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Laura "Jo" Josephine Hug

Laura "Jo" Josephine Hug

May 20, 2013

Laura Josephine "Jo" Hug, age 91, of La Grande and formerly of Elgin, died May 20, 2013 at her home. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerville Cemetery Chapel. Jo was born January 25, 1922, the daughter of Bauthis Henkle and Etta (Ghormley) Schaffer, in Corvallis, Oregon. After...

Jewel  Dean Collins

Jewel Dean Collins

May 20, 2013

Jewell Dean Collins, age 85, of La Grande, died May 20, 2013 at a local care facility. A graveside service for family and friends will be announced at a later date by Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Jewell was born on May 29, 1927, the daughter of Paul A. and Bertie L. (McCulley) Farmer in Dunlap, Tennessee....

Denise "Didi" Marie Arnold

Denise "Didi" Marie Arnold

May 17, 2013

Denise Marie "Didi" Arnold, age 61, of Kennewick, Washington, and formerly of La Grande, peacefully lost her battle with breast cancer May 17, 2013 at her home with her loving family surrounding her. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in...

Kathleen  Ann Kirkpatrick

Kathleen Ann Kirkpatrick

Apr 10, 2013

Kathy Kirkpatrick, 61, of Baker City, died April 10, 2013 in North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainsville, Florida of medical issues related to a car accident. Kathleen Ann Kirkpatrick was born on May 9, 1951in Baker City to Bruce and Anne Kirkpatrick. She was raised and educated in Baker City. Kathy was active in the First Presbyterian Church,...

Orval  Paul Sailer

Orval Paul Sailer

Apr 8, 2013

Orval Paul Sailer, age 99, of Hermiston and formerly of La Grande, died Monday, April 8, 2013 in Hermiston at Good Shepherd Hospital. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center at 11:00 a.m. Committal and interment will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr. Sailer was born...

Mildred Katherine Spencer Vanblokland

Mildred Katherine Spencer Vanblokland

Apr 5, 2013

Mildred Katherine Spencer Van Blokland, age 104, of La Grande, died Friday, April 5, 2013 at Vera's Adult Foster Care in La Grande. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church in La Grande. To view the full obituary and on-line guestbook, visit danielsknopp.com. Mildred was born on...

Bette  Marie Lowe

Bette Marie Lowe

Mar 28, 2013

Bette Marie Lowe, 81, of Union, died March 28, 2013, at a local care facility. Bette was born August 4, 1931, the daughter of Ehrman K. and Lois E. (Gamble) Hall, in Union, Oregon. She attended school in Cove. Many of Bette's fondest memories were of her later childhood with her siblings and stepfather, Raymond Breshears, at his farm...

June  Marie Wyckoff

June Marie Wyckoff

Mar 27, 2013

June-Marie Wyckoff, 90, of Wallowa died March 27 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. While a student at University of Oregon, she was elected "Miss Smiles a Million," a title that described her attitude throughout life. June-Marie will be remembered for her adventurous spirit and outrageous sense of humor. At age 82, dressed in street clothes, she...

Mary  Lou Wilson

Mary Lou Wilson

Mar 26, 2013

Mary Lou Wilson, age 85, of La Grande, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at her home. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Mrs. Wilson was born on January 26, 1928, the daughter of Odden Lee and...

Elaine  Caroline Cantrell

Elaine Caroline Cantrell

Mar 5, 2013

Elaine C. Cantrell, age 93, of La Grande, died March 5, 2013 at a local care facility. A viewing will be held on Friday from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. A private burial will be at the Hilgard Cemetery. Mrs. Cantrell was born on September 5,...

Connie  Lou Mcdowell

Connie Lou Mcdowell

Feb 13, 2013

Connie Lou Green McDowell, age 58, of Flagstaff, Arizona, and formerly of La Grande, Oregon and Kennewick, Washington, died February 13, 2013 in Flagstaff, Arizona, after a courageous battle with cancer. A funeral will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Viewing...

Ruth  "Pennie" Roulet

Ruth "Pennie" Roulet

Feb 11, 2013

Ruth "Pennie" Roulet, age 85, of Elgin, died February 11, 2013 at Country Rose Manor in La Grande. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Elgin Christian Church at 1:00 p.m. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Parkinson's Foundation in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life...

Holly "Buss" Ray Brown

Holly "Buss" Ray Brown

Feb 9, 2013

Holly Ray "Buss" Brown, age 60, of Union, died February 9, 2013 at a local care facility. A funeral will be held on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Union LDS Church. Interment will follow at the Union Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to the Oregon Cancer Society in care of...

Karen  Louise Rose

Karen Louise Rose

Feb 9, 2013

Karen Louise Rose, age 62, of Cove, died February 9, 2013 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Cove. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Calvary Baptist Church in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life...

Maxine  Gail Saling

Maxine Gail Saling

Feb 7, 2013

Maxine Gail Saling, age 72, of La Grande, died February 7, 2013 in Boise, Idaho. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Valley Fellowship. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Valley Fellowship in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Maxine was born...

Andrew  Gordon Eggleston,  Sr.

Andrew Gordon Eggleston, Sr.

Feb 2, 2013

Andrew Gordon Eggleston Sr., 46, died Feb. 2 at OHSU in Portland. There will be a private family interment. Arrangements are under the care of Crown Memorial. Andrew was born Dec. 12, 1966, in North Kingstown, R.I., the second son of Jayne (Fitz) and Allan Eggleston. He and his older brother, Allan Jr., were born with Bruton's disease, a...

Judith  M. Stevens

Judith M. Stevens

Jan 26, 2013

Judith M. Stevens, 72, of La Grande died peacefully in her home on January 26, 2013. Judy was born Feb 22, 1941 in Burns, OR to Curtis and Marie Green. In 1973, she married Donald F. Stevens. Together they were business partners in Steve's Electric and Green Acre Rentals. Judy took great pleasure in her work and strived to...

Rosezella  "Nadine" Rugg

Rosezella "Nadine" Rugg

Jan 23, 2013

Rosezella "Nadine" (Young) Rugg, age 88 of La Grande, died January 23, 2013 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A viewing will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2013...

Rosalie  Elizabeth Niederer

Rosalie Elizabeth Niederer

Jan 8, 2013

Rosalie Elizabeth Niederer died on January 8, 2013, in La Grande, in her home at Jody's Country Care. At her request there will be no public services. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the GRH Hospice. She was born to David B. and Winnie E. Lefebvre in Haines, Oregon on September 29, 1923. She graduated...

Verna Stauffer

Verna Stauffer

Dec 29, 2012

Verna Stauffer, age 98, of La Grande, died December 29, 2012 at her home. A funeral will be held on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. To sign the on-line guest book or leave a condolence visit www.danielsknopp.com. Those who wish may make contribution...

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