Category Obituaries & Tributes

Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. 

Todd Phillip Robillard passed away Aug. 30, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Todd was best known for his generous heart. He left an impression on everyone he met. Todd spent his career in the hospitality and management field, where he excelled. Todd is predeceased…

Douglas Lund, affectionately known as Doug, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by his loving family. His passing followed complications from a fall. Doug was a cherished member of the Cottage Grove and Creswell, Oregon communities and a…

Ronald “Ron” Irving Pupke, a cherished educator, coach, and valued member of his community, passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 101 in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Born to Herman F. and Stella F. (Tormoehlen) Pupke on January 19, 1924, in Portland, Oregon,…

Marie Arline Gowing, lovingly known as Marie to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. Born to Lester and Genevieve (Buffington) Yearous on March 17, 1938, in Eugene, Oregon, Marie’s life was defined by her unwavering kindness and the joy she…

Melvin was born in Eugene, Oregon, to Earl and Nellie Gowing and grew up in Lorane, Oregon. He joined the US Army after high school and served in the Korean War, as well as later in the National Guard.  He spent his working career in…

Patsy Ann Barker, age 85, passed away June 18, 202, in Eugene, due to a stroke. She was born July 30, 1939 on a small farm in Ottertail County, Minnesota, to Lyndon and Rosalind (Shultz) Barker. The family moved to Creswell, Oregon, in September 1948.…