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Doris Patton

Doris Patton

Jun 22, 2018

Doris L. Patton, 88 died on Friday, June 22, 2018 at her home in Hines.  A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Burns at 11:00 a.m.  with a burial to follow in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in Doris's memory can be made to either the Wounded Warriors or the Bend,Oregon...

Nida Gunkel

Nida Gunkel

Jun 14, 2018

Nida D. Gunkel, 62 died on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Aspens.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Bible Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the Burns Cemetery.  Contributions in Nida's memory can be made to the Bible Baptist Church.  LaFollette's Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Judith Smyth

Judith Smyth

Jun 5, 2018

Judith Katherine (McCavic) Smyth passed away of complications from a recent diagnosis of cancer and other related illnesses at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, Oregon, on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 4:49 p.m. at the age of 74. Judy was a devoted mother, wife, companion, sister and friend. Judy was a person that would tell the truth even if it...

Lawanda Williams

Lawanda Williams

Jun 5, 2018

LaWanda Vivian Hayse Williams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and cousin lost her battle with heart disease on June 5, 2018 at St. Charles Memorial Hospital in Bend Oregon.  LaWanda was 86 years old. A Rosary will be held at 7PM Friday June 22nd at the Holy Family Catholic Church. A Mass Service will be held at 11AM...

Dean Van Landuyt

Dean Van Landuyt

Jun 2, 2018

Dean L. Van Landuyt, 78 died on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Harney District Hospital.  A private family committal service will be held at a later date.

Joann Helmer

Joann Helmer

May 26, 2018

Joann Helmer, 84 died on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her home.  Family to do services at a later date.

Rufino Urcaregui

Rufino Urcaregui

May 23, 2018

Rufino Urcaregui, 83 died on May 23, 2018 at is home.  At his request there will be no services.

Gene Krueger

Gene Krueger

Apr 26, 2018

Long time Crane rancher Gene Krueger passed away April 26 at Harney District Hospital.  Gene was born in Burns on August 29, 1924 to August and Bernice Krueger.  Gene spent his whole life in Harney County except for his service in the Philippines during WW 2. In 1948 Gene along with his brother Hollis purchased the ranch he would remain...

Mary Salsbery

Mary Salsbery

Apr 26, 2018

Mary Frances Salsbery passed away peacefully at her home on April 26th, 2018 at the age of 89.  A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 14, 2018 in the Burns Elks Lodge #1680 at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow.  Contributions in Mary's memory can be made to the Harney County Historical Society.  LaFollette's Chapel is in...

Carl Reed

Carl Reed

Apr 14, 2018

On April 14, 2018, Carl Rexford Reed, age 94, passed away due to natural causes at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon. A Memorial Service will be held on June 2, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Portland, Oregon.  Followed by United States Military Honors at 3:00 p.m. at the graveside. Carl was born Jan. 8,...

Matthew R. Fine

Matthew R. Fine

Apr 8, 2018

Although Matt was born in Ontario, Oregon, in November 1950, his family lived in Harney County. He began school in Frenchglen and attended grade schools in Ontario and Payette, Idaho, completing high school in 1969 in Burns. During school he enjoyed playing basketball, football and field sports. He earned his associate's degree in Criminal Justice from Blue Mountain Community College....

Mary "Connie" King

Mary "Connie" King

Mar 10, 2018

Mary Colleen King, known to her friends and family as Connie, passed away March 10 at Harney District Hospital. Connie was born Dec. 3, 1937, in Fort Pierre, S.D., to Kathryn and Edward Hughes. She grew up in the surrounding area as one of three children, with Tom and Phyllis. She met Clayton Hurst King in 1952, and they later...

Theodore Brown

Theodore Brown

Feb 27, 2018

Theodore G. Brown, 79 died on February 27, 2016 at Ashley Manor.  A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m.

Randolph  "Randy" Wenick

Randolph "Randy" Wenick

Feb 9, 2018

Randolph "Randy" Wenick 69, died on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Aspens in Hines.  A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Burns Elks Lodge #1680 at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow in the Burns Cemetery.  Donations in Randy's memory can be made to Harney County Hospice.  LaFollette's Chapel is in charge of...

Kathleen Theresa Wilber

Kathleen Theresa Wilber

Feb 5, 2018

Kathleen Theresa Wilber, 94 died on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Aspens.  A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church with a Memorial Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Kathleen Joyce Wilber was born in Juntura, Oregon on November 30,...

Ruth Paul

Ruth Paul

Jan 30, 2018

Ruth E. Paul, 92 died on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the Aspens.  No services will be held at this time.  Contributions in her memory can be made to Alzheimer's Association or Harney County Senior Citizen Center in care of LaFollette's Chape, PO Box 488; Burns, Oregon 97720

Winona Pietersz

Winona Pietersz

Jan 25, 2018

Winona Felicia Gertrude Pietersz, 88, passed away peacefully at Harney District Hospital with her two daughters by her side. Winona was born on August 14, 1929 to Arthur Winston Jansz and Gertrude Matilda (Hingert) Jansz, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Winona married Romauld Valentine Pietersz on October 17, 1959 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Colombo, Sri Lanka, she attended St....

Rena Adams Beers

Rena Adams Beers

Jan 16, 2018

Rena Adams Beers, 99 died at her home surrounded by family.  A public viewing will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 at LaFollette's Chapel from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Faith Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. and burial to follow at New Camp Cemetery.

Melvin Pedersen

Melvin Pedersen

Jan 8, 2018

Melvin L. Pedersen, 86 died on Monday, January 8, 2018 in a house fire.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Harney County Church of the Nazarene at 2:00 p.m.  Contributions in Mel's memory can be made to the Harney County Fire Department.

Ricky Edwards

Ricky Edwards

Jan 4, 2018

Ricky Edwards, 61 died on January 4, 2018 at St. Alphonso s Hospital in Boise, Idaho.

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