Category Obituaries & Tributes

Sharon Rose Hiatt: 1937 – Nov. 13, 2021

Sharon “Shari” Rose Hiatt, 84, a longtime resident of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13. She was born in Eugene in 1937 to John and Miriam Richardson. Shari graduated from Springfield High School and loved calling Springfield home.  She is survived by her four…

Anne M. Olsen: Jan. 14, 1922 – Dec. 5, 2021

On Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, our beloved mother at nearly 100 years of age, Anne Mary Olsen, fell asleep in Christ while participating in the live-streamed Divine Liturgy at Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church in Springfield. Mama was born on Jan.…

Michael William Hill: March 31, 1946 – Nov. 28, 2021

Mike was a lifelong hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed many trips with family and friends. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed spending time with his fellow veterans at VFW Post #3965. He was preceded in death by his father, William Gale…

Amber Lynn Bell: Oct. 25, 1979 – Nov. 30, 2021

Amber Lynn Bell, 42, of Springfield, Ore. passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2021. She was born on Oct. 25, 1979 in Provo, Utah to parents Craig and Sandy Ostler. She graduated from Pleasant Grove High School, and then from Brigham Young University…

Charles Gilbert Tate: Dec. 10, 1931 – Nov. 26, 2021

Charles Gilbert Tate was born in Creswell, Ore., on Dec. 10, 1931 and lived there until joining the Marine Corps at the age of 17. After completing his military service he moved to North Bend where he met and married Myrtle Maxine Wilson (Sug). Charlie…

Larry Dale Oberfoell: Aug. 4, 1963 – Nov. 30, 2021

Larry Dale Oberfoell, 58, passed away Nov. 30, 2021 with his soulmate, Nancy Bish, at his side. Larry was born Aug. 4, 1963 to Joseph Calvin Oberfoell and Patricia June Oberfoell. Larry grew up in Springfield, Ore., and lived in the McKenzie River Valley the…

Jim ‘James’ Rova: 1942 – Nov. 2, 2021

Jim (James) Rova, born in Minneapolis, Minn. in 1942 and passed away Nov. 2, 2021 in Eugene, Ore. Jim was very active in the community as a member of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Independent Insurance Agent, and as a member of the local Valley…

Larry Eugene Mell: April 15, 1949 – Dec. 1, 2021

“There are no goodbyes, wherever you’ll be, you’ll be in my heart” Larry Eugene Mell, 72, of Yoncalla, Ore., passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 1, 2021.   Larry was born on April 15, 1949 in Rush City, Minn., to parents Wilfred C. Mell and Jean…

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