All Obituaries

Mary Hurtado 93, a resident of Baker City, Oregon died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical in Boise, ID.  Miss Hurtado will be taken to Sacramento, California for services and interment.  A memorial service may be held in Baker City at a later date.

Kenton (Ken) James McPheron died peacefully with his daughter by his side Tuesday morning July 20, 2021.  Ken was born February 10, 1939, in Greeley, CO to Lewis and Charlotte Ann McPheron.  He spent his childhood with his 5 siblings living a rural lifestyle on a small family ranch. Ken’s Father was a Cattle Buyer which led to Ken spending many days working in the Denver Stockyards. The family later moved to Colorado Springs, CO where he began participating in rodeo as a...

Nancy Curtiss, 66 of Baker City, died July 19, 2021, in hospice care. Nancy was born October 28, 1954, in Irumagawa, Japan, to Fred L. and Dorothy I. (Mosley) Norwood. Being the daughter of an Air Force pilot, Nancy lived in New Mexico; Abilene, Texas, and Las Vegas, Nevada, before marrying the love of her life, Donald Curtiss, in Caliente, Nevada on August 13, 1983. They then moved to Don’s hometown of Baker City. Nancy loved spending time huckleberrying with Don, time with their...

The Dickison family wishes to announce the passing of Deloros Elaine 'Shoemaker" Dickison at her home on July 9, 2021. Deloras was 93 years when she passed.  A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Agape Christian Center at 650 Hwy 7, Baker City, OR 97814.  Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery; Pastor Garth Johnson will be officiating the service. Deloros was born June 28, 1928, in Pasco, Washington, to Harry and Vola...

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of one of the sweetest ladies on this earth. Rowena Mary Royal died peacefully in her sleep Thursday, June 24, 2021, early in the morning at Settler’s Park Memory Care in Baker City, OR.  Rowena Mary Paulus was born on August 11, 1931, in Los Angeles, CA to Walter & Mabel (Briggs) Paulus and sister Joan Sanders who was to become her best friend, they laughed all the time! As a young child, she contracted tuberculosis,...

John L. Jacobson (Jack) passed away peacefully at his home on June 20, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.  Jack was born November 14, 1939, in Baker City, Oregon.   In his childhood and high school days, he enjoyed playing football and basketball.  His best memories were hunting and goofing around on the ranch in the wild meadows along the powder river with brother Bud Jacobson and cousin Bill Stewart and Cousin Bob McKittrick.    After graduation...

Gloria Rodli 84, a resident of Baker City, OR died Friday, June 5, 2021, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center Baker City.  At her request cremation was held.   Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice, this may be done thru the Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St. Baker City, OR  97814.  

Nancy Elizabeth Bush, age 85, of Baker City, Oregon died Thursday June 4, 2021 at Memory Lane Homes in Baker City.  A family service was held at the New Hope Church in Baker City on June 8th.   Mrs. Bush was born November 27, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio, a daughter of James & Helen (Lucas) Ashley.  She married Joe R. Bush on April 13, 1985 in Cedar Hill, Texas.  She spent her years being a Pastors wife and secretary.  Some of Nancy’s favorite hobbies included...

Joane Marie (Peterson) Martell, 94, of Baker City, died May 24, 2021. Joane was born at the family homestead, located near the towns of Nibbe and Pompeys Pillar, Montana on March 27, 1927, a daughter of Carl and Orpha (Miller) Peterson. She grew up on the family farm during the Great Depression. As a young woman, she did hotel work and briefly lived in Billings, Montana, Seattle, Washington and Anchorage, Alaska before returning home and marrying Fred Martell, who was leasing a neighboring...

Odett Patterson, 73, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away at her residence in Settler's Park Assisted Living Facility on May 6, 2021.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Coles Tribute Center.