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Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Glen Herbert May
May 7, 2008
Glen Herbert May, 95, of La Grande, died May 7 at the Grande Ronde Hospital after a long illness. At his request there will be no funeral service. A private memorial service will be held later. Glen was born Oct. 24, 1912, to Arther Soles and Ethel Edna Hamlin May in La Grande. Glen's family were pioneers to the...
Carol Thilenius
May 6, 2008
Carol Thilenius, 73, of Juneau, Alaska, and formerly of La Grande, died May 6 in her sleep at home. No formal services are planned. Family may be contacted at [email protected] Carol was born in 1935 in La Grande. She was a graduate of La Grande High School. According to her family, she was a teacher, professional handweaver and...
Wayne L. Cross
May 5, 2008
Wayne L. Cross, 64, formerly of Elgin, died May 5 at his home in Roseburg. Wayne was born June 10, 1943 to Lloyd and Martha Cross. He was raised in Elgin and attended school there. In 1977, Wayne married Bonnie. The couple enjoyed camping, cooking and improving their home. He loved the outdoors. Wayne is survived by his wife,...
Delma Ruth Mclain
May 3, 2008
Delma Ruth McLain, 72, of Ione and recently of La Grande, died May 3, at Grande Ronde Hospital. At the family's request, private services will be held only in Ione at a later date.
Louise L. Miller
May 2, 2008
Louise L. Miller, 91, of La Grande, died May 2 at her home. At her request no service will be held. Louise was born March 1, 1917, to Hans Albert Larsen and Anna Marie Hansen Larsen in Dwight, Ill. Raised in Montana, she graduated from Harlowton High School and Eastern Montana Normal School in Billings, Mont. She attended the...
Austin "Bear" Daniel Carter
Apr 29, 2008
Austin "Bear" Daniel Carter, 12, of Union, died April 29 of unknown causes at Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Union High School Gym. Dress will be casual. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery. Austin was born Dec. 2, 1995, to Christian Carter and Connie Steel in La Grande....
Laura Louise Cathey
Apr 28, 2008
Laura Louise Cathey, 101, of Ontario and formerly of La Grande, died April 28 Wellsprings Assisted Living Facility in Ontario. Graveside services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City.
Margrie Evelyn Schwendemann
Apr 26, 2008
Margrie Evelyn Schwendemann, formerly of Wallowa and Union counties, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 in Portland. She was 87. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 2 at 11:00am at Daniels-Knopp Funeral Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. A graveside service will be held at the Wallowa Cemetery at 2:30pm. Marge was born on November 18,...
Shirley Stoddard
Apr 26, 2008
Shirley Stoddard, 66, of Baker City and formerly of La Grande and Union, died April 26 in Baker City. A memorial service and celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the VFW Hall at 518 N. Main Street in Union. The family requests memorial contributions to help with funeral expenses to be sent to Tami's Pine...
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...
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...
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...
