26, 1937. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn; his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and two brothers. Chuck lived a full life on his own terms. He was a hard worker and a good provider for his family. He will be...

William "Bill" Harrell Mccadden

William "Bill" Harrell Mccadden

Oct 15, 2007

William "Bill" Harrell McCadden died on October 15, 2007, in Chiloquin, Oregon at the age of 69. Bill was born on October 23, 1937, in Cambridge, Idaho to William and Avys McCadden. He graduated from Council High School at the age of 15. Bill started college and played college football at the age of 15. He earned his Bachelor...

Dorothy F. H. Lester

Dorothy F. H. Lester

Oct 14, 2007

Dorothy Fay Hutchison Lester, 94, of La Grande, died Oct. 14 at a local care center. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the LDS Fourth Ward building at McAlister and Cove Ave. Dedication of the grave will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Dorothy Fay was born March 27, 1913, to David Hutchison and Irlene Simmerman Hutchison in...

Joanne  F. Strickler

Joanne F. Strickler

Oct 14, 2007

Joanne F. Strickler, 79, of La Grande, died Oct. 14 of natural causes.

A memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at the First Presbyterian Church in La Grande.  A luncheon will follow at the Presbyterian Friendship Center.

Joanne was born to Guy and Esther Furst in Topeka, Kan., on Nov. 24, 1928. ...

Nellie  Aletha Jacoby

Nellie Aletha Jacoby

Oct 13, 2007

Nellie Aletha Jacoby, 84, of Union, died Oct. 13 after an extended illness.

A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Prairie City Cemetery in Prairie City.

Nellie was born Nov. 14, 1922, to William and Beatrice King.  Those who knew her say family was what Nellie was all about.  She loved...

Florian "Jeff" Michael Kovach

Florian "Jeff" Michael Kovach

Oct 12, 2007

Dr. Florian Michael "Jeff" Kovach, age 87, of La Grande, died Friday at a local care facility. There will be a celebration of his life sometime in the Spring and will be published later. You may view the obituary or sign the on-line guest book at www.danielschapel.com. Dr. Kovach was born on July 3, 1920, the son of Michael...

Steven  Douglas Gooderham

Steven Douglas Gooderham

Oct 12, 2007

Steven Douglas Gooderham, 62, of Vancouver, Wash., and formerly of La Grande died Oct. 12 at the Veterans Hospital in Portland. A military service was held at the Willamette National Cemetery Oct. 17. Steven was born on May 30, 1945, to Wayne and Lois in La Grande. In 1952 his mother married Alfred Martens and the family moved to...

Patricia  Karen Cox

Patricia Karen Cox

Oct 11, 2007

Patricia Karen Cox, age 66, of Cove, died October 11, 2007 in Boise, Idaho. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cove Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street. Mrs. Cox was born on November 18,...

Larry Flanagan

Larry Flanagan

Oct 11, 2007

Larry Flanagan, age 71, of La Grande died Thursday, October 11, 2007 in Boise, Idaho. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street. Larry was born in Wilbur, Washington on July 24, 1936. He grew up on a farm at the foot of Mt....

Vivian  June (Carpenter)  Lassley

Vivian June (Carpenter) Lassley

Oct 11, 2007

Vivian June (Carpenter) Lassley, 81, formerly of La Grande, died Oct. 11 in Sweet Home from dementia.  She was surrounded by her husband, Jack, and her children.

Vivian was born in La Grande and lived here until she married.  Her husband is also from La Grande.

A full obituary will be available later.

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Dillie  Marie Miller

Dillie Marie Miller

Oct 7, 2007

Dillie Marie Miller, age 94, of La Grande, died October 7, 2007 at her home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street. Committal and interment will follow at the Grandview Cemetery. Mrs. Miller was born on November 12, 1912, the daughter f Bird...

Albert  "Glenn" Uhrig

Albert "Glenn" Uhrig

Oct 6, 2007

Albert Glenn Uhrig, 81, of Elgin, died Oct. 6, at his home on Stubblefield Mountain of natural causes. Services were held Oct. 10. Glenn was born May 12, 1926, to Albert and Ethel Seay Uhrig in Weiser, Idaho. He was the eldest of four brothers. Glenn was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during the...

Lyle  Walter Headley

Lyle Walter Headley

Oct 3, 2007

Lyle Walter Headley, age 80, of La Grande, died October 3, 2007 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the La Grande Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Headley was born on July 7, 1927, the son of Clarence and...

Randall  Dean Conrad

Randall Dean Conrad

Oct 2, 2007

Randall Dean Conrad, 57, of Union, died unexpectedly at the Grande Ronde Hospital Oct. 2. The VFW will present a ceremony in honor of Mr. Conrad at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Union Cemetery. All people who would like to attend are welcome. He was born on Aug 31, 1950, to Robert and Camille Conrad in La...

Mildred  Lucille Smart

Mildred Lucille Smart

Oct 1, 2007

Mildred Lucille Smart, 92, formerly of La Grande, died Monday, October 1, at a care center in Salem. A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at the La Grande Seventh Day Adventist Church. Private interment was held at the Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Mrs. Smart was born on June 11, 1915 in Evansville, Indiana...

Alvin  Wayne Stitt

Alvin Wayne Stitt

Oct 1, 2007

Alvin Wayne Stitt, 90, of Portland and formerly of La Grande died Oct. 1. A funeral service will be held Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 3722 NE Going St. in Portland. Alvin was born July 1, 1917, in La Grand. He moved to Portland in 1937 and served in the US Army during...

Richard "Dick" R. Weber

Richard "Dick" R. Weber

Sep 30, 2007

Richard "Dick" R. Weber, 77, of La Grande died Sept. 30 at his home. At Dick's request, there will be no services Dick was born Dec. 10, 1929, to Otto P. and Jewel B. (Cunningham)Weber in Wellston, Okla. He and his sister, Chrissy, later moved with their mom to Ventura, Calif., where they grew up. Dick later joined the...

Stephen  T. Wariner

Stephen T. Wariner

Sep 29, 2007

Stephen Wariner, 49, of Sisters and of North Powder, died in a traffic accident in Pyles Canyon outside of Union Sept. 29. Celebration of life services will begin at 2 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Chapel in the Pines at Camp Sherman. Stephen was born Aug. 9, 1958, to Lee Roy and Norma Wariner in Fairbanks, Alaska. He graduated...

Gwendolyn  Marise Watson

Gwendolyn Marise Watson

Sep 29, 2007

Gwendolyn Marise Watson, 66, of New Plymouth, Idaho, died Sept. 29 at her home. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the Highway Assembly of God in Fruitland, Idaho. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery in New Plymouth, Idaho Gwendolyn was born on Dec. 6, 1940 to Ted and Ida (Celestine) Hixson in Baker City. She married...

John  Ray Heitz

John Ray Heitz

Sep 28, 2007

John Ray Heitz, 67, of Island City, died at his home Sept. 28 from mesothelioma. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Island City. A viewing will precede the service beginning at 9 a.m. John was born Sept. 7, 1940, to John Helmic and Vera W. Heitz in...

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