Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Deloris Belle Thomas
May 8, 2025
Deloris Belle was born on April 27, 1936 in Myrtle Point Oregon to Thomas and Bernice Verla (Barklow) McBath. In 1977 she was married to Alan Eugene "Al" Thomas and they made there home in Sequim, Washington for three years before living in Wallowa and Union Counties for the remainder of their lives. After 34 years of marriage Al preceded...
Judith Ramey Harsin
May 7, 2025
Judith Beatrice Ramey Harsin was born on March 20, 1940, to Juanita (Stockhoff) and Pete Ramey. She was born at home on the family dairy in the Willamette Valley near Monmouth. Her Grandad Stockhoff and her Dad helped deliver her into this world. Judi and her family moved to the Starky Ranch in Eastern Oregon to join her Grandma and...
Carolyn N. Nelson
May 6, 2025
Carolyn N. Nelson, formerly of Union County, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Camas, Washington at the age of 90.
A funeral was held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande. Dedication of the grave and interment followed at the Cove Cemetery.
My dearest family and friends, I’m Tanya,...
Pauline A. Marshall
May 5, 2025
Pauline Alice was born on February 16, 1931 in Weiser, Idaho to Frank and Bessie Kathryn (Lane) Gardner. She was raised and educated in Huntington. In 1952 she was married to Glen R. Marshall. They made their home in La Grande where Pauline worked at Jody's Fabric store as a clerk and taught tailoring. In 1973 they moved to Hermiston...
Donald "Jack" Hindman
May 2, 2025
On May 2, 2025—his 87th birthday—we said goodbye to My dad, Donald C. (Jack) Hindman. He left this world just as he lived in it: quietly, simply, and on his own terms.
Donald Clifford Hindman was born in Baker City, the son of Donald Albert and Ida Catherine (Gerry) Hindman.
Jack, as he was known, spent his early years in Durkee then...
Dorothy (Anderson) Evans
Apr 21, 2025
Dorothy Anna was born on November 20, 1928 in Burns, one of four children of Marc "Sandy" and Leona (Winton) Anderson.
After graduating with the Burns High School class of 1945 she attended the University of Oregon where she earned a bachelors degree in education. While at the University she met John "Jack" William Evans and on June 17, 1951 they...
Melissa Ann Johnston
Apr 10, 2025
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Melissa Ann Johnston of Elgin, died Thursday, April 10, 2025 at a hospital in Boise at the age of 49.
A celebration of her life will be held from 10:00 to 1:00 Saturday, May 3rd at the Elgin Community Center Pavilion. A potluck will follow at the home of Vickie Reynolds, 190 N. 13th in Elgin. For additional information you may...
Charles George Smutz
Apr 6, 2025
Charles George Smutz was born on June 17, 1952 in La Grande, the son of Walter Irwin and Dee Ann (Woodward) Smutz. Charlie, as he was known was raised and educated in La Grande, graduating with the La Grande High School class of 1970. After high school he attended Eastern Oregon College for a time.
Charlie became a truck driver and...
Virginia A. Reid
Mar 31, 2025
Virginia Ann was born on December 31, 1938 in Ritzville, Washington, one of two children of Julius and Viola (Meyer) Buch. After she graduated from high school, she attended Washington State University and earned a bachelors degree in education.
In 1966 she was married to Ron Reid in Heppner. They moved to La Grande in 1969 and bought Cherrys Florists which...
George H. Barrow
Mar 29, 2025
George Barrow, longtime resident of La Grande, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at a hospital in Spokane, Washington at the age of 82.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 10 a.m. at the Homestead Country Gathering, 60588 McAlister Road, La Grande, Oregon 97850. A time for fellowship with family and friends and refreshments will follow.
Private...
Dick Staab
Mar 27, 2025
Richard Garniss Staab, best known as Dick, was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 2, 1933, to Carlyle, Best known as Buster, & Belva Staab. His parents attended University of Nebraska, where his father played football, tailback, for the Cornhuskers. This is why Dick loved the Nebraska Cornhuskers, especially the football team. Dick's family moved often while he was young...
Frank A. Steinbeck
Mar 23, 2025
Frank A. Steinbeck, formerly of La Grande, died Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home in Baker City at the age of 86.
A complete obituary will be published in this space when approved by his family.
Carol Ann Warren
Mar 11, 2025
Carol Ann (DuBosch) Warren died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at her home in La Grande at the age of 64.
Carol was born in La Grande on June 24, 1960, the only daughter of Norman George and Joan Violet (Roach) DuBosch.
Carol was raised in La Grande and graduated with the La Grande High School class of 1978. On August 11, 1979...
James "Jim" Alan Hilary
Feb 10, 2025
James A. "Jim" Hilary, lifetime resident, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at his home in La Grande.
James Alan was born on June 05, 1947 in La Grande, one of four children born to Harold Francis and Marian Marie (Sanderson) Hilary. He was raised and educated in La Grande, graduating with the La Grande High School class of 1965. He...
Michael D. Rutherford
Jan 21, 2025
Michael David Rutherford was born October 31, 1950 in Carroll, Iowa to Sarah Ann “Fauntella” (Jones) Rutherford and Donald Robert Rutherford.
On July 15, 1969 he married Susan Gayle Clark in La Grande, Oregon. To this union two children were born, a son, Scott Michael Rutherford and a daughter Krissa Suzanne Rutherford Doud.
Michael is survived by wife Susan, of 55 years...
Jessica Eaton
Jan 8, 2025
C. Jessica Eaton formerly of Bend died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in La Grande at the age of 87.
A recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, January 13, 2025 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be at the Hillcrest Cemetery.
Clara Jessica was born on June...
Darlene Red
Jan 4, 2025
Darlene Red of Island City died Saturday, January 4, 2025 in La Grande at the age of 86.
Darlene was born in Sedro Woolley, Washington on October 25, 1938 to John and Caroline (Ellenberger) Stephens. She was raised and educated in Aberdeen where she graduated from Weatherwax High with the class of 1956. She moved to Brookings, Oregon in 1962 then...
Spark Smutz
Dec 28, 2024
Spark Smutz, lifetime resident of La Grande, died Saturday, December 28, 2024 at a medical center in Richland, Washington. He was 80 years of age.
A service will be held Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Daniels-Knopp Chapel in La Grande. Committal with military honors and interement will follow at the Grandview Cemetery.
Lawrence Lynn was born on May...
Thomas Lee Walker Williams
Dec 26, 2024
Thomas Lee Walker Williams born March 6,1932 in La Grande, Oregon to LaVaughn Walker and Opal Rimby (Walker, Williams) passed into heaven on December 26, 2024, in Mesa, Az. He leaves behind 3 children, Sandy DeRosso (Tim) of Mesa, AZ, Mike Williams (Val) of La Grande, OR, and Byron Williams (Heather) of Lake Charles, LA, several stepchildren and many grandchildren...
Dorothy (Bradley) Evans
Dec 23, 2024
Celebration of life for Dorothy Ann (Bradley) Evans will be held on Saturday April 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Riveria Activity Center 2609 N 2nd Street LaGrande.
Dorothy Ann Bradley was born on October 29, 1935 in Tribune, Kansas, youngest (baby sister) of seven children born to Asa Francis and Anna Pearl (Hansen) Bradley. Around 2 years of age...
