Survivors include a son A.E. [Source: Unknown newspaper; - March 25, 1943; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Upon arrival, Kurt Krauss (56), of Grants Pass, was found deceased on scene. He moved with his parents to Everton, Wyoming, where he spent his boyhood days and where his father was killed by Indians. He was born April 28, 1858 in Berry county, Mo., and came to Oregon in 1931. Devoted mother of Gerard (Sandra) and Michael J. Krauss. Mrs. Nick Sauer is his mother they all live on farms north of Kerby. Interment will be at the Hillcrest Memorial Park. They want to express their sincere thanks to their many friends who are helping them carry on. John Wesley Young, 60 passed away at 11:30 a. m. Saturday, July 6 of a kidney ailment, after an illness of several months. The remains will be taken to that city tonight, the father having arrived this afternoon to accompany them home. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lynda, children Philip (Patricia), Gary (Jana), Ronald (Cathy), and Kendra (Ron) Hager, brothers Ernest and Kohath, a sister, Carmelita Hussey, along with 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. [The Daily Courier (Grants Pass, OR) - Monday, September 14, 1998; Submitted by Jim Dezotell] March 31. Search our database of over 100 million company and executive profiles. cemetery. Mr. Naucke was born at Waldo April 2, 1869 the son of William Alfred Naucke his mother's name was Nancy. Ludwig was born on Deer Creek a few miles east of Selma and is well known by the older residents. G. Gray officiating. [Unknown newspaper, September 24, 1942; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] 55 of Kerby for over 40 years. Minor was a United States deputy marshal in Alaska during the gold rush days. 409 S.E. : Two brothers Lee and Fount Knighten of Ukiah Ca. Surviving are his wife Roberta of Grants Pass, sons Henry Krauss of Grants Pass and Dennis Krauss of Chiloquin, daughter Willi Krauss of Cupertino, Ca. Do you know someone who suddenly departed from the area after the offense? During summer breaks, Ken worked logging with his family throughout southern Oregon. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Presbyterian Church in Glendale. He was found, partly dressed, in his bed room Friday morning. Johnson, who was born in Takilma, spent his entire life in the Illinois Valley. [Unknown newspaper, c. December, 2002; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] A. Yost Mrs. Tucker was born Leota Pearl Imes on Feb. 12, 1914 at the Indian Reservation in Ada, Okla. William Pruitt Name. 7th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526-3003 | P.O. In addition to Mrs. Bell surviving children are Mrs. Delia Smith, Wiley E. and Jesse Knighten all of Klamath Falls; Mrs. May M. Wimer, Wallowa Oregon; Elorice L. Knighten of Redding Ca. on Sept. 17, 2011. They returned to Oregon in 1947.She was a member of Redwood Christian Church. MERLIN, Ore. Two years after a local businessman was killed, police are still looking for answers. 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. Former longtime Selma resident, Leota Pearl (Imes) Tucker, 87, died on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2002 in a Grants Pass nursing center. Viewing will be held at Hull & Hull Funeral Chapel in Grants Pass from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Mr. Leonard suffered a severe heart attack two weeks ago and was rushed to the hospital where it was thought he was progressing satisfactorily, and his family had hoped to have him home before long, but he went to sleep Wednesday night and never woke up. Joseph A. Skeeters At the grave side, full Masonic services will be held, under auspices of Belt Lodge I No. Mr. Lind was a member of Temple Lodge No. kdrv.com 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. He served as commissioner for two terms in Josephine County, and was an important figure in the building of the present county courthouse. Then, in 1977, he started his own construction company which he operated until partial retirement in 2004. Grants Pass, Ore. Funeral services were pending Friday for George James Logan, 33, operator of a sawmill at Cave Junction, who was crushed to death by a falling tree Thursday. Stephens Family Chapel - Grants Pass Obituary. Those living in the Holland area and knowing Milton F. Parker will be saddened to hear of his death in Redwood City Ca. Perry Kincaid Robert Leslie. Leave a Tribute. Sort By: Dates: Location: Anthony Lentini. He was born February 29, 1884, at Kerby. Mr. Sauer started to cross the street stepping from behind another car when he was struck causing fatal injuries. Dianne Elise Harden. For the most comprehensive results, use a first initial and last name, i.e., J Smith. 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. 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.. He was educated in Grants Pass, Prospect and Corvallis. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Conger Funeral parlors in Medford with burial in Siskiyou memorial cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Daniel Tucker, and Leonard Tucker, five daughters, Diane Jordan, Sally Kendall, Shirley Bushnell, Donna Thornton, and Sharon Swanson; 25 grandchildren; and several great, and great-great-grandchildren. Josephine Andrew Skeeters, 79, Talent, died Sunday, June 13, after an illness of 15 months. Funeral services will be announced later by Hull and Hull. Henry A. Krauss Ken was born January 15, 1939 to Fritz and Susan (Tolin) Krauss at their family home in Selma, Oregon. We will remember him forever. ReadMore, Marijuana robbery gang's ringleader sentenced to 13-1/2 years in prisonThe 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. Tipsters can remain anonymous if they wish. GRANTS PASS, OR On November 5, 1988, police in the small town of Grants Pass, Oregon, found a horrific crime scene. Anyone with information is asked to call 800-442-2068 or *OSP. He was a member of the Eastern Star and also I. O. O. F. He leaves no living relatives except his widow, Anna Lind of Grants Pass. Death Takes Clarence Gilbert Sawyer Wm. Graveside services were conducted at the Kerby cemetery by Belt Lodge No. Belt Lodge No. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 1, 1900] Copyright Genealogy Trails. He is 28 years of age. [Source: Unknown newspaper, November 27, 1941; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Ken and Lynda spent a summer building and working with a Mission Organization in New Mexico. The Grants Pass City Council unanimously declared a state of emergency due to homelessness Wednesday night in hopes of securing part of the $155 million Gov. Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. [Source: Unknown newspaper, c. July, 1946; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Mr. Gray conducting the services. Died, at the city hotel, Grants Pass on Saturday, Nov. 17, 1900, M. S. Strew, aged 63 years. playcraftsystems.com. Funeral services will be held in the Clausen Illinois Valley funeral home. Here to attend funeral services, in addition to the many friends who were shocked by his passing, are his sister, Mrs. Veatch, Mr. and Mrs. Don Kirkland of Alturas California, and Mr. And Mrs. Burgess of Lebanon, Oregon. John M. Spence Anthony "Tony" Lentini, 89, of Grants Pass died on Feb. 28, 2023, at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Mr. Jacobson operated a harness shop in Grants Pass and later a variety store. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 24, at 2 p. m., at the Community church in Kerby with Rev. Obituary Kurt F. Krauss. Mr. and Mrs. Tresham came to Southern Oregon in 1889 and made their home here for the past 11 years. 42 A. F. & A. M., at Chenny, Washington. For the most comprehensive results, use a first initial and last name, i.e., J Smith. W. D. Turner was walking along the top of the cars when he fell in some unaccountable manner between two of the cars and the right leg was so badly crushed just above the ankle that amputation of the foot was necessary. The dead man leaves a father, three sisters and a brother at Roseburg, and the funeral will be held there. Marie Larson of Minnesota, Eddie Jacobson North Dakota, Joe of Seattle, Otto of Canada and Tillie Hallum Minnesota. Arrangements will be announced later. "Ole" as he was known to many friends in the valley, was the former owner of the Cave City Theater, and helped to build our present fire truck. This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Kurt Krauss. Year of birth: 1964; This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Kurt Krauss. Last Rites Held For James Logan 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. ReadMore, Anthony LentiniAnthony "Tony" Lentini, 89, of Grants Pass died on Feb. 28, 2023, at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. He also leaves four grandchildren. 7th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526-3003 | P.O. 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. Hall Funeral home in Grants Pass were in charge of arrangements. Bert J. Squire He appeared all right at the time, but was known to be in failing health. Funeral services will be held Tuesday February 23 at 2P.M. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p. m., at the I. O. O. F. hall in Kerby with Rev. News Release. He Graduated from Willamette University and the University of Oregon Medical School (now Oregon Science Health University). Having lived in Humboldt County for the past 14 years, Mr. Squire homesteaded on property at Thompson Creek in Illinois Valley after he was discharged from the US Army. Ken was born January 15, 1939 to Fritz and Susan (Tolin) Krauss at their family home in Selma, Oregon. . Olaf E. Jones aged 45 years, died Wednesday morning in Medford after a prolonged illness. Jennie Sibley Weston and her children:Phillip Henry Weston - George Ephraim Weston If so, we urge you to contact the Oregon State Police and help bring some closure to the Krauss family.. Tresham, whose home recently burned at Bridgeview and who had been in poor health for some time passed away in Prineville, Oregon, while visiting his daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harker. of Sam's Valley, J.D. The deceased is a son of Mrs. Rose Goodspeed, formerly of Medford and now of San Francisco, and a nephew of Mrs. B. L. Sanderson and Mrs. David Hood, Medford, and Mrs. James Arnold, Butte Falls. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland, In Memory of Kenneth Krauss, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239 or call (971) 544-3338. Last Update Friday, March 3rd, 2023. Mr. Yarbrough was born June 27, 1857 in Linn County, Oregon. He would have been 92 years old on his next birthday, having been born in Forest Grove Oregon Oct. 10, 1855. Funeral services were conducted by the Mormon Church at the Hull & Hull Funeral Home in Grants Pass at 3 p. m. Wednesday July 10. Tresham [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, October 4, 1900] Oregon State Police said 56-year-old Kurt Krauss of Grants Pass was found deceased at the scene. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) - Friday, June 21, 1912; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] OSP investigating fatal shooting- Josephine County. W.A. The deceased was nearly seventy years of age, having been born August 23, 1842. Dianne Elise Harden, 76, passed away at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass on February 12, 2023. . Randall and his little granddaughter were drowned while attempting to cross Rogue river, near Grant's Pass, on a small ferryboat. 409 S.E. He is survived by his wife Rosalie Seifert of Selma Oregon; a mother Ruth Seifert of Selma Oregon; daughters Carol Holm of Klamath Falls Oregon, Robyn Runyon of Medford Oregon, Lisa Martin of Cave Junction and Tamara Rose of Medford. GP, Ashland warming shelters to be open all week. Hood, who went out this (Wednesday) afternoon to hold the inquest. Former Portland Resident Drowns Maurice and Clem Sauer are brothers of the deceased. Feb. 22d, Phillip Henry, aged 23 days. Theodore O. Naucke In addition to his widow and children, Johnson is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ida Veatch of Portland. We responded to her unselfish example and thus we have been successful as a club. Charles Minor, about 74, took his own life with a shotgun Saturday morning near his home a Tigertown. ReadMore, Send questions, comments or suggestions about this site to. Ken finished his teaching career at South Junior High School where he taught wood shop and drafting. Peter Joseph Pour, aged 70 years, died last Friday, June 3rd, at the Josephine General hospital. Includes Address (12) Phone (10) Email (3) See Results. Did you notice anyone who had unexplained injuries? Mr. Naucke was an Odd Fellow, having joined Kerbyville Lodge No. Mr. Naucke was last seen alive Wednesday evening when visited by Mr. Finch. KRAUSS. Anna Stiwalt Kurt Krauss. Later, she married Peter Peacock, who preceded her in death. 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. The effects of Wm. 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. Born June 3, 1903 in Selma. His funeral was held Sunday. Austin Tolin Doc Parriott 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. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Genealogy and History, Obituaries and Death Notices Enter the name of the person for whom youre searching below. While growing up in the family home, he was active in 4-H and the Selma Baptist Church Youth Group. Your IP: and Hiatt Knighten of Lake Port Ca. Recommend Kenneth's obituary to your friends. Died, at the home of her son Geo. W.A. Charles Wiggins was caught in a cave-in in the Steam Beer mine, near Leland [Oregon], and was so badly bruised that he died within a short time after being dug out. He was in ROTC, and later became an infantryman in the U.S. Army, where he trained as a paratrooper and mountain ranger. [Source: Unknown newspaper, April 10, 1947; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Survivors include his wife Helen; three sons, Charles Jr., Ronald; and Maurice; and two daughters, Linda and Sara. Mrs. Yost was born in Kentucky, Nov. 15th, 1837. [Grants Pass Daily Courier (Grants Pass, OR) - January 10, 1948; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Photo by: Michael Halstead [Investigation Discovery] . Homer White He spent his entire life in Oregon. He was a member of The Hope Presbyterian Church. [Source: Unknown newspaper; - June 9, 1949; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] George H. Gray officiating. Louis Randall Webb, 79, of Elk Creek, one of the best known people in the Illinois Valley, died Friday, July 26, 1946 at the Josephine General Hospital after a prolonged illness. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2a32ebf97b2d47 Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Susan Krauss, and his brother William (Bill) Krauss. Lived In Albany NY, Middletown NY, New Hampton NY, Greene NY. Upon arrival, Kurt Krauss (56), of Grants Pass, was found deceased on scene. cemetery. FUNERAL HOMES. She passed peacefully and gently in the loving care and presence of her children. Dr. A. N. Collman and L. E. Athey of Cave Junction helped Fleming extinguish the fire. [The Eugene City Guard (Eugene, OR) Saturday, April 17, 1880] Do you know someone who showed intense interest in or avoidance of this case? Shasta, California. 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. [Illinois Valley News (Cave Junction, OR) - November, 13, 1980; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] The Oregon State Police announced it was investigating the case on Dec 14, after Krauss' was discovered deceased on 200.. Theodore O. Naucke, 72-year old native of the Illinois valley, was found dead in his home at Kerby about 6:45 a. m., Friday, by two Kerby friends, Phil Dessinger and J. M. Finch, Coroner Virgil Hull reported. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Upon graduation from OSU with a degree in Industrial Arts Education, Ken and his family moved to Salem where their third son, Ronald, was born. Funeral services were held in the I. O. O. F. hall, with the Rev. He is survived by three brothers, James Spence of Kerby; Carl Spence of Mt. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Pruitt Friend. 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. Fleming's house caught on fire soon after he arrived home and a big hole was burned in the roof. 220, northbound, to pass. Died, In Waldo, Josephine County, February 14th, Jennie Sibley Weston, in the 22d year of her age. Funeral will be in Eugene [Unknown newspaper, September 19, 1940; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] [The Guard (Eugene, OR) Saturday, November 27, 1869] Henry Morgan Pfefferle dies in Klamath Falls [Grants Pass Daily Courier (Grants Pass, OR) - February 22, 1943; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Dr. Collman was called to go out to see the body and Athey accompanied him. 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. 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. 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. He was a miner in the early days and was well-known in southern Oregon. UPDATE: 10:45 p.m. He was born in Kerby June 19, 1875, the son of Michael and Ellen Daily McBriety. 8; Submitted by Robyn Greenlund] 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. Michael McBriety, aged 70 years passed away last Thursday, April 4th, 1946 in the Josephine General Hospital in Grants Pass. Coroner Hull stated that he apparently died later the same night. JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. The family of a local man who was found dead last month are offering a reward for information that leads to the person allegedly responsible for the shooting. Mr. Seifert was a US Army veteran of WWII. Funeral services were held this [Thursday] afternoon in the Cave Junction Community Church with interment in the I.O.O.F. The special was ordered to take the siding at Dimmick and allow the regular No. Mary Adams Peacock [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, December 6, 1900] Coroner Virgil Hull was called to the scene, arriving in the afternoon just after the fire was controlled. Carl J. Jacobson, 71, former merchant in Grants Pass and Cave Junction died Friday at his home in Eugene. F. A. Webber and John Webber his father were on their way from Santa Barbara to Portland in hope of benefiting the health of the younger man. Graveyard services were under the auspices of the I. O. O. F. lodge with burial at the I. O. O. F. cemetery. They also enjoyed rock-hounding, taking trips to the Pendleton Round Up, and a trip to Germany to visit cousins and see where Kens father, Fritz, was born. A Mr. Johnson, aged about fifty years, died rather suddenly at Silver creek, Josephine county, recently. Oregon State Police said 56-year-old Kurt Krauss of Grants Pass was found dead outside of his business. 4. Resides in Greenville, NY. [Source: Unknown newspaper; March, 1942; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] strong rebound is Krauss Craft, the playground manufacturing giant in the North Valley Industrial Park north of Grants Pass. "Aunt Mary," as she was affectionately known to hundreds, for many years operated Adams Station, one of the historic stage stations in the West, located about one mile west of Gasquet. Brother of Jesse M. Squire of Earlimart, Ca. 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. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 15, 1900] Think back to December 2020. Funeral services were held today at two o'clock, from Hall's undertaking parlors. 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. Beloved wife of Kurt J. Krauss. Administered by [Source: Unknown newspaper, July 11, 1946; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough], BACK -- HOME He then moved to cave Junction and repaired harnesses and also managed a variety store before moving to Eugene recently. Merlin, Or, June 17 -- J.W. Mr. Triplett leaves a wife and seven children, we are told, in destitute circumstances. Residents call it logging.
Comments are closed.