Obituaries

Dale A. Sievert, of Redmond
Feb. 20, 1952 - June 5, 2011Arrangements: Baird Funeral Home of Bend
541-382-0903; www.bairdmortuaries.com
Services: Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made to:Redmond Fire and Rescue, 341 Northwest Dogwood Avenue, Redmond, OR 97756

Janet Elaine Churches, of Redmond
Aug. 13, 1959 - June 8, 2011Arrangements: Deschutes Memorial Chapel
541-382-5592; http://www.deschutesmemorialchapel.com/
Services: A Celebration of Life will be held in honor of Janet Robertson Churches,
June 16, from 4 - 7 p.m., at Hospitality Park behind the stage of Les Schwab Amphitheater.

Linda L. Gander, of Redmond
July 13, 1926 - June 10, 2011Arrangements: Redmond Memorial Chapel
 541-548-3219; http://www.redmondmemorial.com/
Services: A private Celebration of Life will be held.
Donations may be made to Redmond-Sisters Hospice or another charity of choice.

W.H. ‘Spike’ Durfee, of Crooked River Ranch
August 8, 1938 - June 9, 2011Arrangements: Redmond Memorial Chapel
 541-548-3219; http://www.redmondmemorial.com/
Services: A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at the
Redmond Fire Hall, 341 NW Dogwood Ave., Redmond.

Arlene E. Bunting, of Redmond
Oct. 3, 1938 - June 5, 2011Arrangements: Autumn Funerals
541-318-0842; http://www.autumnfunerals.net/
Services: At her request, no services will be held.
Contributions may be made to:Partners In Care, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend, OR 97701.

Ambie Carter, of Redmond
May 28, 1987 - June 6, 2011Arrangements: Autumn Funerals-Redmond
541-504-9485; http://www.autumnfunerals.net/
Services: Celebration Service was held June 12 at City Center Church, Redmond.

Louise S. Rakestraw, of Redmond
April 21, 1918 - Nov. 24, 2010Services: A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 17, 1 p.m.
Community Presbyterian Church, 529 NW 19th, Redmond. The
family invites her friends to join them.