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Raymond  Joseph Faller

Raymond Joseph Faller

Oct 3, 2002

Raymond Faller, age 69, of La Grande and formerly of Thousand Oaks, California, died Thursday, October 3, 2002 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. At his request there will be no public services. Mr. Faller was born on April 28, 1933, the son of Henry and Eleanor (Carrey) Faller in Queens, New York. During the Korean War he served with...

Georginia  Luella Keltz

Georginia Luella Keltz

Sep 28, 2002

Georginia Luella Keltz, age 98, of La Grande, died Saturday, September 28, 2002 at a local care facility. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Island City Cemetery with Warren Curry officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Keltz was born on April 4, 1904, the...

Jack  Dean Dillavou

Jack Dean Dillavou

Sep 22, 2002

Jack Dean Dillavou, age 65, of La Grande, died Sunday, September 22, 2002 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 27, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley with Pastor Rob Collins of Calvary Chapel officiating. Committal and interment will follow at the Summerville Cemetery. A reception will follow the committal service...

Carl  Francis Kellenberger

Carl Francis Kellenberger

Sep 20, 2002

Carl Francis Kellenberger, age 82, of Tigard and formerly of La Grande, died Friday, September 20, 2002 at the Delicate Care Foster Home in Beaverton. Mr. Kellenberger was born on August 30, 1920 the son of Carl and Violet Kellenberger in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland. He then attended Stanford University on a baseball...

Robert  Lee Proffitt

Robert Lee Proffitt

Sep 16, 2002

Robert Lee Proffitt, age 72, of La Grande, died Monday, September 16, 2002 at a local care facility. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 23, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Private interment will be held later. Mr. Proffitt was born on April 5, 1930, the son of Aaron and Lily (Ogle)...

Leonard  Leroy Case

Leonard Leroy Case

Sep 16, 2002

Leonard Leroy Case, age 85, of Aloha, Oregon and formerly of La Grande, died Monday, September 16, 2002 at Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Case was born on December 14,...

Patrick  John Manley,  Jr.

Patrick John Manley, Jr.

Sep 3, 2002

Patrick John Manley, Jr., age 85, of La Grande, died Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at a local care facility. A celebration of life will be held on September 28th at Daniels Chapel of the Valley at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Manley was born on May 8, 1917, the son of Patrick, Sr. and Martha (Groll) Manley in Baltimore, Maryland. He...

Dolores  Kay Berg

Dolores Kay Berg

Sep 1, 2002

Dolores Kay Berg, age 49, of La Grande, died Sunday, September 1, 2002 at her home. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Berg was born on December 17, 1952, the daughter of Hubert and Eloise (Quimby) Williams in Farmington, Maine. They lived in...

Ashley Pond

Ashley Pond

Aug 25, 2002

Ashley Marie Pond was born on March 1, 1989. She disappeared on January 9, 2002 in Oregon City. Ashley's favorite food was "cup of soup" and she drank root beer pop. Her favorite color was yellow. She wore sweat shirts and jeans most of the time. Her favorite music was "Rap" and "Hip Hop". Ashley was a member of...

Miranda Gaddis

Miranda Gaddis

Aug 24, 2002

Miranda Diane Gaddis was born on November 18, 1988. She disappeared on March 8, 2002 in Oregon City. Miranda was a happy person who spoke quickly and often sounded "stuffed up" due to allergies. She enjoyed fighting and wrestling. Friends say that Miranda was outgoing, popular and a little "boy crazy". She grew up in Oregon City, the second...

Warren  Evan Carroll

Warren Evan Carroll

Aug 22, 2002

Warren Evan Carroll, age 84, a longtime La Grande resident passed away August 22, 2002 at Twin Firs Retirement Center in La Grande. At his request there will be no public services. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Warren was born June 30, 1918 at Kelly, Wyoming to Hubert Lawrence and Lucy Jane (VanCleave) Carroll. He...

Dorothy  A. Busick

Dorothy A. Busick

Aug 21, 2002

Dorothy A. Busick, age 99, of Union, died Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at a La Grande Care Facility. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Union Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Miss Busick was born on July 26, 1903, the daughter of Arthur and Effie...

Faye Roethler

Faye Roethler

Aug 9, 2002

Faye Roethler, age 64, of La Grande, died Friday, August 9, 2002 at her home. There will be a public service announced at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Roethler was born on February 4, 1938, the daughter of William C. and Doris K. (Walker) Johnson in Charleston, Illinois. She moved to...

Richard "Dick" Ray Partney

Richard "Dick" Ray Partney

Aug 9, 2002

Richard "Dick" Partney, age 60, of La Grande, died Friday, August 9, 2002 at his home in La Grande. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the North Powder Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Partney was born on July 5, 1942, the son of Russell...

Helena German

Helena German

Aug 7, 2002

Helena German, age 104, of Salem and formerly of La Grande, died Wednesday, August 07, 2002 at a care facility in Salem. Graveside services will be held on Monday, August 12, 2002 at the Summerville Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. German was born to Henry and Frieda Fries in La Grande on June...

John  Carl Williamson

John Carl Williamson

Aug 2, 2002

John Carl Williamson, age 65, of La Grande, died Friday, August 2, 2002 at the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the La Grande Elks Lodge with Sally Wiens officiating. Private interment will be held at the Grandview Cemetery. Mr. Williamson was born...

Alma  Maria Norby

Alma Maria Norby

Jul 28, 2002

Alma Maria Norby, age 99, of La Grande, died Sunday, July 28, 2002 at a care center in Baker City. A graveside service will be held at the Island City Cemetery on Saturday, August 3, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Hank Albrecht officiating. Friends may call on Friday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the...

Mary  Jane Conner

Mary Jane Conner

Jul 27, 2002

Mary Jane Conner, age 81, of La Grande died Saturday, July 27, 2002 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. At her request there will be no public services. Interment will be held at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Conner was born on the 25th day of November in La Grande to George...

Sara  Elizabeth Alexander

Sara Elizabeth Alexander

Jul 17, 2002

Sara Elizabeth Alexander, age 88, of Summerville, died Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at a local care facility. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley with Pastor Frank Humber of the Summerville Baptist Church officiating. Committal and interment will follow at the Summerville Cemetery. Mrs. Alexander was born...

Willetta Senter

Willetta Senter

Jul 11, 2002

Willetta Vaughn Senter, age 80, of Pendleton, and formerly of La Grande and Baker City, died Thursday, July 11, 2002 in Pendleton. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Island City Cemetery with Harold McKay officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley in La Grande. Mrs. Senter...

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