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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS OBITUARIES Marlene Ann Winchester Patricia Susan (Feehly) Brown Leanne Mercer (Black) Gaunt Irrigon October 10, 1931 - February 1, 2018 Irrigon March 13, 1954 - February 2, 2018 Echo January 16, 1939 - February 1, 2018 Marlene Ann Win- ries to the children. She chester of Irrigon was attended Columbia View born October 10, 1931, in Community Church in Sulphur Springs, Arkan- Irrigon. sas, the daughter of Baxter She was preceded in and Lorene (Gailey) death by a daughter, Mills. She passed Carolyn Schilling; away in Hermiston a son, Gary Win- chester; a brother, on Thursday, Feb- ruary 1, 2018, at the Buddy Mills; and age of 86. a sister, Marilyn Marlene lived Mills. in Sulphur Springs She is sur- vived by her hus- throughout her Winchester band of 67 years, childhood where she attended school and gradu- Harold; brother Joe Mills; ated from high school. grandchildren Marc Schil- She married Harold D. ling, Lori Smith and Winchester on Decem- Matt Schilling; and three ber 23, 1950, in Gravette, great-grandchildren. Arkansas. A memorial service will In 1956, the couple be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb- moved to Nyssa, Ore., ruary 10, 2018, at Colum- where they resided until bia View Community 2000. They moved to Irri- Church, 1230 Highway gon in 2000 to be closer to 730, Irrigon, OR 97844. their family. Family suggests memo- Marlene enjoyed gar- rial donations in Marlene’s dening, growing flow- memory to the Columbia ers and doing crafts. She View Community Church. enjoyed volunteering at To leave an online con- the Nyssa School District dolence, go to www.burns- where she would read sto- mortuaryhermiston.com. DEATHS Dwight L. Lathrom Aug. 28, 1934 - Jan. 31, 2018 Susan M. Lathrom Aug. 9, 1941 - Dec. 19, 2017 Stanfield Dwight L. Lathrom, 83, of Stanfield died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Hermiston. He was born Aug. 28, 1934, in Humboldt, Kan. Susan M. Lathrom, 76, of Stanfield died Dec. 19, 2017, at her home. She was born Aug. 9, 1941, in South Bend, Ind. At their request, no formal service will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrange- ments. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. POLICE LOG TUESDAY, JAN. 30 8:07 a.m. — Someone dumped a garbage can full of dog food all over the caller’s backyard, at Southwest 16th Place, Hermiston. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31 1:44 a.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported at West June Avenue, Hermiston. THURSDAY, FEB. 1 5:15 p.m. — A caller reported a prowler trying to break in to apart- ments on June and Catherine ave- nues, behind the Tire Factory. 6:17 p.m. — On West Fulton Ave- nue, Hermiston, there were reports of people going through cars. 7:55 p.m. — A suicidal subject was reported at Westland Road, Hermiston. 10:34 p.m. — A male chased the caller from his workplace at One Stop Mart on Northwest 11th Street, and chased him to his residence. FRIDAY, FEB. 2 11:30 a.m. — A fight was reported at South Highway 395, Hermiston. 7:39 p.m. — A domestic distur- bance just occurred at West Orchard Avenue, and a female was laying in the yard. SATURDAY, FEB. 3 1:21 p.m. — On West June Avenue, Hermiston, two males were causing a disturbance and one broke a window. 11:59 p.m. — A Spanish-speak- ing male called the language line and reported that he was hit, and needs ambulance. SUNDAY, FEB. 4 1:56 a.m. — A fight was reported at East Main Street, Hermiston. 7:32 a.m. — A runaway was reported at Southwest 10th Place, Hermiston. 10:00 a.m.— A domestic distur- bance was reported at Northeast 10th Street, Hermiston. A caller reported a female was beating him up. Patricia Susan (Fee- hly) Brown, 63, of Irrigon passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on February 2, 2018. She was born on March 13, 1954, to L. Wayne Fee- hly Sr. and Betty Magaw Feehly in Wilmington, Del. She was raised in Elkton, Md., and graduated Brown from Elkton High School in 1972. Her heart’s desire was to be a wife and mother. She met the love of her life, Martin L. Brown Jr., in 1972 and they were married on January 27, 1973. In 1979 they moved to Oregon. They lived in Boardman for a short time before settling in Irri- gon. She worked at Lamb Weston for many years before moving to Florida. In Naples, Patty started working for a local school district as a food service worker. She loved working with the students and see- ing their smiling faces. She enjoyed going to the beach after work, swimming and sitting in the warm sun. Patty loved the ocean and being out- doors. A favorite hobby of Patty’s was going shop- ping with her friends and family. In 2004, they moved back to Irrigon to be closer to their grandchildren. Patty continued to work as an assistant cook at River- side High School and later as a head cook at Windy River Elementary. She truly loved working with children. Patty was a 38-year member of Irrigon Assem- bly of God (now Family Worship Center). While living in Florida, she was a member of Golden Gate Assembly of God. Her accomplishments are many but her most treasured role other than that of wife and mother was serving her Savior. Patty volunteered in many areas of church including nursery worker, cafe worker, trea- surer and youth group leader. She faithfully loved oth- ers for Jesus. Patty was also a member of Christian Motorcycle Asso- ciation. She loved to ride motorcy- cles with her husband and friends, sharing Jesus with others. Her hobbies included hiking, boating, fishing, camping, spending time with family and working with FWC youth. Survived by her hus- band of 45 years, Martin L. Brown Jr.; son Marty (Jennie); daughter Wendy (Jim); grandchildren Marty IV, Kyle, Cody, Ash- ley and Katelyn; father L. Wayne Feehly Sr.; broth- ers Lawrence Jr. (Myr- tle) and Michael; sisters Peggy (Frank) Heverin and Colleen Norman (Joe); and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Patty was preceded in death by her mother: Betty Feehly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the following organizations: St. Jude’s Children Research Hos- pital, Vange John Memo- rial Hospice, or the Family Worship Center Youth. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Febru- ary 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Family Worship Cen- ter, Irrigon, Oregon. Burial will follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Irri- gon, Oregon. Please sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in charge of arrangements. Boardman man killed in I-84 single-vehicle crash HERMISTON HERALD A Boardman man died Monday night in a fiery sin- gle-vehicle crash on Inter- state 84 near Hermiston. Ever Moreno Lerma, 48, was driving eastbound on I84 at about 8:40 p.m., according to the Oregon State Police, when he rolled his 2004 Chevrolet Trail- blazer near Milepost 181 between the Westland Road and Highway 207 exits. When emergency crews arrived they found the vehi- cle engulfed in flames. Moreno Lerma had been ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. One lane of the freeway was closed for about three hours during the investi- gation. Speed is believed to have contributed to the crash, and Moreno Lerma was not wearing a seatbelt. It is not known why the vehicle left the roadway. PENDLETON — The following sen- tences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Maria Anita Martinez, 35, Irri- gon, pleaded no contest to Burglary II and guilty to Theft I: sentenced to 18 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections (DOC) and 1 year post-prison super- vision for each count, $200 fine and $496 restitution, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Theft II: restitu- tion ordered as part of previous case; pleaded guilty to Criminal Mischief II; sentence discharged. MISDEMEANOR •Nychal Ryan Gritz, 22, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Recklessly Endan- gering Another Person-domestic vio- lence: sentenced to 180 days jail-sus- pended, 2 years probation, $500 compensatory fine and $1,551.68 res- titution; pleaded guilty to Harass- ment-domestic violence: sentenced to 90 days jail-suspended and 2 years probation. •Guadalupe Perez Rubio, 56, Boardman, pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 30 days jail, 150 days jail-suspended, 5 years probation, 240 hours community service, $2,755 fine, $1,500 fine-suspended and life- time suspension of driver’s license, plus court costs and fees. •Chriselda Gutierrez, 39, Hermis- ton, pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 15 days jail, 165 days jail-suspended, 3 years probation, $1,755 fine, $1,500 fine-suspended and 3 years driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Careless Driving; pleaded guilty to a second count of DUII: sentenced to 2 days jail, She is survived by her husband, Jerry Gaunt of Echo; daughters Sueann and Sandy Goretti, both of Tacoma, Shari (Chris) Hyde of Hoquiam, Tammy (Jeff) Ander- son of Gig Harbor and Peggy (Pat) Fere- day of Tacoma; one son, Jeff (Higinia) Gaunt of West Rich- land; nine grand- children and three great-grandchildren. Leanne’s family would like to thank Good Shepherd Hospice for the care and ser- vice they provided as well as to a friend and caregiver, Charlene Marcum, for her love, prayers and comfort that she gave to Leanne and her family. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 17 at the Echo Community Church, 21 N. Bonanza, Echo, OR 97826. Memorial contributions can be made in Leanne’s memory to Echo Commu- nity Church, 21 N. Bonanza, Echo, OR 97826. To leave a condolence for the family go to www.burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Jenna Elizabeth Marie Thomas Hermiston September 28, 2002 - February 5, 2018 Jenna Elizabeth Marie ing. She was currently learn- Thomas of Hermiston was ing Spanish and Japanese born September 28, 2002, and had attended several in Vancouver, Wash., the academic camps at UCLA, daughter of Chris and Southern Oregon and Uni- versity of Washing- Kaleen (Kelly) ton. She enjoyed Thomas. She passed water sports, snow away near Hermiston skiing and going on on February 5, 2018, trips with her family. at the age of 15. She will be missed Jenna moved to by her parents, Chris Hermiston as an and Kaleen Thomas; infant and attended brothers Jack and Highland Hills Ele- Thomas mentary School, Adam; grandparents Armand Larive Middle Ray and Sally Thomas and School and was a sopho- John and Teresa Kelly; and more at Hermiston High many aunts, uncles, cousins, School. In high school, she distant family members and was a member of the swim friends. A funeral mass will be at team and the tennis team. Jenna was a bright, kind 2 p.m. Friday, February 9, and thoughtful person who 2018, at Our Lady of Angels had a passion for science, Catholic Church, 565 W. computers and art. She was a Hermiston Ave., Hermiston, creative artist who had won Ore. A reception will follow several awards for her char- in the church parish hall. coal drawings. She enjoyed To leave a condolence for new experiences in cuisine the family go to www.burns- as well as cooking and bak- mortuaryhermiston.com. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston JAN. 26, 2018 YOUNG — Shayla S. Stone and Kenny A. Young of Hermiston: a boy, Quentin Lewis Young. JAN. 27, 2018 TRUJILLO-DUARTE — Marissa M. Trujillo and Mar- cus Duarte Garcia of Umatilla: a girl, Kattaleya Lovely Trujillo-Duarte. OBITUARY POLICY COURTS SENTENCES Leanne Mercer (Black) Gaunt of Echo was born January 16, 1939, in Boze- man, Montana, the daugh- ter of Darlene Rundlett and Edgar Black. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grand- mother who went to be with her Lord with her husband and youngest daughter by her side on February Gaunt 1, 2018, at the age of 79. Leanne’s family moved to Tacoma, Wash., when she was six years of age. She met her future husband Joseph Goretti in Tacoma and they were united in marriage on September 10, 1955. In the coming years, the cou- ple were blessed with three daughters, Sueann, Sandy and Shari. After 25 years the marriage ended in divorce. Leanne later met Jerry Gaunt and they were mar- ried on August 17, 1981, and they moved to Hermiston. In 1986, Leanne and Jerry pur- chased a small grocery store and ice business in Echo. In 1990, they moved to Echo where they have lived since. 178 days jail-suspended, 3 years pro- bation, $2,255 fine, $1,000 fine-sus- pended and 1 year driver’s license sus- pension, plus court costs and fees. SUITS FILED PENDLETON — The following suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): vs. Alicia Arellano Medrano of Uma- tilla: seeks $426. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. vs. Christina and Oscar Ramirez of Umatilla: seeks $323.38. •Credits Inc. vs. Josh and Ash- ley Bequette of Hermiston: seeks $404.48. •Credits Inc. vs. Rodimiro Rodri- guez and Fatima Zalava of Hermiston: seeks $1,413.02. •Credits Inc. vs. Jessica Torres of Hermiston: seeks $490.36. •Credits Inc. vs. Zaida M. Nevarez of Umatilla: seeks $1,609.77. •Credits Inc. vs. Rebekah and Daron Comstock of Heppner: seeks $3,475.35. •Credits Inc. vs. Socorro Politron and Veronica Moncivais of Umatilla: seeks $4,155.40. •Credits Inc. vs. Aaron L. and Ter- essa A. Jensen of Hermiston: seeks $837.25. •Credits Inc. vs. Tommy Harrel of Umatilla: seeks $559.13. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Robert Roberts: seeks $2,093.99. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Leah Arnold: seeks $4,061.65. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Guada- lupe Moya: seeks $1,657.40. •Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Rod- ney Zumwalt of Hermiston: seeks $2,383.17. •Credits Inc. vs. Kaari E. Larson of Hermiston: seeks $1,225.32. •Credits Inc. vs. Sharon Childs of Hermiston: seeks $1,198.93. •United Finance Co. vs. Kenneth Schinner of Umatilla: seeks $9,651.24. •John L. Preston of Umatilla vs. T. Bowser and ODOC Dental: seeks $1,000. •Barclay’s Bank Delaware vs. Casandra M. Leonard of Umatilla: seeks $1,649.30. •Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. M. Lynn Sloan of Pendleton, the estate of Blanche A. Collins, unknown heirs, devisees and assignees of Blanch A. Collins, Greater Eastern Oregon Devel- opment Corporation, National Credit Acceptance inc., Velocity Investments and all others claiming right, title, lien or interest: seeks $28,180.54. JUDGMENTS PENDLETON — The following judg- ments have been rendered in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Capital One Bank vs. Denise Julson of Hermiston: judgment for $2,732.15. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Crecen- cio Avila of Hermiston: judgment for $859.77. •Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Sher- rie L. Koenig of Hermiston: seeks $2,465.74. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. vs. John Lovett of Echo: judgment for $354.68. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. vs. Raul Esparza and Dora Maria Chavez Silva of Hermiston: judgment for $2,624.06. •Nationwide Recovery Service vs. Michael J. Logan of Umatilla: judg- ment for $4,291.66. •Credits Inc. vs. Mark R. Ashby of Boardman: judgment for $2,259.99. •Credits Inc. vs. John and Barbara K. Thomas of Hermiston: judgment for $2,537. •Credits Inc. vs. Francisco Tinoco of Boardman: judgment for $1,986.14. •Credits Inc. vs. Josh and Dena Hill of Hermiston: judgment for $1,623.92. •Credits Inc. vs. Maria and Juan Urena of Umatilla: judgment for $1,962.48. •Credits Inc. vs. Michael J. Logan Jr. of Umatilla: judgment for $1,066.01. •Credits Inc. vs. Maria Rodriguez and Arnoldo Montes of Hermiston: judgment for $1,427.08. •Credits Inc. vs. Amber L. Clark of Hermiston: judgment for $1,042.34. •Credits Inc. vs. Tami L. and Mat- thew D. Wilson of Irrigon: judgment for $1,822.49. •Linn-Co Federal Credit Union vs. Darrin Dyer of Herm- iston: judgment for $5,888.51. Marriages PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have been registered in Umatilla County for: Juan Antonio Rodriguez Capist- ran, 42, and Theresa Kay Chamberlin, 52, both of Hermiston. Joshua R. Labard, 28, and Dorthy C. Kulpa, 28, both of Hermiston. Manuel De Jesus Ramirez Matias, 31, and Martha Perez Ahilon, 28, both of Hermiston. The Hermiston Herald publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These include information about services. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at www.hermistonherald.com/obituaryform, by email to obits@ hermistonherald.com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the Hermiston Herald or East Oregonian offices. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, x221. STUDENT OF THE WEEK Seth Wood Senior - Pendleton High School Seth Wood is a Senior at Pendleton High School. Is active in Leadership Class. Was a recipient of the PHS Citizenship Cup as a Freshmen. ASTRA President this year. National Honor Society Club President this year. Is part of the Golf team for 4 years. Is active in many community service projects. 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