Gene McVicker was born Jan. 23, 1927, in Swatara, Minn., to Lora Mabel Lovejoy and Harry McVicker. He was the middle child of nine siblings: Donald, Lorraine, Helen, Harry, Gene, Glen, Thomas, John, and Betty. Betty lives in Arizona and is the only surviving sibling. Harry and Lora married in Mitchell,

Kurt grew up in Jackson, Calif., where he came to love the outdoors. As a boy, he roamed the foothills, hunting and fishing, and observing the natural world. He carried this love of nature into adulthood.  He left Jackson for Alaska on graduating from high school, then settled in northern Minnesota,

Jack J. Carroll passed away April 6, 2024. He was born Sept. 18, 1932, the child of Wilbur Carroll and Wanda (Cote) Carroll Wentz, where he was raised in Burns. Jack received his bachelors degree in education from Oregon State in 1960, and began teaching in Newberg then Hillsboro and

The family of Bill Jaques would like to invite his friends and close co-workers, to join the family on June 8, at Idlewild Campground, starting at 2 p.m., to remember Bill, with stories and fun times spent with him. A roast pork picnic dinner will be provided. Be sure to bring

Ralph R. Sawyer, 90, of Burns, entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2024. Ralph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and brother who lived his life guided by faith, love and duty. Ralph was a beloved husband to Carol (Smyth) and a cherished son of William ‘Art’ and

Lawrence “Larry” Richard Allen passed away peacefully at his home on April 5, 2024, at the age of 71. He leaves behind his loving wife Sherrie, two daughters, two sons, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, two grandsons and two granddaughters. He was a proud and caring father, and considered the partners

Robert “Bob” Popham, 77, of Bend, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024.  Bob is survived by his partner, Brenda Walter, of Bend; sister, Pamela Moschilli, of Worcester, Mass.; daughter, Kelly Everhart of Redmond; and son, Robert “Bobby” Popham of Burns; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.   As per Bob’s request, he

“Mike” Miguel A. Ayarza was born in Tunisia Africa in 1944 to Juan Ayarza and Anparo Exposito-Ayarza, both from Spain. Mike was one of five children, two brothers and two sisters. He was raised and went to school in Africa, France, Italy and Spain, learning to speak five languages. While

A Memorial Service for John Mark Hale, will be held on Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m. at Life Foursquare Church. Luncheon will follow the memorial service and all are welcome to attend.