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Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Alyce Marie Berglund
Jun 16, 2017
Alyce Berglund, 101, passed away at her home at the Grande Ronde Retirement Residence on June 16, 2017. She was born in Little Falls, Minnesota, on September 17, 1915, the third of Fred and Marie (Gudmunson) Carlson's nine children. In the 1920s her family moved to Willmar, Minnesota, where Alyce graduated from high school in 1933. The first of...
M. Hazel Hawkins
Jun 9, 2017
Hazel Hawkins, age 91, of La Grande, died June 9, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. A funeral will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Interment will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Charitable donations in her name may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for...
Marilyn Alyce Winterton
Jun 5, 2017
Marilyn Alyce Winterton, age 83, of La Grande, died June 5, 2017 at her home. At this time no services are planned. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Marilyn was born on January 24, 1934 in Redfield, South Dakota to John and Wilma (Baker) Bruins, the 5th of 10 children. The family moved to...
Gary Dale Bruch
May 28, 2017
Gary Dale Bruch, of La Grande, died Sunday, May 28th at the age of 70. A memorial barbeque will be held on Sunday, June 11th at 4:00 p.m. at the family's home at 2805 N. Pine Street in La Grande. Gary was born on November 13, 1946 in Kingman, Kansas, the son of Bennie Joe and Mary Louise (Suiter)...
Janice Lee Hudson
May 16, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce that our sister Janice Lilly Hudson died May 16, 2017 about 4 a.m. at her home in Summerville, Oregon. She was surrounded by her husband Jerry and many family members. She had many talents and interests from sewing to hunting to gardening but her first interest was her husband and family....
Marvin Martin Mcclure Hamilton
May 14, 2017
Marvin Martin McClure Hamilton, age 78, of Hermiston and formerly of Union, died May 14, 2017 in Richland, Washington. A funeral will be held at the Union VFW Hall on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Union Cemetery with Military Honors. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Marvin...
Alice Henrietta Emery
Apr 27, 2017
Alice Henrietta Emery, age 87, of La Grande, died April 27, 2017 at Wildflower Lodge. At her request there will be no public service. Those who wish may make contributions to the charity of their choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Alice was born on May 19, 1929, the daughter of Edward and...
Phyllis Mae Holderness
Apr 5, 2017
Phyllis Mae Holderness, age 87, formerly of La Grande, passed away April 5, 2017 in Gresham. A funeral will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Island City, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day-Saints 11206 S. McAlister Road, La Grande, Oregon 97850. Viewing will take place at the church from 12:00-12:30. Arrangements are...
Wendy Amy Jorgensen
Mar 30, 2017
Wendy Amy Jorgensen, age 59, of La Grande, died March 30, 2017 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday April 8, 2017 at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the charity of...
Walter Robert Sullivan
Mar 5, 2017
Walter Robert Sullivan, 74, of Summerville, Oregon, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at a local care center. He was born December 26, 1942 to Charles and Dicksie (Spencer) Sullivan in Topeka, Kansas. He was the third child of five children. At a very young age his mother passed away unexpectedly following the birth of his youngest sister. In...
L. Jean Massie
Feb 24, 2017
L. Jean Massie, age 91, of La Grande, passed away February 24, 2017 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. Jean was born September 4, 1925 the daughter of Glynn and Pauline (Woodell) Howard in North Bend, Oregon. At the age of 11 she moved with her family to Sumpter, Oregon. She graduated from Baker City High School with the class...
Edward Raymond Robertson
Feb 24, 2017
Edward Raymond Robertson, age 93, of La Grande, died February 24, 2017 at his home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 2:00 pm. at the Island City 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 Street in La Grande....
Betty Grace Parr
Feb 18, 2017
Betty Grace Parr, age 95, of Enterprise died February 18, 2017 at her home. At her request there were no public services. Burial was at the Elgin Cemetery. Betty was born on March 15, 1921, the daughter of Nicholas and Gertrude (Ehle) Schuder in Newcastle, Nebraska. In 1938 she married Donald L. Parr. He preceded her in death. Arrangements...
Robert 'Bob' Dean Rachau
Feb 8, 2017
Robert 'Bob' Dean Rachau, age 57, of Imbler, died February 8, 2017 at his home. A funeral will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Private interment will be at the Summerville Cemetery. Bob was born on May 28, 1959, the son...
Alidean Ann Beickel
Feb 2, 2017
Alidean Ann Beickel, age 90, of La Grande, died February 2, 2017 at the Wildflower Lodge. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Island City chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A private interment will be at the Hillcrest East Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp...
Iola Mae Clausen
Jan 3, 2017
Iola Mae Clausen, age 99, of La Grande, died January 3, 2017 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center at 1:00 p.m. A viewing will precede the funeral from 10:00 until 12:00 Burial will be at the Summerville Cemetery. Iola was...
Marian Carol Nolan
Jan 3, 2017
Marian Carol Nolan, age 83, of La Grande, died January 3, 2017 at her home. A service will be announced in the spring time. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Presbyterian Church. Marian was born on December 12, 1933, the daughter of Ganson...
Betty Jane Neighbors
Dec 10, 2016
Betty Jane Neighbors, age 89, of La Grande and formerly of Milton-Freewater and Walla Walla, died December 10, 2016 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. Friends of Betty and friends of the family of Betty are invited to a gathering on Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th...
Wilbur Wyatt Smith
Dec 2, 2016
Wilbur Wyatt Smith, age 96, of La Grande, died December 2, 2016, at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside service will be held at the Hilltop Memorial Cemetery in Nyssa, Oregon at 11:00 a.m. MST (10:00 a.m. PST) on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Wilbur was born on May...
Velva Gaye Richardson
Nov 17, 2016
Velva Gaye Richardson, age 73, of La Grande, died November 17, 2016 at her home. A memorial service will be announced in the spring. Those who wish may make contributions to a charity of choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Velva was born on June 10, 1943, the daughter of Wayne and Genevieve...
