■ Holly Vannatta, 73, of Eugene, Ore., passed away on May 13, 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium & Cemetery.
■ Karen Lee Dulley, 76, of Cottage Grove, Ore., passed May 17, 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
■ Ronald “Ron” I. Pupke, 101, of Cottage Grove, Ore., passed away May 16, 2025. There will be a memorial service held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
Read more about Ron Pupke online from The Chronicle’s archives:
• https://www.chronicle1909.com/2022/04/28/a-teacher-and-coach-pupkes-legacy-runs-deep-in-the-grove/
• https://www.chronicle1909.com/2022/05/05/part-2-pupke-chick-champion-swimming/
