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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 OBITUARIES BRUNETTE —Maude Brunette, 95, of Florence, passed way Jan. 23, 2018. Maude was born in Liverpool, England, in 1923. At the outbreak of World War Maude II, she Brunette joined the Woman’s Air Force (WAF) and served throughout the war as a radar operator on the south coast of England. In 1944, she supported the Normandy Invasion, married an American and moved to California, where she and Bill started a family with a daugh- ter and a son. In 1955, Maude and her family moved to Paris for a year and then to Casablanca in Morocco. Then, in 1958, while living in Germany for four years, she became an accomplished equestrian, tak- ing up dressage and fox hunt- ing. She was conversant in both French and German. In the 1960s, she moved to Charleston, SC., Frederick, MD, and Los Angeles, Calf., where she taught preschool. Then, with a move to Dallas, Texas, she started the Brunette Riding School. Maude and Bill moved to England and lived in Oxfordshire for two years and then returned to live in south- ern Arizona. Widowed at 47, Maude moved to Florence, Italy, and studied Renaissance art and became conversant in basic Italian. She returned to the States and lived in Hanover, NH., where she lived for more than 10 years. She became a licensed bartender, a model for Dartmouth art classes, and developed a line of handmade clothing which she marketed throughout New England. The “Tunic Lady,” as she came to be known, finally set- tled in 1988 in Florence, Ore., where she lived for the next 30 years while continuing her clothing line until she retired in 2005 at the age of 82. Maude is survived by her older brother Frank; her son, Edward; six grandchil- dren and six great-grandchil- dren. MUELLER—It is with great sadness that the family of John Philip Mueller, 80, announces his passing on Feb. 1, 2018, after a two-year battle with cancer. John will John Mueller be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie; his children: Jennifer Mueller, Jaelene (Steven) Goodman and Jack (Alysa) Mueller; his three grandchil- dren: Katie, Vincent and Rebecca; as well as other family members and innumer- able friends. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. STATLER—Anna L. Statler, 65, of Mapleton, passed way Feb. 1, 2018. Arrangements are being held through Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home. ST. JOHN—Shirley J. St. John, 82, of Noti and formal- ly of Florence, passed away Feb. 2, 2018. Arrangements are being held through Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home. POLICE LOG Florence Police Jan. 22 Theft was reported in the 900 block of Highway 101. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 1600 block of 12th Street. Hit-and-run was reported in the 1400 block of Bay Street. Jan. 23 Accident, with injury, was reported at milepost 19 on Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 1600 block of Rhododendron Drive. Accident, without injury, was reported on Eighth Street. Death investigation was con- ducted in the 500 block of Myeena Loop. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported in the 91000 block of Highway 101. DUII was reported on Oak Street. Dispute was reported in the 3200 block of Munsel Lake Road. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 1800 block of Highway 101. Arrest was reported in the 5600 block of Highway 101. Jan. 24 Fraud was reported in the 100 block of Park Village Drive. Theft was reported in the 2000 block of Royal St. Georges Avenue. Accident, with unknown injuries, was reported on Heceta Beach Road. Arrest, with warrant, and driving while suspended were reported in the 3700 block of Highway 101. Dispute was reported in the 1000 block of Ninth Street. Jan. 25 Harassment was reported in the 200 block of Maple Street. Fire was reported in the 3000 block of Oak Street. Accident, with injury, was reported on Highway 101. Dispute was reported in the 4100 block of Munsel Creek Road. Dispute was reported in the 1000 block of Laurel Street. Jan. 26 Nuisance was reported in the 5000 block of Munsel Lake Road. Accident, with injury, was reported at milepost 19 on Highway 126. Jan. 27 Harassment was reported in the 900 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported on Rhododendron Drive. Trespass was reported in the 700 block of Highway 101. Jan. 28 Arrest and driving while sus- pended were reported on Quince Street. Jan. 29 Fraud was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Trespass and fraud were reported in the 3400 block of Lilac Street. Dispute was reported on Glenada Ridge. Jan. 30 Theft was reported in the 2000 block of 24th Street. Burglary was reported in the 3600 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 1600 block of Rhododendron drive. Criminal mischief was reported in the 100 block of Harbor Street. Dispute was reported in the 85000 block of Fir Street. Theft was reported in the 1400 block Zebrawood Street. Fire was reported in the 89000 block of Levage Road. Jan. 31 Harassment was reported in the 1700 block of Eighth Street. Theft was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Port to hold third public input meeting tonight On Feb. 7, the Port of Siuslaw Commissioners will hold a public input meeting at 5 p.m. at the port’s conference room, 100 Harbor St. The meeting is a free-for-all for the public to share ideas for projects, improvements and activities for the Port Commission to consider. Following the public input session, the board will review proposals for Mo’s building repairs then meet in executive session per ORS 192.660(2)(a) to review applications for the port man- ager position. For more information, call 541-997-3426. 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