Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
J. Carl Ellston
May 13, 2008
J. Carl Ellston, 79, of Seal Rock, Oregon, formerly of La Grande, Seaside and Salem, died peacefully on May 13. He was born October 5, 1928 in Exeter, Missouri, son of John Charles and Jessie Mabel Ellston, both deceased. He attended Missouri Military Academy and received a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis as well as an...
William A. Hixson
May 13, 2008
William A. Hixson, 86, of La Grande, died May 13 at a local care center. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 1508 Fourth Street, La Grande. Bill was born June 19, 1921, to Elijah William and Frances Edna (Schiller) at Missouri Flat in Baker County. He attended grade school...
Lloyd Harold Kincade
May 12, 2008
Lloyd Harold Kincade, 86, of La Grande, died May 12 at Evergreen Rehabilitation Center. A celebration of life potluck will run from noon til 5 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Park. Lloyd was born May 15, 1921, to William and Grace Cormican Kincade in Minomonie, Wis. Those who knew him considered Lloyd a man of many talents. He served in...
Benny (Ben) Luse
May 12, 2008
Benny (Ben) Luse, formerly of Elgin, passed away May 12, 2008 in Everett, Washington. Benny was born January 15, 1948 in Portland, Oregon to Gerald and Julia Luse. The family moved to Elgin at the age of 10. At age 12 he was baptized at the Elgin Christian Church. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1966. In his...
Orval Willard Trump
May 11, 2008
Orval Willard Trump, 85, of La Grande, died May 11 at a local care center. A graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 15 at the Summerville Cemetery in Summerville. A viewing will run from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Orval was born on July 29, 1922, to Fredrick and Lula (Sanner) Trump...
Cpl. Jessica A. Ellis
May 11, 2008
Cpl. Jessica Ann Ellis, 24, was killed in action in Iraq on May 11. Her funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Baker City. Bishop Thomas J. Connolly of the cathedral will celebrate the Mass. Full military honors will follow. Inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. Jessica Ellis was...
Carlos Eugene Easley
May 10, 2008
Carlos Eugene Easley, age 91, of La Grande, died Saturday, May 10, 2008 at his home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Carlos was born the 6th of 8 children to George Woodson and Della...
Nellie March
May 10, 2008
Nellie March, 85, of La Grande, died May 10. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at the First Christian Church in La Grande. A viewing will precede from 9 a.m. until noon at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Restlawn Cemetery in Salem. Nellie Stella Antonichuk was born July 1, 1922, to...
Reola Estella Glenn
May 9, 2008
Reola Estella Glenn, 75, of Summerville, died May 9 at her home. A celebration of life luncheon will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Summerville Odd Fellows Hall. Reola was born March 29, 1933, to Ralph and Estella (Goller) White in La Grande. She lived in Union County all her life and graduate from La Grande High School...
Carol Anne (Smith) Hutson
May 9, 2008
Carol Anne (Smith) Hutson, 63, of Kennewick and formerly of La Grande, died May 9 after a long illness. A private memorial service was held earlier in the month at Hillcrest Memorial Center in Kennewick. Carol was born Aug. 20, 1944, to Sherman Elton Smith and Josephine Amanda Thorpe in McMinnville. She married Richard Hutson. They later divorced. A...
Raymond Arlie Richardson
May 9, 2008
Raymond Arlie Richardson, age 73, a lifelong resident of Cove, died Friday, May 09, 2008 at a local care facility. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m at the Cove Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Thursday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th...
Glen Herbert May
May 7, 2008
Glen Herbert May, 95, of La Grande, died May 7 at the Grande Ronde Hospital after a long illness. At his request there will be no funeral service. A private memorial service will be held later. Glen was born Oct. 24, 1912, to Arther Soles and Ethel Edna Hamlin May in La Grande. Glen's family were pioneers to the...
Carol Thilenius
May 6, 2008
Carol Thilenius, 73, of Juneau, Alaska, and formerly of La Grande, died May 6 in her sleep at home. No formal services are planned. Family may be contacted at [email protected] Carol was born in 1935 in La Grande. She was a graduate of La Grande High School. According to her family, she was a teacher, professional handweaver and...
Wayne L. Cross
May 5, 2008
Wayne L. Cross, 64, formerly of Elgin, died May 5 at his home in Roseburg. Wayne was born June 10, 1943 to Lloyd and Martha Cross. He was raised in Elgin and attended school there. In 1977, Wayne married Bonnie. The couple enjoyed camping, cooking and improving their home. He loved the outdoors. Wayne is survived by his wife,...
Delma Ruth Mclain
May 3, 2008
Delma Ruth McLain, 72, of Ione and recently of La Grande, died May 3, at Grande Ronde Hospital. At the family's request, private services will be held only in Ione at a later date.
Louise L. Miller
May 2, 2008
Louise L. Miller, 91, of La Grande, died May 2 at her home. At her request no service will be held. Louise was born March 1, 1917, to Hans Albert Larsen and Anna Marie Hansen Larsen in Dwight, Ill. Raised in Montana, she graduated from Harlowton High School and Eastern Montana Normal School in Billings, Mont. She attended the...
Austin "Bear" Daniel Carter
Apr 29, 2008
Austin "Bear" Daniel Carter, 12, of Union, died April 29 of unknown causes at Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Union High School Gym. Dress will be casual. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery. Austin was born Dec. 2, 1995, to Christian Carter and Connie Steel in La Grande....
Laura Louise Cathey
Apr 28, 2008
Laura Louise Cathey, 101, of Ontario and formerly of La Grande, died April 28 Wellsprings Assisted Living Facility in Ontario. Graveside services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City.
Shirley Stoddard
Apr 26, 2008
Shirley Stoddard, 66, of Baker City and formerly of La Grande and Union, died April 26 in Baker City. A memorial service and celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the VFW Hall at 518 N. Main Street in Union. The family requests memorial contributions to help with funeral expenses to be sent to Tami's Pine...
Margrie Evelyn Schwendemann
Apr 26, 2008
Margrie Evelyn Schwendemann, formerly of Wallowa and Union counties, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 in Portland. She was 87. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 2 at 11:00am at Daniels-Knopp Funeral Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. A graveside service will be held at the Wallowa Cemetery at 2:30pm. Marge was born on November 18,...
