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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

■ Holly Vannatta, 73, of Eugene, Ore., passed away on May 13, 2025. Arrangements are in  the care of Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium & Cemetery. ■ Karen Lee Dulley, 76, of Cottage Grove, Ore., passed May 17, 2025. Arrangements are in the care of…

Patricia Beth Cooper, 84, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, was born in Berkley, California on Feb. 22, 1941.  She was the beloved daughter of Gerald and Elvis (Argo) Flenniken. On March 31, 2025, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, Patricia’s journey came to a peaceful end as she…