Death Notices

Rosalie Rosemary Jett, 77, passed away on October 13, 2025 in Pendleton, Oregon. She was born on July 12, 1948 in Forest Grove, Oregon. No formal services have been announced. Arrangements are through Burns Mortuary of Pendleton.

Martha "Joyce" Kraft passed away December 7, 2025 at the age of 92 in Boise Idaho. Cremation Society of Idaho is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph Valek, 68, of La Grande, passed away on Wednesday December 10, 2025, at his home. A full obituary will be published at a later time. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

Eva Thomas of Pendleton, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at her home. She was born Eva Loretta Smith to Oscar and Ruth Frances Mayfield on October 11, 1938 in Everton, Missouri. Eva was 87. Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop is in charge of the arrangements.

Sherryl Burke passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at her home in Union at the age of 87. Arrangements will be announced later by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Center.

Romalee D. Urschel, 90, of Union, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at her home. A full obituary will be published at a later time. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

Matthew John Nelson, 45, of Seneca, Oregon, passed away at the Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day, Oregon, on December 5, 2025. Driskill Memorial Chapel is assisting the family. To leave online condolences, please visit: www.driskillmemorialchapel.com.

Danny J. Huffman, 73, of Joseph, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at his residence. A full obituary will be published at a later time. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

Sherry D. Moran, 73, of La Grande, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Grande Ronde Hospital. A full obituary will be published at a later time. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

Larry Lynn Espinola, 78, of La Grande, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home in La Grande, Oregon, surrounded by loved one. A Rosary with Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am at Our Lady of The Valley Catholic Church, La Grande. Loveland Funeral Chapel and...

Elizabeth Marie Jones, 58, of Heppner, Oregon, passed away December 4, 2025 in Hermiston, Oregon. She was born March 2, 1967 in Portland, Oregon. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton.

Donald C. Colter, 72, of Elgin, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Grande Ronde Hospital. A full obituary will be published at a later time. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be handling the arrangements.