Hildegard “Hilde” Simmons, 87, passed away peacefully Feb. 27 at her home in Burns, surrounded by her family and a friend. Hilde was born Nov. 13, 1928, in Hanau, Germany, to Heinrich Fischer and Elizabeth Beck. In 1948, she married Wasyl Kolodnicke and had two daughters, Lisa and Irene. While still in

Maria Altuna Lete, 91, passed away Feb. 22 in Meridian, Idaho, at the home of her son, Jess Lete. Maria was born Nov. 1, 1924, in Vergara, Guipuzcoa, Spain, to Jose Martin Altuna and Lucia Eguidazu. At the age of 35, she married Domingo Lete and traveled by boat to America. They

Dorothy Liebig Berg Tracy Mace, formerly of Burns, passed away in Aberdeen, Wash., Feb. 13. At 100, Dorothy succumbed to the toll age takes on the human body. She died as she lived, without complaining. She lived a long and adventurous life. She was born in Fresno, Calif., July 23, 1915,

Kancho Spasoff, 79, passed away March 2 at his home in Burns.

  John Radinovich, 96, passed away peacefully Feb. 23. He had been in failing health for the past year after a stroke, which left him bedridden. However, John’s spirits stayed high. Determined he would walk again, he always said, “Tomorrow I’m going to walk outside and split some wood.” John was born

  Vernon Leroy Case, 81, of Woodburn passed away at home Feb. 9, with his loving wife, Janice, by his side. Vernie was born Dec. 30, 1934, to Paul Manning Case and Audrey Naomi (Emery) Case in Walker, Minn. He was in the electrical business for many years and was employed by several

Hildegard Simmons, 87, passed away Feb. 27, at her home in Burns. A full obituary will follow at a later date.