Username. Mr. Pefferle was a former resident of the valley for many years making his home near takilma. Residents of the Illinois valley were shocked to learn last Sunday that Clarence Sawyer passed away at the wheel of his car while in route from Sherwood Oregon, to Cave Junction. Have a general comment on how to make this site better? Kurt Krauss currently lives in Grants Pass, OR; in the past Kurt has also lived in Scottsdale AZ. All friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services. Mary Adams Peacock To publish a customized paid obituary, call Cassie at (541) 474-3714 or email them at obits@thedailycourier.com. Anyone with information is asked to call 800-442-2068 or *OSP. Join Facebook to connect with Kurt Krauss and others you may know. Upon graduation from OSU with a degree in Industrial Arts Education, Ken and his family moved to Salem where their third son, Ronald, was born. Merlin, Or, June 17 -- J.W. Would you like to suggest a new feature? He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. If so, we urge you to contact the Oregon State Police and help bring some closure to the Krauss family., Road rage incident leaves one person shot in Coos Bay, 19th annual Oregon Chocolate Festival kicks off, Medford City Council neutral on casino plan in city limits, Four injured in random, unprovoked stabbing attack at Washington casino, Family pleads for Portland murder suspect to turn himself in.