Richard Dean Wordeman, son of William Wordeman and Colleen Moore, was born November 19, 1946 in Gordon, Nebraska and died February 3rd, 2025. Rich died peacefully at his home in Creswell, Oregon at the age of 78. Rich grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming but also loved spending summers at his[Read More…]
Obituaries & Tributes
Karlyn Erika Campbell: April 16, 1941-Jan.14, 2025
Karlyn Campbell, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she was known for her kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family. She touched countless lives with her warmth and wisdom, leaving behind a legacy of[Read More…]
Philip Michael ‘Mike’ Newman: June 9, 1944-Jan. 21, 2025
Philip Michael “Mike” Newman passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon. Born on June 9, 1944, in Bend, Oregon, to Philip and Mary (Hayes) Newman, Mike lived a life full of passion, service, and family love. Mike grew up in Oregon, developing a love for the outdoors[Read More…]
Death Notices: Gatchell, Bissell, Krueger, Ellingson
■ Martha Ann Gatchell, 84, of Drain, died Jan. 14, 2025. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. ■ Gordon Robert Bissell, 61, of Eugene, died Jan. 04, 2025. ■ Kellie Lynn Krueger, 45, of Eugene, died Jan. 14, 2025. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. ■ Donn Charles Ellingson, 74, of Eugene, died Jan. 16, 2025. Arrangements: Sunset[Read More…]
Willo Dene Wilson: Oct. 26, 1936–Jan. 7, 2025
Willo Dene Wilson of Creswell, Oregon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1936, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to Roy and Dorothy Lyon. A proud graduate of Cottage Grove High School in 1954, Willo Dene went on to earn her degree[Read More…]
Carol Lynn Holbrook: Jan. 8, 1949-Jan. 8, 2025
Carol Lynn Holbrook, 76, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away on her 76th birthday, January 8, 2025. Born to Dean and Ellen (Abbey) Heisey in San Jose on January 8, 1949, Carol’s journey was marked by an unyielding zest for knowledge and a heartfelt dedication to enhancing the lives of[Read More…]
Death Notices: Chang, Buss, Habenick
David Chang died on Dec. 22, 2024 in Cottage Grove. Ronald A. Buss, 66, of Eugene died Dec. 25, 2024. Kay Habenick, 82, of Cottage Grove died Jan. 2, 2025.
Tribute: Remembering friend, former mayor Bill Whiteman
COTTAGE GROVE – Former mayor Bill Whiteman, a good friend, community leader, and successful businessman in South Lane County, passed away on Dec. 13, 2024. I first met Bill in the late 1970s when my family and I moved from Everett, Wash. Bill was involved with Beeper, Shop and Swap,[Read More…]
Those who left us in 2024
Editor’s note: Below is a list of all community members whose obituaries were published in The Chronicle in 2024. Cecil L. Lockard, Jr.: Oct. 27, 1955 – Oct. 13, 2024 Catherine Sturgess McLaughlin: 1952 – 2024 Clarity Jessicalaura Johnson: Feb. 11, 2010 – Sept. 30, 2024 Larry Hilland Weaver: March[Read More…]
Death Notices: Fleming, Lees, Thurmond
Michal Allen Fleming, 45, of Cottage Grove, Ore. died Nov. 15, 2024. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. Ronald L. Lees, 67, of Cottage Grove, died Nov. 14, 2024. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. James Carroll Thurmond Jr., 80, of Eugene, died Nov. 4, 2024. Arrangements: Major Family Funeral Home.
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