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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2016 OBITUARIES find love again and married Rex Wampler of Florence, who she is survived by. She is also sur- vived by her daughter, Lucy Cole; sons George Schweier and Denzel Schweier; many grandchildren and great-grand- children; and by her, brother Lloyd. Connie was a lifelong dedi- cated member of the Jehovah Witnesses Organization. Her interests were family, collecting jewelry and seashells. While in Los Alamos, N.M., she owned a unique restaurant and antique store; in Kailua, Hawaii, she and Richard owned an auto detail business; and in Florence, they owned and operated Schweier’s Landing Adult Foster Care Home. Connie enjoyed being a wife and mother. She had many friends and she will be remem- bered fondly. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. SPEER—Lora M. Speer, 76, of Florence, passed away Jan. 8, 2016, from pulmonary fibrosis. Lora was born June 1, 1939, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Charles and Samantha “Peggy” Bauman. She lived in Columbus, Ohio, into her teens, then moved with her parents to Eugene, Ore., then to Florence, and lived here for 59 years. She married Manuel Speer in Florence on April 11, 1957. Lora worked many years for the Siuslaw School District as the custodian at the high school, until her retirement. She enjoyed bowling on sev- COURTS Florence Municipal Court Jan. 19 Kourtney Sue Burns pleaded guilty to attempted possession of methamphetamine. She was sentenced to 10 days in Florence City Jail. She must pay $300 in fines. Ronald Lee Stacy pleaded guilty to reckless driving. He must pay $375 in fines and his driver’s license is suspended for 90 days. John Ditch IV pleaded no contest to public indecency. He was sentenced to four days in Florence City Jail and must report to AMP. He must pay $300 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employment of the victim and the area described by the court. Hayley Makayla Brown pleaded guilty to theft. She was sentenced to four days in Florence City Jail and must report to AMP. She must pay $525 in fines and not contact or be in or about the premises or place of employment of the victim. Kyle Louis Dierks pleaded no contest to theft, resisting arrest and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to 14 days in Florence City Jail and must report to treatment. He must pay $785 in fines and not con- tact or be in or about the prem- ises or place of employment of the victim. Nicholas Don McIntyre pleaded no contest to attempt- ed possession of methampheta- mine. He must pay $325 in fines. Open seat on Dunes City Council Dunes City is seeking can- didates to fill an unexpired term on the Dunes City Council. The appointee’s term of office shall begin immediate- ly upon appointment and shall continue until the end of the year following the next general biennial election, Dec. 31, 2016. The term expires upon swearing in of new coun- cilors during the first council meeting in January 2017. Applicants must be Dunes City residents. Applications are available at Dunes City Hall, 82877 Spruce St., in Westlake, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Applications must be received no later than noon on Thursday, Feb. 4. For more information, call 541-997-3338. S IUSLAW N EWS Amiah Noel Bealey pleaded no contest to theft. She must pay $400 in fines and not con- tact or be in or about the prem- ises or place of employment of the victim. James Patrick Baker pleaded no contest to theft. He must pay $425 in fines and not con- tact or be in or about the prem- ises or place of employment of the victim. Melissa Rose Ludington pleaded guilty to giving false information to the police. She must pay $375 in fines. Byron Leroy Barnett plead- ed guilty to criminal mischief. He must report to Emergence Addiction and Mental Health Services. He must pay $180 in fines and not contact or be in or about the premises or place of employment of the victim. eral leagues — of which she was the secretary — camping, taking cruises, baking and spending time with family. She was a member of the Florence Elks Lodge. Survivors include her four sons: Deen (Maureen) of Roseburg, Ore.; Stevan of Amadeo, Philippines; Gary (Linda) of Monroe, Wash.; and Robbie (Pam) of Wasilla, Ark.; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and her “Significant Other,” Jerry June 27, 1924 - Nov 27, 2015 All are invited to a Remembrance Party for ANN KOPROWICZ “GRANDMA ANN” Jan. 30, 2-4 p.m. Florence Senior Center 1570 Kingwood. All ages welcome. Share music, stories; sweet treat potluck. Tea, cof ee, wine provided. For more information: 541-997-9780 Maddox of Florence. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, at noon, at the Florence Elks Lodge. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lora Speer Memorial Fund at Oregon Pacific Bank in Florence. Burns’s Riverside Chapel in Florence is in charge of all arrangements. WOOLEY —Lawrence “Dean” Wooley, 87, of Florence, passed away Jan. 19, 2016. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. John, the world is a lonely place without you. Love Your Wife and Family CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK WAMPLER—Connie Marie Wampler, 75, of Florence, died Jan. 1, 2016, at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital in Portland, from heart disease. She was born April 4, Connie 1940, in Wampler Minnesota, to George and Lucille Schwengel. She had three brothers: Bill, Jerry and Lloyd Schwengel. Connie lived in California, Hawaii, New Mexico and Oregon. On May 9, 1960, she married Richard Schweier, who preced- ed her in death in 1994. In 1995, she was blessed to