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Roxana Doloris Casey

Roxana Doloris Casey

May 18, 2024

Roxana Doloris was born on April 29, 1943 in Seaside, Oregon, the daughter of a immigrant from Ireland, Robert J. and his wife V. Connie (Walker) Casey.  She grew up around the northwest as her family moved about working in mines and building the Grand Coulee Dam.  In 1961 she graduated from Shadle Park High school in Spokane, Washington...

Robert Evan Arnson

Robert Evan Arnson

May 7, 2024

Robert “Bob” Arnson of La Grande died Tuesday, May 7th in La Grande at the age of 64.

Robert Evan was born on June 5, 1959, the son of Wayne and Judith (Meyer) Swisher Arnson in La Grande.  He was raised and educated eastern Oregon and enlisted in 1977 he enlisted in the U.S. Army.

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Michael E Mullins

Michael E Mullins

Apr 30, 2024

Michael E. Mullins of La Grande died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home at the age of 77.

A Celebration of Life with Masonic rites will begin Friday, May 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels-Knopp Funeral & Cremation Center, 1502 7th St. in La Grande.  Committal with military honors and interment will follow at the Cove...

Richard Ernest Lepley

Richard Ernest Lepley

Apr 20, 2024

Richard Lepley died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home in La Grande at the age of 86.

Richard Ernest was born on May 26, 1937 in Portland, the son of William Wade and Dorothy Grace (Keith) Lepley.  He was raised and educated in Portland.  After graduating from Benson high school in 1955 he entered the US...

Patricia Eileen (Nehl)  Steinbeck

Patricia Eileen (Nehl) Steinbeck

Apr 18, 2024

Patricia “Patty” Steinbeck formerly of La Grande, died Thursday at her

home in Baker City at the age of 81.

Patricia Eileen was born on March 2, 1943 in Portland, the daughter of

Peter Andrew and Mary Josephine (Mesler) Nehl. She was raised and

educated in Portland, graduating for St. Joseph...

Jerry Daniel Sandland

Jerry Daniel Sandland

Mar 30, 2024

Jerry D. Sandland of Island City, died at his home on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the age of 71.

A memorial service will be held Monday, May 13 at 4:00 p.m. at the Riverside Park Pavilion

Jerry Daniel Sandland was born on May 13, 1952 in Danville, Kentucky, the son of Joseph G. and...

Murial Audrey (Krohn)  Wherley

Murial Audrey (Krohn) Wherley

Mar 22, 2024

Murial departed life of this world the morning of March 22, 2024, with family at her side.  She has been gathered up into God’s everlasting care.  Murial had heart issues along with other ailments.  We praise God for her.

Murial was born in Big Falls, Wisconsin February 4, 1933, as the second of five children of Harvey...

Betty June (Seebeck)  Drummond

Betty June (Seebeck) Drummond

Mar 9, 2024

Betty Drummond of La Grande died Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Boise at the age of 92.

A service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Daniels-Knopp Chapel, 1502 7th Street, La Grande. Committal and vault interment will follow at the Grandview Cemetery. Please join the family with a gathering at...

Lonnie M. Myers

Lonnie M. Myers

Feb 16, 2024

Lonnie M. Myers passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home in La Grande at the age of 80.

A funeral service will be held at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in La Grande on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:00 am.  A reception will follow.  Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center...

Lester Ray Warner

Lester Ray Warner

Feb 15, 2024

Lester Ray Warner, also known as “Sonny” and “Flatlander”, was born December 15, 1931 in Bement, Illinois. He grew up on a farm with his sister Joanna, graduating from Bement Township High School in May of 1949. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on December 11, 1951 in Chicago, honorably servicing our country as an apprentice plumber...

Robert L. Wagner

Robert L. Wagner

Jan 30, 2024

Robert L. Wagner, of La Grande, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in La Grande at the age of 95.

Robert, known as Bob, was born on August 16, 1928 in Walla Walla, Washington, one of four children born to Glenn and Martha (Martin) Wagner. When he was four years old, the family moved to La Grande where...

James "Jim" G. Smith

James "Jim" G. Smith

Jan 8, 2024

James G. Smith of Union, died Monday, January 8, 2024 in La Grande at the age of 73.

Celebration of life will be held on May 25th from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Catherine Creek Community Center in Union.

James Gregory, known as Jim, was born on July 27, 1950 in La Grande, the...

Donald W. Sands

Donald W. Sands

Dec 29, 2023

Donald "Don" Sands, 92 of La Grande died Friday, December 29, 2023 at his home.

Arrangements with obituary will be available here when approved by his family.

Peggy Cunningham

Peggy Cunningham

Dec 28, 2023

A service for Peggy Cunningham has been scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2024 following the Cove Cherry Fair (Approximately 11:30) at the Cove Cemetery.

Peggy died December 28, 2023 in Missoula, Montana at the age of 104.  Private interment was held at that time in the Cove Cemetery.

David Farrar Knight

David Farrar Knight

Dec 20, 2023

David Farrar Knight, 74, passed away peacefully at his home in La Grande, OR on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

David was born on August 22, 1949, in La Grande, OR. He was the son of Dean C., and Elizabeth J. "Libby" (Farrar) Knight. He was raised in La Grande, graduating from La Grande High School with the...

Janet Jean (Roach)  Mardis

Janet Jean (Roach) Mardis

Dec 19, 2023

Janet J. Mardis, of La Grande died Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in La Grande at the age of 87.

Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.

Janet Jean was born on July 23, 1936 in Sargent City, Nebraska, one of twin daughters born to Glen James and Louetta...

Tracy Kevin Deiter

Tracy Kevin Deiter

Dec 18, 2023

Tracy K. Deiter, of La Grande, formerly of Union, died Monday December 18, 2023 in La Grande at the age of 47.

Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.

Tracy Kevin Deiter was born on November 19, 1976 in Burns to Eugene E. and Gladys Joann (Kennedy) Deiter. ...

Joan Katherine (Gildersleeve)  Staab

Joan Katherine (Gildersleeve) Staab

Dec 17, 2023

Joan Staab, formerly of Baker, died surrounded by family, Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home in La Grande at the age of 89.

A service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at the La Grande Church of the Nazarene.  Private interment was held at the Grandview Cemetery.

Joan Katherine...

Joseph William Lovan

Joseph William Lovan

Dec 5, 2023

Joseph (Joe) W. Lovan of Union died Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his home at the age of 54.

Joseph William was born on March 14, 1969 in La Grande to William Henry Jr. and Patricia (Rogers) Lovan.  He was raised and explored all of the mountains surrounding La Grande.  On November 11, 1990 he was married...

Margaret Ann (Howard)  Darner

Margaret Ann (Howard) Darner

Nov 30, 2023

Margaret A. Darner, of La Grande, Oregon, residing in Boise, Idaho, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 80. Arrangements will be announced later by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.

Margaret Ann was born May 9, 1943, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her parents, Elmer Roy and Bessie...

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