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Respite sites open in Lane

SPRINGFIELD — As part of its COVID-19 response, Lane County has identified a temporary respite site in Springfield where unhoused individuals can receive services, including a safe place to sleep, meals, showers and medical screenings. The site in Springfield is…

Chronicle enhances coverage online

Thank you for being a loyal Chronicle reader. This morning we launched a new, clutter-free news site at chronicle1909.com. It’s faster and easier than ever to get the important southern Willamette Valley news that matters to you. The new site…

Death Notices

LETHCOE – Ruby C. Lethcoe, 74, of Springfield died March 21, 2020. Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Services in Springfield. WOODALL – Barbara Ann Woodall, 76, of Springfield, died March 22, 2020. Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Services…

James ‘Jim’ McClusky

James “Jim” Michael McClusky peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, March 13, 2020 due to complications with heart disease.  Jim was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on October 5, 1951 to Tom and Alice McClusky. Jim…

Keith Parkton

Keith O. Parkton of Salem, former resident of Creswell, passed away early morning on March 18, 2020.  Keith was born in Eugene to Gordon and Vernita Parkton March 2, 1935. Keith grew up in Lowell and graduated from Lowell High…

Peter Gerard Carson

Peter “Pete” Gerard Carson, 68, passed away at his home in Cottage Grove on March 20, 2020 from coronary artery disease.  He was born Oct. 17, 1951 at March Air Force Base, Calif. where his father was stationed as a…

Harry Earl Beleal

On Feb. 20, 2020, Harry Earl Beleal, 74, of Creswell left this earthly life and headed to his eternal home. Earl, as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was born on Dec. 21, 1945, in Jamestown, N.D., to…

Mark Monsive

Mark Monsive, 60, of Cottage Grove passed away, from unexpected natural causes, on March 22, 2020. Mark was born April 14, 1959, in San Jose, Calif., to Eugene and Jean(Rankin) Monsive. He was a longtime resident of Cottage Grove and…

Ronald Lee Ellis

Ronald “Ron” Lee Ellis, 80, of Cottage Grove passed away March 22, 2020. He was born Oct. 27, 1939, in Armathwaite, Tenn., to parents Clarence and Reba (Payne) Ellis.  Ron attended Cottage Grove High School and then went into the…

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