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Polk County News 6A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • May 18, 2016 Bomb squad disposes of mortar By Emily Mentzer The Itemizer-Observer INDEPENDENCE — An Independence family called police Sunday when they found what appeared to be an explosive in a family member’s residence, Sgt. Tino Banuelos said. “They had no idea exactly what it was,” Banuelos said. “ They were concer ned enough to give us a call just to be sure. It started to look like a grenade to them.” Banuelos said he took many photos of the device and sent them to the Salem Bomb Squad, who respond- ed. The Oregon National Guard Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit also respond- ed out of Portland. What looked like a pineapple-style grenade turned out to be a World War II Japanese type 89 high ex- plosive mortar, Banuelos said. “It’s 2-and-a-half inches in diameter, and about five- and-a-half inches tall, noth- ing extraordinary about it,” Banuelos said. “The concern was if it was a live mortar, the acid inside could, over time, eat through, and the chemicals, rather than be- coming less explosive, crys- talize and become more ex- plosive.” Initial scans showed the main charge had been re- moved from the mortar, but it was uncertain whether or not the fuse was intact, Banuelos said. The mortar was taken by the explosive ordnance dis- posal unit to be disposed of, Banuelos said. “We would much rather spend the hours investigat- ing the device than an injury or death call because of something like this,” he said. “We appreciate how quickly the EOD unit re- sponded to make sure it was done in the safest manner possible.” Baldwin Wright Talbott Jackson-Crain Breese Corrections posts ‘most wanted’ DALLAS — Polk County Community Corrections lists these individuals as “most wanted” for May. Citizens with information on the whereabouts of any of them can call Community Correc- tions at 503-623-5226. • Michael Ryan Baldwin, born Oct. 26, 1989, 6-0, 165 pounds, brown hair, hazel eyes. Charge: Fourth-degree assault. • Jeremy Wright, born April 24, 1986, 5-7, 150 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes. Charge: Third-degree theft. • Erick Gene Talbott, born March 27, 1994, 5-10, 180 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Charge: Sexual assault — rape. • Talon Jackson-Crain, born March 2, 1992, 6-0, 175 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Charge: First- degree theft — larceny. • Andrew Nicholas Breese, born Feb. 24, 1986, 5-8, 160 pounds, brown hair, hazel eyes. Charge: First-degree burglary. Guard in Pittsburgh until his retirement, retiring as a technical sergeant. He worked at LTV Steel in Pittsburgh from 1956 until his retirement in 1984 as an industrial bricklayer. In 1956, he married Bessie Anne Franz in Glenfield, Penn. They had met at a USO dance. They lived in Cranberry Twp, Penn., until moving to Dallas in 1995. They had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniver- sary. Brothers, Joseph and An- thony; and sisters, Mary and Teresa died before he did. Survived by wife, Bessie; sister, Nancy Arturi; daugh- ter, Diane (Bill) McCammon, of Dallas; son, Frank (Sandy) Arturi, of Havelock, N.C.; and four grandchildren. Per his wishes, no service will be held. Internment will be at Willamette National Cemetery. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. To send an online tribute: www.dallas- tribute.com. Dallas; sister Mary (Brian) Barrett, of Vancouver; nine grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; and 12 great- great-grandchildren. No services will be held. Inernment will be in Stevenson with other family members. Crown Memorial in Salem handled arrangements. OBITUARIES Jacob Donavan Sperry June 29, 1995 – May 7, 2016 Memorial services for Jacob Donavan Sperry were held. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. Linda Mae Grizzle Aug. 6, 1953 – May 6, 2016 Linda Mae Grizzle, 62, died on May 6. There are no services at this time. Farnstrom Mortuary han- dled arrangements. Isabel (Becky) Borja Hudson Oct. 16, 1945 – May 5, 2016 Isabel (Becky) Borja Hud- son, 70, of Keizer, died on May 5. Becky was born in Guam to Andres and Rufina Borja. She graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. She met and married Donald Hudson while living in Guam. They moved to North Carolina before moving to Oregon in 1966. Becky graduated from beauty school and began her 45-year career as a hair dresser in Keizer. She owned her own shop for years, and later rented space at the Wild Hair Salon in Keizer. She loved her time spent at the coast. Son De- w a y n e (Blue) was born in 1967. He tragically lost his life in May of 1986. Survived by brother, Paul Borja; sister, Marcie Llagas; and extended family. Services were held. Dona- tions may be made to St. Ed- wards Catholic Church in Keizer to feed the homeless. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To leave an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com Roger Hall Jan. 21, 1952 – May 3, 2016 Roger Hall, 64, died of cancer on May 3 in Vancou- ver, Wash. Roger was born in Kla- math Falls to mother Nancy Hall. 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Alan Lyle McKee 1957 – May 12, 2016 Alan Lyle McKee, 59, died Thursday at home after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born in McMin- nville to Alton Lyle and Ardith (Burbach) McKee. He was raised in Amity. Alan was an officer in FFA, student government, and on staff for the year book. He loved sports and played football and basketball. He was the team captain many Welcoming new patients. Most insurance health plans accepted. Also a Moda preferred provider. Carson “Kit” Newton Culbertson Sept. 11, 1931 - May 1, 2016 Salem 412 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, OR 97301 Frank Albert Arturi 1931 – May 12, 2016 Frank Albert Arturi, 84, formally of Dallas, died Thursday in Salem. Frank was born in 1931 to Albert and Carmela Bernardo Arturi in Yo n k e r s , N.Y. H e served in the U.S. Air Force for three years and partic- ipated in the Korean con- flict. 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Husband, Patrick Arnold Leibrant, son, Fredrick Lewis Leibrant, and brother, Ronald Day Comstock all died before she did. Survivors include daugh- ter Mary Kay (Philip) Kiriaki- dois; sons, James Arnold (Cory) and William James Leibrant, all of Kingman; 10 grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and twin sis- ter Janice Marrene (Com- stock) Chitwood Newton. Celebration will be held at a later date in the Kingman area. Letters of condolence may be mailed to Leibrant Family, 3709 John L., King- man, AZ 86409. Obituary Information Obituaries are subject to editing for style, content and length. Information can be brought or mailed to the Itemizer-Ob- server, 147 SE Court St., Dallas, OR 97338, or emailed to ionews@polkio.com. (503) 581-6265 Low Cost Cremation & Burial Funerals & Memorials Simple Direct Cremation $495 Simple Direct Burial $550 Traditional Funeral $1,975 Discount priced Caskets, Urns and other Memorial items. Privately owned cremation facility. 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He was born September 11, 1931 at home in Hale, Missouri to parents Olen Ray Culbertson and Ina Lodge (Newton) Culbertson. On May 1, 2016, as he crossed the trestle, spanning Jordan’s swelling tide, he beheld the Union Depot, into which his train would glide: there he met the superintend, God the Father, and God the Son, and with a hearty, joyous welcome, weary pilgrim welcome home. He joined two older brothers, and two more followed. Robert LeRoy Culbertson, James Edwin Culbertson, Ted Hu- bert Culbertson, and Ross Granville Culbertson. He lived with the family in Carroll County, Missouri until they moved to Oregon in 1943, in the middle of World War II. They set- tled in the small town of Buena Vista and lived there until adulthood. He attended Pennsion Elementary, Grace Elemen- tary, and Blew Elementary, all one room schools in Missouri. He also attended Buena Vista Elementary School and the Ore- gon School for the Deaf in Salem. He graduated from the eighth grade in Buena Vista and attended Independence and Central High Schools. Carson married Mary Jane Linville on June 28, 1956 in the Independence United Methodist Church. To this union two daughters were born; Anna Nadine Culbertson in 1958 and Patti Rae Culbertson in 1960. He was employed and retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad working in the “Maintenance of the Ways Depart- ment.” He was a member of The New Hope Center Pente- costal Church of God in Corvallis. Carson and Mary had made their home in Corvallis for more than 40 years. Carson lived for his family, they were the center of his life. He loved woodworking and gardening; raising some of the most beautiful flowers around. His yard was always a mas- terpiece. He was a friend to everyone, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was a great father, brother, and friend. He was the gentlest man to all his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary in 2009; granddaughters Jessica Jane and Anna Christine Volkers in 2015; sister Trula Faye Culbertson in 1939; and brothers Trenath Culbertson in 1939 and Robert LeRoy Culbertson in 2003. Carson is survived by daughters Anna Nadine Abraham of Halsey and Patti Rae Thompson of Corvallis; brothers James Edwin Culbertson of Fontana, California, Ted H. Culbertson of Pendleton, and Ross Granville Culbertson of Saucier, Mis- sissippi; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 21st at New Hope Center, 6225 SW Philomath Blvd, Corval- lis, OR 97333. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Carson’s memory may be made to New Hope Center sent in care of McHenry Fu- neral Home, 206 NW 5th St., Corvallis, OR 97330. Please leave your memories and condolences for the family at www.mchenryfuneralhome.com times. He served more than two decades on the Orchard- grass Commission and as the board president of the Rickreall Water District. Alan was a farmer his en- tire life. He purchased the original family farm from his great uncle John’s estate when he was 21. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Sharon (Carder) Mc Ke e ; s t e p s o n , S c o t t (Christie) Miley; stepdaugh- ter, Kelly Miley; five grand- children; one great-grand- daughter; mother, Ardith (Dean) Heinrichs; sister, Pa- tricia (Marvin) Parks; broth- er, Robert (Leanne) McKee; and extended family. Memorial service will be on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Perrydale High School gym- nasium. The Dallas Mortuary Trib- ute Center handled arrange- ments. To leave an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. ~ Polk County’s ONLY Family Owned Funeral Homes and Crematory ~
