March 19, 1946 – Oct. 17, 2022 Sharon Elaine Kofoid, 76, of Cottage Grove, Ore. passed away on Oct. 17, 2022. Sharon was born on March 19, 1946 in Cottage Grove to Raymond and Lucille (Woodard) Wiles. Sharon graduated from Cottage Grove High School and later married Jack Kofoid in[Read More…]
Author: The Chronicle
Ron Lex O’Keefe
April 9, 1947 – Oct. 21, 2022 A present and playful father, a loving husband, a doting granddad, a community builder, and a creative soul, Ron (Ronald) Lex O’Keefe (Potter) lived a full life, reflective of his commitment to family, community, creativity, and wellness. Ron was always searching for a[Read More…]
Beatrice ‘Bea’ Galvin
June 18, 1930 – Oct. 22, 2022 Bea was born in Mason City, Iowa to Rachel Laville and Clyde McKee. She attended Holy Cross School in Mason City through 12th grade. At age 19, Bea married Robert Bush and moved to Mississippi. They later divorced and she relocated to[Read More…]
Ronald Gene Barrowcliff
Feb. 15, 1945 – Oct. 15, 2022 Ronald Gene Barrowcliff of Marcola, Ore. passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2022. He was 77 years old. Ron was born on Feb. 15, 1945 to Jack and Lucille Barrowcliff in Eugene, Ore. Ron’s family moved from Junction City to Marcola in 1951.[Read More…]
Elsie Cooley
July 13, 1929 – Oct. 23, 2022 Elsie Cooley, 93, of Springfield, Ore. passed away on Oct. 23, 2022. She was born on July 13, 1929, to Stanley and Hattie Keyes. She has now joined her lifelong husband and partner, Eugene (Gene) Cooley, to whom she was married for 65[Read More…]
Classifieds: week of Nov. 3
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Legal notices: week of Nov. 3
Summons by publication Case No.: 22CV31552 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LANE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC. Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF RAY S. BROWN; DEBRA BROWN; LVNV FUNDING, LLC; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY; Defendants. To: Ray S. Brown You are[Read More…]
Q&A with Springfield mayor incumbent VanGordon
What are the top two lessons you’ve learned during your time as mayor? SEAN VANGORDON: The importance of listening and seeking to understand people’s perspective are critical skills to being a successful mayor. After 2020, trust in all parts of society is at an all-time low, our problems are complex,[Read More…]
In their own words: Springfield mayor Sean VanGordon, uncontested
Since 2021, I’ve had the privilege of being your mayor. I am thankful for the support of my community and the trust of people that have let me into their lives. We’ve done so much to move our city forward. I am excited because we still have so many opportunities[Read More…]
Q&A with Creswell City Council incumbent Alonzo Costilla, uncontested
Age: 56Hometown: CreswellMarital status: MarriedPartner occupation: Family ManagerChildren: four children ages 38, 32, 8,and 7 public schoolResidence neighborhood: North 1st StEducation: Printing Trades SpecialistCurrent employer: University of OregonPublic sector work experience, including military: 30 years plus in the commercial print industryElected office held, with dates: City Councilor January 2019 –[Read More…]
