David ‘Tj’ Hugh Tjomsland Dec. 15, 1946 – July 14, 2023 David “Tj” Hugh Tjomsland — a forestry teacher to hundreds, a mentor to many, and a friend to all — died July 14, 2023 in Olympia, Wash. surrounded by his loving wife and devoted son. He was 76 and[Read More…]
Obituaries & Tributes
Milestone: Irwin celebrates 100 years
COTTAGE GROVE — Edna Irwin of Cottage Grove celebrated her 100th birthday on Aug. 7 with family. Edna and Lyle (deceased) moved from North Dakota in 1947 and settled into the Dorena community before Dorena Reservoir was completed. Pictured with her are Randy Irwin, Debbie Harthill, and their dog Bodie.
Patricia Lynn Daniels: March 16, 1952 — July 28, 2023
Patricia Lynn Daniels, a beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away on July 28, 2023 at her home in Cottage Grove, Ore. Born on March 16, 1952 in Quincy, Calif., Pat throughout lived a life full of love, generosity, and thoughtfulness. Pat spent her early years in California, where she[Read More…]
John ‘Jack’ Hardaway Connolly: Aug. 1, 1928 – July 10, 2023
John ‘Jack’ Hardaway Connolly was born in Olympia, Wash. He graduated high school from St. Martin’s. He also attended St. Martin’s University and Washington State University. Jack was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the 562nd Medical Ambulance Company. Among his many endeavors, he co-owned Shelton Meatpacking[Read More…]
Death Notices: Week of August 10
Van Loon: John “Weston” Van Loon, 45, of Yoncalla, Ore. passed away July 30, 2023. Arrangements: Sunset Hills Funeral Home and Crematorium.
Death Notices: Week of August 3
Mary Joan Garrod (01/09/1950-07/23/2023) GARROD: Mary Joan Garrod, 73, of Drain, Ore. died on July 23, 2023. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
Tribute: Dean Allen Wiskow
June 15, 1951 – July 11, 2023 Dean Allen Wiskow, a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and friend, passed away on July 11, 2023 in Cottage Grove, Ore. Dean was born on June 15, 1951, in Eugene, Ore. Dean was known for his kindness, friendliness, and for his love for his[Read More…]
Tribute: Dr. Jack Adler
Nov. 2, 1927 – July 6, 2023 Dr. Jack Adler passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023 in his beloved dome home on the McKenzie River surrounded by his wife Barbara and loving family. Jack was born on Nov. 2, 1927 in San Pedro, Calif. to Delbert and Alice Adler.[Read More…]
Death Notices: Week of July 13
HAUKKA: Cary Haukka, 74, of Eugene, Ore., died June 26, 2023. Arrangements: Sunset Hills Funeral Hom, Cemetery and Crematorium. SACHS: Thomas Sachs, 59, of Junction City, Ore., died June 30, 2023. Arrangements: Sunset Hills Funeral Home Cemetery and Crematorium. SCIMECA: Concetta Joan Scimeca, 89, of Cottage Grove, Ore. died July[Read More…]
Death notices: Week of July 6
Dismuke: David Pierre Dismuke, 75, of Eugene, Ore. died June 25, 2023. Patton: Christopher Lee Patton, 61, of Creswell, Ore. died June 21, 2023. Nitta: Debra Nitta, 67, of Eugene, Ore. died June 25, 2023. McGuirk: Patrick McGuirk, 61 of Eugene, Ore. died June 22, 2023. Partridge: Paul Partridge, 70,[Read More…]
