Rev. OSP identifies 56-year-old male victim of a fatal shooting in Merlin Word has been received here by friends of the death of Mrs. Mary Adams Peacock which took place at her home at Gasquet, Calif., on Monday, July 13, at the age of 81 years. 7th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526-3003 | P.O. Doc Parriott The remains will be taken to that city tonight, the father having arrived this afternoon to accompany them home. He had undergone an operation on the preceding day, for an abscess, and had seemed to recover as rapidly and as well as could be expected, but early on Tuesday morning he sank rapidly and died in a few minutes after his condition was realized. [Illinois Valley News (Cave Junction, OR) - Thursday October 23, 1958; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] 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. For the most comprehensive results, use a first initial and last name, i.e., J Smith. John Connor officiating. O.P. Peter Joseph Pour, aged 70 years, died last Friday, June 3rd, at the Josephine General hospital. The Del Norte Triplicate of Crescent City said of her, "Perhaps no other person in Del Norte County more truly symbolized the pioneer spirit of the West than Mary Adams Peacock. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. The town of Wilderville is named for him. Ludwig Sauer Username. What should the county do with the Flying Lark? The funeral will be held at 2 pm at pearl funeral home Medford. Do you know someone who suddenly departed from the area after the offense? Brakeman Killed By Train on S.P. Charles N. Versteeg Sr. MD, 86, of Cave Junction died on Monday, Dec. 23 2002 in Medford. What's the deal with the shooting in Merlin this morning? Arrangements are pending with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Jennie H. Yarbrough Charles P. Johnson, well known resident of Takilma, died Saturday, August 31 at the Josephine General Hospital in Grants Pass. Do you know someone who showed intense interest in or avoidance of this case? Rose Shoup Years ago he owned what is now the L.W. View more news releases from Oregon State Police . He was also a member of the Methodist church. The remains were embalmed and on Tuesday night they were transported to Santa Barbara where a mother and sister was awaiting. . Graveside services were conducted at the Kerby cemetery by Belt Lodge No. Deceased was a veteran of the civil war and had been suffering some time from long trouble. J. S. Kelley He was a member of the Elks lodge, members of which acted as pallbearers. Arrangements will be announced later. Ada F. Miller Funeral will be in Eugene [Unknown newspaper, September 19, 1940; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] His philosophies were widely read in The News and the Grants Pass Courier under the name of 'Phil Snort,' in his frequent letters to the editors. The effects of Wm. [The Daily Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Published Thursday, May 27, 2010; Submitted by Jim Dezotell] Olaf E. Jones aged 45 years, died Wednesday morning in Medford after a prolonged illness. J. W. Young Passes After Long Illness 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. 42 A. F. & A. M., at Chenny, Washington. Isaac Skeeters was one of the parties of seven who discovered Crater Lake. Raphael Sebastian Leonard She married Frank C. Stiwalt December 24, 1902. The children are here now, having been summoned by Mr. Young's death. Dr. Versteeg moved in 1948 to Illinois Valley, where he opened his medical office and practiced in the area for more than 40 years. Lived In Albany NY, Middletown NY, New Hampton NY, Greene NY. UPDATE: 9:35 p.m. After a several hour long standoff, attempted murder suspect Benjamin Foster is in custody.. 12 DAYS AGO roguevalleymagazine.com Died, at the home of her son Geo. [Source: Unknown newspaper, February 27, 1947; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] 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. Coroner Virgil E. Hull said Minor apparently ended his own life to avoid continuing what he felt would be a burden on his friends through ill health and poverty. The request was granted and the man, a stranger, went to the barn to sleep. Henry A. Krauss His wife Martha Johnson Webb died June 5, 1945. The investigation is active and ongoing. James E. Sowell, Old Time Resident Died In Medford Dianne Elise Harden, 76, passed away at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass on February 12, 2023. Funeral services were held at Grants Pass this afternoon for James T. Logan, 69, who passed away last Friday after a long illness. 1501 Obituaries. Bill Sauer Passes Patrick, aged 4 years. The Oregon State Police announced it was investigating the case on Dec 14, after Krauss' was discovered deceased on 200.. He was in ROTC, and later became an infantryman in the U.S. Army, where he trained as a paratrooper and mountain ranger. Wakman He lost his position on the rods underneath a car of train No. Kurt Krauss - Krauss Craft Inc, Grants Pass, Oregon 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. Emma Tuttle Also known as Krug D Arauss, K D Krauss. He was a native of Glendale, Ca. Mr. Johnson Monroe ranch, near Takilma, farmed the Frank Barrett property on Caves Hwy, and other acreage in the valley. Services were at Chapel of Ferns Cooper mortuary on Wednesday, September 29 at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Wendell Ensor of the United First Methodist Church officiating. Dianne Elise Harden. Hall Funeral Home in Grants Pass, with interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Verne Webb of O'Brien. Do you know someone who suddenly departed from the area after the offense? Captain Witte presented the air medal to Bud's youngest sister, pinning it on her dress. Peter J. Pour [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 29, 1900] The man of whom we made mention last week, that was found dead in Mr. Pierce's barn a few miles east of town, was J. S. Kelley, supposed to be from Myrtle Creek. He played football and wrestled for Illinois Valley High School and represented the school in state competitions in both sports. Oregon State Police said 56-year-old Kurt Krauss of Grants Pass was found dead outside of his business. /* Right 300x250 Display */ Henry Morgan Pfefferle Stephens Family Chapel - Grants Pass Obituary. Funeral services were conducted by the Grants Pass Elks lodge Tuesday, July 30 at the I.O.O.F. She enjoyed doing ceramic work at her home. Edward Jules Lind Mr. Naucke was an Odd Fellow, having joined Kerbyville Lodge No. All friends and family is invited. Private concluding services followed at Ocean View Cemetery in Eureka, Ca. Applications open for folk and traditional arts mentoring project grants; Nominations open for 2023 Kurt Bucholz Conservation Award . 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. Randall [Source: Unknown newspaper, January 19, 1938; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] For many of those years he was the only physician and surgeon in the valley. Do you know someone who showed intense interest in or avoidance of this case? Meredith Groves officiating. AllBiz Business Profile Search Professional Contact Details. Wife and children of John C. Weston. KRAUSS ENTERPRISES LLC in Grants Pass, OR | Company Info & Reviews cemetery. Age 49. [Source: Unknown newspaper, November 27, 1941; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Interment will be Friday January 20, 2 pm at the I.O.O.F. She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter ChesMarie, sister Joanne and brother Richard. sister Pearl Snively of Grants Pass Six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Kurt Krauss passed away at the age of 49 in Dickinson, North Dakota. 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. [Grants Pass Daily Courier (Grants Pass, OR) - January 10, 1948; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] This online memorial is dedicated to Kurt F. Krauss. It is a place to 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. When a young man he came to North Bend, Washington, and afterwards to British Columbia where he was a contractor. Joseph Andrew Skeeters, 79, Pioneer Miner Dies Getting fast in the rope he could not extricate himself and was drowned. below. 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." Obituary. Federated Woman's Club; taught canning fruit to a local 4-H club; and worked at Kerbyville Museum. at the L.B. Anna Stiwalt Josephine Andrew Skeeters, 79, Talent, died Sunday, June 13, after an illness of 15 months. Survivors include the widower, Rollie D., Salt Lake City; four brothers, Frank Perry, Salt Lake City; Walter, John and George Perry, all of Grants Pass; and a number of nieces and nephews. google_ad_width = 300; //-->, Send questions, comments or suggestions about this site to, 409 S.E. A. Yost UPDATE: Oregon State Police has confirmed that 56-year-old Kurt Krauss was killed in the shooting in Merlin on Monday morning. [Source: Unknown newspaper; March, 1942; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. : Two brothers Lee and Fount Knighten of Ukiah Ca. He later transferred to the Ft. Vannoy Job Corps in Grants Pass, where their fourth child, Kendra, was born. Obituaries - Grants Pass Daily Courier