Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR

Helen Doris Johnson
Jan 20, 2007
Helen Doris Johnson, 82, of Pendleton and formerly of La Grande died January 20, 2007 in Pendleton. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date at Lake Mary Ronan, Montana. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Mrs. Johnson was born September 7, 1924, to Aldon and Amanda Hagen Parsons in La...

Norman W. Croucher, Sr.
Jan 19, 2007
Norman W. Croucher Sr., 74, of McMinnville and formerly of Elgin died Jan. 19 at home. A funeral service is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Chapel of Macy & Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville. Burial will be at the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in McMinnville. A memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Elgin...

Alice Opp
Jan 17, 2007
Alice Opp, 96, of La Grande died January 17, 2007 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A funeral service is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel in Milton-Freewater. Private interment will be in the Milton-Freewater Cemetery. Mrs. Opp was born December 26, 1910, in Herdsfield, N.D., to Fred and LIzzie Free Aichele. The first of eight children,...

Dickie Hildegard Cole
Jan 15, 2007
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Portland for Dickie Hildegard Cole, who died Jan. 15 at age 79 Dickie Rettig was born March 27, 1927, in La Grande. She moved in 1945 to Portland, where she was a homemaker. In 1947 she married George A.; he died...

Harry "Junior" Smith
Jan 14, 2007
Harry "Junior" Smith, 76, of Island City died Jan. 14 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Walla Walla, Wash., due to complications from cancer. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday Jan. 20 at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Junior, as he was known, was born Nov. 25,...
Jillian Grace Ferry
Jan 12, 2007
Jillian Grace Ferry, infant daughter of Steven Ferry and Mississippi "Megan" Redwine died January 12, 2007. She was born November 20, 2006. Although she only graced this earth for a short time she brought lots of joy to those who loved her and she will remain in their hearts forever. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at...
Earl Walden Winer
Jan 12, 2007
Earl Walden Winer, age 84, of La Grande, died Friday, January 12, 2007 at a local care facility. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Island City. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Winer was born on December 1, 1922, the son...

Alfred Leroy Fuller
Jan 11, 2007
Alfred Leroy Fuller, age 68, of Meacham, died January 11, 2007 at the Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the office of his daughter, Harris Worksystems, 9800 SW Nimbus Suite 300, Beaverton, Oregon 97008. She can be reached at 503-643-3018. A local...
Raymond Francis Carpenter
Jan 10, 2007
Raymond Francis Carpenter, age 85, of Cove, died January 10, 2007 at a local care facility. A memorial service will be held on February 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Carpenter was born on October 28, 1921, one of the twelve children of Alfa Ray and Jennie Marie (Trapp) Carpenter in Deerfield, Missouri....
Jerome Hoskins
Jan 10, 2007
Jerome "Jerry" Hoskins, age 78, of La Grande, a loving husband, father, brother-in-law, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, sportsman, scoutmaster and friend. He was born August 21, 1928 to Omar K. and Essie C. Hoskins at Havre, Montana, went home to be with his Father in Heaven surrounded by family on January 10th, 2007. Services will be held Monday, January...
David S. Arnott Iii
Jan 9, 2007
David S. Arnott, III, age 71, of La Grande, died January 9, 2007 at his home. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in La Grande. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Arnott was born on July 30, 1935, the son of...

Keith Mickey Lundgren
Jan 9, 2007
Keith Mickey Lundgren, 89, of Boise and formerly of La Grande, died Jan. 9 at his home. Mr. Lundgren was born May 6, 1917 in Osceola, Neb. As a young man growing up on the Great Plains, Keith was drawn to the romance of the railroad and the possibilities of the West. After graduating from Grand Island High School...

June Moberry
Jan 9, 2007
June Moberry, 89, of Salem and formerly of La Grande died Jan. 9 in Beaverton. No services are planned at this time. The family will gather June 9 to plant a rose arbor in her memory. Mrs. Moberry was born June 9, 1917 to Oscar and Anna Hultman in Ketchikan, Alaska. She was raised in Bainbridge Island, Wash. In...
Lee L. Rudd
Jan 8, 2007
Lee L. Rudd, age 81, of La Grande, died Monday, January 8, 2007 at his home. A Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 12, 2007 at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Committal and interment will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Thursday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel...

Aaron Benoit Jarrard
Jan 7, 2007
Aaron Benoit Jarrard died Jan. 7, 2007, at age 55. Mr. Jarrard was born March 6, 1951 in La Grande. He graduated from Milwaukie High School and was a salesman. Survivors include his sisters, Denise, Martha and Mary; and brothers, Michael and William.

Colleen Lyon Neustel
Jan 7, 2007
Colleen (Lyon) Neustel, age 71, of La Grande, died passed away, January 7, 2007 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Island City Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Colleen was born September 12, 1935 at Promise, Oregon to Gilbert and...

Carol Westenskow
Jan 6, 2007
Carol Westenskow, 83, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and formerly of La Grande, died Jan. 6. A funeral service is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Island City. Dedication of the grave will follow at the Summerville Cemetery. Mrs. Westenskow was born Dec. 28, 1923, in Provo, Utah, to Newbern...

James Elvis Trump
Jan 5, 2007
James Elvis "Pete" Trump, 86, of Elgin died Jan. 5 in his home. A viewing for family and friends will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Loveland Funeral Chapel. There will be a private family graveside service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Summerville Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Stampede...

Clinton Gilbert James
Jan 5, 2007
Clinton Gilbert James, 30, of La Grande died Jan. 5 at his home. Services are planned for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Assembly of God Christian Life Center, 14th and Alder, Elgin. Mr. James, who was known as C.J., was born Apr. 6, 1976, in Yuba City, Calif., to Donald Scott and Carla Jean Pillow James. He was raised...

Gayle Lynn Fettig
Jan 4, 2007
Gayle Lynn Fettig, 55, the daughter of William and Phyllis Pearson Fettig of North Powder, died Jan. 4 at the Portland Adventist Medical Center. Private family interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the North Powder Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, CarrieJo, and son-in-law, Josh; 3 grandchildren; her mother, sister, Cindy, and brother-in-law, Brian; a nephew and a...