Brenda Kay Bloomquist 1942 – 2024 Obituary November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Kay Bloomquist passed away on Oct. 21, 2024, in Burns, at the age of 81. Kay was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, leaving behind a legacy of her love of Jesus, her kindness and her beacon of light to all who knew her. Born on Dec. 31,
Florence Krueger 1929 – 2024 Obituary November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Florence Krueger came into this world on July 20, 1929 and passed away on Nov. 3, 2024. She was the daughter of Bert and Ethel Stidham of Clark Wyo., sister to Lester, Margie, Violet who died as an infant, Ray, Burt, Argetta, Ruby, Opal, Arnie, Leonard, Wesley and Roy. She was
Julie Walls 1948 – 2024 Obituary November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Julie Walls passed peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 27, 2024 at her home in Lafayette, Ore. She was born on April 26, 1948 in Indianapolis, Ind., to Norma Gertrued (Waite) and Ralph “Buzz” Stafford. Her summers were spent on her grandparents farm where she helped tend the garden and
William R. Parkhurst 1945 – 2024 Obituary November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 William R. Parkhurst, passed away, on Nov. 3, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. Bill was born in Ontario, on May 21, 1945 to Mayfield and Vera Parkhurst. He worked at Termicaold and ran a successful account practice, farmed, and worked with both the Piaute Indian Nation in Burns and the Quinault Indian Nation. He
Mollie Larson to compete in runDisney full marathon at Walt Disney World Community November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 by Mollie Larson for the Burns Times-Herald My name is Mollie Larson I represented Harney County for the princess half marathon 2023 at Disney World in Orlando, Fla. After my first race at Disney World I was contacted by runDisney asking for an interview. I declined that interview due to the fact I
Barbara Mae (Ackley) Stott Aug. 26, 1926 – Oct. 7, 2024 Obituary November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 Barbara Mae (Ackley) Stott was born in Alameda, Calif., on Aug. 26, 1926. Barbara was the only child of Harley J. Ackley and Mabel Rose (Tomlin) Ackley. Her early years were spent in Alameda but she never stayed long in any one place. Her father was a civil engineer, and
Terry “Karen” Morgan 1940 – 2024 Obituary November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 Terry “Karen” Morgan entered the gates of heaven on Oct. 19, 2024, with her children and wonderful caregivers by her side. Born on Nov. 9, 1940, in Pendleton, to Ed and Norma (Terry) Garris, Karen was an only child who spent her childhood on the family wheat and pea farm
Miriam Ruth (Hershberger) Mallea 1933 – 2024 Obituary November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 Miriam Ruth (Hershberger) Mallea passed away at her home on Oct. 24, 2024. Miriam was born in Emmett, Idaho on Nov. 13, 1933 to Mary and John Hershberger. She had two siblings, Valeta and Fred. In February of 1955, Miriam married the love of her life, David Mallea. Miriam was an avid bridge
Geraldine (Geri) Holt Storey Smith 1947 – 2024 Obituary November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 Geraldine (Geri) Holt Storey Smith passed away on Sept. 1, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on Feb. 26, 1947 in Texas. She had been a Harney County resident for several years. She will be missed by friends and family.
Death Notice – Florence Mary Kreuger Obituary November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 Florence Mary Kreuger passed away on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 in Vale. The funeral service will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m., at the Burns Cemetery. The full obituary will be released in the coming weeks.