Death Notice: Richard Allen Crone, 80, Dufur

Richard Allen Crone, age 80, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away on November 4, 2023. A Funeral and Burial will be held at a later date.

Spencer, Libby Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Dan Russell Sweetser, 35, The Dalles

Dan Russell Sweetser, age 35, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on November 5, 2023. A Family Celebration will be held at a later date.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Lurena Mae Trively Duckwall, 95, Hood River

Hood River, OR. November 6, 2023 - Lurena Mae Trively Duckwall passed away in her Hood River home on Friday, November 3, 2023, surrounded by family.  She was born August 20, 1928, in Malver, Iowa to Joseph Edwin and Hattie Ellen (Churchman) Trively.  

Lurena was preceded in death by her husband, D. Robert Duckwall; brother, Donald Trively; sisters, Jean Kohagen and Marilyn Barney; and parents, Joe & Hattie Trively.  

Lurena is survived by; her sister, Phyllis Masiker; daughters, Nancy (Rob) Yee, Sally Duckwall, and Laurie (Greg) Borton; grandchildren, Matthew Yee, Megan Yee (Andrew Kinzer), Tim Borton (Amber Heath), Mike (Jessica) Borton, Nick (Kim) Borton and Shelle Borton. 

Lurena’s greatest joys were her two great granddaughters, Luna & Quinn Kinzer who provided extra smiles and laughter through photos, videos and artwork during her brief illness. Other great grandchildren included Emmett and Callen Borton, Katie and Logan Borton and Keyle Heath; along with numerous nieces and nephews. 

At Lurena’s request, there will be no service. 

If anyone would like to make a donation in Lurena’s honor please choose your favorite charity of The Wy’East Fire District (PO BOX 56, Odell, Oregon 97044). 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.   

Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.