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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 OBITUARIES BIRTH Fanny Fitzgerald Arthur Thomas ‘Art’ Kegler Boardman Monument July 15, 1932 — September 4, 2020 October 16, 1943 — August 29, 2020 Arthur Thomas “Art” ments and commitments to Kegler, a longtime resi- the organization as well as dent of Boardman, was the communities he served. born on July 15, 1932, in He had served on the Edgerton, Wisconsin, the Boardman City Council in son of Archibald many positions and Alffaretta as well as serv- (Schuster) Keg- ing as the mayor ler. He passed of Boardman. He away in Herm- was very active iston on Friday, in serving the September 4, community of 2020, at the age Boardman. of 88. Art enjoyed Art moved golfi ng, hunt- Kegler to Vancou- ing, fi shing and ver, Washing- camping. But ton, at a young he especially age where he grew up and loved spending time with attended school. He grad- his grandchildren and uated from Vancouver great-grandchildren. High School at the age of Art was preceded in 16. After high school, he death by his wife Rose; his attended the University of parents, Clarence and Alf- Oregon where he studied faretta Rucker; son Mark; business and general stud- grandson Matthew, and ies and received his bache- brother Ted. lor’s degree. He is survived by his While in college, Art daughter Terri and hus- was hired by his future band Jerry Reser; sons wife Rose Cerkoney to Matt Kegler and Dean and work at Montgomery wife Karen Kegler; eight Ward. He and Rose were grandchildren, and 17 married on September 20, great-grandchildren. 1952, in Eugene. The cou- Due to COVID-19 ple had four children: Terri, restrictions, a private fam- Matt, Dean and Mark. ily gathering will be held. Art had an entrepre- Family suggests memo- neurial spirit and owned/ rial contributions be sent to operated or managed sev- Funland Park Playground eral businesses in his Rebuild Project through early career. The family the City of Hermiston lived in many locations Parks and Recreation, or to during those years, includ- the Animal Relief Fund. ing Eugene, Roseburg and Joshua 1:9: “Have I Tigard, Oregon, and Cali- not commanded you? Be fornia. The couple moved strong and courageous. Do to Boardman, Oregon, in not be terrifi ed; do not be 1983 where Art owned discouraged, for the Lord and operated American your God will be with you West Properties until his wherever you go.” passing. He was actively Arrangements by Burns involved in the Oregon Mortuary of Hermiston. Association of Realtors, To leave an online condo- where he received many lence, go to www.burns- awards for his achieve- mortuaryhermiston.com. Fanny Fitzgerald (aka knew Fanny as stubborn, Joanne Frances Singer) fi erce and singular in every came into the world with respect — never afraid to fi sts balled on October 16, speak her mind and often 1943. She went seen giving the mid- out fi ghting dle fi nger to anyone on August 29, who disagreed with 2020. her. F a n n y Fanny leaves shared a love behind her Fred, her of remote living four children and with her hus- four grandchildren, band and part- Taber, Jeffrey, Quen- ner of 58 years, tin and Chance, to Fitzgerald Fred Fitzger- fi gure out what to ald. She shared do in a world with- a deep and out her. abiding love of music with There will be no public her eldest son Trek, the love service, as Fanny would not of good fi ght with her son have wanted one. Skye, a passion for the writ- All who wish to remem- ten word with her daughter ber her may do so by listen- Token, and love of an ice- ing to Ludwig Van Beetho- cold beer with her son Star. ven’s Sonata No. 14 in C Fanny was a fi erce devo- sharp minor; Adagio Soste- tee of music in all forms and nuto – Attaca* (“Moonlight” received a degree in music Opus 27 No. 2) — one of the from Eastern Oregon Uni- last classical pieces she lis- versity in 1993. She was also tened to before her move a regular sight in La Grande into the unknown. and Pendleton playing clas- *It’s recommended you sical clarinet in both the turn the volume up just a lit- Grande Ronde Symphony tle higher than is comfort- and Oregon East Symphony able — just as Fanny did for decades. each day she moved through Those who knew her this world. COURTS SENTENCES PENDLETON — The follow- ing sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Reyna Yahayra Perez, 24, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to Crim- inal Mischief I: sentenced to 2 years probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, 80 hours community service, $200 fi ne, $2,300 fi ne-suspended and restitution to be deter- mined, plus attorney fees. •Rhyan James Baney, 32, Stanfi eld, pleaded guilty to Felon in Possession of Firearm: sentenced to 3 years pro- bation, 180 sanction units, 90 maximum jail units, 120 hours community service, $500 fi ne, $4,500 fi ne-sus- pended and restitution to be determined; pleaded guilty to Theft I: sentenced to $100 fi ne (discharged); pleaded guilty to three counts of Unlawful Entry Into Motor Vehicle: sentenced to 180 days jail for each count. •Noah Daley Weatherford, 20, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Burglary I: sentenced to 3 days jail, 3 years probation, $200 fi ne, $1,800 fi ne-sus- pended and restitution to be determined; pleaded guilty to Theft II: sentenced to $100 fi ne (discharged); pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear I: sentenced to $200 fi ne. MISDEMEANOR •William Paul Breckheimer, 26, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 90 days jail, 90 days jail-suspended, 3 years probation, 160 hours commu- nity service, $1,750 fi ne, $1,750 fi ne-suspended and 3 years driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees. •Omar Silva Calderon, 36, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 30 days jail, 150 days jail-suspended, 3 years probation, 80 hours community service, $3,000 fi ne, $3,250 fi ne-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Reckless Driving: sentenced to $100 fi ne and 1 year driver’s license suspension (sentence discharged); pleaded guilty to Criminal Mischief II: sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 3 years probation, $100 fi ne, $1,650 fi ne-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspen- sion, plus restitution to be determined; pleaded guilty to Failure to Perform Duties of Driver-property damage: sen- tenced to $100 fi ne and 1 year driver’s license suspension. SUITS FILED PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been fi led in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Ronald Miller vs. Logan Bates: seeks $49,999. •Nationwide Recovery Ser- vice Inc. vs. Destiny Guerrero of Umatilla: seeks $4,932.33. JUDGMENTS PENDLETON — The fol- lowing judgments have been rendered in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Bonneville Billing & Collec- tions Inc. vs. Katherine M. Kautz of Umatilla: judgment for $444.46. •Bonneville Billing & Col- lections Inc. vs. Scott Cason of Stanfi eld: judgment for $219.20. •Bonneville Billing & Collections Inc. vs. Katherine M. Kautz of Umatilla: judgment for $444.46. •Credits Inc. vs. Jeremiah Jordan S. Caudill of Hermiston: judgment for $918.98. •Credits Inc. vs. Teresa Williams of Hermiston: judgment for $1,071.36. PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES WITH PROPER PLANNING We assist with: Wills and Estate Planning, Real Estate Transactions, Probate and more. BENDIXSEN LAW, P.C. 245 E. Main St., Suite E, Hermiston • 541-567-5564 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm Lela Belle McConnell Olson Moses Lake, Washington May 19, 1930 — September 8, 2020 Lela Belle McConnell 2007. (Allen) Olson, 90, passed Rumor has it Lela was Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in invited to New York City to Moses Lake, surrounded by dance with the Rockettes. her beloved children, grand- While her parents wouldn’t children and great-grand- let her go East, her high-kick- children. ing skills would She was born come in handy as May 19, 1930, in she entered and Fruitland, Idaho, won several local to parents Wil- dance competi- liam Huff McCo- tions. Her earlier nnell and Beulah favorite dance was (Stuart) McCon- the jitterbug, while nell. Lela moved in later years she with her par- could “cut a rug” Olson ents and brother dancing the coun- to Hermiston try two-step. Her in 1940. Lela’s continued dex- fi rst two years in Hermis- terity was often commented ton were spent living in a on by her caretakers. They tent with her family during were continually amazed WWII, at a property on 11th with some of her physical Street, while her dad helped abilities. Later in life she build the Umatilla Ord- also enjoyed traveling, jew- nance Depot. This “camp elry making and rock/gem ground” was made up of collecting. She never met a about 60 camp sites with stranger, making most peo- six outdoor toilets provided, ple laugh — sometimes at and became known as Ter- her, sometimes with her. tle Town. As both parents She is survived by her were needed to work, Lela’s four children: Stacie (Craig) older brother, Warren, was Palmer, Stuart (Sarah) Allen, in charge of babysitting Stephanie (Ed) Allen Wash- her each day. He was only ington and Scott (Bar- 8 years old when given the bara) Allen; grandkids responsibility to care for a Ryan (Tamara) Palmer, 3-year-old. Todd (CJ) Palmer, Mat- After graduating from thew (Karly) Palmer, Chad Hermiston High School in (Valarie) Palmer, Lizzy 1948 she herself worked Allen, Carly Allen, Clay- at the Depot. Her job title ton Allen, Nathanael Allen was supervisory clerk typ- and Joshua Allen; and nine ist. She supervised three great grandchildren: Kash, other women, and her boss Mason, Harper, Taric, Tate, was Willard Baker, who Shae, Capri, Libby and eventually became her Archer, with another one on uncle-in-law. the way. She is also survived In 1954 Lela met a U.S. by her older brother, War- Navy frogman named Gene ren McConnell, whom she Lowell Allen while he was adored immensely. home on leave. They mar- A graveside service was ried September 17, 1955, in held Saturday, Sept. 12, Boardman, Oregon. From at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston this union were born four Cemetery. children: Stacie, Stuart, Arrangements by Burns Stephanie and Scott. Lela Mortuary of Hermiston. later married Army intelli- Share memories with the gence offi cer Andrew Olson family at www.burnsmortu- in 1993, who passed away in aryhermiston.com. •Credits Inc. vs. Omar Garay of Boardman: judgment for $1,051.67. •Credits Inc. vs. Melodi J. Deborger of Hermiston: judg- ment for $1,440.53. DIVORCES PENDLETON — Divorce decrees were signed in Uma- tilla County Courts for: Elsa Bedolla and Carlos Men- doza Guzman of Hermiston; Melissa Jaime and Margarito Jaime of Hermiston; Belinda Escareno Ramirez and Antonio Ruelas of Hermiston. MARRIAGES PENDLETON — Marriage li- censes have been registered in Umatilla County for: Jomeidy Mezarin Aldana Bastidas, 30, and Javier Daniel Marciales Bermudez, 30, both of Hermiston. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton SEPT. 6, 2020 CHENEY — Kirstin J. Cheney and Nathaniel A. Cheney of Hermiston: a girl, Tetley Fern Marie Cheney. DEATH NOTICES Ceberiana Velasco Robles Boardman Nov. 8, 1953 — Sept. 13, 2020 Ceberiana Velasco Robles, 66, of Boardman, died Sun- day, Sept. 13, 2020, in Portland. She was born Nov. 8, 1953, in Ixtapan Del Oro, Edo, Mexico. A family burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Boardman. Arrange- ments by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Marjorie O. ‘Margie’ McClenahen Hermiston Sept. 12, 1945 — Sept. 13, 2020 Marjorie O. “Margie” McClenahen, 75, of Hermiston, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born Sept. 12, 1945, in Hermiston. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Wayne C. Wickham Hermiston Dec. 4, 1971 — Sept. 9, 2020 Wayne C. Wickham, 48, of Hermiston, died Wednes- day, Sept. 9, 2020, at his home. He was born Dec. 4, 1971, in Portland. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date, to be announced. Arrangements by Burns Mor- tuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Ernie Paul Thomas Hermiston Dec. 2, 1956 — Sept. 8, 2020 Ernie Paul Thomas, 63, of Hermiston, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2020, in Yakima, Washington. He was born Dec. 2, 1956. Interment will be at the Echo Cemetery. A private family service is planned for a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor- tuaryhermiston.com. POLICE LOG MONDAY, SEPT. 7 2:14 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northwest Spruce Street. 5:34 a.m. — A burglary was reported on West Hermiston Avenue. 11:54 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street. 4 p.m. — A drunken driver was reported on West Ridge- way Avenue. 7:19 p.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on South First Street. TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 3:16 p.m. — Someone reported a woman hit his parked car while he was inside the vehicle. 6:01 p.m. — A cold assault was reported on South High- way 395. 6:69 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West Ridgeway Avenue. 9:47 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on North First Street. 10:54 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Ridge- way Avenue. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 9:11 a.m. — An assault was reported on East Beebe Avenue. 5:29 p.m. — A physical domestic disturbance was reported on Southwest Third Street. 5:33 p.m. — A noninjury motor vehicle accident was reported on West Catherine Avenue. 6:07 p.m. — An assault was reported on West Hermiston Avenue, involving a custom- er throwing a water bottle at an employee. THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 9:14 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on East Cather- ine Avenue. 11:51 p.m. — A motor vehi- cle accident was reported on East Main Street. 3:05 p.m. — A disturbance involving a customer refus- ing to leave a business was reported on West Hermiston Avenue. 4:33 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street. FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 7:27 a.m. — A burglary was reported on West Hermiston Avenue. 10:36 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on South High- way 395. 11:37 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on South High- way 395. 3:32 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on North First Street. 6:11 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street. SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 12:27 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East Main Street. 7:22 p.m. — A caller reported two people were fi ghting at Northeast Fourth Street and East Jennie Avenue in front of his car and they broke a window of his car. 10:37 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on East Main Street. SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 4:57 a.m.— A domestic disturbance was reported on Northwest 12th Street. 5:24 a.m. — Police assisted with a death investigation on Manzanita Avenue. 8:46 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Ridge- way Avenue involving an intoxicated man who would not leave a business. 11:51 p.m. — A vehicle theft was reported on Southwest 11th Street. MONDAY, SEPT. 14 7:14 a.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on Northeast North Street and a citation was issued to one of the parties. 2:04 p.m. — Someone wanted to speak to an offi cer about a motor vehicle acci- dent that occurred in front of the Department of Motor Vehicles offi ces the previous day. 8:05 p.m. — A domestic disturbance involving a husband pushing his spouse was reported on West Fulton Avenue. Bank of Eastern Oregon. 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