Ronald “Ron” Irving Pupke, a cherished educator, coach, and valued member of his community, passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 101 in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Born to Herman F. and Stella F. (Tormoehlen) Pupke on January 19, 1924, in Portland, Oregon,…

Marie Arline Gowing, lovingly known as Marie to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. Born to Lester and Genevieve (Buffington) Yearous on March 17, 1938, in Eugene, Oregon, Marie’s life was defined by her unwavering kindness and the joy she…

Melvin was born in Eugene, Oregon, to Earl and Nellie Gowing and grew up in Lorane, Oregon. He joined the US Army after high school and served in the Korean War, as well as later in the National Guard.  He spent his working career in…

Patsy Ann Barker, age 85, passed away June 18, 202, in Eugene, due to a stroke. She was born July 30, 1939 on a small farm in Ottertail County, Minnesota, to Lyndon and Rosalind (Shultz) Barker. The family moved to Creswell, Oregon, in September 1948.…

January 24, 1950 – May 28, 2025 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Neal W. Jones on May 28, 2025. Neal was born on January 24, 1950, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to R.L. and Grace Jones. He was a proud…

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…

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…

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…