Retirement celebrations to be held Community News January 4, 2017January 4, 20170 A retirement party will be held for former Harney County Judge Steve Grasty Friday, Jan. 13, at the Burns Elks Lodge. The social hour will begin at 5 p.m., and a chicken-fried steak dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $10, and diners will
Death notice — Donald Elvin McGhehey Obituary December 28, 2016December 29, 20161 Donald Elvin McGhehey of Redmond, and former resident of Burns, passed away Dec. 18, 2016. Donald was born Sept. 10, 1922. A celebration of life will be held in the spring/summer of 2017.
Kenneth “Mike” Frisby 1925-2016 Obituary December 21, 2016December 22, 20160 Kenneth “Mike” Frisby, 91, passed away at his home Friday, Dec. 9. At his request, no services will be held. Mike Frisby was born Jan. 26, 1925, in Bend, to Fred and Bessie Jones Frisby. His family moved around much of his childhood, mostly in Idaho and Oregon. He married Donna Altizer Dec.
Leonard Lewis Taylor Obituary December 21, 2016December 22, 20160 Leonard Lewis Taylor, “Buster” to all who knew him, 80, passed away Dec. 12, at Pioneer Place nursing home in Vale following a long illness. Buster was a longtime resident of Burns and a member of the Burns Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
John Barry Rose 2001-2016 Obituary December 14, 2016December 15, 20168 John Barry Rose was born March 25, 2001, at Saint Charles Medical Center to proud parents, Kelli and JW Rose of Burns. The red-headed, freckle-faced little boy was an instant charmer and had the hearts of his entire family from day one. His grandpas, Poppy Carl and Poppy Gary may
Funeral notice — David C. Mallea Obituary December 14, 2016December 15, 20160 David C. Mallea passed away Dec. 10. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Burns. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Burns. Contributions may be made to
Death notice — Josefina “Jo” Micaela Hagedorn Obituary December 14, 2016December 15, 20160 Josefina “Jo” Micaela Hagedorn, 86, of Bend, passed away Dec. 1. She was born July 23, 1930. No services will be held at this time. Contributions may be made to Partners in Care, 2075 N.E. Wyatt Court, Bend, Ore. 97701. Autumn Funerals of Bend is in charge of arrangements.
Ila Jane Abbott 1924-2016 Obituary December 7, 2016December 8, 20160 Ila Jane Abbott, 92, passed away Nov. 26 in a hospice home in Bend, with her family beside her. Jane Abbott was born March 30, 1924, in Kalispel, Mont., to Kathryn P. and William C. Search. Born in a farming family, she was the second oldest daughter of 13 brothers and
Julia L. (Judy) Cowing Thompson 1945-2016 Obituary December 7, 2016December 8, 20160 Julia L. ( Judy) Cowing Thompson passed away Nov. 25 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend,. She was born March 31, 1945, to Henry and Viola McClure Cowing in Burns. Judy married Wayne Thompson Sept. 3, 1977, in Burns. She was a member of Pettycoats and Jeans Square Dance Club, Rebekahs
Death notice — Marilyn Carol McManus Obituary December 7, 2016December 8, 20160 Marilyn Carol McManus of Bend passed away Nov. 24. She was born Jan. 22, 1944. No services will be held at this time. Autumn Funerals of Bend is in charge of arrangements.