His parents live in Rockport, IL. Funeral services were held in Pleasant Valley cemetery and were conducted by her pastor, Rev. He was born in Kerby June 19, 1875, the son of Michael and Ellen Daily McBriety. Several club members contributed generously to this. View more news releases from Oregon State Police . He was never married, but on the death of his brother many years ago he assumed the place of a father for his brothers' Children, who grew up to love him as they would love an own father. cemetery, with L. B. Jesse L. Knighten Oregon pioneer died last week She especially enjoyed her family and helping others.In addition to her husband, survivors include three sons, Ernie, Steve, and Lee; three daughters, Mary, Jeannie and Holly; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Takes own Life Not to Be Burden She was born Erma "Jean" Diehl on May 20, 1924, in Twin Falls, Idaho. MERLIN, Ore. The Oregon State Police has provided an update on the shooting that took place in Merlin yesterday morning early. Do you know someone who suddenly departed from the area after the offense? Ill of Rebekah on' November 10, 1900. It is supposed that McAllister attempted to jump upon the pilot of the second engine on his train after switching and that he slipped, falling beneath the wheels. 199.241.218.178 [Source: Unknown newspaper, April 10, 1947; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon in the Cave Junction Community church with the Rev. Powders was drowned in Rogue River just below Hell Gate Wednesday and the body has not been recovered. Think back to December 2020. His wife Martha Johnson Webb died June 5, 1945. ReadMore, Anthony LentiniAnthony "Tony" Lentini, 89, of Grants Pass died on Feb. 28, 2023, at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. In 1931 she married Dale Rubin Tucker, who died in 1972. His funeral was held Sunday. sister Pearl Snively of Grants Pass Six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral will be in Eugene [Unknown newspaper, September 19, 1940; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Mr. Pefferle was a former resident of the valley for many years making his home near takilma. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Susan Krauss, and his brother William (Bill) Krauss. Born Feb. 2, 1900, in Burns, she taught in Josephine County and Grants Pass school systems for a number of years before her marriage. Oregon State Police said 56-year-old Kurt Krauss of Grants Pass was found dead outside of his business. Search Grants Pass obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. In Loving memory of Anna Stiwalt, co-founder and past president of the O'Brien Women's Club, and valued personal friend of each of its members. Box 1468, Grants Pass, OR 97528-0330 . Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Conger Funeral parlors in Medford with burial in Siskiyou memorial cemetery. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 29, 1900] He was born at Jacksonville, Ore., April 19, 1864, and spent his entire life in Jackson and Josephine counties. He leaves his widow Myrtle, three sons Paul, and Phayo of Klamath falls and Allen of Doris California: Two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Durgin of Klamath Falls and Iona Pfefferle of Berkley California and five grandchildren. For the most comprehensive results, use a first initial and last name, i.e., J Smith. March 31. . 18. On the morning of Monday, December 14, 2020, multiple agencies responded to a reported shooting just before 7:00 a.m. on Corporate Way in an industrial park near Merlin. Ken taught at Chemawa Indian School for 3 years before accepting a teaching position at Job Corps on the Oregon Coast. He met his future wife, Lynda Zimmerman, in high school and the two married on December 22, 1957. Perry Kincaid Raphael Leonard was born on the Leonard ranch, located on Sucker creek, about six miles from Cave Junction on the Holland road, October 29, 1889, and was 54 years old. Peter Joseph Pour, aged 70 years, died last Friday, June 3rd, at the Josephine General hospital. Learn more about: Privacy Policy, 2022-23 NFL Sunday Night Football schedule. Copyright 2022 California-Oregon Broadcasting, Inc. 2020 FOX26medford.com All rights reserved. Born in Kurt Krauss' Illinois Valley garage nearly a quarter-century ago, and now occupying a 160,000-square-foot factory with 130 employees, Krauss Craft sends brightly-colored, state-of-the art playgrounds to several . The funeral will be held at 2 pm at pearl funeral home Medford. P. Johnson, Lifetime Takilma resident, passes For a time, she made her home with Mrs. Walter Simmons in Grants Pass, mother of the late Mrs. George Riddle. Stephens Family Chapel - Grants Pass Obituary. Charles Minor Post-graduation, Ken attended Oregon State University, where their . Melcom Patrick Dianne was known for her thoughtfulness and loved cooking and tending to her plants. I knew Kurt for over 20 years and can say while he took great pride in his work and accomplishments, he was most proud of his family and being blessed with children. Funeral services were held today at two o'clock, from Hall's undertaking parlors. The town of Wilderville is named for him. August 14, 1933 - February 28, 2023. We are listening! Sarah Elizabeth White [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 29, 1900] [Source: Unknown newspaper; - April 11, 1946; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Multi-Length Barrier Panel Abstract: A multi-length barrier panel for use in a play area comprises a front panel, a rear panel, and extendable panels. Dianne Elise Harden, 76, passed away at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass on February 12, 2023. He is survived by his widow May, two sons, Kenneth, of Sherwood, and Arthur, of Burns, Oregon; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Smith; and his brother, Freeling Sawyer of Cave Junction. Sort By: Dates: Location: Anthony Lentini. A resident of 439 East street Trinidad, Ca. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) - Friday, June 21, 1912; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] William Pruitt She was a native of Austin Texas and was well known in Grants Pass. Under her supervision during her, two years of presidency the club was started on its way to the accomplishment of its purposes, among her many plans for the up building of the club was the determination to establish a small library for better reading for the people of the community. Oregon State Police said 56-year-old Kurt Krauss of Grants Pass was found dead outside of his business. He owned and operated Pruitt's Feed and Seed store for a number of years and was a Josephine County Extension agent. A correspondent of the Jacksonville Times writes as follows under date of January 11: William Triplett was drowned in Rogue river, just above Galice creek, last Wednesday evening. 97501. She was a Selma resident for 60 years. Funeral arrangements were made by Hull & Hull funeral home. The children are here now, having been summoned by Mr. Young's death. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-9078878034821453"; Coming as a shock to the entire county and a very distinct shock to his hundreds of personal friends, was the news flashed this morning (Thursday) that Raphael Sebastian Leonard died in the Grants Pass. She passed peacefully and gently in the loving care and presence of her children. James E. Sowell, Old Time Resident Died In Medford Hall Funeral Home in Grants Pass, with interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. For many of those years he was the only physician and surgeon in the valley. Randall and his little granddaughter were drowned while attempting to cross Rogue river, near Grant's Pass, on a small ferryboat. Related To Anneliese Krauss, Christine Krauss, Richard Krauss, Herman Krauss, Keith Krauss. google_ad_height = 250; Johnson, who was born in Takilma, spent his entire life in the Illinois Valley. I was fortunate to have Kurt as a friend and while we did not live close to each other and see each other often, I always looked forward to talking to him and learning what he was currently doing. Oregon State Police said 56-year-old Kurt Krauss of Grants Pass was found deceased at the scene. At the grave side, full Masonic services will be held, under auspices of Belt Lodge I No. Mrs. Sparlin was the daughter of Lewis Hays, of Applegate, Ore., and an old resident of this county, having lived here since 1865; a highly respected and estimable woman, the mother of nine children, six of whom are now living. Former valley merchant dies Rev. 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OSP is requesting anyone with information about the incident to contact the OSP Southern Command Center at 541-664-4600 or *OSP from a mobile device and reference OSP Case #SP20-347133. Hall funeral home with Rev. Edward J. Lind was well known in the Illinois Valley, having lived at the Lind home for years. The remains will be taken to that city tonight, the father having arrived this afternoon to accompany them home. He had lived all his life on this ranch, and when his mother passed away, he was made trustee of the estate and brought the ranch into production as one of the best in the Illinois valley. Think back to December 2020. Raphael Sebastian Leonard He would have been 92 years old on his next birthday, having been born in Forest Grove Oregon Oct. 10, 1855. Getting fast in the rope he could not extricate himself and was drowned. The ringleader of a violent robbery crew that specialized in hitting marijuana growers in the Rogue Valley while posing as police was sentenced Thursday in federal court to more than 13 years in prison. 7th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526-3003 | P.O. Hall Funeral home in Grants Pass were in charge of arrangements. The brothers were from Auburn, Wash. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, December 6, 1900] Funeral services were conducted by the Grants Pass Elks lodge Tuesday, July 30 at the I.O.O.F. Dianne Elise Harden. Ada F. Miller A. Yost UPDATE: Oregon State Police has confirmed that 56-year-old Kurt Krauss was killed in the shooting in Merlin on Monday morning. The remains were embalmed and on Tuesday night they were transported to Santa Barbara where a mother and sister was awaiting. Friends gathered from all over the west coast to pay their last respects to this pioneer character. He and Mrs. Young have been residents of Selma for one year, having come north from Tarzana, in California's San Fernando Valley. GP student uses CPR to save choking womanA 16-year-old Grants Pass High School student who began learning CPR in class last week is being credited with saving a woman's life after she choked on food and went unconscious at the restaurant where he works. Coroner Hull stated that he apparently died later the same night. He came to the Rogue River valley 35 years ago, since which time he had made his home in this vicinity, dividing his time of late between his farm at Dryden, on Deer creek, and his residence in this city. M. S. Strew His condition was such that they were compelled to stop off at this place Friday, the 19th. Myrick (Infant) Through the years of the club's activities she had ever in mind the one hope for mutual improvement, culminating in the providing of a community club house. Funeral services will be held in the Clausen Illinois Valley funeral home. He was a native of Glendale, Ca. Catherine Suess Died, in this city, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1901, Melcom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. If so, we urge you to contact the Oregon State Police and help bring some closure to the Krauss family., Four injured in random, unprovoked stabbing attack at Washington casino, Family pleads for Portland murder suspect to turn himself in, Road rage incident leaves one person shot in Coos Bay, 19th annual Oregon Chocolate Festival kicks off, Medford City Council neutral on casino plan in city limits, Ashland Police Department honoring late officer Malcus Williams. All friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services. [Source: Unknown newspaper, c. July, 1946; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Neither OSP or the Josephine County Sheriff's Office have yet indicated if there is a suspect in the shooting, or if anyone was taken into custody. Henry Morgan Pfefferle He was dragged along the middle of the track to the switch, where he caught in the frog and was literally ground to pieces by the wheels of the cars. Interment was in Kerby I.O.O.F. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 16, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Crescent City and interment was in the Catholic cemetery beside her husband, the late Peter Peacock, who died several years ago. Name. Died, At his home near Merlin, Nov. 8, 1900, of consumption, T. M. Rowe, aged about 45 years. . [Source: Unknown newspaper; March, 1942; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 1, 1900] Obituaries Search. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 22, 1900] Surviving are his wife, Johanna Belle Young of Selma; daughters Frances M. Young of Selma and Harriet A. Arent of Phoenix, Arizona; one son, William W. Young of Huntington Park, California. William Blaine "Billy" Pruitt, 65, of Grants Pass, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 1998, of a heart attack while hiking on Three Finger Jack Mountain near Sisters. R. Jeffries Jr. officiating. OR [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, October 4, 1900] On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6:52 A.M., Josephine County Sheriff's Deputies and Troopers responded to the report of a shooting at 200 Corporate way near Merlin in Josephine County. Genealogy and History, Obituaries and Death Notices On the morning of Monday, December 14, 2020, multiple agencies responded to the reported shooting just before 7:00 a.m. on Corporate Way in an industrial park near Merlin. I-Z Surnames, Carl J. Jacobson Hull and Hull Funeral Directors in Grants Pass, OR provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services in Grants Pass and the surrounding areas. He was the grandfather of Mrs. Dorothea Bearss of Cave Junction. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren [Unknown Newspaper, May 22, 1941; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Obituary. Mr. and Mrs. Tresham came to Southern Oregon in 1889 and made their home here for the past 11 years. Internment was at I.O.O.F. He was a veteran of World war one aged 77. John M. Spence, aged 57 years, formerly of Kerby, died at the Masonic home in Forest Grove Sunday, February 9th, where he had been living for the past three years. February 13, 1941 [Source: Unknown newspaper; - February 13, 1941 Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] 7th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526-3003 | P.O. Joseph, himself, was a member of the second party to explore the Oregon Caves. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, December 6, 1900] Services for James E. Sowell, 68, who passed away at the family residence in Medford, were held in last Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. with Rev. Edward Jules Lind was born December 22, 1868, on the high seas aboard a vessel flying the U. S. flag en route from Stockholm, Sweden, to New York. Died, in Fort Klamath, on Saturday night, 18th inst., Mrs. Margaret Sullins, aged 35 years and four months, wife of L. W. Sullins. Did you notice anyone who had unexplained injuries?