Norma Hill
Aug 16, 2018
Norma M. Hill, 85 died on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at her home in Hines.  A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Harney County Church of the Nazarene at 4:00 p.m.  A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the Riverside Cemetery in Payette, Idaho at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time.  Contributions...
Ryan G. Woodfin
Aug 5, 2018
Ryan G. Woodfin, 32 died on Saturday, August 5, 2018 at his home in Hines.
Joseph R. Oltman
Aug 4, 2018
Joseph R. Oltman, 76 died on August 4, 2018 at St. Charles Medical Center.  A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 in the Burns Cemetery.  A fellowship luncheon with follow immediately afterwards at the Burns Elks Lodge #1680.  Contributions in Joe Oltman's memory can be made to the local American Legion Harney County Post #63.
Barbara Maher
Jul 7, 2018
Barbara Maher, 68, passed away July 7 at her home in Princeton, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in September of 1949 in the Weiser, Idaho, hospital. She lived with her family on a ranch in Jordan Valley, until the age of 3. In 1952, they moved to the ranch on Bully Creek in Vale, where she later attended...
Robert "Bob" Christensen
Jun 30, 2018
Robert Christensen, 83 died on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home.  A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in the Burns Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.  A Celebration of life gathering will be held at the Burns Elks Lodge #1680 at 2:00 p.m. There will be public visitation today at LaFollette's Chapel from 3:00 p.m. to...
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 23, 2018
Rufino Urcaregui, 83 died on May 23, 2018 at is home.  At his request there will be no services.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
