All Old Schoolmates are invited to the annual Cottage Grove High School reunion.  You can see a copy of the Invitation here. 

Mollie Peterson Woods, passed away on April 12, 2021.  No obituary at this time.

Ruth Ann Porisch, age 80, passed away peacefully November 15, 2020.

Ruth was born in Bimidji, MN as the oldest child of John and Ann Porisch. The family moved to Gold Beach, OR and Ruth graduated high school from Cottage Grove.

She received a scholarship to attend Valparaiso University, and earned a Bachelor?s degree in social work.

After college, Ruth became a social worker in Chicago, IL, where she lived in Cabrini-Green public housing and fought for civil rights?including marching with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

She moved back to Minnesota to earn her Masters degree at the University of Minnesota. In 1973, she took a job at Bethany College and moved to Lindsborg, KS. While developing the school?s social work program, she met her husband, Art, at the local car dealership.

Ruth became stepmother to Art?s son, John. The two also adopted their second child, Richard, in 1977.

In 1984, Ruth joined Prairie View in McPherson as a licensed clinical social worker. She specialized in adoptions and play therapy. After 28 years of service, Ruth retired in 2012.

Ruth was an active member of Lutheran and Methodist churches her entire life. She helped countless individuals and families heal emotional wounds, achieve greater self-esteem, and improve mental health. She loved cooking, sewing, jigsaw puzzles and rooting for the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team.

Ruth is survived by her husband Art; brothers Fred and Ed; stepson John and his wife LeAnn; plus three grandchildren.

See "Gone . . . But Not Forgotten" below.

See "Gone . . . But Not Forgotten" below.

James Edward Webb was born December 1, 1940 and passed away on June 5, 2021 at the age of 80 in Mohave Valley, AZ.  He had been battling respiratory issues for some time.

(This is the only information I have at the time and no current pictures.  If anyone has more information and/or pictures, you can forward them to me at rockewarren@comcast.net and I'll see they are posted.)

James (Jim) Edward Webb was born December 1, 1940 and passed away June 5, 2021 at the age of 80 in Mohave Desert, AZ. 

See "Gone . . . But Not Forgotten" below.

See "Gone . . . But Not Forgotten" below.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Dean Cranmer, of Cottage Grove on October 25, 2020 at the age of 83 years old.  He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  After several years battling cancer and diabetes, Dean died peacefully with his beloved wife Mary and family by his side.

Dean was born in Cottage Grove on June 4, 1937, to Fred and Juanita Cranmer. He was the second child of five siblings.  Dean attended Cottage Grove High School, class of 1956; he was most proud of his 1955 football team?s 2013 induction into the Cottage Grove High School Athletic Hall of Fame.  At 18, Dean enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and served until 1958.  On December 1, 1955 he married Mary Thiel.  He worked in the timber industry for Bohemia, Inc.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents, and son Roger.  He is survived by his wife, Mary, of 64 years, sons Fred (Ronda) and Tim (Cindy), Roger?s widow Dianna, and five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren.

He will be missed doing many of the things he enjoyed most with his family and friends: football parties, traveling in his 5th wheel, hunting, fishing, and coffee with his friends.  He also enjoyed watching and attending his sons, grandchildren and currently, great-grandchildren in their various activities and sports.

A service was held to honor Dean on November 2, 2020.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dean?s name to Sixth & Gibbs Church of Christ, 195 North 6th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 or Cascade Hospice, 2650 Suzanne Way Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97408.  Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR.