All Obituaries

Dale Gene Koontz, age 81, of Baker City passed away on September 5th, 2021 at his residence.  A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Coles Tribute Center with Pastor Lennie Spooner of the Baker City Church of the Nazarene Officiating the service.   Dale Koontz was born on December 1, 1939, in Glenns Ferry, Idaho to Elza Raymond and Nellie Koontz. He was a graduate of Baker City High School and a member of the Army National...

John Alan Bennett, 70, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on September 18, 2021, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel.  A reception will be held at Cole's Tribute Center following the service.

Maxine Elaine Michel was born August 11, 1931 in Middleton, Idaho to Richard Marion Michel and Myrtle Watkins Michel. She was blessed with two brothers Richard, Jr and Claude. She was called home to the Lord in the early morning hours of September 16, 2021.  Celebration and services to be announced at a later date.   Maxine attended all twelve grades in Middleton and graduated high school in May 1949.  She went to work for Caldwell Auto Supply in Caldwell, Idaho.  She...

Wayne Burnside, 82, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on September 15th, 2021.  Wayne was born to Elmer and Emily Burnside in 1939. He joined two older sisters and one brother. His younger brother Daryle came later. The family moved around until settling in Richland, Oregon. They then moved to Halfway Oregon, where Elmer purchased the local Stockman’s. Elmer passed away in 1946, so the family moved to Baker City OR. Wayne attended Tiedaman Elementary school for six years before...

Linda Rae Koplein, 72, of Baker City passed away Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City.  No memorial services are planned at this time.  Memorial contributions may be made to Step Forward Activities through Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, Oregon 97814. 

Laura Mae Watson, 72, of Baker City, Oregon passed away on September 11, 2021, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise, Idaho after a long battle of health issues.  Laura was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon to William Francis “Frank” Watson and Alpha Watson on September 12, 1948. Laura grew up in a large, loving family. She had six siblings and had a strong bond with each of them. As a young child, her family, children included, would travel to work in cotton orchards....

Carol Ann Peters, age 69, of Baker City passed away on Friday, September 10th, 2021 at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City.  No services are planned at this time. Carol was born on January 2, 1952, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Irene (Sass) Jakimczyk.  Carol graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  She attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; she also received training as a Respiratory Technician from St. Michaels Hospital,...

CHERYL RAE (SHERRY) WORSTER Sherry passed away peacefully at the family home in Baker City on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Her husband Delbert was with her.  She and Delbert were soul mates from the moment they met in La Junta High School. Sherry was born September 14, 1949, in La Junta, Colorado.  Her parents were Roy and Ruth (Snelson) Conyers.  She was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Sandy Hughes. She is survived by her husband Delbert and their three sons...

Stanley Powell, 86, of Baker City, Oregon passed away at his residence in Settlers Park Assisted Living Community on September 6, 2021.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel.    

James Walter Green, 50, of Caldwell, Idaho passed away on I-84 near Huntington, Oregon on September 6, 2021.  Arrangements are being handled by Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel.