Norman DeJong always gave his best, and he lived a good life. He said, “I am the happiest man on the planet.” The ones who really knew him and loved him will have his touch on their heart forever. Norm was born to Rudolph DeJong and Mary Ann Robins DeJong in

Sidney Leroy Spink, 72, passed away peacefully July 9 at Harney District Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 21, 1947, in Portland to Richard and Ada Spink. He joined his brother, Gordon, and sisters, Arvilla and Marie. In 1963, Sid married Vicki Amundsen, and together they had three children,

Mildred “Millie” Eshelby, 101, passed away peacefully on the morning of Aug. 17. Millie was born July 17, 1918, in Oklahoma to James “Bill” and Jessie Doss. She lived in the southern U.S. before her family settled in Meridian, Idaho, on the “One Mile Ranch.” After high school graduation, she worked at

Mildred M. Eshelby, 101, passed away Aug. 17. Mildred was born July 17, 1918. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, with a graveside service to follow in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in Millie’s memory may be made to the Harney County Home

Norman DeJong of Prairie City passed away June 1. Norm was born April 4, 1942, to Rudolph DeJong and Mary Ann Robins DeJong in Salt Lake City, Utah. Per his request, there will be no funeral service. There will be a motorcycle ride at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, starting and ending

Betty L. Davis, 81, a longtime resident of Diamond, passed away July 31. Betty was born July 16, 1938, in Dillon, Mont., to Marselle and Mae Lake, joining sister, Margaret (Toots), and brother, Tom. In August 1942, the family left Dillon and moved to Harney County where Marselle had a job

Please join in a celebration of David’s life at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at the East Rim Overlook, Steens Mountain. This overlooks Kiger Gorge, one of David’s favorite places to hike. Following the memorial and spreading of David’s ashes, please join Paula Harris and other family members at the Steens

Eugene Y. ‘Gene’ Shoji passed away July 11 in Coos Bay, with his wife, Crystal, and son, Christopher, by his side. Gene Shoji was born May 3, 1941, in Oregon, prior to the entry of the United States into World War II. Gene was placed in the Minidoka, Idaho, Japanese internment camp

Gary Dell Wenick, 73, passed away from cancer July 3 at his home in Hines. Gary was born Feb. 10, 1946, at Valley View Hospital in Burns. He was the son of Emanuel and Martha (Schmidt) Wenick.  Gary grew up in Burns and graduated from Burns Union High School in 1964.

Marvin Lee Jess, 91, passed away July 30 at home in Diamond after a period of ill health, with his family in attendance. Marvin was born June 2, 1928, in Winchester, Idaho, to John and Iola (Jobe) Jess. He grew up there and in Craigmont and Grangeville before the family moved