Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR

Nov 6, 2024

Robert “Bob” Carl Dettmer, formerly of California and Texas, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home in La Grande, Oregon at the age of 67.

Bob was born on July 3, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Paul D. and Barbara A. (Mallery) Dettmer. He was raised and educated in LA where he graduated from University High School...

Oct 29, 2024

Kenneth R. Teem, 79 of Elgin, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in Milton Freewater.

Kenneth was born on July 16, 1945 in McAlister, Oklahoma, to Calvin Teem and Mary “Octavia” (Alexander) Harris. He was raised and educated in Mendota, California. On January 17, 1963 he was married to Luby Ramay in Kerman, California. They made their home in Albany, Oregon before...

Sep 18, 2024

Mary B. Saunders of La Grande died Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in La Grande at the age of 89.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 5th at 1:00 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church, 2705 Gekeler Lane, La Grande.

Mary Blanche was born on July 18, 1935 in New Plymouth, Idaho, one of six children born to James and Elsie...

Aug 24, 2024

Janet M. Driessen formerly of Elgin, died Saturday, August 24, 2024 in La Grande at the age of 82.

A service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Grande REACH 10200 N. McAlister Rd., Island City.

Janet was born on March 31, 1942, oldest of three children born to Edgar and Ethel (Vincent) Aldous in Seneca, Oregon...

Jul 22, 2024

Bret James Proffitt, formerly of La Grande, died Monday, July 22, 2024 at his home near Colton following an extended battle with cancer.  He was 62.

Bret was born on September 4, 1961, in Pendleton, the third child of Dale and Rosaleen (Troyer) Proffitt.  The family moved to La Grande in 1967 where he attended schools.  While growing up he was...

Jul 19, 2024

Gregory Joe Tsiatsos passed away on July 19, 2024 in La Grande, OR at the age of 92.

Greg was born at the original Grande Ronde Hospital on July 2, 1932 being the first of five children born to Gust Constantine and Matilda (Thomas) Tsiatsos. The family lived on a ranch in the Starkey, OR area, where Greg attended the Mt. Emily...

Jul 6, 2024

Donna Sands died peacefully at home surrounded by family in La Grande on July 6, 2024 at the age of 93.

Donna was born in La Grande, Oregon on Jan. 24, 1931 to Marion (Geiss) Rees and Mack Rees of Cove, Oregon. She grew up in Cove on the family homestead. She attended Shanghai Elementary School, and then graduated from Cove...

Jun 18, 2024

Glenda Blankenship formerly of Hillsboro and Portland, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at her home in Elgin at the age of 63.

Glenda was born on July 23, 1960 in Hillsboro to Glenn Delroy and Gloria Marilyn (Doerfler) Wulf.  She was raised and educated in Hillsboro and graduated with the class of 1978 from “Hil Hi”.  She...

Jun 13, 2024

Beverly, known by her middle name Ann, was born on the first day of February 1934 in La Grande at the original Grande Ronde Hospital. She was the youngest of three children born to Bert Franklin and Elvira (Arnoldus) Abel. She was raised for a time at Hilgard and then Starky. She loved to roam the meadows and forests with...

Jun 11, 2024

Janice Lee Volle of Elgin died Tuesday, June 11 in La Grande at the age of 73.

A gathering of remembrance will be held Sunday, June 30 from 1-3 at the Elgin Community Center.  Private inurnment will be at the Elgin Cemetery.

Janice was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in La Grande on September 10,...

Jun 9, 2024

Art Ritchie died Sunday, June 9 at his home in La Grande at the age of 83.

Friends and family are invited to the Ritchie home on Saturday, July 20 at noon for a time of sharing memories and honoring his military service.  Private inurnment will be at the Elgin Cemetery.

Arthur Philip Ritchie was...

May 29, 2024

John Phillips was born on February 28, 1943 in Philadelphia, Missouri to Bill and Betty (Wiseman) Phillips.  The family came to Union when he was a child where John was raised and educated.  After graduating from Union High School he entered the U.S. Navy and served during Vietnam aboard the USS Okanogan.  While he was home on leave he...

May 26, 2024

Alice E. Baker of La Grande, died Sunday, May 26, 2024 in La Grande at the age of 96.

A service will be held on Saturday, June 8,2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande. Committal and interment will follow at the Grandview Cemetery.

Alice was born on...

May 24, 2024

Kyle R. Pickens, 37, lifetime resident of La Grande, died Friday, May 24 at a hospital in Kennewick from complications of lifelong battle with diabetes.

A memorial service will be held Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande.  Private inurnment will be held at the Grandview...

May 19, 2024

Linda Ruckman of La Grande, Oregon, died Sunday, May 19 2024, at the age of 83.

Private inurnment will be at Grandview Cemetery, Foothill Road, La Grande, Oregon, where she will join her parents, a brother, and a daughter.

Linda Garnetta was born in Orofino, Idaho, on July 4, 1940, one of six children of...

May 18, 2024

Roxana Doloris was born on April 29, 1943 in Seaside, Oregon, the daughter of a immigrant from Ireland, Robert J. and his wife V. Connie (Walker) Casey.  She grew up around the northwest as her family moved about working in mines and building the Grand Coulee Dam.  In 1961 she graduated from Shadle Park High school in Spokane, Washington...

May 7, 2024

Robert “Bob” Arnson of La Grande died Tuesday, May 7th in La Grande at the age of 64.

Robert Evan was born on June 5, 1959, the son of Wayne and Judith (Meyer) Swisher Arnson in La Grande.  He was raised and educated eastern Oregon and enlisted in 1977 he enlisted in the U.S. Army.

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Apr 30, 2024

Michael E. Mullins of La Grande died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home at the age of 77.

A Celebration of Life with Masonic rites will begin Friday, May 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels-Knopp Funeral & Cremation Center, 1502 7th St. in La Grande.  Committal with military honors and interment will follow at the Cove...

Apr 20, 2024

Richard Lepley died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home in La Grande at the age of 86.

Richard Ernest was born on May 26, 1937 in Portland, the son of William Wade and Dorothy Grace (Keith) Lepley.  He was raised and educated in Portland.  After graduating from Benson high school in 1955 he entered the US...

Apr 18, 2024

Patricia “Patty” Steinbeck formerly of La Grande, died Thursday at her

home in Baker City at the age of 81.

Patricia Eileen was born on March 2, 1943 in Portland, the daughter of

Peter Andrew and Mary Josephine (Mesler) Nehl. She was raised and

educated in Portland, graduating for St. Joseph...