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Leon Van Nortwick

1911-2004

Leon Ber-trand Van Nortwick, 93, formerly of Cottage Grove, died Sept. 20 in New Braunfels, Texas.

He was born on July 11, 1911, in Dallas, Ore., and his family moved to Cottage Grove.

He married Edith Irene Easley in 1939.

He was an officer in the Army National Guard and a second lieutenant in the Army during World War II.

In 1949 he won a homestead in Tulelake, Calif., through the Veterans of WWII, and the family lived there 12 years.

He moved to Klamath Falls, where he worked for the Post Office until he retired.

He moved to the Oregon Coast and lived there until 1984 when he moved to New Braunfels to be near family.

He loved music and played the piano and organ.

He was a carpenter and made many pieces for his children and grandchildren. He loved humor.

He is survived by his daughter: DeAnn Ott of New Braunfels, Texas; a son: Howard (and his wife, Piper) Van Nortwick of Canyon Lake; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith; a son: Harold Dean Van Nortwick; and son-in-law: Arlon "Butch" Ott.

Graveside services were held in Comal Cemetery in New Braunfels.

Zoeller Funeral Home of New Braunfels, Texas, was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hope Hospice in New Braunfels, Texas, or to the American Cancer Society.

Seth Wilbur Croskey

1986 - 2004

Seth Wilbur Croskey, who had spent the past five years of his life in Cottage Grove, died Saturday in an automotive accident at the age of 18.

A memorial will be held Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove.

Croskey was born May 17, 1986, in Mesa, Ariz., to Harold and Brenda (Butterfield) Goings.

He was adopted as an infant by his grandparents, John and Doris (Davis) Crosky.

Croskey was a student at the Looking Glass Riverfront School and Career Center in Eugene, a school-to-work program for out-of-school youth between the ages of 14 and 21.

He loved his family, skateboarding, hanging out with friends, being outdoors, fishing and hunting.

He loved animals and they loved him. He loved life.

Croskey is survived by his father: Harold Goings, of Florence, Ariz.; his grandparents who adopted him: John and Doris Croskey, of Cottage Grove; his grandparents: Harold and Millie Goings, of Eager, Ariz.; his four sisters: Nicole Newman, of Henderson, Nev., Mindy Croskey, of Grand Rapids, Minn., Patricia Nicholas and Amber Woirhaye, both of Mesa, Ariz.; and his six brothers: Ryan Croskey, of Payson, Ariz., Corey Croskey, of Tucson, Ariz., Michael Goings, Shawn Croskey, Jeremy Croskey and Brett Croskey, all of Mesa.

Gordon H. Elfving

1925-2004

Gordon H. Elfving, a lifelong resident of Cottage Grove, died Oct. 11, 2004, at the age of 79 from complications of a stroke.

He was born Feb. 25, 1929, to Harry and Arna Elfving.

He was raised and attended school in Cottage Grove.

He married Adelle Delling on Nov. 11, 1969.

She preceded him in death.

He lived with his partner, Irene Wilson.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater.

He was a mill worker for Rikini Lumber Co.

He enjoyed golfing.

He was a member and past exalted ruler of the Cottage Grove Elks.

Survivors include: his life partner, Irene Wilson, of Cottage Grove; a son, Steve Elfving, of Springfield; a daughter, Tami Elmore, of Medford; a sister, June Hammond, of Eugene; and four grandchildren.

Services were held Friday with interment at Lane Memorial Gardens.

Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Charlotte Martin

1930-2004

Charlotte Irene Martin, 74, of Drain, died Oct. 15, 2004, from complications of surgery.

She was born on April 15, 1930, to Axel and Minnie Krantz in Baronett, Wisc.

She married Joseph Darrell Martin on Aug. 6, 1955, in Baronett, Wisc. They moved to Drain in 1955.

She was a retired school teacher, teaching second grade at Drain Elementary School.

She enjoyed being with her granddaughters.

She is survived by her husband: Joseph Martin; two sons: James Martin and Brad Martin, both of Drain; two brothers: Gordon Krantz of Shell Lake, Wisc., and Calvin Krantz of Elkmound, Wisc.; two sisters: Carol Kellerman of Cumberland, Wisc., and Claire Hopkins of Woodland, Calif.; and three grandchildren.

Interment will be at the Drain City Cemetery.

Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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