Obituary Listing

Feb 23, 2024

She was born in Portland to Orme & Blanche Dowling on Jan 2, 1922.  She attended Girls Poly Tech HS in Portland.

Out of HS she worked for Meier & Frank, where she meet Frank. Frank was drafted into the Army in 1941. They corresponded for 4 years. Frank was discharged from the Army in Dec 1945. ...

Feb 18, 2024

Stanley Lee Simmons was born Feb. 27, 1958, to Teddy and Hildegard Simmons. As a teenager, Stan followed in his dad's footsteps and learned the trade of logging, heavy equipment operating and machinery. In 1975, Stan joined the United States Navy where he was stationed in Hawaii. There, he furthered his mechanic skills. He was honorably discharged in 1976....

Feb 11, 2024

Dixie Lee Jones, born October 7th 1943, passed away at her home in Princeton, Oregon Sunday February 11th, 2024. Married to Bobby Jones is survived by 2 of their 3 children. Dixie is also survived by her younger brother, Frank Campbell. Dixie had 5 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Born in Rulo, Nebraska, she...

Feb 10, 2024

Karan Ann (Winn) Gibson was born July 19, 1949 to Alvin and Edith Winn in Burns.  She joined by her older brother, Richard, and seven years later, her brother, Ronald was born.

Karan attended school in Burns and graduated from Burns High School in 1967. She moved to Eugene briefly to attend cosmetology school, but quit school...

Feb 8, 2024

Arloa Martin passed away peacefully at Blue Mountain Care in Prairie City on Feb. 8, 2023.

Arloa is survived by three sisters, Shirley Torrey and Francie Mason of Burns, and Elsie Sartin of Grayland, Wash.; two sons, Troy Stratton of Burns and Kelly Stratton of Washington; as well as two grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Feb 2, 2024

Kayden Lee Landen Galusha's Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Burns Christian Church, located at 125 S. Buena Vista Ave., in Burns, and will begin at 3 p.m. All are welcome to Kayden's celebration. A potluck gathering will follow the service.

Jan 29, 2024

Juanita Sanzberro Andueza passed away peacefully in Eagle, Idaho, with family by her side, on January 29, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer.  She was 91.  Juanita has reunited with God and the love of her life, Agustin.

Juanita was born September 07, 1932, in Etxalar, Navarra, located in the Basque Country of Spain, to parents...

Jan 27, 2024

Dale K. Cochran passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.

He was a very funny, caring and loving person, that would help if anyone was in need. And was always quick with a joke at all times.

Dale graduated from Crow High School, where he participated in football,...

Jan 24, 2024

In loving memory of Adeline Renee Steen "Addie", who passed away unexpected following a courageous battle with her illness. Born on Feb. 11, 2016, she brought joy and warmth to everyone around her. With a heart of gold, she touched the lines of those fortunate enough to know her. Addie departed this world on Jan. 24, 2024, surrounded by...

Jan 21, 2024

Robert (Bob) Thomas Lehman, age 72, passed away at home, in Burns, Oregon on January 21st 2024 after a brave 5 year battle with cancer. Bob was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 29th 1951 to George and Wilma Lehman and was the youngest of 4 siblings. In 1991 Bob's career as a lineman brought him to Burns,...

Jan 13, 2024

Lila Maire Tilley, 97, died January 13, 2024 at the Aspens Living Center.

Lila was born May 1, 1926 to Harold and Nola Delaney in Barber, Idaho. The family moved to Burns when she was five years old.  Lila and her siblings grew up in poverty.  She loved to tell a story about how one winter they...

Jan 7, 2024

Donald Duane "Don" Lafferty, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 7, 2024, at his home in Burns, Oregon at the age of seventy.

Don is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen (Hamer) Lafferty; his daughter, Brandi (James) Rodriguez; his daughter, Shiloh (Josh) Kenyon; his daughter, Leslie Lafferty; his son, Quentin Lafferty (Kristie Davis);...

Jan 5, 2024

Ann Elaine Choate passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 5th, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 73.

Born in Prineville OR, to Lloyd and Elaine Larson. She was the oldest of ten and the family moved frequently as Lloyd worked in the logging industry. They eventually settled, for a time,...

Jan 2, 2024

Lavina "Joyce" Cronin passed away peacefully at her home on January 21d, 2024. She was born November 28, 1931, in Marcola, Oregon, to Joseph and Edna Queen. She was the third child after Vivian and Grant, her brother Bruce followed 6 years later. The first four years were living in a logging community called Fisher's Camp outside of Marcola....

Dec 20, 2023

Suzanne Marie Revak was born on the 25th of March, 1950, in Burns, to Don and Martha Pitkin, the oldest of nine children. She passed away on Dec. 20, 2023, in Fernley, Nev. She was 73 years old.

Suzanne spent her early years in Burns, having the usual childhood adventures, and moved with her family to Meridian,...

Dec 19, 2023

Gwendallen Rose Koepke was born on March 23, 2004, in Fallon, Nev., to Cindy Koepke and Brandon Kelly.

She was a quiet, shy little girl until she got to know you, then look out, she would become a fun and quirky goofball. Gwen was a strong Christian that grew up in church, her light and love always...

Dec 11, 2023

Tina held a love for others, a love larger than for herself. She enjoyed talking to people that she didn't know along with ones that she had known for a lifetime. Tina always said hello to everyone but held a special place in her heart for children and the elderly. She would help anyone in need, whether she could...

Dec 10, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Glen Johnson, a beloved husband, and father of nine children. Glen departed this world on Dec. 10, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering commitment to his faith and family.

Born on Nov. 18, 1932, in Barnwell, Alberta, Canada, Glen lived a life...

Dec 6, 2023

Richard was born in Oroville, Calif., on July 17, 1949, to Jim and Mariam Mingus. His family eventually moved to Hines and he attended school, graduating from Burns Union High School in 1968.

From his first marriage, sons, Kelly and Rode were born. Rich lived many places before coming back to Burns, where he met the love...

Nov 29, 2023

Jesse was born on May 27, 1956 in Downey California and passed from this life November 29, 2023 in Burns, Oregon.

He is survived by his love, Lilly, his children Michelle, Sarah, and David (Stacey), grandchildren Jayden & Benjamin, brother Rick and sister Jennifer (Mike), niece Brandy and her children Bella, Jori and Winter, nephew Arly (Vera)...