Category Obituaries & Tributes

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 in Springfield. COONRADT – Phillip…

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 moved with his family to…

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 School in 1955.  Shortly after…

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 military officer Pete’s parents, Robert…

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 Harry Sales and Roselena Grace…

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 moved to Oregon with his…

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 U.S. Marine Corp Reserves. He…

Marilee Mickel Conley

Marilee Mickel Conley, 68, of Creswell passed away on March 18, 2020. In the final moments before being taken to heaven, she was held in her children’s arms. Marilee was born on Aug. 7, 1951, in Portland to Eunice (Edwards) and Dr. Edwin A. Mickel.…

Naomi Mae Toedtemeier McGarry

Aug. 30, 1933 – March 10, 2020 Naomi Mae Toedtemeier McGarry Naomi Mae Toedtemeier McGarry was born in Halsey, Ore., on Aug. 30, 1933 and entered peacefully into glory on March 10, 2020 with family at her side. Her parents were Maryann Thompson and Homer…