Merlin Rupp 1936 – 2022 Obituary November 23, 2022November 23, 20220 Merlin Rupp, loved and cared for by many, passed away on Nov. 19, 2022, at his home in Burns. A one of a kind, old time buckaroo with many fans and friends who cared deeply for him. He considered ‘family’ to be those people who shared his truest passions of the
Mary Cathrine Bishop 1941 – 2022 Obituary November 23, 2022November 23, 20220 Mary Catherine Bishop of Burns, 81, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2022 at Harney District Hospital, within view of the very road she grew up on. Mary was born on Jan. 25, 1941 to James and Ina McDonnell, six weeks early on their kitchen table in Burns. She graduated from
Len Vohs 1949 – 2022 Obituary November 16, 2022November 16, 20220 Len Vohs passed away on Nov. 10, 2022 at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born in Klamath Falls on Feb. 18 1949 to Chet and Jackie Vohs. The oldest of three brothers, they grew up together moving quite often due to their fathers profession. His life was full
Death Notice Wanda Carlon Obituary November 16, 2022November 16, 20220 Wanda Carlon, 84, passed away in The Aspens on Nov. 12, 2022 in Hines. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, Nov. 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Burns Elks Lodge #1680 with burial to follow in the Burns Cemetery.
OTEC holding community food drive through Nov. 14 Community News November 9, 2022November 9, 20220 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is holding a community food drive to help fight hunger this holiday season. Now until Monday, Nov. 14, OTEC member-owners can drop off non-perishable food items at any of OTEC’s four offices, which are located in Baker City, Burns, John Day, and La Grande. All food will
Ronald Krettinger 1940 – 2022 Obituary November 9, 2022November 9, 20220 Ronald Krettinger passed away on Oct. 28 2022 at the age of 82. He was born in Grants Pass, Ore., Aug. 25, 1940 to Carl and Helen Krettinger. He married Sharon Jackson Nov. 18, 1960. He worked for the Forest Service as a mechanic and equipment operator and for Clackamas County as
OTEC expands Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program Community Health Care News Youth November 2, 2022November 2, 20220 Photo by SAMANTHA YARBROUGH Lea Hoover, executive director of the Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative Member Foundation, (center) presents gift bags to Harney District Hospital Outreach Manager Steve Howe (left) and Chief Nursing Officer Elaine Wulff (right). Parents of babies born at Harney District Hospital will receive these bags, which are filled
Janice Lynne Stowell 1941-2022 Obituary November 2, 2022November 2, 20220 Janice Lynne Stowell, 81, was taken home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family on Oct. 16, 2022. She was born on Aug. 17, 1941 in Spokane, Wash. She lived in Spokane as a small child before moving with her parents, Lavern and Audrey Williams to Burns. Janice
Rose Modey Johnson Sept. 7, 1928 – Oct. 10, 2022 Obituary October 26, 2022October 26, 20220 Rosella “Rose” “Rosie” Schreiner Modey Johnson, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 10, 2022, at Family Life Center care home in Nampa, Idaho. Rose was born Sept. 7, 1928, in Erie Township, Minn., (Becker County near Detroit Lakes) to Henry and Catherine (Brixius) Schreiner. She was the youngest
Concert Program brings art and music to the community Arts and Entertainment Community News October 19, 2022October 19, 20220 Submitted photos As part of the Concert Program, the Old Time Fiddlers played toe-tapping tunes at The Aspens this summer. Audiences were treated to music played by harpist Megan Karchner; folksongs from around the world by the popular Sage Rats duo – Janet Braymen and Joan Suther; rousing renditions of familiar songs