Category Obituaries & Tributes

Vera French McCollum

On Dec. 4, 2023 the matriarch of our family, Vera French McCollum, moved on from her earthly life into eternity. At 98 years young, she left behind nearly a century full of laughter, adventure, and love.  Vera’s legacy encompassed a life of giving. She truly…

Death Notices: Week of Jan. 4

Emily Suzanne Singleton, 41, of Eugene, died Dec. 16. Eric Allen Parnell, 63, of Cottage Grove, died Dec. 17. Barbra Bee Stafford, 82, of Cottage Grove, died Dec. 18. James C. Somerville, 48, of Cottage Grove, died Dec. 21. Jerry Wischnofske, 86, of Eugene, died…

Death Notices: Week of Dec. 14

David William Fuller, 69, of Eugene, Ore. died Dec. 2, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cottage Grove. Doris Rosenberg (Cline) Graham, 98, of Cottage Grove, Ore., died…

Tribute: Breya Rose Middleton

Breya Rose MiddletonAug. 24, 2018 — Nov. 23, 2023 Breya Rose Middleton, 5, was born on Aug. 24, 2018, in Springfield, Ore. Her vibrant spirit and infectious smile brought joy to everyone she met. She lived her life with immense courage, friendliness, and thoughtfulness. Though…

Tribute: Kathleen Mae (Daffern) Razem

Kathleen Mae (Daffern) Razem May 30, 1941 – Nov. 26, 2023 Kathleen “Kathy” Mae (Daffern) Razem passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Nov. 26, 2023 in Webster, Texas.  She is predeceased by her son, Eric, of Springfield, Ore. and her parents, Herschel Daffern…

Tribute: Ronald L. Taylor

Ronald L. Taylor Feb. 23, 1943 — Nov. 5, 2023 On the morning of Nov. 5, 2023, Cottage Grove, Ore. felt the loss of one of the city’s most valued members. Ronald L. Taylor has made the jump into hyperspace to be reunited with his…

Tribute: Marilyn Rae (Cook) Dillon

Marilyn Rae (Cook) Dillon March 8, 1944 – Nov. 6, 2023 Marilyn Rae Dillon, 79, lifetime Oregon resident, was reunited with her husband, Lee, in Heaven on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. She was born in Lakeview, Ore. to Raymond and Cora Cook. Marilyn was the…