Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium

08/11/2025

08/11/2025

Eldeen Elizabeth Osban, a fervent believer, an intelligent mind, and a loving soul, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, just one day before her 92nd birthday. Born in Ferndale, Arkansas, on July 24, 1933, to parents Aaron and Ethel Grimmitt, she grew into a woman of st...

08/11/2025

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, Ron's life was marked by dedication, serv...

08/07/2025

Ted Strebe, age 86, of Dorena, Oregon, passed away July 30, 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

08/05/2025

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 brought to those around her...

07/25/2025

Monty Dee Deere, lifelong Grover and dedicated family man, passed away in his home on July 22, 2025 following a five-year battle with cancer. He was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon on January 30, 1945 to Dallas and Betty Deere. He graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1963 and proudly served his...

07/22/2025

Johnny "Grumpy" Bruce Owen, a spirited soul known for his passion for the roar of engines and the love of his family, passed away on July 12, 2025, in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Born on March 29, 1941, in Joplin, Missouri, to the late Floyd and Fayrene (Holland) Owen, Johnny spent his childhood cultivat...

07/22/2025

Larry E. Thompson, 73 passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025, in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Born in Yoncalla, Oregon, on December 21, 1951, to the loving parents Verl and Jeanette (Trunnell) Thompson, Larry's journey began alongside his older sister Barbara Mitchell and twin brother, Jerry E. Thompso...

07/17/2025

Ruth Else Veltin, formerly Ruth Else Chapman, was born November 27,1928 in Braunschweig, Germany to Marie Margaret Albrecht. Ruth died peacefully surrounded by loved ones July 2,2025 at her home in Dorena, Oregon. She was 96.
Known as “Mop” or “Mami” to her five children, and “Omama” to her three ...

07/17/2025

Ashlee Dawn Henry, born March 13, 1987, passed away at 38 years of age on June 8, 2025. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, she lived in Alaska, Germany, and Tennessee before she and her family settled in Cottage Grove, Oregon. As an adult, she lived in Cottage Grove and the Eugene/Springfield area.
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07/16/2025

Ellen Rose (Hass) Sanders, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away July 2, 2025, from natural causes. Ellen was born July 25, 1931, near White Salmon, Washington to Richard H. and Ella Maxine (Lee) Thomas.

She attended several rural grade schools across Washington and Oregon be...