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Herbert Luther Peterson

Herbert Luther Peterson

Feb 22, 2024

Herb L. Peterson, 88, of Ione and Long Creek, Oregon was born March 17, 1935 in the family home near Valby Church to Henry E. Peterson and Adina A. Anderson Peterson. He was welcomed into the family by his siblings, which the oldest were 14 years older (Henry) Ted Peterson, Marjorie Peterson Skuzeski and Robert E. Peterson. Herb lost...

Robert Raymond Reasoner

Robert Raymond Reasoner

Feb 11, 2024

Robert Raymond Reasoner (Pastor Bob) age 74 of Arlington, Oregon passed away on February 11, 2024 while at Kadlec Medical Hospital. Celebration of Pastor Bob's life with Military Honors will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Arlington Fire Hall.

He was born November 20, 1949 in Oregon City, Oregon to Walter and...

Ellis Dean Mcroberts

Ellis Dean Mcroberts

Jan 28, 2024

Ellis Dean McRoberts, 89, passed away peacefully the morning of January 28, 2024 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. Early in the month, he said, "he really didn't want to go, but if it was his time, he would accept it". He was a sweetheart, and his smile will be deeply missed.

Ellis and his fraternal twin...

Ray I. Papineau

Ray I. Papineau

Jan 24, 2024

Ray I. Papineau 93, a beloved resident of Lexington, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the age of 93. He peacefully departed this life at Willow Creek Terrace Assisted Living, where he had spent his last five months surrounded by caring staff and fellow tenants.

A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday,...

Robert Kyle Buschke

Robert Kyle Buschke

Dec 25, 2023

Robert "Kyle" Buschke, 66, of Heppner died, Monday, December 25, 2023 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner after a three-year struggle with Cancer. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Heppner Elks Lodge with a meal to follow. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Heppner Masonic...

Harry Hartley

Harry Hartley

Dec 7, 2023

Harry Hartley passed away at the age of 95 on the morning of December 7, 2023. A celebration of Harry's life will be held on March 2nd, 2024 at 1pm at the Condon Elks Lodge, 117 S. Main St. Condon, Oregon. He leaves a legacy of love and service to his family, friends, community, and country.

Harry...

Beverly Jean (Baker)  Steagall

Beverly Jean (Baker) Steagall

Nov 9, 2023

Beverly Baker Steagall, 84, died on November 9, 2023 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Heppner.

She was born on Upper Rhea Creek on November 23, 1938 at the Blackburn Sawmill which was owned and operated by her...

Kenneth Clyde Burdick

Kenneth Clyde Burdick

Oct 29, 2023

Kenneth Clyde "Ken" Burdick passed away on October 29, 2023, at the age of 89, at his home in Arlington, Oregon. Despite his battle with serious medical issues in recent years, he showed his courage in facing life challenges with grit, grace, and dignity.

Ken was born on August 25, 1934, to Clyde Edward Burdick and Gertrude...

Shirley Ann (Hunt)  Mccarl

Shirley Ann (Hunt) Mccarl

Oct 7, 2023

Shirley Ann McCarl was born in Heppner on September 10, 1935, to Aurther and Bertha Hunt. She died on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital at the age of 88. She was raised and attended school in Lexington, where she continued to live for the next 88 years.

On August 22, 1952, Shirley married Morris...

Kraig Allen Cutsforth

Kraig Allen Cutsforth

Sep 20, 2023

Kraig A. Cutsforth, 62, of Heppner, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his home.  A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Heppner Elks Club.

He was born January 23, 1961, at Heppner, the son of Kenneth D. and M. Sharon Bryant Cutsforth.  He was raised in Heppner until...

Judith Lue (Spauling)  Laughlin

Judith Lue (Spauling) Laughlin

Aug 24, 2023

Judith (Judie) Lue Spaulding Laughlin passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023, at Chinook Place in Madras, Oregon.

Judie was born November 23, 1940, in Long Beach, California to Bette Simpson Spaulding and Carl F. Spaulding, Jr. Carl was in the Army and was stationed in Long Beach when Judie was born. They moved to The Dalles,...

Eva Lou (Sweetwood)  Greiner

Eva Lou (Sweetwood) Greiner

Aug 2, 2023

Eva Lou Greiner 92, of Condon, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at The Dalles, Oregon. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2023 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Condon. A celebration of life will follow at St. John Catholic Parish Hall.

Eva Lou was born May 14, 1931 in Paonia, Colorado, the only...

Lorraine Ruth (Potter)  Bates

Lorraine Ruth (Potter) Bates

Jul 17, 2023

Lorraine Ruth (Potter) Bates, 94, of Condon, Oregon, passed away on July 17, 2023 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon. Daughter of Ralph and Anna (Duncan) Potter of Mikkalo, she was born on their ranch in the Ajax area on October 28, 1928. After facing bankruptcy at the Ajax location, the family relocated to the Ferry Canyon...

Marylou J. And Bernard L. Aamodt

Marylou J. And Bernard L. Aamodt

Jul 17, 2023

Marylou Jean Aamodt passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2022, at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in the The Dalles Oregon. She was 81 years old. Marylou was born September 13, 1941, to parents and Louis James and Mary Era (Kottke) Huffman in Walker Minnesota. She was the youngest of 6 children. She is survived by her brother, John E. Huffman...

Janet Marilyn (Schular)  Schott

Janet Marilyn (Schular) Schott

Jul 11, 2023

Janet "Jan" Marilyn (Shular) Schott was born February 3, 1945 to Clifford and Marge Weddell Shular. Their first home on Minnesota Ave. in North Portland was razed during the I-5 construction in the mid 1950's. They moved several blocks away, and then to the Bull Mountain area of Tigard in the mid 1960's. As a young man in the...

Robert Lowell Stevens

Robert Lowell Stevens

Jul 9, 2023

Robert L. (Bob) Stevens, 84, of Hardman died Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Heppner. A memorial graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery.

Bob was born July 22, 1938 to Harold and Helen (Gammell) Stevens at his grandparents' home near Heppner. He came home to Hardman at...

Janet Gail (Coe)  Hughes

Janet Gail (Coe) Hughes

Apr 25, 2023

Janet Gail Hughes, 88, formerly of Heppner, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her home in Walla Walla. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery in Heppner, Oregon. A reception will follow at the Gilliam and Bisbee Building in Heppner.

She was born December 14, 1934,...

Robert Jeffrey John (Butch) Laughlin

Robert Jeffrey John (Butch) Laughlin

Apr 22, 2023

Robert Jeffery John (Butch) Laughlin, 82 years, left us unexpectedly on April 22, 2023 at Kadlec Hospital in Tri-Cities, WA.

Butch was born October 18, 1940 at Miss Clarey's Hospital, Heppner, OR to Robert Ogden Laughlin and Ilene Katherine Kilkenny. Butch's father passed away when Butch was just 6 months old. He and his mother Ilene moved...

Linda Ellen (Lexington)  Wilhelm

Linda Ellen (Lexington) Wilhelm

Apr 6, 2023

Linda Ellen (Smith) Wilhelm, 65 of Lexington Oregon passed away surrounded by her family at her daughters home in Irrigon on Thursday April 6th, 2023 from cancer.

She was born February 22nd, 1958, in Burns Oregon to parents Howard and Ernestine Smith.

Linda grew up on a ranch along Willow Creek and graduated from Arlington...

Janice Sue (Green)  Blouse

Janice Sue (Green) Blouse

Apr 2, 2023

Janice Sue Blouse 65, of Canby, Oregon passed away April 2, 2023, at Condon (Mayville), at her parents' home, after a brief illness.

She was born June 3, 1957, in Heppner, Oregon to Sally Dyer of Condon and James Green, Canby, Oregon. Janice grew up and attended school in Arlington, Oregon. She studied graphic arts at the...

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