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Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR

Myrna  Ann Woodell

Myrna Ann Woodell

Jun 11, 2022

Myrna Ann Woodell, born November 21, 1928, at home in Crandon South Dakota to Wilma (Backer) Bruins and John Bruins. A total of ten children born to Wilma and John, Myrna was their first daughter.  They lived on the family farm, worked hard and times were tough.

In 1948 Myrna headed out west to Oregon. This is...

Kathleen Hatton

Kathleen Hatton

Mar 25, 2022

Kathleen Hatton, of Imbler, died Friday, March 25th in La Grande at the age of 75.

A service celebrating her life and the lives of her mother, Marjorie Woodell Jarvis and her sister-in-law, Joan Kendall Jarvis, will begin Sunday, September 4th at 3 p.m. at The Barn at Tamarack Springs Ranch, near Summerville.

Born Kathleen...

Warren  Willard Evans

Warren Willard Evans

Jan 24, 2022

Warren Willard Evans, age 70, died January 24, 2022 in Oregon City.  A graveside service will be announced later by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.   Warren was born in LaGrande, OR on December 10, 1951 to Warren David and Helen (Hamlin) Evans.  He graduated from LaGrande High School in 1970 and worked in various positions for the...

Artie Thielen

Artie Thielen

Aug 24, 2020

Artie Thielen, long time resident of La Grande, died Monday, August 24 th at her home at the age of 88, with her family by her side.

A celebration of her life will be Friday, September 4 th at the White Barn Estate, 62788 Hunter Rd., La Grande, beginning at 3:00 p.m. She will be privately interred...

Betty  Jonita Gulzow

Betty Jonita Gulzow

Jul 11, 2020

Betty Jonita (Bunten) Gulzow, 95 of La Grande died peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020. A family graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, July 17th, 2020 at the Island City Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande. Betty was born to John and Bessie (Hoffman) Bunten on November 12,...

Mickey Courtney

Mickey Courtney

Jun 26, 2020

OBITUARY FOR Mickey Courtney

Mickey Courtney of Upper Perry Lane died Friday, June 26th, 2020 at her home at the age of 95. At her request there be no gathering or ceremony. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande. Mickey was born May 10th, 1925 in La Grande the daughter...

Alfred  Edwin Johnson

Alfred Edwin Johnson

May 8, 2020

Alfred Edwin Johnson, 105 died at his home in La Grande on May 8th, 2020.

A graveside service and dedication of the grave will be held on Monday, May 18th at the Hillcrest Cemetery.  A memorial service for he and his wife Virginia will be announced later at the LDS Stake Center on Gekeler Lane.  Arrangements are...

Glennis  Jean Phillips

Glennis Jean Phillips

May 8, 2020

Glennis Jean Phillips, 71 of Union, died Friday, May 8th at the Grande Ronde Hospital.

Glennis was born on July 23, 1948 in Clovis, New Mexico to Edwin and Hope (Reed) Fahsholtz.

The family came to Union from New Mexico when Glennis was a freshman in Union High school.  She graduated with the Union High...

Marjorie Lola Woodell Jarvis

Marjorie Lola Woodell Jarvis

Jan 9, 2020

Marjorie Lola Jarvis, age 101, of La Grande, died January 9, 2020 at her home.

A memorial service for her and her daughter, Kathleen Hatton and daughter-in-law, Joan "Joni" Kendall Jarvis, will be held Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 3 p.m. at The Barn at Tamarack Springs.  Burial was at the Summerville Cemetery.  Those who wish may...

Carol  R. Garnett

Carol R. Garnett

Dec 25, 2019

Carol R. Garnett, formerly of Elgin and Enterprise, died early morning of Christmas day which was her favorite day of the year. She died at a care facility in Hermiston at the age of 84. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande. A celebration of her life will be announced later. Mrs....

Boyd Hadden

Boyd Hadden

Oct 9, 2019

Boyd was born May 7th, 1930 in North Powder, Oregon He passed away peacefully at home with his wife Kay at his side, along with his son, Greg and daughter, Pam on October 9th at the age of 89. He attended school in North Powder until the family moved to La Grande. He graduated from La Grande High in...

Leroy  "Roy" Papenfuhs

Leroy "Roy" Papenfuhs

Oct 4, 2019

LeRoy  'Roy' O. Papenfuhs, age 90, of La Grande, died. Friday, October 4, 2019 at a local care facility.  A memorial service will be held on Friday October 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knop Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande/

Roy was born on October 17, 1928  in...

Beverly "Joan" "Mo" Elsberry

Beverly "Joan" "Mo" Elsberry

Oct 2, 2019

Beverly "Joan" “Mo” Elsberry, age 87, of La Grande, passed away on October 2, 2019, at a local care facility.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the La Grande First Christian Church.  Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.  Those who wish, may make contributions, in...

John  Rowland Stebbins

John Rowland Stebbins

Oct 2, 2019

John Rowland Stebbins, age 85,  of Walla Walla, Washington and La Grande, Oregon passed away October 2, 2019 at his home as a result of complications due to multiple Myeloma Blood Cancer.   He was diagnosed with myeloma in early 2005.  His memorial service will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church , 4th & 'O' Avenue in La Grande,...

Wilba "Sue" Ettamarie Gerber

Wilba "Sue" Ettamarie Gerber

Aug 3, 2019

Wilba (Sue) Ettamarie Gerber, age 83 of Elgin, passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 3, 2019 at Providence Hospital in Milwaukie, Oregon. In her later years she lived in Milwaukie, with her youngest daughter Kathrine and family.

A viewing will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 4-6pm at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation &...

Don  Roger Kohler

Don Roger Kohler

Jul 15, 2019

Don Roger Kohler, age 85, of La Grande, died July 15, 2019 at his home.  Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Latter-day...

Preston  Roy Ashlock

Preston Roy Ashlock

Apr 27, 2019

Preston Roy Ashlock, age 87, died at his home in Cove, on Saturday, April 27th. Preston was born in Rush Springs, OK, February 10th, 1932, to Roy Jefferson and Hazel (Myers) Ashlock. The family moved to California when he was six years old. Preston married Carlyn Coxsey on November 25th, 1952. They spent their honeymoon in the Grande Ronde...

Patty  Lynn Grimes

Patty Lynn Grimes

Apr 20, 2019

Patty Lynn Grimes, age 73, of La Grande, died April 20, 2019 at the Grande Ronde Hospital.

A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Interment will be at the Cove Cemetery.

Patty was born...

F.  Lamar Lazenby

F. Lamar Lazenby

Apr 11, 2019

Lamar Lazenby, age 90, died Thursday April 11th at his home in La Grande.

A service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 20th at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street, La Grande.  A committal service will follow at the Island City Cemetery.

Born as Foster Lamar Lazenby on October...

Marjorie  Jean Masterson

Marjorie Jean Masterson

Mar 28, 2019

Marjorie Jean Masterson, age 90 of La Grande and formerly of Baker City, died Thursday, March 28th at the Grande Ronde Hospital.

A service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, April 5th at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Eagle Valley Cemetery in...

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