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…

Bill Morrisette, who lived a full life dedicated to family, education, and public service, died peacefully at the age of 93 on April 15, 2025. He was born and raised in Anaconda, Montana, to William and Genevieve (Martell) Morrisette, on October 18, 1931. He was…

SPRINGFIELD – Longtime residents are mourning the loss of Bill Morrisette, a former educator, mayor, state senator, and lifelong public servant, who passed away on April 15 at the age of 92 due to natural causes.  “He was a true public servant and a pillar…