>This is my first inquiry on the list; am hopeful someone can help me. I am hoping >to locate an obituary write-up for EVA PAKONEN, who died in March 1979 in >Aberdeen, Wash. She was born in Finland 24 Nov. 1897, and was married to >Andrew Pakonen 23 June 1917 in Astoria, Ore. Would an obit have been >published in the Aberdeen newspaper? Grateful for any help that can be given. > >Merle A. Reinikka, Portland, OR >merle.reinikka@mci200.com Hi Merle, Im sorry I cant help you with the obituary. I did want to ask if you had visited the OreClatsop County pages. I have lots of great records to browse through, thanks to Liisa Penner and other generous contributors. We also have a genealogy list for OrClatsop co. There are also people that would do look ups for you in Astoria, if needed. the url is http://www.rootsweb.com/~orclatso/clatsop.htm List. Write to Orclatso-L-request@rootsweb.com Subject blank subscribe in message Good Luck with your searching, Karla Halsan Mattila Norway Rootslist Wheeler Co. Ore Rootslist Clatsop Co. Rootslist