All Obituaries

Wanda passed to her heavenly home on December 2, 2021, with family by her side.  Born December 9, 1928, in Baker City, Oregon to James Bernal Coles and Aleta Grace Kelly-Coles, Wanda went to school in Haines, Oregon until sixth grade then went to school in Baker City, until her senior year.  She graduated in 1947 from high school in Umatilla, Oregon.  Wanda married James “Ted” Kempfer on December 31st, 1947, and had two children, Ed and Cindy.   Ted...

Barbara Lee Sherman, 80, of Baker City, Oregon passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022, surrounded by her family. Barbara grew up in Baker City, a town she loved and never left. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Coles Tribute Center.   Barbara Lee Sherman was born to William T.H. and Peggy Sherman on March 15, 1941. Barbara was a force to be reckoned with from the get-go, graduating from Baker High School in 1960 and Links...

Clarene Powell Rohner, 97, quietly passed away at home on March 18, 2022. Her graveside service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery on Saturday, March 26, at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Suresh Telagani of the St. Francis de Sales Cathedral officiating. Afterward, a reception will be held for family and friends at the Baker Elks Club, 1896 Second Street, Baker City, OR  97814. Clarene was the cornerstone of a prosperous Baker County farm since 1942. Mrs. Rohner was born in Durkee on June...

Rebekah M. McClintock 41, a resident of Baker City died Friday, March 11, 2022, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, Oregon.  A celebration of Rebekah's life and potluck will be held Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Church of The Nazarene Activity Center, Baker City, Oregon.  

Donn "Roger" Ballantyne 76, a resident of Baker City, Oregon, died Saturday, Feb 26. 2022 at his home in Baker City.  A graveside service will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 1:00 PM with military honors.  Mr. Jim Kauth will be officiating the service on behalf of the First Presbyterian Church in Baker City, Oregon.  Memorial contributions may be made to Best Friends of Baker CIty through Coles Tribute Center by sending a check made out to...

Carol Saras, 63, of Unity, Oregon passed away on February 24, 2022.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Coles Tribute Center.

Betty J. Combs, 90, a long-time resident of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on February 22, 2022, at her residence in Memory Lane Homes in Baker City, Oregon surrounded by her loving family.  A visitation will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Coles Tribute Center.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 beginning at 1:00 PM at Coles Tribute Center, vault interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery will follow the funeral service.   Betty...

Lynn R. Baker, 84, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, Oregon on February 17, 2022.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children through Coles Tribute Center at 1950 Place Street, Baker City, OR  97814.

Daniel Doucette, 68, of Baker City, Oregon passed away at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, Oregon, on January 30, 2022.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Coles Tribute Center.

Shelly Lisa Lupfer-Thomas, 52, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on January 12, 2022, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, Oregon.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Coles Tribute Center.