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Clifford "Curt" Curtis Van Blokland

Clifford "Curt" Curtis Van Blokland

Dec 3, 2012

Clifford Curtis "Curt" Van Blokland, age 68, died Monday evening at his home near La Grande. A celebration of his life will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday December 8th at the Lighthouse Church, 10501 West First Street in Island City. Reception to follow. Curt was born on November 26, 1944 to Andrew Clifford "Shorty" and Mildred (Spencer) Van Blokland...

Thelma Wolford

Thelma Wolford

Nov 18, 2012

Thelma Doloros Wolford, age 80, died November 18, 2012 at her daughter's home in Pendleton. A celebration of life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Elgin Christian Church. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Oregon Cancer Society in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502...

Sharon  Kay Watne

Sharon Kay Watne

Nov 15, 2012

Sharon Kay Watne, age 67, of La Grande, died, November 15, 2012, just weeks after being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Viewing will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at...

Curtis  Edwin Roper

Curtis Edwin Roper

Nov 14, 2012

Curtis Edwin Roper, 88, of La Grande, died Nov. 14 at a local care facility. A funeral will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to any charity of choice. Mr. Roper was born on Feb....

Jack  Martin Bechtel

Jack Martin Bechtel

Nov 10, 2012

Jack Martin Bechtel, 81, of La Grande, died Nov. 10 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. today at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Jack was born Nov. 26, 1930, to Audas and Mary (Schaeffer) Bechtel in Wallowa. He graduated from Wallowa High School and served honorably in the U.S....

Ethyl  Marie Patten

Ethyl Marie Patten

Nov 7, 2012

Ethyl Marie Patten, age 88, of La Grande, died November 7, 2012 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Committal and interment will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Ethyl was born on March 28, 1924, the daughter of Herman and...

Lois  Marie Moore

Lois Marie Moore

Nov 7, 2012

Lois Marie Moore, age 90, of La Grande, died Wednesday, at her home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Lois was born on August 11, 1922, the daughter of Asa and Anna Pearl (Hansen) Bradley in...

Harlin  W. Gerlach

Harlin W. Gerlach

Nov 5, 2012

Harlin W. Gerlach, age 84, of Island City died November 5, 2012 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Island City Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Harlin was born on July 20, 1928, the son of Henry and...

Elvamae  E. (Ontko)  Lewis

Elvamae E. (Ontko) Lewis

Nov 2, 2012

Elvamae E. (Ontko) Lewis, age 99, of La Grande, passed away at Kadlec Medical Center, Richland, Washington on Thursday, November 2, 2012, of complications from pneumonia and congestive heart failure. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande....

Robert Sorweide

Robert Sorweide

Nov 1, 2012

On November 1st, Robert Kenneth Sorweide, 88, of Joseph, Oregon spent his final day. As per his wishes, he was cremated and ashes will be distributed at a later date. Robert was born in Potlatch, Idaho on March 21, 1924 to John and Ethel Sorweide. He joined brothers Harold, John, and Art as well as sisters Mabel, Claire and...

Ariel  Storey Bean

Ariel Storey Bean

Oct 29, 2012

Ariel Storey Bean, age 89, of La Grande, died Monday, October 29, 2012, at his home. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Ariel was born in La Grande on February 15th, 1923, the first born child of George Ariel Bean and Ellen (Nellie) Storey Bean. He attended Eastern Oregon Normal (EOU), BYU and the...

Harry "Seth" Arthur Thomas

Harry "Seth" Arthur Thomas

Oct 22, 2012

Harry Arthur "Seth" Thomas, age 91, of Island City, died October 22, 2012 in Tillamook. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 27th at 1:00 p.m. at the Summerville Baptist Church. Mr. Thomas was born on August 31, 1921 the son of Roland and Elizabeth "Lizzy" (Wells) Thomas in La Grande. He was raised in Starkey and...

Lee  Roy O'Mohundro

Lee Roy O'Mohundro

Oct 22, 2012

Lee Roy O'Mohundro, age 58, of La Grande, passed away Monday Oct. 22, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla Washington. Services will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Interment will follow at the Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity....

William "Bill" Lynn Williamson

William "Bill" Lynn Williamson

Oct 21, 2012

William "Bill" Lynn Williamson, age 80, died early Sunday, October 21st at his home in Cove. Viewing hours for family and friends will be from 4 - 6 p.m. Thursday, October 25th at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 6pm , 1502 7th Street, La Grande. A funeral Mass will begin at...

Harry  Lane Owen

Harry Lane Owen

Oct 21, 2012

Harry Lane Owen, age 94, of La Grande and formerly of Baker City, died, October 21, 2012 at his home. Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 25th from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. A funeral will be held on Friday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m....

Nora  Dora Smith

Nora Dora Smith

Oct 12, 2012

Nora Dora Smith, age 83, of La Grande, died October 12, 2012 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A private interment will be held at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Nora was born on March 1, 1929 the daughter of William and Sophie (Westphal) Wergin in Wanconda, Washington. She married Roy...

Gordon  Duane Lee

Gordon Duane Lee

Oct 10, 2012

Gordon Duane Lee, age 79, of Union, died October 10, 2012 at the home of his son in Union. A funeral will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Union High School gym. Committal and interment will be held on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Union Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted...

Richard "Dick" Duane Hoskin

Richard "Dick" Duane Hoskin

Oct 5, 2012

Richard Duane "Dick" Hoskin, age 78, died Friday, October 5th at his home in Island City. A graveside service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 13th at the Island City Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 at the La Grande First Baptist Church, at 6th & Spring Ave. Dick was born on December 17, 1933 in...

Ted  Wilson Willoughby

Ted Wilson Willoughby

Sep 22, 2012

Ted Wilson Willoughby, 80, of La Grande, died September 22, 2012, surrounded by his family. A private burial will be held at the Island City Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service will held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of LaGrande. Viewing for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, September...

Edna  Earle Flanery

Edna Earle Flanery

Sep 18, 2012

Edna Earle Flanery, age 95, of La Grande, died September 18, 2012 at a local care facility. A graveside service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Summerville Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. To sign the on-line guestbook or leave a condolence visit www.danielsknopp.com. Edna was born...

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