Also there are 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Stephens Family Chapel, 1629 Williams Highway, Grants Pass on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Jesse L. Knighten Oregon pioneer died last week Died, in Fort Klamath, on Saturday night, 18th inst., Mrs. Margaret Sullins, aged 35 years and four months, wife of L. W. Sullins. Raphael Leonard was born on the Leonard ranch, located on Sucker creek, about six miles from Cave Junction on the Holland road, October 29, 1889, and was 54 years old. Front Page News - Grants Pass Daily Courier Several club members contributed generously to this. OSP identifies 56-year-old male victim of a fatal shooting in Merlin Robert Leslie. He was married in 1914 to Florence Adams. He was married in 1914 to Florence Adams. NEWSPAPERS. Emergency Messages as of 4:42 am, Sat. KPIC - Authorities found Kurt Krauss dead December 14, | Facebook Died, at the city hotel, Grants Pass on Saturday, Nov. 17, 1900, M. S. Strew, aged 63 years. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 1, 1900] Deceased was a veteran of the civil war and had been suffering some time from long trouble. The brothers were from Auburn, Wash. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, December 6, 1900] 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. Kenneth was born on January 15, 1939 and passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. While growing up in the family home, he was active in 4-H and the Selma Baptist Church Youth Group. Kenneth Krauss Obituary - Tribute Archive 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. George Gray officiating. Anyone with information is asked to call 800-442-2068 or *OSP. Oregon State Police said 56-year-old Kurt Krauss of Grants Pass was found dead outside of his business. 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. Found Dead in a Barn During summer breaks, Ken worked logging with his family throughout southern Oregon. Charles Wiggins Age 49. March 5th, George Ephraim, aged 19 months and 20 days. It is said that it is the only bridge on the highway dedicated to an individual. sister Pearl Snively of Grants Pass Six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Survivors include his wife Helen; three sons, Charles Jr., Ronald; and Maurice; and two daughters, Linda and Sara. Hoxie at Williams Monday afternoon, the remains being interred in the Williams cemetery. He served as commissioner for two terms in Josephine County, and was an important figure in the building of the present county courthouse. Olaf E. Jones aged 45 years, died Wednesday morning in Medford after a prolonged illness. Emma Tuttle 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. He was widely known mining man of southern Oregon and operated mines in Josephine and Jackson counties successfully. He owned and operated Pruitt's Feed and Seed store for a number of years and was a Josephine County Extension agent. For many of those years he was the only physician and surgeon in the valley. Krauss Craft Inc Business Data. [Unknown newspaper, April 24, 1947; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] [Illinois Valley News (Cave Junction, OR) - Thursday October 23, 1958; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Howard M. Yarbrough A private service will held, with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors of Grants Pass in charge of arrangements. J. S. Kelley at the L.B. Name. Henry A. Krauss Last Update Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 . Applications open for folk and traditional arts mentoring project grants; Nominations open for 2023 Kurt Bucholz Conservation Award . BARBARA L. (nee Lever), age 49, of Northeast Phila. Charles N. Versteeg Sr. MD, 86, of Cave Junction died on Monday, Dec. 23 2002 in Medford. Arrangements will be announced later. Anyone with information is asked to call 800-442-2068 or *OSP. Edward J. Lind was well known in the Illinois Valley, having lived at the Lind home for years. Austin Tolin, Pioneer Resident, Is Dead Toggle navigation. 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. Sharpe on numerous occasions he was known as "Dad" to all. Photo by: Michael Halstead [Investigation Discovery] . Beloved wife of Kurt J. Krauss. [Oregon Sentinel (Jacksonville, OR) April 01, 1865] Randall The Rev William Gildehaus of Hope Presbyterian church in Rogue River officiated with burial in Granite Hill Cemetery. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-9078878034821453"; The Community was shocked to learn that W.A. UPDATE: 9:35 p.m. After a several hour long standoff, attempted murder suspect Benjamin Foster is in custody.. 12 DAYS AGO roguevalleymagazine.com His parents live in Rockport, IL. 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. playcraftsystems.com. Louis Randall Webb He was born April 28, 1858 in Berry county, Mo., and came to Oregon in 1931. Long Time Valley Resident Dies At 79 [Illinois Valley News (Cave Junction, OR) - October 7, 1971; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Oregon State Police said 56-year-old Kurt Krauss of Grants Pass was found dead outside of his business. Jack C. Nealy, 83, died at 5:30 P. M., Saturday, at his home, 430 West G street. In the past, Kurt has also been known as Kurt Frederick Krauss, Kurt Fredrick Krauss, Kurt F Krauss and Kurt F Kruss. The investigation was turned over to the Josephine County Major Crime . He is survived by his son, Verne Webb of O'Brien. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. ReadMore, Anthony LentiniAnthony "Tony" Lentini, 89, of Grants Pass died on Feb. 28, 2023, at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. This online memorial is dedicated to Kurt F. Krauss. It is a place to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Berkner and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Suess and son, Steven, left Friday night for New Ulm, Minn., on receiving word of the passing away of Mrs. Andrew Suess [Catherine Suess], mother of Mrs. Berkner and Mrs. Suess. Administered by There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Clarence was born August 30, 1880 in Kerby son of Margaret Adella Lovejoy Sawyer and William Freeling Sawyer. They want to express their sincere thanks to their many friends who are helping them carry on. It is said that for many years, she was the only nurse between Waldo and Crescent City no trip was too hard or too long for her to make to aid the sick. John Wesley Young, 60 passed away at 11:30 a. m. Saturday, July 6 of a kidney ailment, after an illness of several months. Joseph A. Skeeters Investigation continues 2 years after Kurt Krauss' death in Josephine Last Update Thursday, March 2nd, 2023. Perry Kincaid, 18 years of age, was killed near Comstock Sunday morning. Mr. Lind was a member of Temple Lodge No. 18, A. F. & A. M. conducted the funeral services at the graveside. Mar. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, March 29th at 2 p. m. in the Cave Junction Community church, Rev. Feb. 22d, Phillip Henry, aged 23 days. Krauss lived there 63 years before moving to Grants Pass in 1966. He was found, partly dressed, in his bed room Friday morning. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Susan Krauss, and his brother William (Bill) Krauss. G. Gray officiating. The investigation was turned over to the Josephine County Major Crime Team. Funeral services were held today at two o'clock, from Hall's undertaking parlors. An impressive ceremony was held last Monday evening in the Kerby high school, when Captain Harry Witte, from the Medford Army Air Field, presented the Air Medal, with two Oak Leaf Clusters posthumously to William "Bud" McLean, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. McLean of Kerby. A 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. We will remember him forever. 199.241.218.178 Obituaries : Create search agent: Obituaries. "Doc Versteeg" was born in Amity, Ore. in 1916. He resided alone at Kerby, and leaves to mourn his loss, Tracy Lewis, Elsie Stith and Ted Stith, nieces and nephews of Seattle, Marilda Stith of San Francisco, niece, and Rupert Leonard, of Eugene, a nephew and a host of friends. The inspiration of the very fine leadership of Anna Stiwalt called out the abilities and talents of each member of the club. 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. Dickinson, North Dakota. kdrv.com Belt Lodge No. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 1, 1900] [Source: Unknown newspaper; - March 25, 1943; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Tina Kotek has proposed the state spend on the issue. Interment will be at Hillcrest memorial park. Coroner Virgil Hull was called to the scene, arriving in the afternoon just after the fire was controlled. [Unknown newspaper, July 21, 1946; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] of Sam's Valley, J.D. [Source: Unknown newspaper; - March 25, 1943; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] George H. Gray officiating. Mr. Sowell was born July 7, 1881, in Waldo, Oregon, the son of John Greene Sowell and Nellie Viola Hogue Sowell and had lived in this community for 23 years. He then moved to cave Junction and repaired harnesses and also managed a variety store before moving to Eugene recently. Funeral services were conducted by the Grants Pass Elks lodge Tuesday, July 30 at the I.O.O.F. Think back to December 2020. Brakeman Killed By Train on S.P. He was a miner in the early days and was well-known in southern Oregon. 55, I. O. O. F. June 16, 1894, and joined Marguerite Lodge No. . OSP investigating fatal shooting- Josephine County. He spent his entire life in Oregon. The special was ordered to take the siding at Dimmick and allow the regular No. Mr. Knighten was well known in the valley where he had lived for 10 years before moving to Grants Pass. J. W. Young Passes After Long Illness Funeral will be in Eugene [Unknown newspaper, September 19, 1940; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Shasta, California. Join Facebook to connect with Kurt Krauss and others you may know. 18. 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. 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.. [The Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Jan. 1, 1886 pg. Ken taught at Chemawa Indian School for 3 years before accepting a teaching position at Job Corps on the Oregon Coast. Copyright Genealogy Trails. The remains will be taken to that city tonight, the father having arrived this afternoon to accompany them home. 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. At the grave side, full Masonic services will be held, under auspices of Belt Lodge I No. Deborah Halstead had recently moved back to Grant's Pass from Los Angeles with her two sons, Leo Shively, 9, and his 12-year-old brother Michael. The Sandersons are motoring to Klamath Falls today to meet Mrs. Goodspeed, and her daughters, Mrs. Walter Fennell and Ms. Malcom Whiteford, Los Angeles, and take the three women to Cave Junction. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 24, at 2 p. m., at the Community church in Kerby with Rev. Charles Minor Takes own Life Not to Be Burden He was a member of The Hope Presbyterian Church. [Source: Unknown newspaper; - Unknown; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Kurt Krauss - Previous Vice-President for R & R Lumber Sales, Inc. Did you notice anyone who had unexplained injuries? Kurt F. Krauss. 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. 409 S.E. Getting fast in the rope he could not extricate himself and was drowned. At Williams, Oregon, Sunday September 30, 1900, Mrs. H. H. [Rachel] Sparlin, aged 45 years and 9 months. Kurt Krauss's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl A tower of strength has fallen from our midst. She has often visited her son Blake in Kerby and Cave Junction where she had many friends. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Mr. Sauer started to cross the street stepping from behind another car when he was struck causing fatal injuries. Born March 10, 1885, her birthplace was near Boise, Idaho. James E. Sowell, Old Time Resident Died In Medford The investigation is active and ongoing. 409 S.E. Jesse L. Knighten (541) 955-9199. info@playcraftsystems.com. Username. Logan is survived by his wife and four small children. 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. Tresham died Monday Jan 6, 1939 Wm. Clarence had lived in the Illinois valley for many years and was one of the old reliable members of the Illinois Valley Grange. Leave a Tribute. Crushed by Falling Timbers Do you know someone who suddenly departed from the area after the offense? Bert J. Squire passed away September 26, 1971. Captain Witte presented the air medal to Bud's youngest sister, pinning it on her dress. His father was on the opposite side, but could not do anything for the drowning man. He found successively articles of clothing, then portions of the body and then the trunk. google_ad_width = 300; 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. He is the father of Ferris Parker and Mrs. B.B. His funeral was held Sunday. 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. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Conger Funeral parlors in Medford with burial in Siskiyou memorial cemetery. Reichard of the Bethany Presbyterian church officiating. Anna Stiwalt Joseph, himself, was a member of the second party to explore the Oregon Caves. Grants Pass. Ada F. Miller passes away in Klamath Falls [Unknown newspaper, September 24, 1942; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Perry Kincaid Marie Larson of Minnesota, Eddie Jacobson North Dakota, Joe of Seattle, Otto of Canada and Tillie Hallum Minnesota. 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.