Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Andrew Loron Marlette
Apr 24, 2008
Andrew Loron Marlette, 39, of Baker City and formerly of La Grande, died April 24 in Milwaukee, Wis. A memorial service will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Baker Elks Lodge. Andy was born Oct 14, 1968, the son of JoAnn and Gary Marlette in Portland. The family moved to Baker City in 1968, after Gary Marlette graduated...
George Leslie Fleshman
Apr 24, 2008
George Leslie Fleshman, age 83, of La Grande, died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 901 Penn in La Grande. Interment will follow at the Island City Cemetery. Viewing hours will be Tuesday...
Betty C. Lingafelter
Apr 22, 2008
Betty C. Lingafelter, age 76, died, April 22, 2008 at a local care facility. At this time no public services are planned. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Mrs. Lingafelter was born on June 11, 1931 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Hulda and John I. Gustafson in McPherson, Kansas. She married Dean Lingafelter...
Beulah May Taal
Apr 21, 2008
Beulah May Taal, 92, of La Grande, died April 21 at a local care center. A celebration of life will run from 1 to 3 p.m. May 3 at her home at 1903 Washington Ave. in La Grande. Beulah was born Dec. 10, 1915, in Starkey. She lived there for a few years until she moved with her family...
Terrance "Terry" Lee Twedt
Apr 21, 2008
Terrance "Terry" Lee Twedt, 72, of Pacific City and formerly of La Grande, died at his home April 21 surrounded by family. A celebration reception will run from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, at the Kiawanda Community Center in Pacific City. Terry was born July 14, 1935, to Irvin and Virgie (Wilson) Twedt in Omaha, Neb. He served his...
Horton K. Andrews
Apr 20, 2008
Horton K. Andrews, 92, long time resident of La Grande and Union County, died April 20 in a Portland nursing home following and extended illness. At his request there will be no service. Horton was born July 19, 1915, in Perry. In 1933 he graduated from La Grande High School - a school he was proud to have represented...
Robert Calvin Teufel
Apr 20, 2008
Robert Calvin Teufel, 66, of Mount Vernon and formerly of La Grande, died April 20 at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Portland. Robert was born April 4, 1942, to Robert and Marjorie (Corey) Teufel in Portland. Robert graduated from Beaverton High School in 1961 and later...
Barbara Jean Parker
Apr 19, 2008
Barbara Jean Parker, 73, of Joseph, formerly of La Grande, died Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Wildflower Lodge, a local care facility. There will be a Celebration of Life for Barbara to be announced at a later date. Barbara Jean Parker was born on July 27, 1934 to Arnold and Bernice (Phillips) Suydam in La Grande where she was...
David Joseph Troutman
Apr 18, 2008
David Joseph Troutman, 72, of Hillsboro and formerly of La Grande, died peacefully April 18 at Tuality Community Hospital. A private celebration of life is planned for May 10. David was born Jan. 10, 1936, to William and Ethel Troutman in Hillsboro. He attended North Plains Elementary School and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1954. He was active...
Anna L. Curtiss
Apr 17, 2008
Anna L. Curtiss, 71, of La Grande, died April 17 at home surrounded by her family. A graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Grandview Cemetery. Anna was born Jan. 1, 1937, to John and Gladys (Ratcliffe) Rom in Portland. She was raised and educated in Portland and attended two years of college at Columbia Basin College...
Mary Ellen Miller
Apr 17, 2008
Mary Ellen Miller, 87, of La Grande, died Thursday, April 17 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A private family service will be held at a later date. Mary Ellen Robinson was born on June 4, 1920 in Clarenton, Texas to John Joseph and Beaulah May (Bell) Robinson. On June 16, 1942 she was married to Charles Miller in New...
Merna Bernice Adkins Vancil
Apr 17, 2008
Merna Bernice Adkins Vancil, 89, of Oregon City and formerly of Enterprise and North Powder, died April 17 at her home. A graveside service will be held at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery at a later date. Merna was born April 9, 1919, to Eva Lena and Marvin Adkins near Weston. She began her schooling at Fairview School on Reed and...
Dorothy May Phillips
Apr 15, 2008
Dorothy May Phillips, 78, of North Powder, died April 15 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside service will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery. A potluck reception will follow at 4 p.m. at the North Powder Grange on E Street. Dorothy May Calloway was born Jan. 6, 1930, to Roy Daniel Calloway and Ora Agnes (Burris)...
Barbara June Dean
Apr 14, 2008
Barbara June Dean, 84, died Monday, April 14 at her home in La Grande. Mrs. Dean was born on December 7, 1923 to William Humphrey and June Alta (Evans) Morrison in Halfway. After graduating from high school in Baker she attended Business College. On October 10, 1942 she was married to Byrl Dean in Weiser, Idaho. In 1961 she...
Donald K. Paul
Apr 14, 2008
Donald K. Paul, a retired teacher and long-time La Grande resident, died at his home on Monday, April 14, 2008. He was 81. A service will begin Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in La Grande. Don was born June 7, 1926, to John E. and Mary K. Paul in Glendale, California. He enlisted...
Marlene Gail Nice Pursley
Apr 13, 2008
Marlene Gail Nice Pursley, 57, of Indiana and formerly of La Grande, died April 13 in La Grande of natural causes. Services will be held in Indiana. Marlene was born Sept. 20, 1950, to Paul and Leora Nice in La Grande. She graduated from La Grande High School in 1968 and married Roger Pursley in 1971. The couple lived...
John A. Mcreynolds
Apr 13, 2008
John A. McReynolds, 80, of Portland and formerly of Union, died April 13. A service will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday at Mount Scott Funeral Home in Portland. A rosary will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, 16th at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published later.
Steven Warren Homan
Apr 13, 2008
Steven Warren Homan, 52, of Echo and formerly of Elgin, Enterprise and La Grande, died April 13 at his home in Echo. Services will begin at 2 p.m. April 26 at the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Island City. Steven was born June 26, 1955 to Arthur Warren and Janet (Moys) Homan in Enterprise. He was raised and educated in...
Beverly June Carman
Apr 12, 2008
Beverly June Carman, 79, of Union, died April 12. A celebration of her life begins at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Union United Methodist Church with a potluck gathering at the church to follow immediately after the services. She was born Nov. 2, 1928, to Roy F. Gipson and Blanche E. Wilson in Union. Beverly was married 25 years...
Elmer James Kropf
Apr 11, 2008
Elmer James Kropf, 88, of Cove, died April 11. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church, 10104 West First Street, Island City. Burial is to be at the Duchess Cemetery in Duchess, Alberta, Canada at 2 p.m. Friday with Delbert Birky officiating. Elmer was born Feb. 15, 1920, to Levi David and...
