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2A | MARCH 19, 2020 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record Lane County services change in response to COVID-19 concerns As Lane County con- tinues to respond to COVID-19, it is making ad- justments to how and when some services are available to the public. These changes are in- tended to help safeguard the health of county resi- dents, as well as the health of county employees. “We are facing a new and challenging reality in com- munities across the world,” said Lane County Admin- istrator Steve Mokrohisky. “Lane County is no excep- tion. By adjusting our ser- vices and encouraging more people to take advantage of online resources, or to call us instead, we can practice the social distancing that is critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19. “Additionally, we are identifying opportunities for employees to work re- motely if their job duties allow, and reevaluating our policies regarding how our employees may use their paid time off and leave without pay.” A list of Lane County ser- vice changes and meeting cancelations is available at www.lanecountyor.gov and will be updated regularly. The county expects that changes will continue to be made as the situation in the county evolves. “We are working to adjust “We recognize that some the way our public servants businesses and services deliver services to keep ev- have necessarily limited or eryone safe. We appreciate stopped operating entirely, and we are working with our partners to help limit 1931-2020 impacts to local business- es,” said Mokrohisky. “Lane County provides critical public services to residents, businesses and the most vulnerable in our commu- nity. Geraldine A Littke DEATH NOTICES REINTJES—Elsie Rein- tjes, 89, of Cottage Grove, passed away March 5, 2020, of complications af- ter a series of strokes. She was inturred at Wil- lamette National Cemetery with her husband in a short ceremony March 10. MARTIN—Gary Dale Martin, 73, of Cottage Grove, died March 15, 2020. Arrangements by Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. J O H N S TO N — C l a r a Louise Johnston, 102, of Cottage Grove, passed away on March 15, 2020. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel. Interment at Cloverdale Memorial Park, Boise, ID. SPENCER—Randolph “Randy” Patrick Spencer, 1955-2020 Handled with Care • Cremation Options • Memorial & Funeral Planning • Monuments & Memorials • Cemetery Options • Family Owned & Operated Dennis Roger Lawrence 64, of Cottage Grove, passed away February 25, 2020. Dennis was born November 2, 1955 in Eureka, CA to Roger and Maxine (Miller) Lawrence. Dennis graduated from Creswell High School. Den- nis worked for City of Eugene Waste Water Department as a 123 South 7th • Cottage Grove, Oregon 541.942.0185 • smithlundmills.com Paul Floyd Laurence Hughes Jr 1969-2020 @ cgsentinel @cgsentinel #cgsentinel Cottage-Grove-Sentinel Public Notices The Lowest Rates in Lane County PUBLIC MEETINGS, TRUSTEE NOTICES, PROBATE, AUCTION & FORECLOSURE NOTICES, AND MORE. Published weekly in the Cottage Grove Sentinel and online at cgsentinel.com S entinel C ottage G rove Contact: Meg Fringer 541-942-3325 x1200 mfringer@cgsentinel.com Paul Floyd Laurence Hughes Jr., 50, of Cottage Grove, OR passed away on March 15, 2020 from cancer. He was born on March 26, 1969 in Cottage Grove, OR to parents Paul F. and Anita (Ward) Hughes Sr. Paul graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1987 and received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Oregon. Paul married Kath- leen L. Broyles on July 1, 1995 in Cottage Grove. Paul began his career with the fi re depart- ment as a volunteer, serving for a number of years before being Mary was born in Texas but moved with her parents, at an early age to Lynwood, Califor- nia. She was a graduate of Lyn- wood High School and Comp- ton Jr. College. Bill was born in Nebraska but moved with his parents at an early age to Cottage Grove, Oregon. He was a graduate of Cottage Grove Union High School. Bill joined the Navy aft er his graduation from high school in 1945. While stationed in Southern California he met a young woman named Mary Ruth Green. Mary and Bill were married on July 21, 1951 hired as a professional. During that time, he received two Vol- unteer Fire Fighter of the Year awards. He served as a fi re- fi ghter and EMT for the South Lane County Community Fire & Rescue for over 25 years re- tiring as the Division Chief and receiving multiple fi re depart- ment awards during his tenure. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his fi re depart- ment community, camping, shooting and target practice with family and friends. Paul is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Hughes, his children; Joshua Larimore Hughes and wife Danielle, Brianna, Lacey, Brandon, Donald, Chad, Noah and Peter Hughes; his parents Paul and Anita Hughes; broth- er Jeff Hughes and wife Jen- nifer and 8 grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel. Interment at Fir Grove Cemetery. Bill B. Triska Mary R. Triska (Green) April 26, 1928 – Feb. 2, 2020 72, of Cottage Grove, died March 13, 2020. Private family interment at Fir Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Dennis Roger Lawrence Final Arrangements Nov. 1, 1927 – Jan. 19, 2020 in Yuma, Arizona. During Bill’s naval career he served aboard the USS Boado- eng Strait in the Korean con- fl ict, providing air support for ground forces in the combat zone. For the Majority of his service he worked as a recruit- ment offi cer in various duty locations, including 4 years on the island of Guam. Most of Mary’s working career was spent as an escrow offi cer in the various locations where her husband was as- signed as a recruitment offi cer. Aft er 20 years of service Bill retired from the Navy and Mary and Bill settled perma- nently in Cottage Grove where Bill began his second career as a Real Estate Broker and Mary became a full-time bowler and golfer. Bill had great success in Real Estate and Mary garnered many trophies for her out- standing sports ability in both bowling and golf, winning many tournaments and even hitting a hole in one. Mary worked for many years in a law that everyone is doing the best they can under these unprecedented circum- stances.” truck driver. He also worked in residential construction as a contractor and O&S Contrac- tors, and a millwright foreman. Dennis enjoyed hunting, fi shing, NASCAR, Sprint Car racing, playing horseshoes and darts. Dennis is survived by his sons Brandon Webster (Sar- ah) of Sandy, UT; daughters Melissa Howell of Vancouver, WA; Courtney (Travis) Cooper of Molalla, OR; sister Francis Lawrence of Cottage Grove, OR; nephew Joey Carothers of Cottage Grove, OR and six grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held May 30, 2020 at noon at the Dorena Grange 34360 Row River Rd. Cottage Grove, OR. Arrangements in care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel. www.cgsentinel.com Geraldine A. Littke was born April 25, 1931 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Or- egon to Richard Monroe Johns and Arliene Cornelia Gus- tafson. Geri went to school in Co- burg and Eugene, Oregon and also Cottage Grove, Oregon. She attended College of the Redwoods in Crescent City. She worked in Eugene and Cottage Grove for many years in restaurants and clothing and jewelry stores. She lived in Fortuna and Alder Point prior to moving to Crescent City in 1957. In Crescent City she worked for Victor W. Nash Jewelers, Th e Koff e Kup restaurant, Wells Fargo Bank, Great West- ern Savings and Loan and American Savings Bank. When Washington Mutual bought American Savings and Loan she decided to retire aft er 50 years of serving the public. Geri has three children, Daniel Kirk Tondi of Tehacha- pi, California, Tamara Shawn (Russum) Herren of Falls City, Oregon and Fredrick F. Russum of Waco, Texas. She has four grandchildren, Jeff King, Channa Herren, Karissa Tondi and Tara M. Williams (deceased). She has fi ve great grandchildren and three great- great grandchildren. She has one sister Carolyn L. Workman (deceased), two nieces, Kathy Lusk and Julie Fox, and one nephew, Mike Workman. She loved her Church and church family. Also her Wells Fargo (sisters) family: Shei- la Restad, Sandra Babich, Maryruth Rheinschild, Christy Powell, Jay Knowlton, Blanche Claassen (deceased), Kim Lindberg, Kathy Seybold, Rena Tryon, Dee Tuggle and Pat Williams (deceased) and Best Friend and adopted daughter Susan Hutzell. Geri enjoyed knitting, cro- cheting, quilting, all kinds of needlework, yardwork, play- ing cards and games. Also, silk fl ower arranging and camping during the summers. Geri passed peacefully on the early morning of March 5th. She wrote to her children that it was her time to go home, her heavenly father was wait- ing for her. She wrote that she is expected and the light is on for her. Geri was a strong, in- dependent woman, a skilled problem solver, incredibly sharp and highly organized. She was a wonderful listener and both very loyal and trust- worthy. Her visits and hugs were valued by many. She is very much loved and will be greatly missed. Shady Oaks will Spring into action A little softer this year Soft Opening! Friday, March 20th • 10am Business Hours for our beginning will be Thurs – Saturday 10 to 5:30 Sun 12 to 5:30 We will have all of your gardening needs to start your garden! • Berries • Fruit Trees • Seeds • Shrubs • Roses • Veggies • Produce • Perennials • Annuals Ice cream will be ready for scooping and on Friday Farm Family Fun Day only $2.00 per cone! offi ce in Cottage Grove. Th ey celebrated 68 years of marriage in July of 2019. Due to a variety of health issues, they spent their last few years in assisted living facilities in Cottage Grove and Eugene. Th ey spent their last years as they had spent the majority of their lives…together. In death as in life, they were together Mary passing just 14 days aft er her beloved Bill. Th ey will be interred togeth- er at Fir Grove Cemetery in Cottage Grove. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, Oregon. 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