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2A | NOVEMBER 18, 2021 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record POLICE LOG NOV. 9 • Vehicle theft was report- ed on the 900 block of North Douglas Street. • A mental hold was placed on an individual in Coiner Park with the help of a crisis response mental health worker. The individ- ual was transported to the University District Peach Health Hospital. • An individual reported having his car window bro- ken overnight on the 1100 block of Edgewater Lane at his home and a backpack stolen from the vehicle which contained a laptop and an iPad. NOV. 10 • A general contractor reported theft from a con- struction site located on Gateway Blvd. A respond- ing officer was advised how an unknown suspect had cut a section of chain link fence and unlawfully en- tered the otherwise secured and fenced construction site. The complainant said a compactor was stolen some- time between the dates of Nov. 4 and Nov. 10. Costs to replace were estimated at approximately $1,700. The complainant advised that it would have likely taken multiple people to lift and remove from the property. • Fraud was reported at a Gateway Blvd store when it was discovered a $50 bill ac- cepted at an unknown time was counterfeit. • Fraud was reported at Bi-Mart in regards to a $100 counterfeit bill which had been attempted to be ten- dered during a purchase. A suspect was positively iden- tified and told responding officers that he did not know the bill was fake, though it displayed “neon pink-col- ored Chinese markings on the back and front.” The bill was seized as evidence but no charges were pursued. NOV. 11 • Officers responded to a call of a burglary at The Sen- tinel office on Main Street. The case is still under inves- tigation. • CGPD dispatch received multiple 911 calls from a fe- male who stated while driv- ing she was suicidal and was contemplating overdosing. Officers spent some time trying to locate the person as she continued to drive in the area and ultimately located the vehicle, contact- ed the driver and gave her a courtesy ride home. The case was eventually cleared after determining she did not need to be put on a hold. • CGPD dispatch advised of a single vehicle crash into the river on Mosby Creek Road, with one subject out- side of the vehicle acting dazed. A responding officer attempted to determine if there were any unaccount- ed for people in the vehicle in the river. While en route, CGPD dispatch received an additional 911 call advising that the driver of the crashed vehicle stole the vehicle of the original caller, possibly at gun point, and left the lo- cation east on Mosby Creek. Upon arrival, there was a female standing on the roadway, in a bathrobe, flag- ging down an officer with a flashlight. The entire west bound lane was blocked with what was determined to be cable lines and a cable pole that was sheered and in the roadway, still attached to another pole on the south side of the road, making any passage east bound also very limited. The female ad- vised that her husband was the original caller and when the suspect stole his vehicle, the husband got their oth- er vehicle and began trying to find the suspect, but did not have a cell phone with him. The female and anoth- er neighbor pointed an offi- cer to where the originally DEATH NOTICES crashed vehicle went off the north side of the road, strik- ing a tree and cartwheeled into the river, halfway sub- merged. It was determined no one was inside the vehi- cle, but both air bags were deployed, the trunk was ajar and the passenger front window was smashed out, “likely for the self-extrica- tion.” Lane County author- ities arrived and took over the scene, while the other units responded further east to attempt to locate the sus- pect and stolen vehicle. Due to the location (approxi- mately mile post 4) being a sharp corner and both lanes blocked, an officer stayed to assist with traffic. EPUD arrived and was able to pull the lines into the west bound lane. NOV. 12 • A male suspect was ar- rested on the 800 block of North Lane Street for As- sault in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Menacing when he in- tentionally struck a female with an aluminum baseball bat on the right forearm, causing physical injury. Why Choose Us Online Cremation Arrangements At Smith•Lund•Mills We offer a value-added service to our community, the option to make cremation arrangements entirely online. With a few simple steps you can plan and pay for a cremation without leaving your home. Visit smithlundmills.com today and click on, “Get Started.” David Michael Perkins 1970-2021 David Michael Perkins, 51, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away November 7, 2021. David was born to par- ents Fred and Sandra (Olson) Perkins October 21, 1970, in Cottage Grove. He graduated from Elmira High School in 1988. David attended Oregon Poly Technical Institute and Lane Community College re- ceiving his associates degree at both schools. David was a huge Oregon Ducks football fan and enjoyed playing racket ball, pickle ball, and coaching youth sports. He loved the out- doors spending time camping, fi shing, and seeing Oregon’s beautiful lakes and rivers in the summertime. His greatest joy was spending time with his niece and nephew Dylan and Morgan. David was a fi erce loyal brother and friend. He was a member of Emerald Fit- ness Club, and Cottage Grove Faith Center. David was well loved and respected in the community for his kind, gen- tle and authentic nature. He is survived by his mother Sandra, and stepdad Dan Davis; broth- er Tom Perkins of Cottage Grove; nephew Dylan; niece Morgan and numerous ex- tended families. He is preced- ed in death by his father Fred Perkins. A service will be held November 20, 2021, at 1:00PM at the Cottage Grove Faith Center. He will truly be missed by his family and friends. Ar- rangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Kenneth Glenn Kirkruff 1926-2021 (541) 942-0185 123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove on his farm. His hobbies included salm- Visit smithlundmills.com for more information. on and steelhead fi shing, hunt- ing, and visiting various casi- nos. He was active in the VFW Rene Cook-Taylor 1958-2021 Rene’ answered heavens call and is now walking alongside the angels. Her memory will continue to beat in our hearts as we mourn the loss of her battle with cancer. Rene’ Mi- chelle Cook went home to the Lord on the evening of Octo- ber 30th, 2021. She was born October 14, 1958, to Richard and Diane (Vogt) Lasslett in Garden City, Michigan. She was an active member at Riverside Church of God and Calvary Chapel in Cot- tage Grove. She loved spending time with her family, playing with her grandchildren, cook- ing and baking, aerobics class- es, sewing, craft ing, renovat- ing, playing bingo, gardening, boating and going to Oregon Duck football games. Rene` is survived by James Cook, her children; Stephen Markman, Taylor cook and Amanda Borrelli; her sisters Jeanine Toney and Dawn Gar- cia; her brother Ricky Lasslett; 3 grandchildren, Brynlee, Ry- der, Mila and Elijah is on the way. We know that Rene’ touched the lives of many, she was al- ways laughing, smiling, and joking around. She was an amazing Wife, mother, and Grandmother. She loved her family and those around her fi ercely and unconditional- ly. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully re- membered. Please join us on Saturday November 6th 2021, at 80868 Highway 99, Creswell Oregon from 1-3pm to cele- brate her life. In remembrance of Rene’ we ask that you come dressed in warm and bright colors as she was such a bright light in our lives. Nothing can prepare you for the death of a loved one, but we will forever cherish our memories with her as well as all the love she show- ered upon us daily. Visit majorfamilyfuneral- home.com to share a special memory. View obituaries online cgsentinel.com Public Notices The Lowest Rates in Lane County economics, political science, and statistics. He was proud to be able to blend these interests with his passion for helping others through various com- mitments to helping people who were uninsured, homeless, and disabled. In 1994 Tom divorced Barba- ra. He married Marsha Watson but this marriage was short- lived. In 2000 Tom married Toni Marie Spencer (nee Car- rano). He became stepfather to Josiah, Hannah, and Rebekah, and later a grandfather to Sele- na, Isaac, Leo, Zayah, and Ares. Tom loved reading and read biographies of every US presi- dent. He enthusiastically played guitar adequately, walked every day, enjoyed bridge and other games, traveled to Europe six times, and obsessively collect- ed recorded music. Tom loved his life. His life was enhanced by his relationships with many mentors, friends, colleagues, and clients. He was gratifi ed to be able to help others in his work and to be a good support to Toni and the kids. Funeral Service was held on Monday, November 15th, 2021 at Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove, Oregon with a private interment at Fir Grove Cemetery. in death by Elaine, his wife of 68 years. Ken is survived by his sons Darrell (Jo Ann) Kirkruff , and Robert (Linda) Kirkruff , both of Cottage Grove. He had Kenneth Glenn Kirkruff , away November 7, 2021. He was born in Crescent City, CA on August 27, 1926 to parents Everett and Jessie (Kroger). PUBLIC MEETINGS, TRUSTEE NOTICES, PROBATE, AUCTION & FORECLOSURE NOTICES, AND MORE. Joining the Navy at the start of Published weekly in the Cottage Grove Sentinel and online at cgsentinel.com Department doing tire and S entinel C ottage G rove Contact: Meg Fringer 541-942-3325 x1200 mfringer@cgsentinel.com WWII, Kenneth was stationed on the destroyer USS Frank E Evans to the end of the war. On June 22, 1947 he married his wife Elaine (Summerford). Aft er the war he went to work for the City of Torrance, CA 4 grandchildren: Joy (Chris), Kerri (Nathan), Ryan (Jenny) and Kimberly (Jeremy), and 3 great-grandchildren: Zachary, Brooklyn and Presley. A sis- ter-in-law Donnette, a niece Stephanie (Troy) and their son Chase. A memorial ser- vice will be held at the VFW Post 3473 in Cottage Grove on December 11th at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel in Cot- tage Grove, Oregon. where he started in the Bus oil changes. He worked his way up to Superintendent of Streets, where they added other departments for him to supervise including trash, city yard, and signs and signals. He retired in 1977 and moved to Cottage Grove. He loved living in Cottage Grove, and working Michael Paul Matchulat 1984-2021 Michael pursued a number of jobs before fi nding a home in law enforcement. He served with the Lane County Sher- iff ’s Offi ce until his cancer di- agnosis forced him into early retirement. 1954-2021 as an economist, and went to work on a psychiatric ward of a local hospital. Here he found his calling. He earned a MA in rehabilitation counseling, then moved to Eastern Kentucky for his fi rst job as a counselor. At this time he married his fi rst wife, Barbara Cassin, and their marriage lasted 16 years. Tom and Barb moved to Bend, Oregon in 1981 and he worked for Vocational Reha- bilitation Division, and then moved to Eugene in 1984. Th ere he worked for Laurel Hill Center, helping adults with se- vere psychiatric disabilities live and socialize in the community. While at LHC he built Laurel Grove Apartments. In 1992 he went to work for South Lane Mental Health in Cottage Grove. At the time SLMH was a small struggling non-profi t. Over the next 25 years Tom and his staff built a mission-based organization, each year helping more than 1,000 children and adults ad- dress their mental health con- cerns. Tom loved this work and was proud his organization was able to serve his newfound community. Although he was glad he didn’t work as an economist he had a lifelong passion for for 20 years. Ken is preceded 95, of Cottage Grove, passed Th omas Alan Wheeler Th omas Alan Wheeler was born on December 5, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to Do- ris (nee Stockhoff ) and Wil- liam Charles Wheeler. He had one brother, Bill (and his wife Jackie). Tom was raised in a comfortable setting with great grandparents, Fred and Elsie Stockhoff and Mayme Wheeler nearby. He attended incredible public schools, was active in church and Boy Scouts, played various sports, and vacationed throughout the US with his family. Tom graduated with a BA in Economics from the Uni- versity of Kentucky but spent the majority of his time with a group of friends in all stages of production of rock and jazz concerts for the university. By the time he graduated Tom knew he wouldn’t be happy SMITH – Roberta Lynn, 62 of Cottage Grove died November 2, 2021. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills in Cottage Grove. Hammond – Robert Hammond, 85, of Eugene died November 9, 2021. Arrangements by Sunset Hills Funeral Home Crematori- um and Cemetery in Eugene. Surrounded by family, Michael Paul Matchulat was called to heaven from his Lo- rane home early on the morn- ing of November 11th, fol- lowing a 6 1/2 year battle with cancer. He was 37 years old. Michael was born in Lo- rane, Oregon where he grew up on the family farm with his parents, Paul, and Trish Matchulat, and his four older sisters. Family and commu- nity shaped who Michael be- came. Michael attended Crow High School as a gift ed musi- cian and a multi-sport athlete. He graduated from CHS with honors in 2002, before going on to earn a B.S. from the Uni- versity of Oregon in 2006. In 2015, Michael married the love of his life, Amber Dawn Doughty. Together, they built a life and home sur- rounded by natural beauty. Th ey allowed each other to reach their full potential and encouraged others to do the same. He was a peace offi cer, a farmer, a hunter, and a welder. He was a horseman, a build- er, and a mechanic. He had a deep appreciation for fi ne wine, cooking, sunsets, mush- room foraging, scuba diving, fi shing and most of all, people. He was an artist, an author, a musician, and a marksman. Michael was known for his eclectic style. He thrived on eccentricity and valued hon- esty. He kept you guessing. One never knew if he would show up wearing a three-piece suit or daisy duke cutoff s. On one occasion, he drove up in his Caddy with a new calf in the backseat. Michael was a member of the Lorane Christian Church and his faith remained strong to the end. He loved life, his family, his friends, and his community. He was a beloved son, husband, brother, uncle, and true friend to many. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Paul. He is remembered by his moth- er Trish, his wife Amber and his sisters Laura, Michelle, Melinda and Amber and his brothers (in law and in spir- it) Ryan, Jeff , James, Justin, and Duncan. His nephew and seven nieces will be telling his stories to their children. Matchy’s Kick A$$ Send Off will be held at 2 pm on November 20, 2021, at Kester Ranch 80772 Hawley Creek Rd, Cottage Grove. In Liew of fl owers, please consider a potted perennial plant for a planned memorial garden. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, Ore- gon.
