The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., March 22, 1973, page 3

JAMES MARX

     James P. Marx was born at Walla Walla, Washington July 8, 1944, and died March 11, 1973 at the age of 28.
     James attended school at Lyle and was a longtime resident of the High Prairie area.
     He served in the U.S. Navy Sea Bees in Vietnam, Okinawa and Adak, Ak. for four years and was discharged in 1966. James had been employed as a truck driver in Yakima for the past 1½ years.
     He is survived by two sons, Patrick and Matthew Marx; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Marx of Lyle; four brothers, Andrew and Ron Marx of Bingen, Gerald in the Navy aboard the USS Hancock, and Walter VanDacar of Eugene, three sisters, Susan Flood of Bingen, Jeannie Gross of BZ Corners and Alma Hauk of Pilot Rock, Or.; and a grandmother, Mrs. Elva Alen of Dixie.
     Graveside services were held Friday, March 16 at the Hartland Cemetery with Rev. Erick Jungbauer officiating. Knosher Funeral Home of Goldendale was in charge of arrangements.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., March 22, 1973, page 10

MOURNERS DRAWN TOGETHER IN MARX FAMILY TRAGEDY
HIGH PRAIRIE - Katherine Eshelman

     Always a close-knit community, High Prairie neighbors have drawn closer together by the tragedy which struck the Marx family last week. All of us share their sorrow and were comforted by the inspired message brought by the Rev. Eric Jungbauer as Jim Marx was laid to rest Friday in the Hartland Cemetery, close to the fields and woods he had loved so much throughout his life.
     The large group of relatives and friends who were present were testimony as to the esteem with which Jim was regarded.
     About 50 people, members of the family, relatives and close friends, gathered at the Wilbur Johnson home following the service. Coming from a distance to be with their families were the Pat Marx's sons, Jerry Marx from the USS Hancock, and Walter Vandecar from Eugene, and their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hauk, Bobby and Anita, Pilot Rock, Or. Relatives of Pat Marx included nephews Don Marx and Lou Marx; a niece, Mrs. Lloyd Filloon; and grandnieces, Mrs. Jody Bunn and Mrs. Phyllis Marx, all from Alaska; and his sister, Agnes Marx, Grand Coolee.
     Sisters and brothers of Mrs. Marx present were Mrs. Elbert Stuber, Big Timber, Mt.; Mrs. Wendell Nelson, Loma Linda, Cal.; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Palmer, Spray, Or.; Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Alen, Newberg; and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alen, Boring, Or. Nieces present were Mrs. Anna May Thomas, Portland, Mrs. Robert Anderson, San Bernadino, Cal., and (Mr. and) Mrs. Robert Keith and (Mr. and) Mrs. Les Dean, College Place.
     Close friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith, Yakima, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson and Heidi, Gresham, came also.
     Many High Prairie friends attended the graveside services for Connie Marx at Lyle Thursday.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., March 22, 1973, page 11

JAMES P. MARX SERVICES HELD

     James P. Marx was born at Walla Walla, Washington July 8, 1944, and died March 11, 1973 at the age of 28.
     James attended school at Lyle and was a longtime resident of the High Prairie area.
     He served in the U.S. Navy Sea Bees in Vietnam, Okinawa and Adak, Alaska for a period of four years and was discharged in 1966.
     James had been employed as a truck driver in Yakima for the past 1½ years.
     He is survived by two sons, Patrick and Matthew Marx. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Marx of Lyle; 4 brothers: Andrew and Ron Marx of Bingen, Wash.; Gerald  Marx, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Hancock, and Walter VanDacar of Eugene, Oregon. Three sisters, Susan Flood of Bingen, Jeannie Gross of BZ Corners and Alma Hauk of Pilot Rock, Or.. His grandmother, Mrs. Elva Alen of Dixie, Washington.
     Graveside services were held Friday, March 16th, at the Hartland Cemetery with Rev. Erick Jungbauer officiating. Knosher Funeral Home of Goldendale was in charge of arrangements.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., March 15, 1973, page 1

     Suspected murderer James P. Marx, 28, Yakima, was found dead Monday at 5:45 p.m. in the remains of a cabin in the High Prairie area out about 26 miles west of Goldendale.
     His death was listed as suicide by Klickitat County assistant coroner and sheriff's department officials. Marx was shot through the head; a .44-caliber revolver found with the body was the suspected murder and suicide weapon.
     The K.C.S.D. had a Yakima County arrest warrant to serve on Marx. He was suspected of committing a double homicide at Yakima Sunday morning. The victims were Mrs. Constance Barbara Marx, 23, and Gary Lee Lorance, 34, both Yakima. Mrs. Marx was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Jones, Murdock, and wife obvious suspected killer.
     The KCSD spokesman said the search for Marx became began at 4 p.m. Sunday. The estimated time of death was Sunday p.m..
     Marx was originally from the Lyle area, and several of his relatives still reside there.
     His body was taken to Knosher Funeral Home, Goldendale, which is handling the funeral arrangements.
     Services for Mrs. Marx will be held this Thursday at 10 a.m. in Yakima, with committal services being held at 2 p.m. at the Balch Cemetery at Lyle.

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