Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Ann "Jeannette" Bueller
Jun 22, 2010
Ann Jeannette Bueler, 66, of La Grande, died June 22 at Vista Specialty Care in La Grande. Her final wishes were for cremation and for her ashes to be committed to the Pacific Ocean. There will be no services in La Grande. A gathering of friends and family is being planned in California. Contact her brother, Robert Jordan, of...
Paul Bruce Morehead
Jun 21, 2010
A memorial service for Paul Bruce Morehead, who died June 21, will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Katherine Catholic Church in Enterprise. On Friday, the rosary will be said at 7 p.m. at the church.
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Lois Arnhart
Jun 21, 2010
Lois Arnhart, 94, of Joseph, died June 21 surrounded by her children. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joseph American Legion Hall. She was born Aug. 4, 1915, to Oliver and Nora Hepburn in Joseph. She attended school on the Divide. Lois lived in Joseph most of her life. She was a great storyteller...
Shirley Mae Mccoy
Jun 20, 2010
Shirley Mae Durst McCoy, 72, of La Grande, died June 20 at a care center in La Grande with her family by her side. She was born June 13, 1938, to William and Ida Durst in Iowa City, Iowa. She moved with her family to Oregon where she graduated from The Dalles High School in 1956. Shortly after, she...
Hobart "Paul" Brookshire
Jun 19, 2010
Hobart "Paul" Brookshire, 78, of Union, died June 19, at his residence with family by his side. Graveside services will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Union Cemetery. Paul was born March 15, 1932, to Walter Zane and Anna Jane Cochran Brookshire in Mitchell. He graduated from Mitchell High School and joined the Navy in 1951. Following his discharge...
Edna Magdalena Helena Kehr
Jun 19, 2010
Edna Magdalena Helena Giesdeke Kehr, age 84, of La Grande, passed away June 19, 2010. A celebration of life will be on Saturday June 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, with graveside service at Grandview Cemetery following. A luncheon will follow at Faith Lutheran Church. Edna was born July 3, 1925 in St. James, Minnesota to...
Walter "Walt" Leo Obendorf
Jun 18, 2010
Walter "Walt" Leo Obendorf, 89, of La Grande, died June 18 at a local care center in La Grande with family by his side. A public viewing will run from 6 to 8 tonight at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Following his graveside service there will be...
Charlotte Francis Young
Jun 16, 2010
Charlotte Francis Young, 97, of La Grande, died June 16 at Janet's Adult Foster Home. Her memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Her final resting place will be in the family plot at Ione Cemetery. Charlotte, the seventh of nine children in the family of John Henry and Minna Augusta Thun Bottemiller, was...
Patricia A. Bailey
Jun 14, 2010
Patricia A. Bailey, 85, of La Grande and formerly of Vale, died June 14 at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Vale United Methodist Church, 263 Cottage St. in Vale.
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Barbara Ann Woods
Jun 13, 2010
Barbara Ann Woods, 62, of Boise and formerly of Union County, died June 13 at Boise. At her request, there will be no services. ACLESA in Boise is in charge of arrangements. Barbara was born July 11, 1947, to Eldon and Shirley Down in Enterprise. She was raised in Union County. Barbara went on to have a career with...
William "Bill" Arthur Cox
Jun 13, 2010
William "Bill" Arthur Cox, 63, of Union, died June 13 at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla. Private family services are planned. Bill was born July 3, 1946, to Elmer Martin and Florence Jenafie Marvin Cox in Homer, N.Y. In August 1968 he married Mary Knickerbocker in Pharsalia, N.Y. After the death of his wife, Bill moved...
Carol Louise Genevieve Ransom
Jun 13, 2010
Carol Louise Genevieve Ransom, 72, of La Grande, died June 13. A service and light lunch will be held Saturday at the Imbler Christian Church. Carol was born Feb. 20, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minn. As a young woman she loved to travel the U.S. and also lived in France where she had her first son. She was once married...
Michelle Dawn Hammond
Jun 12, 2010
Michelle Hammond, age 30, of Union died June 12, 2010 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Union Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Union Stock Show Grounds. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation, the NRA or the Halfway Rodeo...
Bob Funkhouser
Jun 10, 2010
Bob Funkhouser, 49, of Paradise, Calif., and formerly of Elgin, died unexpectedly June 10. Bob was born Aug. 23, 1960. Bob lived in Elgin from 1966 to 1978. Bob moved to Paradise, Calif. 14 years ago. He enjoyed racing cars and providing a race team for his son, Justin. He enjoyed NASCAR, football and his friends. He was an...
Dale Gordon Fisher
Jun 10, 2010
Dale Gordon Fisher, 75, of Metaline Falls, Wash., and formerly of Union County, died June 10 at his home. A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Post 144, 220 E. Fourth Ave., Metaline Falls. Dale was born Dec. 4, 1934, to Ary and Jessie Fisher in La Grande. He was raised in Cove....
Ralph K. Scott
Jun 9, 2010
Ralph K. Scott, 88, of Joseph, died June 9 at Wallowa Valley Care Center. At his request, there will be no services. Ralph was born Aug. 17, 1921, to David and Estella (Huffman) Scott in Joseph. He graduated from Wallowa High School in 1939. He married Jean Williams Nov 2, 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII....
Helen Clarice Gover
Jun 8, 2010
Helen Clarice Gover, 92, of Halfway, died June 8 in La Grande. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. June 26 on the hillside at the home of George and Marcia Gover in Halfway. A potluck will follow with the family providing ham, baked beans, potato salad, rolls and drinks. Helen was born March 31, 1918, to George...
Carl W. Schmittle
Jun 8, 2010
Carl W. Schmittle, 70, of Elgin, died peacefully at his home June 8 with family by his side. A graveside service will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Elgin Cemetery. A potluck will follow at the Elgin Community Center at 2 p.m. for friends and family. He was born Feb. 12, 1940, the first child to William "Bill"...
Gayle F. Stephens
Jun 7, 2010
Gayle F. Stephens, 90, of La Grande, died June 7 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. July 10 at the Hillcrest Cemetery at Weiser, Idaho. A full obituary will be available later.
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Betty Helena Braswell
Jun 6, 2010
Betty Helena Braswell, 62, of Baker City and formerly of La Grande, died June 6 at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise. Her memorial service is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church, at the corner of Broadway and Third streets. Betty's request was that everyone dress casual and wear bright colors. A reception will follow at the church....
