Myra “Betty” Ekman passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. She was born in 1940 in Corvallis, OR, and grew up around Springfield, OR.  After high school, Betty moved to Newport, OR, where she met her husband, Robert Ekman, who was[Read More…]

Jackie “Jack” Blankenship passed away June 30 in Eugene. Jack was born May 16, 1943, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Cleo H. Blankenship and Agnes Blankenship Burris (Hays). He called Oregon home for 65 years. Jack grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas after living briefly in his early childhood years in[Read More…]

Christopher “Chris” Blaine Winslow, 66, passed away on April 25, 2025, in Springfield, Oregon, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. He was born on July 5, 1958, in Springfield to John B. and Judith “Banti” (Robinson) Winslow. Chris’s journey through life was shared for 45 beautiful years[Read More…]

Cathern Agatha (Herndon) Brooks beloved wife of James Walter Brooks (deceased), passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 5th, 2025. Cathern (Cathy) was born in Lansing Michigan on May 21st, 1933 and raised in Coral Gables, Florida where she met her sweetheart, Jim and married him,[Read More…]

Karen Lee (Viken) Dulley, 76, of Creswell, Oregon passed on May 17, 2025. Born on July 11, 1948, in Eugene, Oregon, to the late Milton Viken and Nancy (Brailsford) Solomon, Karen’s life was a rich tapestry of dedication to family, joy in everyday pleasures, and a career marked by friendly[Read More…]

Abra Crump passed away on June 18, 2025, following a long bout with breast cancer. Her passing was peaceful.  Abra was born on July 27, 1977, in Eugene. She was the first child of Cheryl and Ray Crump. A good student, Abra graduated with honors from Harrisburg High School Class[Read More…]

Anne Tunzi, 90, of Cottage Grove, died June 11, 2025. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. Neal W. Jones, 75, of Pleasant Hill, died May 28.

■ Clifford Burchfield, 73, of Eugene, died May 13. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Robin Flores, 86, died May 18 in Cottage Grove. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. ■ George Thalhamer, 62, of Eugene, died May 28. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Neal W. Jones, 75, of Pleasant Hill, died May 28.

Robin Flores, 86, died May 18, 2025, in Cottage Grove. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. George Thalhamer, 62, of Eugene, died on May 28, 2025. Arrangements: Sunset Hills.

By Dana Merryday – Special to The Chronicle Editor’s note: Dana Merryday, a former Chronicle columnist and current Cottage Grove City Council member, wrote a series on Pupke in 2022. Following Pupke’s passing, The Chronicle invited him to submit this column. COTTAGE GROVE – On May 16, 2025, Ronald Irving[Read More…]