Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR

Jan 8, 2025

C. Jessica Eaton formerly of Bend died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in La Grande at the age of 87.

A recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, January 13, 2025 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be at the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Clara Jessica was born on June...

Jan 4, 2025

Darlene Red of Island City died Saturday, January 4, 2025 in La Grande at the age of 86.

Darlene was born in Sedro Woolley, Washington on October 25, 1938 to John and Caroline (Ellenberger) Stephens.  She was raised and educated in Aberdeen where she graduated from Weatherwax High with the class of 1956.  She moved to Brookings, Oregon in 1962 then...

Dec 28, 2024

Spark Smutz, lifetime resident of La Grande, died Saturday, December 28, 2024 at a medical center in Richland, Washington.  He was 80 years of age.

A service will be held Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Daniels-Knopp Chapel in La Grande.  Committal with military honors and interement will follow at the Grandview Cemetery.

Lawrence Lynn was born on May...

Dec 22, 2024

Geraldine "Geri" Marcum of La Grande, Oregon died peacefully Sunday, December 22, 2024 surrounded by her family at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise, Idaho at the age of 88.

A service will be held Saturday January 4th, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church in La Grande.  Committal and interment will follow at the Grandview Cemetery.  

Geri was born on November 15,...

Dec 19, 2024

Sharon Harris, formerly of Enterprise and Pomeroy, Washington, died Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Elgin at the age of 77.

At her request there will be no public ceremony.  Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande.

Sharon Marie was born on May 19, 1947 in Enterprise, Oregon, the last of four children born to Ross...

Nov 22, 2024

Marty Halliday, lifetime resident of La Grande, died Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Grande Ronde Hospital at the age of 61.

A service will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels-Knopp Funeral Chapel, 1502 7th Street, La Grande. Committal and vault interment will follow at Hillcrest East Cemetery.

Marty Shawn was born on September 22, 1963 in...

Nov 20, 2024

Beverly Null of Union, died Wednesday, November 20th at her home at the age of 95.

In accordance with her wishes she will be laid to rest, without ceremony, in the Union Victorian Cemetery next to her husband, Erwin.

Beverly Irene was born on August 6, 1929 in Baker, the first of two daughters born to Homer and Mary (Weisner) Laam. Beverly...

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...