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. Funeral services will be held at the IOOF cemetery here Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.Major Norman Bowyer of the Salvation Army at Klamath Falls will conduct the services. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 1, 1900] The dead man leaves a father, three sisters and a brother at Roseburg, and the funeral will be held there. Jesse L. Knighten Investigation continues 2 years after Kurt Krauss death in Josephine Co. View Kurt F Krauss's profile for company associations, background information, and partnerships. W.A. Jesse L Knighten native Oregonian and resident of Grants Pass and vicinity for more than 70 years died at 1:55 A.M. last Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Olen Bell, with whom he had lived at 215 south 7th street. Oregon State Police said 56-year-old Kurt Krauss of Grants Pass was found dead outside of his business. For many of those years he was the only physician and surgeon in the valley. Henry Morgan Pfefferle, aged 75 years, passed away in Klamath Falls Wednesday November 26 after a lingering illness of several years. [Source: Unknown newspaper, September 29, 1949; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] cemetery. Besides her participation in other county endeavor, The O'Brien Woman's Club has been greatly benefitted by her active interest. Last Update Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 . of Gold Hill and Mrs. Elsie Harker of Prineville. White is survived by his wife, Mary E. White; two sons, Homer T. White of Portland and Charles H. White of Camas, Washington, and a brother, Samuel H. White of Trinity Center, California. 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. cemetery, with L. B. He appeared all right at the time, but was known to be in failing health. He was widely known mining man of southern Oregon and operated mines in Josephine and Jackson counties successfully. Friends gathered from all over the west coast to pay their last respects to this pioneer character. Did you notice anyone who had unexplained injuries? Brother of Jesse M. Squire of Earlimart, Ca. Surviving besides his widow three daughters, Mrs. Edward L Schultz, Medford; Mrs. George Hoffman, Ashland, and Mrs. Linnie George, Medford; three brothers, Richard Greene Sowell, Kerby; Harrison Ebenezer and William Joseph Sowell, all of Cave Junction, and several nieces and nephews. [Source: Unknown newspaper; - August, 1946; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Mr. Johnson Isaac Skeeters was one of the parties of seven who discovered Crater Lake. He is 28 years of age. In addition to his widow and children, Johnson is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ida Veatch of Portland. C. N. Versteeg Sr., MD Ken was born January 15, 1939 to Fritz and Susan (Tolin) Krauss at their family home in Selma, Oregon. Regardless of how insignificant you think your information might be or if OSP might already be aware of it, we want to hear from you, investigators said. Dianne was known for her thoughtfulness and loved cooking and tending to her plants. He moved with his parents to Everton, Wyoming, where he spent his boyhood days and where his father was killed by Indians. BARBARA L. (nee Lever), age 49, of Northeast Phila. He was a member of The Hope Presbyterian Church. What should the county do with the Flying Lark? Kenneth Krauss, age 80, passed away on July 24, 2019 at his home with family by his side. Johnson, who was born in Takilma, spent his entire life in the Illinois Valley. He would have been 92 years old on his next birthday, having been born in Forest Grove Oregon Oct. 10, 1855. Interment will be at the Hillcrest Memorial Park. [Grants Pass Daily Courier (Grants Pass, OR) - February 22, 1943; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Four children and his widow survived his passing H.A. He found successively articles of clothing, then portions of the body and then the trunk. Maurice and Clem Sauer are brothers of the deceased. Merlin, Or, June 17 -- J.W. 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. Also known as Krug D Arauss, K D Krauss. The request was granted and the man, a stranger, went to the barn to sleep. February 13, 1941 [Source: Unknown newspaper; - February 13, 1941 Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Born June 3, 1903 in Selma. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Bert J. Squire [Unknown newspaper, c. December, 2002; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Do you know someone who suddenly departed from the area after the offense? Mr. Seifert was a US Army veteran of WWII. It is for us who remain to press together in our common cause in filling, if we can, the vacancy in our broken ranks. Anyone with information is asked to call 800-442-2068 or *OSP. John Connor officiating. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Is something not working correctly? Austin Tolin, a pioneer of the Grants Pass district, died at his home in this city Saturday night, of Bright's disease, from which he had been suffering for some time. He was the grandfather of Mrs. Dorothea Bearss of Cave Junction. Michael McBriety, aged 70 years passed away last Thursday, April 4th, 1946 in the Josephine General Hospital in Grants Pass. The Community was shocked to learn that W.A. [Source: Unknown newspaper, c. May 1941; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Pruitt Friend. Jennie H. Yarbrough, 81, pioneer of 60 years in this community died at the Parkview rest home Friday January 9, at 8 P.M. She had been a patient at the home for the past year. [Oregon Sentinel (Jacksonville, Oregon) April 01, 1865] To publish a customized paid obituary, call Cassie at (541) 474-3714 or email them at [email protected]. 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. 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. Rev. He was found dead by the side of the road about 100 yards from the house where he had been living the past year and a half with Robert Fleming. Krauss Craft Inc Business Data. "Doc Versteeg" was born in Amity, Ore. in 1916. [Unknown newspaper, April 24, 1947; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] 55, I. O. O. F. June 16, 1894, and joined Marguerite Lodge No. The funeral will be held at 2 pm at pearl funeral home Medford. Dianne Elise Harden, 76, passed away at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass on February 12, 2023. [The Eugene City Guard (Eugene, OR) Saturday, April 17, 1880] Homer White She leaves to mourn her passing the following children; Mrs. Mamie Clements and Mrs.R.T.McNicholas of Klamath Falls; Richard Miller of Dunsmuir California and Blake Miller of Cave Junction. Oregon State Police (OSP) is the lead investigating agency and is being assisted by the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, and the Josephine County District Attorney's Office. The injured man was taken aboard the train and hurried to the South Pacific hospital in this city, where he was given immediate surgical care. He was born Aug. 16, 1919 at Rolfe, Iowa and moved to Illinois Valley in 1946 from Hawthorne California. Mr. Tolin was a veteran of the civil war. 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. Funeral services were conducted by the Grants Pass Elks lodge Tuesday, July 30 at the I.O.O.F. Would you like to suggest a new feature? Mr. Triplett leaves a wife and seven children, we are told, in destitute circumstances. Jean Pruitt He leaves the following 10 children: John A. Nealy, Hotchkiss, Colo.; James M. Nealy, Grants Pass; Richard E. Nealy, Cave Junction; Cecil King, Dryden; Ruth Nealy, Grants Pass; Jess L. Nealy, Bremerton, Wash.; Mrs. Lewis Booth, Pionia, Colo.; Oliver R. Nealy, Buhl, Idaho; Oscar B. Nealy, Cave Junction; Woodrow Nealy, Grants Pass. Do you know someone who showed intense interest in or avoidance of this case? 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. He is the father of Ferris Parker and Mrs. B.B. William Pruitt . OR He was dragged for more than a mile and his body was torn to pieces and scattered along the track. Emergency Messages as of 4:42 am, Sat. Kenneth was born on January 15, 1939 and passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Click to reveal He was a miner in the early days and was well-known in southern Oregon. They have two children, Charles C. Johnson and Donald F. Johnson. Your IP: He was born February 29, 1884, at Kerby. Home Obituaries Kurt Krauss Obituary. Owner: krauss kurt Total Market Value: $574,000 Sale Price: $668,120 +Edit Past Address 10585 E Crescent Moon Dr, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85262-8302 View Address Year Built: 2010 Baths: 4.67 Garage Size: 2 Pool/Spa: POOL Property Lot Size: 18446 SF Building Area: 3736 Owner: krauss kurt f Total Market Value: $1,508,000 Sale Price: $1,688,554 +Edit [The Oregonian (Portland, OR) - June 18, 1911 Sec 4, pg 11; Contributed by Robyn Greenlund] Tresham At the grave side, full Masonic services will be held, under auspices of Belt Lodge I No. News Release. He started out on foot and reached their home about noon where he found Minor had shot himself. He was educated in Grants Pass, Prospect and Corvallis. Prominent Valley Man Passed Away Fleming's house caught on fire soon after he arrived home and a big hole was burned in the roof. Homer White, 83, died at his home in Takilma at 4:20 a. m. Wednesday, July 10. Died, At his home near Merlin, Nov. 8, 1900, of consumption, T. M. Rowe, aged about 45 years. Randall UPDATE: 9:35 p.m. After a several hour long standoff, attempted murder suspect Benjamin Foster is in custody.. 12 DAYS AGO roguevalleymagazine.com Do you know someone who suddenly departed from the area after the offense? Graveside services were conducted at the Kerby cemetery by Belt Lodge No. and Hiatt Knighten of Lake Port Ca. Copyright 2022 California-Oregon Broadcasting, Inc. 2020 FOX26medford.com All rights reserved. He Graduated from Willamette University and the University of Oregon Medical School (now Oregon Science Health University). Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2a32ebf97b2d47 AllBiz Business Profile Search Professional Contact Details. Thurlow had one sister, Betty Shadel, of Rogue River Oregon and 11 grandchildren. Olaf E. Jones aged 45 years, died Wednesday morning in Medford after a prolonged illness. [Source: Unknown newspaper; - Unknown; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Carl J. Jacobson, 71, former merchant in Grants Pass and Cave Junction died Friday at his home in Eugene. Another Roseburg man, brakeman on a special freight southbound, lost his right leg earlier in the night be falling beneath his train at Merlin, this accident occurring at about 9:30 o'clock Monday evening. Born Feb. 2, 1900, in Burns, she taught in Josephine County and Grants Pass school systems for a number of years before her marriage. The left foot was also severely lacerated, but will suffer no permanent injury. Minor was a United States deputy marshal in Alaska during the gold rush days. ReadMore, Anthony LentiniAnthony "Tony" Lentini, 89, of Grants Pass died on Feb. 28, 2023, at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. 409 S.E. 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. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Wm. March 5th, George Ephraim, aged 19 months and 20 days. Fleming had spent the night in Holland Friday and when he tried to call Minor by telephone Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, Minor failed to answer. Clarence had lived in the Illinois valley for many years and was one of the old reliable members of the Illinois Valley Grange. Former Portland Resident Drowns Takilma Resident Succumbs At 83 Dr. Versteeg moved in 1948 to Illinois Valley, where he opened his medical office and practiced in the area for more than 40 years. He is survived by his wife Jennie, his daughter Mrs. Robert Breeding of Rogue River, a son Arthur E. Yarbrough of Grants Pass a brother Lewis Yarbrough of Smith River, California nineteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Dianne was born on September 19, 1946, in Rockville Centre, New York. James Logan He lost his position on the rods underneath a car of train No. Interment will be at the I. O. O. F. Long Time Valley Resident Dies At 79 [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, December 6, 1900] Mr. Sawyer had left Sherwood, where he was making his home with a son, for Cave Junction to help Freeling Sawyer, his brother, and the latter's son Phil, build their new ice plant and lockers on the Caves highway. On January 19, 2021, Pacific Consulting and Investigations of Ashland said Krauss' family is offering a $50,000 reward for "information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Kurt Krauss." She was a handsome woman, even in her later years, and was known for the excellence of her table and open hearted hospitality. Hall chapel for Henry A. Krauss, 77, who died Thursday at his home in Grants Pass. Henry A. Krauss [Daily Courier (Grants Pass, OR) - Saturday, December 5, 1964] Name. Charles P. Johnson, well known resident of Takilma, died Saturday, August 31 at the Josephine General Hospital in Grants Pass. Hiram Drake was badly cut about the head and face, but not seriously injured. Bill Sauer Passes [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 15, 1900] We responded to her unselfish example and thus we have been successful as a club. Funeral services were held Saturday in Lundburg's L. B. Do you know someone who showed intense interest in or avoidance of this case? Brothers and Sisters; surviving are Peter and Hans of Minnesota. Last Update Thursday, March 2nd, 2023. . Her sister, Ellen Davis, became the wife of "Scotty" Allen, famed as being in charge of the Alaskan dog races for many years. Then, in 1977, he started his own construction company which he operated until partial retirement in 2004. E. B. McAllister, brakeman on a special freight, was killed early Tuesday morning at Dimmick siding, just west of Grants Pass by falling beneath the wheels of his train. He was a charter member of both organizations. We will remember him forever. 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. Arrangements are pending with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at the Litwiller funeral home in Ashland at 10 a. m., after which the remains were taken to Kerby to be placed in the family lot in the IOOF cemetery. She enjoyed doing ceramic work at her home. Monroe ranch, near Takilma, farmed the Frank Barrett property on Caves Hwy, and other acreage in the valley. Age 49. William Triplett Grants Pass. 7th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526-3003 | P.O. Heart disease was ascribed as the cause of his death. Died, at Grants Pass, Monday October 29, 1900, F. A. Webber of Santa Barbara, Calif., aged 20 years. Funeral services were conducted by the Mormon Church at the Hull & Hull Funeral Home in Grants Pass at 3 p. m. Wednesday July 10. He was visiting here last summer with Mr. and Mrs. H. Thornton. O.P. Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 22, 1900] For the most comprehensive results, use a first initial and last name, i.e., J Smith. kdrv.com 123 N Valley Dr, Grants Pass, OR 97526, USA. Box 1468, Grants Pass, OR 97528-0330 . No. Husband of Frances A. Squire of Eureka, father of Mrs. Juanita Buell of Arcata, Mrs. Virginia McGruder of Eureka, Bert E. and Edwin G. Squire both of Cave Junction, Oregon. If so, we urge you to contact the Oregon State Police and help bring some closure to the Krauss family., 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, Four injured in random, unprovoked stabbing attack at Washington casino, Family pleads for Portland murder suspect to turn himself in. Death Takes Clarence Gilbert Sawyer He was united in marriage to Catherine L. Egger, October 8, 1903 in Waldo. In the past, Kurt has also been known as Kurt Frederick Krauss, Kurt Fredrick Krauss, Kurt F Krauss and Kurt F Kruss. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors - Grants Pass Saturday, February 25, 2023 Add Photos Add a Memory Jay Johnny Rhea Jay Johnny Rhea, age 73, of Grants Pass, died February 16, 2023 at his home.. She has often visited her son Blake in Kerby and Cave Junction where she had many friends. GP, Ashland warming shelters to be open all week. 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. Jack C. Nealy Funeral services were held this [Thursday] afternoon in the Cave Junction Community Church with interment in the I.O.O.F. Ludwig was born on Deer Creek a few miles east of Selma and is well known by the older residents. 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. at the L.B. Joseph Andrew Skeeters, 79, Pioneer Miner Dies The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 1667601-90. Cave Junction Sawmill Operator Fatally Hurt Dianne Elise Harden. Charles Minor Think back to December 2020. 18, A. F. & A. M., was the lodge secretary for many years and at the time of his death was Associate Patron of Western Star Chapter, O. E. S. Leaving to mourn his loss are his widow, Jessie May Leonard; one son, Gordon R. Leonard; one brother, Frank T. Leonard of West Springfield, Mass., and one sister, Mrs. Mercedes Lewis of Randall, Washington. Shasta, California, Edward Spence of Covelo, California, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Kitterman of Mt. Surviving are his widow, Mary Valen McBriety of Takilma; three daughters, Mrs. Wendell Webb of Medford, Mrs. C. A. Hale of Cave Junction, and Mrs. C. P. Owen of Gold Beach; two sons, Carl McBriety of O'Brien and Michael McBriety, Jr. of Takilma. He later transferred to the Ft. Vannoy Job Corps in Grants Pass, where their fourth child, Kendra, was born. Years ago he owned what is now the L.W. Myrick (Infant) Bert J. Squire passed away September 26, 1971. Coroner Virgil Hull was called to the scene, arriving in the afternoon just after the fire was controlled. [Source: Unknown newspaper; - June 9, 1949; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] The inspiration of the very fine leadership of Anna Stiwalt called out the abilities and talents of each member of the club. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren [Unknown Newspaper, May 22, 1941; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] The O'Brien Women's Club feels deeply its loss, and aside from this we sense individually a personal loss in the passing of this kindly efficient woman. Learn more about: Privacy Policy, 2022-23 NFL Sunday Night Football schedule. Jennie Sibley Weston and her children:Phillip Henry Weston - George Ephraim Weston Upon arrival, Kurt Krauss (56), of Grants Pass, was found deceased on scene. F. A. Webber Lived In Albany NY, Middletown NY, New Hampton NY, Greene NY. Hall Funeral Home in charge. Marie Larson of Minnesota, Eddie Jacobson North Dakota, Joe of Seattle, Otto of Canada and Tillie Hallum Minnesota. Year of birth: 1964; This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Kurt Krauss. George H. Gray officiating. Deceased was a veteran of the civil war and had been suffering some time from long trouble. Obituary Announcement . Death Takes H.M. Yarbrough August 14, 1933 - February 28, 2023. She was of a large pioneer family, living at Waldo in the early day. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Shasta, California. We are listening! 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. Residents call it logging. Pruitt is survived by his wife, Ida Mae Pruitt; two sons, Bill Pruitt of Grants Pass, and Clifford Pruitt, of McCloud, Calif; a daughter, Penny Pruitt, of Portland; a brother, Bobby Pruitt of Grants Pass; a sister, Bonny Maphet of Grants Pass; and two grandchildren. She passed peacefully and gently in the loving care and presence of her children. Charles N. Versteeg Sr. MD, 86, of Cave Junction died on Monday, Dec. 23 2002 in Medford. Died, at the home of her son Geo. Funeral arrangements were made by Hull & Hull funeral home. [The Guard (Eugene, OR) Saturday, November 27, 1869] He was also a member of the Methodist church. BARBARA KRAUSS OBITUARY. View more news releases from Oregon State Police . "Doc" Parriott, a man of about 52 years of age, who has been living here for some time, was killed Wednesday while assisting in repairs which were being made on the Rogue River bridge. James E. Sowell, Old Time Resident Died In Medford He was Past Master of Belt Lodge No. Sharpe on numerous occasions he was known as "Dad" to all. A graveside service will be held at Deer Creek Cemetery in Selma at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 with Pastor Monty Pope, of First Baptist Church of Selma, officiating. All friends and family is invited. Federated Woman's Club; taught canning fruit to a local 4-H club; and worked at Kerbyville Museum. UPDATE: 10:45 p.m. The Sentinel learns that a young man named Wakman, 17 or 18 years of age, was drowned while attempting to cross Illinois river, Josephine county, a few days ago. The investigation is active and ongoing. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-9078878034821453"; SARAH E. WHITE DIED IN GRANTS PASS 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. Did you notice anyone who had unexplained injuries? [Source: Unknown newspaper; March, 1942; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Username. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Henry Morgan Pfefferle dies in Klamath Falls Genealogy and History, Obituaries and Death Notices Arrangements are pending with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Sarah Elizabeth White 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. 199.241.218.178 Tresham died Monday Jan 6, 1939 The remains were embalmed and on Tuesday night they were transported to Santa Barbara where a mother and sister was awaiting. cemetery. of Sam's Valley, J.D. Takes own Life Not to Be Burden If so, we urge you to contact the Oregon State Police and help bring some closure to the Krauss family.. Charles Wiggins She graduated in 1946.On Sept. 10, 1946, in Boise, Idaho, she married Bobby Pruitt, who survives. He came to town immediately and notified Coroner T. A. 7th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526-3003 | P.O. J. S. Kelley [Source: Unknown newspaper, November 27, 1941; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] After graduating from high school in 1942, she attended college in Pocatello, Idaho, for two terms, and then moved to Oregon to attend the University of Oregon and Northwest Christian College in Eugene. Dr. A. N. Collman and L. E. Athey of Cave Junction helped Fleming extinguish the fire. OBITUARIES. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 29, 1900] Margaret Sullins Jesse L. Knighten Oregon pioneer died last week Do you know someone who showed intense interest in or avoidance of this case? Facebook gives people the power to. Death Calls Local Residents to Minnesota The young man had been sick for some time with pneumonia which developed into consumption.