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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
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
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
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
Jan 4, 2018
Ricky Edwards, 61 died on January 4, 2018 at St. Alphonso s Hospital in Boise, Idaho.
Peter Alfred Thonet
Dec 28, 2017
Peter Alfred Thonet, 81 was found in his travel trailer on December 28, 2017.
Wesley Baisley
Dec 7, 2017
Wesley Baisley, 88, of Baker City, Oregon passed away on December 4, 2017. On February 24, 1929, Wesley Baisley was born to Floyd Haven Baisley and Lola Dorthea (Petersen) Baisley in Baker, Oregon.  Wes was raised by Shelby and Birdena Petersen of Burns, Oregon. He attended Burns Grade School and graduated from Burns Union High School in 1948.  Wes was...
Dwight Mims
Nov 21, 2017
Dwight Kimsey Mims, 81, died on November 21, 2017 at a hospital in Meridian, Idaho.  Dwight was born October 21, 1936 in Ted, Smith County, Mississippi to Roy Otis Mims, Sr. and Lena Susie (Chisholm) Mims.  Dwight's middle name, is after a Mr. Kimsey that had been a close friend and neighbor of his parents when they lived and worked...
John Ebar
Nov 21, 2017
John was born on December 18, 1938 to John and Josephine (Laucirica) Ebar in Burns, Oregon.  John spent his entire life in Burns; he attended Burns Schools and graduated from Burns Union High School in 1957.  He attended OSU for one year and Oregon College of Education in Monmouth for two years. John was a talented carpenter and worked...
Allan Braymen
Nov 9, 2017
Long time Harney County rancher, Allan Winfrey Braymen died Nov. 9, 2017, at his home on the Braymen Ranch near Burns. He was born July 21, 1933, in Page County, Iowa in the family home at Lone Rock Farm near Shenandoah, Iowa. He was the sixth of 10 children born to Levi Bert and Helen Winfrey Braymen. He attended Lone...
David Johnson
Nov 7, 2017
David Johnson, 42 died on November 7, 2017 at his home in Siletz, Oregon.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10:00 am a the Harney County Fairgrounds Memorial Building with burial to follow at New Camp Cemetery.
Janet Yekel
Oct 28, 2017
Janet Belle Horton Yekel, 82, passed away Oct. 28 at her home in Burns. Janet was born Jan. 2, 1935, in Winner, S.D., to Lilly and James Horton of Hidden Timber, S.D. She was raised with her six siblings in a sod house in South Dakota. Her family members were farmers and ranchers and worked hard to produce food for...
Pearl Sahlberg
Oct 27, 2017
Pearl Irene (McLaren) Sahlberg passed away Oct. 27, with her family and friends at her side. Pearl was born July 26, 1931, at the family ranch on Poison Creek to George (Dewey) and Irene McLaren. When she reached school age, she walked or rode her horse to the Poison Creek School before transferring to Burns Grade School. Much of her...
Donna Tackman
Oct 21, 2017
Donna Tackman, 89 died on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Ashley Manor with her family by her side.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Hines with burial to follow in the Burns Cemetery.  Contributions in Donna's memory can be made to the Harney County...
Albert Deiter
Oct 17, 2017
Albert Deiter was found dead on October 17, 2017 at his home in Burns.  A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at LaFollette's Chapel. Albert was born on January 3, 1958 to Eugene and Elaine (Williams) Deiter.  He was raised in Burns, Oregon until his junior year when the family moved to Lovelock,...
Norma W. Curtis
Oct 9, 2017
Norma W. Curtis, 99 died on Monday, October 9, 2017 at her daughter's home in Bend, Oregon.  A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Burns Cemetery.  Contributions in Norma's memory can be made to the Harney County Historical Society or the Harney County Senior Citizen Center.
Theron Adams
Oct 8, 2017
Theron Adams, 83 died on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Aspens Living Center.  No services will be held.
Faithe Rupp
Oct 5, 2017
Faithe Rupp, 71 went to be with her Lord Thursday, October 5th.  She championed two neurological diseases, Parkinson's and Multiple System Atrophy with amazing grace and stamina, to the very end.  She remained in her home where she was surrounded by family, friends, and caregivers. She is survived by her loving and attentive husband of 50 years, Merlin Rupp, daughters...
Kenneth Thompson
Oct 2, 2017
Kenneth Thompson, 79 died on Monday, October 2, 2017 at is son Todd's home in Hines.  A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the McMillan Grange in Puyallup, Washington.
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