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Thomas J. Kraft Sr.
Eunice Elene Flanagan
Richard James Pierce
Jan. 29, 1944 — Oct. 16, 2021
Oct. 8, 1943 — Oct. 26, 2021
May 11, 1956 — Oct. 27, 2021
Hermiston
Hermiston
Hermiston
Thomas J. Kraft Sr., of the Seattle Seahawks play
Hermiston, was born Jan. 29, football. He was a member
1944, in Salina, Kansas, the of the Elks Lodge for over
son of William and Eva Mae 40 years, had helped estab-
(Hollen) Kraft. He passed lish the Elks Lodge in Forks,
Washington, and
away in Herm-
had served as the
iston, Saturday,
exalted ruler for
Oct. 16, 2021, at
several years.
the age of 77.
T h o m a s
Thomas mar-
moved with his
ried Frankie Ellis
family from Kan-
in Forks, Wash-
sas to Idaho when
ington, Nov. 9,
he was 10 years
1967.
He is survived
old. He grew
by his wife of 53
up and attended
Kraft
years, Frankie;
schools in Clay-
sons, Thomas Jr.
ton and Rupert,
and William R.
Idaho. After high
Kraft; brothers,
school, he served
Bob Kraft, Jerry
in the U.S. Navy
Kraft and Dick
for three years
where he obtained
Kraft; sister, Judy
the rank of Boiler Technician Colouzis; and several nieces
3rd Class Petty Offi cer. After and nephews and extended
his honorable discharge, he family members.
moved to Forks, Washington,
He was preceded in death
where he began his career by his parents; brothers, Ron
as a log truck driver. He and Don; and a sister, Aline.
A private family burial
worked for I.T.T. Rayonier
driving log trucks for over will be in the Minidoka
20 years. He then bought Acequia Rupert Cemetery
his own truck and drove for in Rupert, Idaho. A celebra-
himself for many years. He tion of life will be announced
drove truck in many com- in Hermiston and Forks,
munities throughout Oregon Washington, at a later time.
and Washington until retir- Arrangements are with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston.
ing in 2015.
Thomas enjoyed fi shing,
To leave an online condo-
hunting, golfi ng, playing Nin- lence for the family, please
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Eunice Elene Flanagan, three children, Steven and
a lifelong Hermiston resi- wife, Jennifer Flanagan,
dent, was born Oct. 8, 1943, Sherri Smith and signifi-
in Hermiston, the daughter cant other, Jerry Hamlin,
of Alvin and Katie (Horning) Sean and wife, Crystal Fla-
Koch. She passed
nagan; nine grand-
children and many
away in Hermis-
extended family
ton, Tuesday, Oct.
26, 2021, at the age
members.
of 78.
She was pre-
Eunice grew
ceded in death
up and attended
by her parents;
schools in Hermis-
brother, David
ton and graduated
Koch; sisters,
from Hermiston
Alvina Tompkins
High School. She
and Angie Cox;
Flanagan
and a granddaugh-
worked for Lamb
Weston in Hermis-
ter, Lindsey Smith.
ton in several diff erent jobs
A graveside service will
for over 40 years. She retired be held at 1 p.m. Thursday,
when she was in her mid-60s. Nov. 4, 2021, at the Hermis-
Eunice married Danny ton Cemetery. Arrangements
Ray Flanagan in December are with Burns Mortuary of
of 1967. They divorced sev- Hermiston.
Family suggest memorial
eral years later.
Eunice was an avid donations in Eunice’s mem-
walker, she enjoyed visit- ory be made to the Alzhei-
ing with friends and family mer’s Association.
and she held a strong faith in
To leave an online condo-
God. She enjoyed spending lence for the family please
time with family.
go to burnsmortuaryhermis-
She is survived by her ton.com.
Richard James Pierce, 65, of Hermiston, died
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Hermiston. He was born
May 11, 1956, in Sacramento, California, the son of
Alvin and Maria (Nielson) Pierce. Arrangements are
with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Arlene Elvira Burns
Boardman
Kenneth D. ‘Ken’ Fickel
Sept. 19, 1946 — Oct. 23, 2021
Hermiston
Kenneth D. “Ken” ton; brothers, Terry Fickel,
Fickel, of Hermiston, was Austin, Texas, and Gaylin
born Sept. 19, 1946, in Alli- Fickel, Portland; grandchil-
ance, Nebraska, to parents, dren, Ryan, Tad, Tyler, J.T.,
Vaughn and Emma Keane T.J., Tiff any, Jamie, Jacob
Fickel. He died
and Derrick;
Oct. 23, 2021, in
great-grandchil-
Hermiston at the
dren, Madison,
age of 75.
Jackie, Bella,
He
was
Jordynn, Jenna,
raised
and
Aiden, Joseph,
attended school
Michael, Tay-
in Hemingford,
lor, Peyton,
Nebraska, grad-
Zoey, Isabelle,
uating in 1964.
Landon, Caleb,
Caden, Abbigale,
Ken was united
Fickel
Jaden and Jayce;
in marriage to
and numerous
Vicki Russell
nieces, nephews
Jan. 23, 1967,
and cousins.
in Pilot Rock.
Ken was pre-
He enlisted in
ceded in death
the United States
by his parents;
Navy and served
in Vietnam where he was a brother, Connie Fickel;
awarded two Purple Hearts. and a sister, Donna Jane
Ken worked as an engineer Kampbell.
A funeral service was held
for the Oregon Department
of Transportation for nearly on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021,
30 years before he retired. at 1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary
He loved working around Chapel, Hermiston.
his farm and tinkering in his
Burial followed at the
shop, trips to the coast and Desert Lawn Memorial
playing on the computer.
Cemetery, Irrigon.
He is survived by his
Arrangements are with
wife of 54 years, Vicki Burns Mortuary of Hermsi-
Fickel, Hermiston; son, ton. Please share memories
Kenneth Fickel Jr., Herm- of Ken with his family at
iston; daughter, Angela burnsmortuaryhermiston.
(Rex) Harman, Hermis- com.
Marshall R. Lilly
April 27, 1943 — Oct. 19, 2021
Echo
Marshall R. Lilly, of son, David Lilly and his
Echo, was born April 27, wife BJ, Clarkston, Wash-
1943, in Wyco,
ington; brother,
West Virginia.
Lance
Lilly,
He died Oct. 19,
Pendleton; two
2021, in Herm-
grandchildren,
iston at the age
Evan Hiatt and
of 78. Mar-
Seth
Hiatt;
shall was raised
great-grandchil-
in West Vir-
dren,
Jordyn,
ginia, Michigan
Noah,
Jacob,
and California
Isabella and Jad-
before
mov-
ian; and numer-
Lilly
ing to Oregon
ous nieces and
at the age of 18.
nephews.
He was united in marriage
Marshall was preceded
to Sharon Ernce Jan. 23, in death by his parents.
1964, in Pasco.
A graveside service
Marshall
worked was held Saturday, Oct.
as a carman for Union 30, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the
Pacifi c Railroad for 30 Echo Cemetery.
years before retiring. He
Those who wish may
enjoyed hunting, fi shing, make contributions in
camping, riding his four- Marshall’s memory to the
wheeler and cherished Wounded Warrior Project.
time with family.
Arrangements are with
He is survived by his Burns Mortuary of Herm-
wife of 57 years, Sharon iston. Please share memo-
Lilly, Echo; daughters, ries of Marshall with his
Janet Mitchell, Echo, and family at burnsmortuary-
JoAnna Hiatt, Eugene; hermiston.com.
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May 25, 1928 — Oct. 28, 2021
Hermiston
Arlene Elvira Burns, echism for several years and
93, died Thursday, Oct. 28, with the Hospital Auxiliary,
2021, at the Oregon Veter- where she volunteered in the
ans Home in The Dalles. She gift shop at Good Shepherd
was born May 25, 1928, in Hospital.
Mound City, South Dakota,
Arlene was preceded in
the daughter of
death by her hus-
John and Alma
band ,Joe; her sib-
Brockel.
lings,
Marjory,
Growing up on
Carroll and Don;
a farm, she learned
her
grandson,
to be an excellent
Shea; and twin
cook, seamstress,
granddaughters,
and the value
Amy and April.
of hard work.
She is survived
After graduation
by her brother,
from Selby High
Harley Brockel,
Burns
School,
Arlene
Selby,
South
attended Northern
Dakota; daugh-
Normal College and earned ters, Lynn (Paul) Duus of
her teaching degree. She Cornelius, and Bev (Alan)
moved to Condon, Oregon, Eagy of The Dalles; and
to teach fourth grade, and it sons, Dan (Cindi), Paul (Bil-
was in Condon that she met lie Jo) and Kevin (Darla),
Joe Burns, who had recently all of Hermiston. She was
returned from the war. After blessed with 13 grandchil-
their marriage in 1949, they dren, 14 great-grandchil-
moved to Hermiston where dren, one great-great-grand-
Arlene taught at Sandstone daughter, and her longtime
school. They welcomed fi ve friend, Mary Newman.
children; Lynn, Dan, Bev,
Recitation of the rosary
Paul and Kevin.
followed by Mass of Chris-
Arlene devoted her life tian burial was Tuesday,
to her family. She was a Nov. 2, 2021, at Our Lady
loving wife, mother and of Angels Catholic Church,
grandmother and “neigh- Hermiston. Burial was at
borhood Mom,” who had the Hermiston Cemetery.
the best snacks for kids. In A lunch was prepared by
her spare time, she enjoyed the Catholic Daughters, of
playing bridge in several which Arlene was the old-
clubs and later became a est living charter member in
talented artist, painting in Hermiston.
oil and acrylic. Reading
Those who wish may
and gardening were favor- make
contributions
in
ite hobbies; she especially Arlene’s memory to Our
delighted in tending to her Lady of Angels Catholic
roses. Joe and Arlene trav- Daughters of Hermiston.
eled to many places around
Arrangements are with
the globe, including Alaska, Burns Mortuary of Hermis-
the Panama Canal, Australia ton. Please sign the condo-
and Europe. Arlene loved lence book at burnsmortua-
her work with the Catholic ryhermiston.com.
church where she taught cat-
Michael A. ‘Mike’ Mullikin
Jan. 18, 1984 — Oct. 27, 2021
Irrigon
Michael A. “Mike” Mullikin, 37, of Irrigon, died
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at his home. He was born
Jan. 18, 1984, in Portland. Services are pending.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermis-
ton. Please share memories of Mike with his family at
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Juan Vargas Flores
Nov. 19, 1962 — Oct. 20, 2021
Hammett, Idaho
Juan Vargas Flores, 58, of Hammett, Idaho, died
Oct. 20, 2021, in Homedale, Idaho. He was born Nov.
19, 1962, in Jalisco, Mexico. A rosary was held Satur-
day, Oct. 30, 2021, and was followed by a funeral Mass
at at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Hermiston.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermis-
ton. Please share memories of Juan with his family at
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Ira Daniel Bozarth
Aug. 31, 1945 — Oct. 18, 2021
Ira Daniel Bozarth, 76, of Boardman, died Oct. 18,
2021, at his home. He was born Aug. 31, 1945, in Peo-
ria, Oklahoma. A celebration of life will be held Satur-
day, Nov. 6, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Boardman Marina
Park Pavilion. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary
of Hermiston. Please share memories of Ira with his
family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Louisa Rosabel Jaramillo
Aug. 2, 1932 — Oct. 29, 2021
Hermiston
Louisa Rosabel Jaramillo, 89, of Hermiston, died
Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Hermiston. She was born
Aug. 2, 1932, in Saguache, Colorado. Arrangements
are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Terri Denise Carter
June 2, 1966 — Oct. 28, 2021
Hermiston
Terri Denise Carter, 55, of Hermiston, died Thurs-
day, Oct. 28, 2021, in Portland. She was born June 2,
1966, in Weaverville, California. Arrangements are
with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
June Carol Geer
Oct. 27, 1944 — Oct. 29, 2021
Hermiston
June Carol Geer, 77, of Hermiston, died Friday,
Oct. 29, 2021, in Hermiston. She was born Oct. 27,
1944, in Malden, Massachusetts, the daughter of Ray-
mond and Flora (Cliff ord) Bjork. Arrangements are
with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
James D. ‘Jim’ Kooch
March 8, 1947 – Oct. 27, 2021
Hermiston
James D. “Jim” Kooch, 74, of Hermiston, died
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at his home. He was born
March 8, 1947, in Enterprise. Services are pending.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Please share memories of Jim with his family at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
BIRTHS
GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER,
HERMISTON
Oct. 22, 2021
MORENO — Zoey Branson and Julio Moreno of Hermiston: a
girl, Zaylee Amora Moreno.
BRIEFS
Library friends turn
page with holiday
bazaar
The Friends of the Irri-
gon Library are preparing
to host its annual Holiday
Bazaar.
In its third year, the
sale kicks off Friday, Nov.
5, noon to 4 p.m. at 490
N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. It
continues Saturday, Nov.
6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition to a vari-
ety of vendors, a raf-
fl e off ers a chance to win
great prizes, including a
43-inch Samsung TV, a
small patio set, a Hoover
carpet cleaner and more.
For questions, call the
library at 541-922-0138
or email gkdavid@bmi.
net.
Eastern Oregon for a per-
formance in Echo.
Gerschwitz is said to
provide a versatile and
unique experience for
audiences. See for your-
self — Saturday, Nov. 6,
3:30 p.m. at Sno Road
Winery, 111 W. Main St.,
Echo. Food and beverages
will be available.
Known for his mastery
of the keyboards and vio-
lin, the musician previ-
ously performed with Iron
Butterfl y, Eric Burdon
and the Animals, Meat
Loaf, Walter Trout Band
and more. Honing his
classical training and rock
infl uences,
Gerschwitz
created his own style.
For more informa-
tion, call 541-376-0421 or
visit www.facebook.com/
snoroadwinery.
Echo hosts Veterans
Day parade,
assembly
Veterans will be hon-
ored Thursday, Nov.
11, during events orga-
nized by the Echo School
District.
The activities begin
with a parade escorted by
fi rst responders at 10 a.m.
It will start in front of the
school on Gerone Street
Weekly Specials: Oct 31-Nov. 5
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Martin Gerschwitz to
perform at Sno Road
Multi-instrumentalist
Martin Gerschwitz plays
everything from classical
music to psychedelic rock
— and he’s returning to
and loop around to Main
Street and back. People
are encouraged to social
distance or park along the
parade route.
Veterans and their
families are invited to
an assembly at 1 p.m.,
in the school’s gymna-
sium. Masks are required
indoors.
To recognize honored
guests, veterans are asked
to submit their name,
branch of service and
dates served. For ques-
tions or to provide veteran
information, contact Billie
Parker at 541-376-8436 or
bjparker@echosd5.org.
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