It is with shattered hearts that we announce the passing of my son, Nicholas Rex Snyder, who left us far too soon at the age of 33 on March 6, 2026.
Nick brought laughter, joy, fun, sarcasm, and love to everyone who knew him. He loved the King himself—Mr. Elvis Presley (Nick’s words). He enjoyed creating songs, videos, and animation. He...
Robert "Bob" Schmitt of Springfield, Oregon passed peacefully at home Friday morning, March 6, 2026 after a battle with cancer. Bob was born on July 14, 1949, just a few minutes after his (much older) twin brother Richard Schmitt. He married his loving wife Betty on December 22, 1977 and one of his few regrets was that they wouldn't get...
Carolyn M. Nielsen of Springfield died Mar. 5. She was 79. She was born in Saginaw, OR to Laura and Charles Williams. She was married to Wayn Nielsen on March 14, 1977.
She is survived by her nieces, Chris and Teresa, and her nephew Jeff, as well as, great nephews, Kyle and Colton, and great nieces, Krystle, Shawnii and Karissa. Her...
Ruth Ann Koenig, born Monday, February 3, 1941 to Reinhold Rudolph and Alfreda Julia nee Cowalina Koenig at Bellevue Maternity Home in Schenectady, N.Y., passed away gently, quietly, peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Quail Crest Memory Care in Eugene, Oregon, aged 85 years, 29 days.
She is survived by daughter Sharma, partner Jamal, and grandson Amir Sanders of Portland,...
Born November 8, 1949, in Norfolk, Virginia, was sent to her eternal home on March 3rd, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Bennie and Jeanette Brinkley.
Jan was a shining light for all that had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was one moved by Love, Compassion, and unwavering Faith in God. Her passing has left...
Nancy Spain Cockrell, age 79, of Eugene, Oregon, passed away peacefully at her home in Eugene, Oregon on March 3, 2026.
Born on March 2, 1947, in Galveston, Texas, to Tommy Lee and Alice Frances Cockrell, Nancy devoted her life to education and service. She worked as a teacher and counselor at Lane County Community College, where she was deeply committed...
Frank Douglas Long
Frank Douglas Long, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great‑grandfather, and friend, passed away in Springfield, Oregon on March 3rd, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born on August 3rd, 1930, in Boise, Idaho, to Arletta Eve (Griffin) Long and Rolla Franklin Long.
Frank grew up in Boise, attending Cole School from 1936 to 1944, then Boise Junior High,...
It is with heavy hearts we must announce that Margaret Joan Faber (Bowman) passed away March 3, 2026, after a brave fight against sudden illness.
Called Joan by all who loved her, she was born in Norwood, CO on February 5th, 1939, the youngest of five children. She had a lifelong love for nature, especially birds and plant life, and relayed...
Joseph Brian Jostmeyer passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 2 nd, 2026. He was born on July 29 th , 1973, in Oxnard California, to parents Rhonda Redfearn Jostmeyer Jennett and Gary Jostmeyer.Joe is survived by his wife Amanda (Mandy) Buford Jostmeyer, son Liam Jostmeyer, sister Jodi Dean, and stepfather Mitch Jennett. He adored his nieces...