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Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR

"Chuck" Leonard Dean Arbogast

"Chuck" Leonard Dean Arbogast

Jul 8, 2023

Leonard Dean “Chuck” Arbogast of La Grande, died Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the age of 72

Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.  No public ceremony is planned at this time.

Chuck was born October 25, 1950, the son and only child of Leonard Milton and Dean...

Shirley (Buck)  Alexander

Shirley (Buck) Alexander

Jun 16, 2023

Shirley Alexander of Union went home to be with Jesus on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the age of 80.

A service will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 09:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Union.  Private interment was completed at the Cove Cemetery.

Shirley was born on June 26, 1942, in...

Jeanette "Jan" Mae (Curry)  Warner

Jeanette "Jan" Mae (Curry) Warner

May 21, 2023

Jeanette “Jan” Warner, 89, died Sunday May 21, 2023 in La Grande.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1308 Washington Avenue in La Grande.

Jeanette Mae was born on June 20, 1933 in National City, Michigan, the daughter of Clarence Edward and Mildred...

Barbara Lee (Swope)  Abbott

Barbara Lee (Swope) Abbott

May 20, 2023

Barbara Lee Abbott, 78, died peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her home in Summerville with her daughters, brother and sister-in-law around her. At her request, there will not be a service.

Barbara Lee Swope was born April 14, 1945, in Salem, Ore., to Robert Jack Tillman Swope and Margaret Marie Delsman Swope. She grew up with...

Kenneth Gannon

Kenneth Gannon

May 1, 2023

Kenneth Gannon, 81 of Union, formerly of Summerville and South Dakota, died Monday, May 1, 2023 at the hospital in La Grande, Oregon

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be followed by the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in La Grande, Oregon. ...

Dick B. Royes

Dick B. Royes

Apr 26, 2023

Dick B Royes passed away Wednesday, April 26th at his home in Imbler, Oregon.   He was with loved ones when he succumbed to the effects of cancer after being diagnosed only 2 months prior.  He chose not to treat the disease, and focused his last few weeks on playing music, having conversations with friends, and playing bridge.

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Glenn Mccrae

Glenn Mccrae

Apr 21, 2023

Glenn McCrae, 97 of Union, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at the Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande.

A service will be held Friday, April 28, 2023 at 1 p.m. at the Island City Cemetery.

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

Leo Glenn was...

Rebecca Jean (Simpson)  Carlock - Fleet

Rebecca Jean (Simpson) Carlock - Fleet

Apr 18, 2023

Rebecca Jean (Betty) Simpson Carlock Fleet passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023 at home in Vancouver, Washington.

A visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 28 at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande.

A Graveside service will be held Saturday, April 29 at the Union Victorian...

Robert Shawn Mahon

Robert Shawn Mahon

Apr 5, 2023

Robert S. Mahon, 43 of Pendleton, formerly of La Grande, died suddenly Tuesday March 21, 2023 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

A celebration of his life will be held at Pioneer Park 3pm-6pm Saturday June 10, 2023.

Private services for family will be at the Union Victorian Cemetery.

Born...

Robert Donald Lynch

Robert Donald Lynch

Mar 21, 2023

OBITUARY FOR ROBERT D. LYNCH

Robert D. “Bob” Lynch, 94, formerly of Hood River, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home in La Grande.

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

Robert Donald Lynch was born on May 5, 1928 in Vader, Washington, the son...

James  Leonard Barnett

James Leonard Barnett

Mar 2, 2023

James L. Barnett, 85 of la Grande, died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at local care facility.

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

Born on June 30, 1937 in Elgin, James Leonard Barnett was the son of Leonard Francis and Lela Melvina (Land ) Barnett.  After graduating from high school, Jim...

Leonard  Vernon Morse

Leonard Vernon Morse

Feb 24, 2023

Leonard V. Morse, 99, of La Grande, and formerly of Woodburn and Newberg, died peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home in La Grande. He passed on his mother's birthday and is now safely at home with Jesus and his sweetheart of 73 years.

A service will begin Thursday, March 16th, at 2:00 p.m. in ...

J.  Douglas Campbell

J. Douglas Campbell

Jan 16, 2023

IN LOVING MEMORY OF J. DOUGLAS CAMPBELL

John Douglas Campbell of La Grande passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. Doug was born on February 28, 1938 in Eureka, California.  Doug lived in Portland, then in Klamath Falls, where he graduated from high school in 1957.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of...

Victoria "Vickie" Mary Bailey

Victoria "Vickie" Mary Bailey

Jan 12, 2023

Victoria “Vickie” Bailey died Friday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 88 at her home in Island City.

A memorial service will be announced at a time to be determined at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.

Victoria Mary Montes was born to...

Robert James Girdner

Robert James Girdner

Jan 6, 2023

"Robert J. "Bob" Girdner, a longtime Cove resident, passed away at his home on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the age of 89. A service to honor his life will be announced at a later date by Daniels-Knopp Funeral Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.

Robert James was born on September 27, 1933...

Daniel  Albert Lyon

Daniel Albert Lyon

Dec 19, 2022

Daniel Albert Lyon of La Grande, formerly of Pendleton, died Monday, December 19, 2022 in La Grande at the age of 62.

Private interment was held in the Grandview Cemetery in La Grande near the grave of his father.

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

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Deva  Arlene Spikes

Deva Arlene Spikes

Dec 9, 2022

Deva A. Spikes, lifelong resident of Elgin, died Friday December 9, 2022 in La Grande at the age of 92.

Interment will be with her husband, Tommy, in Elgin Cemetery.  A service will be announced at a later time by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.

Deva Arlene was born on...

Betty L. Thompson

Betty L. Thompson

Dec 2, 2022

Betty L. Thompson of Elgin died Friday, December 2, 2022, surrounded by family at her home on Gordon Creek Road at the age 91.

Interment will be at the Elgin Cemetery with a service to be announced in the spring or summer.  Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.

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David  Nathan Albright

David Nathan Albright

Dec 1, 2022

David N. Albright, of Elgin, died Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his home at the age of 65.

A private family gathering will be held at a later time.

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

David Nathan Albright was born on March 31, 1957 in...

Floye Larhue Pierson

Floye Larhue Pierson

Nov 21, 2022

Floye  L Pierson, 90, died Monday, November 21st at her home in La Grande surrounded by loved ones.

A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Friendship Center, 1204 Spring Avenue in La Grande.  Private interment was held earlier at the Grandview Cemetery. Floye LaRhue was born...

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