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John "Jack" W. Dunning

John "Jack" W. Dunning

May 20, 2012

John W. "Jack" Dunning was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on December 26, 1943 and died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Kadlec Hospital, Richland, WA. Jack was the oldest of three children born to Mildred (Oddo) and Gilbert Dunning. His loving parents were Roman Catholics and sent Jack to parochial schools. Jack excelled in his studies and became...

Lola Marine Kline Morgan

Lola Marine Kline Morgan

May 17, 2012

Lola Marie Morgan, age 97, of La Grande and formerly of Union, died May 17, 2012 at a local care facility. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the La Grande Post Acute Rehab. Center, 91 Aries in La Grande. Those who wish to help the family with expenses may make...

Juanita  N. Hanson

Juanita N. Hanson

May 16, 2012

Juanita N. Hanson, age 83, of Elgin, died May 16, 2012 at her home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wallowa Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Friday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Juanita was...

Orlander  "Lee" Jenkins

Orlander "Lee" Jenkins

May 9, 2012

Orlander "Lee" Jenkins, age 87, of La Grande, died May 9, 2012 in Meridian, Idaho. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 1:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest East Cemetery. A gathering for family and friends follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Jenkins home. Those who wish may sign the on-line guestbook or leave a message...

Clayton  Keith Ansell

Clayton Keith Ansell

May 6, 2012

Clayton Keith Ansell, 88, of La Grande, died Sunday, May 6th at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A memorial graveside will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 1:00 a.m. at the Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Clayton was born on November 29, 1923 in La Grande to Leonard and Vana...

Kenneth  E. Aldrich

Kenneth E. Aldrich

May 6, 2012

Kenneth E. Aldrich, age 80, of Union, died May 6, 2012, at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 25, 2012, at 2:00 P.M. at the Union United Methodist Church. Committal and interment will follow at the Union Cemetery. Kenneth was born on November 8, 1931, the son of Everett...

Marvin Fager

Marvin Fager

May 5, 2012

MARVIN FAGER, AGE 90, OF LA GRANDE PASSED AWAY MAY 5, 2O12 AT A LOCAL CARE FACILITY. AT HIS REQUEST THER WILL NOT BE A PUBLIC SERVICE. ARRANGEMENTS ARE ENTRUSTED TO DANILES~KNOPP FUNERAL, CREAMATION AND LIFE CELEBRATION CENTER. MARVIN WAS BORN ON FEBRUARY 25, 1922, THE SON OF HARLEY AND MAUDE (SMITH) FAGER IN MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON. THE FAMILY...

Robert  Darrell Like

Robert Darrell Like

May 3, 2012

Robert Darrell Like, age 76, of La Grande, died May 3, 2012 at a local care facility. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elgin Cemetery. A potluck reception will follow at the home of Gina Matte in Elgin. Those who wish may sign the guestbook at danielsknopp.com. Mr. Like...

Luella  Rose Buck

Luella Rose Buck

Apr 29, 2012

LuElla Rose Buck, age 93, of La Grande and Union, died April 29, 2012 at her home at Wildflower Lodge. A funeral will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Committal and interment will follow at the Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers...

William "Bill" Joseph Knox

William "Bill" Joseph Knox

Apr 25, 2012

William Joseph "Bill" Knox of Joseph, age 56, died unexpectedly in La Grande on Wednesday, April 25. Bill was born in Springfield, IL, one of five children of Rita and Robert Knox. He grew up in Keokuk, IA, attending local schools and graduated in 1974. He attended Southeastern Community College before transferring to Iowa State University and in 1978...

Genevie  B. Wells

Genevie B. Wells

Apr 17, 2012

Genevie B. (Long) Wells, age 87, of Elgin, passed away April 17, 2012 at Post Acute Rehab in La Grande. The family will greet those who wish to attend a viewing on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, April...

Eugena  Diane Simmons

Eugena Diane Simmons

Apr 16, 2012

Eugena Diane Simmons, age 41, died April 16, 2012 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. Family services will be held at a later date. Those who wish may sign the guest-book and/or leave a message for the family at www.danielsknopp.com. Contributions in her name may be made to the Blue Mtn. Humane Association or N.A. in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral,...

Bertha  Clarise Peterman

Bertha Clarise Peterman

Apr 13, 2012

Bertha Clarise Peterman, age 93, of La Grande, died April 13, 2012 at a local care facility. At her request there will be no public funeral services. Interment will be in the Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Bertha was born on December 6, 1918, the daughter of Thomas and Katie Marvel...

Jerold "Jerry" Hogan Klinglesmith

Jerold "Jerry" Hogan Klinglesmith

Apr 7, 2012

Jerold (Jerry) Hogan Klinglesmith, age 87, of La Grande, died April 7, 2012 in Portland, OR. Viewing will be held on Friday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. The funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Daniels~Knopp with committal and interment to follow at...

Henry  Earl Potts

Henry Earl Potts

Apr 5, 2012

Henry Earl Potts, age 89, of La Grande, died April 5, 2012 at a local care facility. A celebration of life will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. The service will include both Fraternal Services and Military Honors. Those who wish may...

Theodore "Tj" Joseph Nelson

Theodore "Tj" Joseph Nelson

Apr 4, 2012

Theodore Joseph "TJ" Nelson, age 65, of La Grande, died April 4, 2012 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. Family and friends are invited to gather together for a prayer Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Riverside Park with a reception at Bud Jackson's Sportsmans Bar & Grill immediately following. Those who wish may make contributions to the TJ Nelson memorial...

Alford "Al" G. Hartley

Alford "Al" G. Hartley

Mar 29, 2012

Alford G. "Al" Hartley, 87, of Elgin, died Thursday, March 29th at the Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande. A graveside service, including Masonic rites, will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 3rd at the Cove Cemetery in Cove. Al was born on May 4,...

Neva  Alice Trump

Neva Alice Trump

Mar 18, 2012

Neva Alice Trump, age 83, a lifetime resident of Elgin, died March 18, 2012 at her home. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the Elgin Community Center. Neva was born on September 12, 1928, the daughter of Garrett and Ethel (Baker) Rysdam in La Grande. She graduated from Elgin...

Donald  Laverle Bradley

Donald Laverle Bradley

Mar 15, 2012

Donald LaVerle Bradley, age 80, died March 15, 2012 at his home in La Grande. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street. Committal and interment will follow at the Island City Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 4:00...

Homer  Lavern Ross

Homer Lavern Ross

Mar 15, 2012

Homer Lavern Ross, age 88, of La Grande, died Thursday, March 15, 2012 at his home. A graveside service will be held at the Grandview Cemetery Veteran's Circle on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Homer was born on February, 13, 1924, the son of Francis M. and Margaret (Spencer) Ross in Othello, Washington. The family moved to...

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