Obituary Listing

Aug 22, 2025

Valerie J. (Van Wey) Bennison, 83, of Burns, Oregon, passed away August 22, 2025, in the presence of both her children. She was born February 27, 1942, in Eugene, Oregon, to Valda and Donald Van Wey. On March 24, 1962, she married Gary Bennison.

Valerie lived a life defined by hard work, creativity and devotion to her...

Aug 20, 2025

Born July 8 1933 at his parents Joe and Emma (Jones) Cronin's ranch in Drewsey, Oregon. Harvey Jerome Cronin was the last living of 8 siblings. He was preceded in death by Clarinda Bell (Poer) Straw, Clarence Albert Cronin, Ina Thelma McDonnell, Joseph Cecil (Toots) Cronin, Jesse George Cronin, Mary Eunice Gregg, Robert Michael Cronin, Patrick Charley Cronin. His...

Aug 9, 2025

Mary Anna Taylor Wilber, 83, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025 in Oregon City, Oregon.

To those who knew and loved her, she was Mary Ann, Marian, Mom and Nana.

Mary Ann was born on Christmas Day 1941 in Portland, Oregon to Howard and Olga Taylor.

With two deaf parents and her...

Aug 2, 2025

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Helen Louise Hardwick, 92, passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, at The Aspens, in Burns, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Her family nickname of "Little Miss Sunshine", an apt description of her sunny personality and ability to light up a room, she charmed others with her wit and vivacious energy. Helen will long be...

Jul 11, 2025

Michael "Amos" Glenn Burk passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, just two days shy of his 75th birthday. Born July 13, 1950 in Peoria, Illinois to Camilla ("Peach") and Wilbur Burk, Amos lived a life defined by craftsmanship, creativity, and compassion towards others. Amos journeyed west with his best friend and settled in Corvallis, Oregon in the early...

Jul 8, 2025

Clyde Dennis Belcher, 78, of Princeton, passed away on July 8, 2025.

Clyde was born on Dec. 31, 1946, in Coquille, Ore., to Bart and Mary (Weidner) Belcher. He was the sixth of seven children, and grew up alongside his siblings: Barbara Hannahs, Jack Belcher, Betty Miner, Linda Thompson, John Belcher, and Patty Oxford. Clyde attended school...

May 14, 2025

Frances Olene (Bridenstine) Banton, 83 years old, of Burns, passed away, surrounded by family on May 14, 2025, and is now rejoicing in heaven with her heavenly Father, friends and family who have gone before her.

Frances was born and raised near Cottage Grove, Ore. She met the love of her life, Tommy (Banton) in a PE...

May 8, 2025

Don Moody passed away in May, at his home in Riley. He was born in 1931, in Los Angeles, Calif., to his parents Clyde and Gladys Moody.

Don moved to Oregon with his family in 1945. They settled in the Applegate Valley, where he grew up.

He received his elementary education in the Beaver Creek...

Apr 27, 2025

Jerry passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

He was born here in Burns, on Dec. 14, 1934, to parents, William and Katie Harris. He graduated from Burns Union High School in 1953. He then served four active years of service and four years in reserve in the U.S. Marine Corps....

Apr 26, 2025

Mike passed away at his home with his loving wife of 56 years, his daughter, and his son at his side on April 26, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born to Harry and Gladys Richards on February 12, 1945, at their home in Sweet Home, Oregon. Mike was one of twelve siblings, eight brothers and four...

Apr 17, 2025

Joe Miller passed away peacefully at age 90 on April 17, 2025 at his ranch in Frenchglen surrounded by family.  He was born on Nov 26, 1934 in the Miller House in Frenchglen to parents Taft and Nellie Miller. He was the second youngest of seven children.  Joe and his younger brother were initially raised on the Miller Homestead...

Apr 1, 2025

Eugene "Geno" Andueza June 8, 1962 – April 1, 2025

Geno Andueza passed peacefully in the company of family and loved ones on April 1, 2025, in Bend, Oregon. He was 62.

Geno was born June 8, 1962, in San Sebastian, Spain, located in the Basque region of Spain, to parents Agustin Andueza of Lesaka,...

Mar 30, 2025

Don Toelle spent most of his life in Harney County, ranching, rodeoing, and raising a family. Don was born March 20, 1929, in Linnton, Oregon, where his parents, Ferdinand and Mary Toelle, ran a small farm. Don was the second youngest of their seven children. He spent his childhood working and playing on the family farm, attending the local...

Mar 24, 2025

On March 24th, 2025, Jonathan Roger Schmeck passed away from a car accident on his way to work. He was just 25 years old. Jonathan was born on August 29th, 1999 in Bend Oregon, the oldest son of Penny Lee Dean Schmeck and Laird Leon Schmeck. Jonathan was named after his paternal grandfather John Schmeck and in 2001 became...

Mar 12, 2025

Travis Haines Williams passed away on March 12th, 2025 in Caldwell, Idaho. He was a devoted husband, father, son, good friend, and a true patriot. Travis is now riding green pastures with his father Terry. Travis was the first born son to Terry and Nancy Williams, in Burns, OR. He began his journey of life on August 26th, 1969....

Mar 12, 2025

Douglas Jay Castle, known to many as "J," passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 76. J was born on December 15, 1948, in San Rafael, California. He leaves behind three children and two grandchildren, along with three brothers and one sister. J was a gifted artist. He could build and fix anything he set his...

Mar 11, 2025

Clint Troy Starbuck passed away on March 11th 2025 in a fatal car accident in Harney County. He was 37 years old. Clint is preceded by his Grand Parents Don & Azalea Starbuck, Grandfather Curly Norris, and Step-Grandfather Gary Altnow. Clint is survived by his parents Cliff & Pam Starbuck, Grandmother Carol Altnow, Sister Melissa Starbuck, Niece Azalea Long-Starbuck,...

Feb 24, 2025

Katherine "Kay" Stanwyck was born on Nov. 10, 1932, in Auburn, Calif., to Greely Herrington and Myrtle Holsclaw. She was later joined by her siblings: two sisters, Carol and Ginger, and a brother, Gene. Kay graduated from California State University, Berkeley. In 1954, she married Thomas Stanwyck, and together they had five children: Donald Stanwyck, Karen (Stanwyck) Lagace, Kenneth...

Feb 16, 2025

Mary Katherine (Humphreys) Steeves, better known to her friends as Mary Kay Steeves, passed away at her home in Burns on February 16th, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born in Portland, Oregon, on July 19th, 1938, to Lester and Mary E. (Raddon) Humphreys, and graduated as a member of Lincoln High School's class of 1956. She...

Feb 16, 2025

Ruth "Ruthie" Miller was born on April 13, 1945, to John and Margaret Litscher in Dayton, Ore. She was the fifth of six children: Jim, Marvin, Ron, Dave, Ruthie and Beverly.

Ruthie attended school in Dayton, where she played violin and volleyball. Ruthie was athletic and smart, as she was homecoming princess and graduated as valedictorian in...