Craig Matsler, 70, passed away April 10, 2020, after a two-and-a-half year battle with Nonhodgkin’s lymphoma. Craig was born in Oregon City and grew up in Springfield. He attended Thurston High School, graduating class of 1968. Craig enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1969, proudly…

Gladys Sherry Baker, 90, of Elkton, Ore., passed away April 29, 2020.   She was born on July 28, 1929, in Elkton to parents Sharon and Mary May (Morris) Colley.   Sherry graduated from high school and married Warren Estes Baker on Aug. 2, 1949.  Sherry…

Rosemary “Rosie” Estelle Janz, 92, a woman of heart, strength and character, enriched the lives of all who knew her. Born in Alhambra, Calif., to Clarance and Kathleen Ward, she joined her brother, Clarance “Bud” Ward. Following high school graduation, Rosemary pursued higher education at…

Ardyce Ella Houser, age 87 of Springfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on April 3, 2020, after a long battle with dementia.  Ardyce was born on Oct. 20, 1932 in Sac City, Iowa to Harold E. and Ida G.Davis. She was…

With heavy hearts and faithful spirits, the family of Jeffery Dale Smail announces he now walks in Heaven. Jeff was born to Chester Smail, Sr. and Beverly June Reed in Omaha, Nebraska. The third boy of five children, Jeff grew up playing and working on…

Loving husband, father, and grandfather, Jack Barrager died peacefully at his home in Portland of age-related causes.  He was a police officer and detective for the Eugene Police Department and enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family.  Jack is survived by his wife of…

Tony Miller, 48, lost his battle with cancer on Easter Sunday. God rest his soul. Tony is survived by his father, Gary Miller, of Cottage Grove; mother Linda Helton, of Cottage Grove; sister Teresa Miller, of Yoncalla; and niece, Amber Miller, of Cottage Grove. Tony…

Rose Marine (Moddy) Barton, 87, of Dorena, was taken home to her Father in Heaven April 2, 2020.  Rose was born June 23, 1932 to Henry Pinkston Bean and Mary Agnes Ferguson. She lived with her daughter, Sally, and son-in-law, Roy Barker, in North Logan,…

Marcia A. Anderson was carried in God’s loving arms to her heavenly home on April 13, 2020. Marcia was 98 years old and gave God the glory of a long, happy, fulfilled life. She was born in Colton, South Dakota, to Cora (Austin) and Andrew…