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Betty June (Seebeck)  Drummond

Betty June (Seebeck) Drummond

Mar 9, 2024

Betty Drummond of La Grande died Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Boise at the age of 92.

A service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Daniels-Knopp Chapel, 1502 7th Street, La Grande. Committal and vault interment will follow at the Grandview Cemetery. Please join the family with a gathering at...

Lonnie M. Myers

Lonnie M. Myers

Feb 16, 2024

Lonnie M. Myers passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home in La Grande at the age of 80.

A funeral service will be held at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in La Grande on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:00 am.  A reception will follow.  Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center...

Lester Ray Warner

Lester Ray Warner

Feb 15, 2024

Lester Ray Warner, also known as “Sonny” and “Flatlander”, was born December 15, 1931 in Bement, Illinois. He grew up on a farm with his sister Joanna, graduating from Bement Township High School in May of 1949. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on December 11, 1951 in Chicago, honorably servicing our country as an apprentice plumber...

Robert L. Wagner

Robert L. Wagner

Jan 30, 2024

Robert L. Wagner, of La Grande, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in La Grande at the age of 95.

Robert, known as Bob, was born on August 16, 1928 in Walla Walla, Washington, one of four children born to Glenn and Martha (Martin) Wagner. When he was four years old, the family moved to La Grande where...

James "Jim" G. Smith

James "Jim" G. Smith

Jan 8, 2024

James G. Smith of Union, died Monday, January 8, 2024 in La Grande at the age of 73.

Celebration of life will be held on May 25th from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Catherine Creek Community Center in Union.

James Gregory, known as Jim, was born on July 27, 1950 in La Grande, the...

Donald W. Sands

Donald W. Sands

Dec 29, 2023

Donald "Don" Sands, 92 of La Grande died Friday, December 29, 2023 at his home.

Arrangements with obituary will be available here when approved by his family.

Peggy Cunningham

Peggy Cunningham

Dec 28, 2023

A service for Peggy Cunningham has been scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2024 following the Cove Cherry Fair (Approximately 11:30) at the Cove Cemetery.

Peggy died December 28, 2023 in Missoula, Montana at the age of 104.  Private interment was held at that time in the Cove Cemetery.

David Farrar Knight

David Farrar Knight

Dec 20, 2023

David Farrar Knight, 74, passed away peacefully at his home in La Grande, OR on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

David was born on August 22, 1949, in La Grande, OR. He was the son of Dean C., and Elizabeth J. "Libby" (Farrar) Knight. He was raised in La Grande, graduating from La Grande High School with the...

Janet Jean (Roach)  Mardis

Janet Jean (Roach) Mardis

Dec 19, 2023

Janet J. Mardis, of La Grande died Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in La Grande at the age of 87.

Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.

Janet Jean was born on July 23, 1936 in Sargent City, Nebraska, one of twin daughters born to Glen James and Louetta...

Tracy Kevin Deiter

Tracy Kevin Deiter

Dec 18, 2023

Tracy K. Deiter, of La Grande, formerly of Union, died Monday December 18, 2023 in La Grande at the age of 47.

Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.

Tracy Kevin Deiter was born on November 19, 1976 in Burns to Eugene E. and Gladys Joann (Kennedy) Deiter. ...

Joan Katherine (Gildersleeve)  Staab

Joan Katherine (Gildersleeve) Staab

Dec 17, 2023

Joan Staab, formerly of Baker, died surrounded by family, Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home in La Grande at the age of 89.

A service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at the La Grande Church of the Nazarene.  Private interment was held at the Grandview Cemetery.

Joan Katherine...

Joseph William Lovan

Joseph William Lovan

Dec 5, 2023

Joseph (Joe) W. Lovan of Union died Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his home at the age of 54.

Joseph William was born on March 14, 1969 in La Grande to William Henry Jr. and Patricia (Rogers) Lovan.  He was raised and explored all of the mountains surrounding La Grande.  On November 11, 1990 he was married...

Margaret Ann (Howard)  Darner

Margaret Ann (Howard) Darner

Nov 30, 2023

Margaret A. Darner, of La Grande, Oregon, residing in Boise, Idaho, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 80. Arrangements will be announced later by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.

Margaret Ann was born May 9, 1943, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her parents, Elmer Roy and Bessie...

Carol Faye (Timpy)  Richardson

Carol Faye (Timpy) Richardson

Nov 29, 2023

Carol Faye Richardson, 92, of Cove, died November 29, 2023 at the Grande Ronde Hospital at the age of 92.

A service will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Cove.  Committal and interment will follow at the Cove Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation &...

Louise W. (Jurgensen)  Wells

Louise W. (Jurgensen) Wells

Nov 27, 2023

Louise W. Wells, formerly of Alicel, died Monday, November 27, 2023 in La Grande at the age of 92.

A celebration of her life will be held on April 20, 2024 with details announced at a later time by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.

Louise Willene was born in De...

Virginia H. (White)  Fenn

Virginia H. (White) Fenn

Nov 24, 2023

Virginia H. Fenn, of La Grande, died Friday, November 24, 2023 in La Grande at the age of 96.

A memorial service will be held December 9, 2023 at 2pm at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center 1502 7th St., La Grande.

Virginia Helen was born on June 5, 1927 in La Grande, one...

Hal Dee Carman

Hal Dee Carman

Nov 12, 2023

Hal Dee Carman, 74, of Salem, died on Nov 12, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Kay, of Salem; daughter Mary (Marc Rivers), also of Salem; brother David Carman (Helen Ruth) of Eugene; brother Tom Carman (Bev) of La Grande; and five nephews, Brad, Brent, Bryce, Jeff, and Tony. He was preceded in death by his parents. Hal...

Howard Ira Cantrell

Howard Ira Cantrell

Nov 10, 2023

Howard I. Cantrell, formerly of Hilgard, died Friday,November 10, 2023 at his home in La Grande at the age of 75.

A graveside gathering is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hilgard Pioneer Cemetery.

A complete obituary will appear in this space when approved.

Jewelldene A (Stroh)  Beickel

Jewelldene A (Stroh) Beickel

Nov 9, 2023

Jewelldene Beickel of Imbler, Oregon died Thursday, November 9, 2023, in La Grande at the age of 81.

A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Summerville Baptist Church.  Private interment took place at the Summerville Cemetery.

Jewelldene Alice Stroh was born on May 31, 1942,...

Vivian M. (Tucker)  Petersen

Vivian M. (Tucker) Petersen

Oct 30, 2023

Vivian M. Petersen, lifetime resident of La Grande died Monday, October 30 in La Grande at the age of 66.

Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande.

Viv, as she was known, was born on June 15, 1957, in La Grande, the daughter of Donald R. and Edith...

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