Wednesday, March 31, 2021
RECORDS
OBITUARIES
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BIRTHS
John Allen Hinz
Michael S. ‘Mike’ Wheelhouse
Hermiston
Hermiston
September 26, 1970 — January 5, 2021
January 19, 1961 — March 25, 2021
John Allen Hinz, 50, of Walt (Nancy) Hinz, Sharen
Hermiston, Oregon, passed Peine Hinz; his siblings,
unexpectedly on January 5, Stacey Hinz, Richard
2021. With a final joke for (Gina) Hinz, Teresa (Al)
the doctors, God welcomed Hannon, and Teena (Mark)
him home.
Griffin, who he
Born Septem-
could never get
ber 26, 1970, to
enough
time
Walter
Vernon
with.
Laugh-
and Sharen Peine
ter, fun, and
Hinz. He grew
great times were
up in Irrigon,
always part of
Oregon, where
their adventures.
he graduated in
John’s
nieces
1988 from River-
and
nephews
side High School.
were a source of
After gradua-
Hinz
love and pride
tion, John stayed
for him, Rich-
local
working
ard, Ryan, Cait-
the last 16 years as a crane lyn, Travis, Garret, Chi-
operator/Tankerman
at anne and Cierra. Tori, who
Tidewater Barge lines Inc. called him Uncle Daddy
John was a company prank- (he was humbled by this
ster. (Hopefully, popsicle endearment).
delivery will continue by
He loved his great
another big-hearted deliv- nieces and nephews. His
ery driver).
love lives on in every heart
In 2006, John chose and and picture with them. His
married Gina and began second family, the Coff-
his own family. His chil- mans, along with large
dren Callie, Chase and extended family.
John was preceded in
Kira, were shown incredi-
ble love. He loved his shad- death by brother, Mark
ows. He was always the dad J. Hinz; niece, Chianne
he did not have to be. Being Gaede; and both sets of
a dad made him an amaz- grandparents, Otto and
ing man. He added to his Connie Hinz and John and
pack of children he loved Dorothy Peine.
John’s sister is hosting
and called his own as their
bonus dad, Mason, Jarin, graveside services at 11 a.m.
Laney, Natalie, Allana and Saturday April 3, 2021, at
the Echo Memorial Ceme-
Allison.
John was one of a kind tery, in Echo, Oregon.
with a brilliant warm smile
A celebration of life
and kind loving heart. He with refreshments will fol-
loved boating, snowmobil- low at his mother’s home in
ing, motorcycle rides, feet Irrigon.
Gina, Callie, Kenny,
in the sand, the sun, good
music, hanging at the river, Chase and Kira will host
family and friends, sharing a memorial in June when
that infectious smile, and the weather warms. We
will be in touch with fam-
draining a tall cold one.
He joked/bragged about ily and friends regarding
being everyone’s favorite. arrangements.
He leaves behind his
No contributions: Please
wife, Gina; children, Cal- do a kind deed, give a (John
lie and (Kenny) Bradshaw, smile) you never know who
Chase, and Kira; parents, needs it.
Michael S. “Mike” Cindy Thompson of Herm-
Wheelhouse was born on iston and Narita Vander-
January 19, 1961, in Herm- Linden of Kennewick,
iston, Oregon, to Roy Peter Washington; brothers Bill
Wheelhouse and Patri- Wheelhouse of Hermis-
ton, Russ Wheel-
cia
Jeanne
house of Lincoln
Gray Wheel-
house. He died
City, and Richard
on March 25,
Wheelhouse of
2021, at his
Miles City, Mon-
tana; and numer-
home in Herm-
ous nieces, neph-
iston, Oregon,
ews and cousins.
at the age of 60
Mike was pre-
years.
ceded in death by
Mike was
his wife, Jackie
raised
and
Wheelhouse
Wheelhouse;
attended
his father, Pete
schools
in
Wheelhouse; and
Hermiston,
Oregon. He played the sax- his grandparents.
ophone in band and worked
Recitation of the Holy
at the Big Scoop Ice Cream Rosary will be held on
Parlor during high school, Tuesday, April 6, 2021,
graduating from Herm- at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of
iston High School in the Angels Catholic Church in
class of 1979.
Hermiston, Oregon. Mass
He immediately went to of Christian burial will
work for the Union Pacific follow at 10:30 a.m., and
Railroad, retiring after 40 then burial at the Hermis-
ton Cemetery, Hermiston,
years as a fireman/oiler.
Mike was united in Oregon.
Those who wish may
marriage to Jackie M.
Mantle on April 30, 1983, make contributions in
in Hermiston, Oregon. He Mike’s memory to Our
was a member of Our Lady Lady of Angels Catholic
of Angels Catholic Church. Church Building Fund.
Please share memories
He loved to cook, espe-
cially, authentic Mexican of Mike with his family at
recipes, and enjoyed trav- burnsmortuaryhermiston.
eling to Mexico.
com.
He is survived by his
Arrangements by Burns
mother, Pat Wheelhouse, Mortuary of Hermiston,
Hermiston, Oregon; sisters Oregon.
DEATH NOTICES
Michael M. ‘Mike’ Anderson
Umatilla
Feb. 17, 1952 — March 23, 2021
Michael M. “Mike” Anderson, 69, of Umatilla, died
Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Richland, Washington. He
was born Feb. 17, 1952. Arrangements are pending with
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the
family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Brian T. Holmes
Hermiston
June 22, 1963 — March 23, 2021
Laura Janice ‘Jan’ Mills
Pendleton/Colville
January 2, 1930 — March 4, 2021
Laura Janice “Jan” Pendleton, Oregon, where
Mills passed away peace- they had a ranch just out-
fully on March 4, 2021, side of Rieth, and trans-
in Colville, Washington, ferred membership to the
with her loving sister and First Christian Church of
niece beside her.
Pendleton.
She was born on
Here, Jan dis-
January 2, 1930,
covered a love
in
Bismarck,
of the rodeo. She
North Dakota to
and Jim joined
Erwin and Mir-
the Main Street
iam
(Chase)
Cowboys, where
Hannemann.
she was part of
Jan’s
par-
the
auxiliary
ents worked for
“Side Saddlers”,
a railroad com-
serving the Pend-
pany, so the little
Mills
leton Round-Up.
family “rode the
She was proud
rails” for a few
to receive a tro-
years before settling in the phy for “Side Saddler of
Palouse Country of Wash- the Year” in 1988. She was
ington State, where the also a wife/member of the
family farmed and had two VFW Let’er Buck Post
more children, JoAnn and 922, and the White Eagles
“Bud.” The Hannemanns Grange.
later moved to Litch-
Jan was a “cat lady” and
field, Minnesota, where usually had one or more
Jan attended and gradu- in the house being hand-
ated from Litchfield High raised for one reason or
School with the class of another, but her delight
1948.
was her grandchildren,
She met Floyd K. and later, great-grandchil-
“Jim” Mills and the two dren, often having them
exchanged marriage vows for extended stays in her
on May 14, 1949, in Litch- home.
field. The couple farmed in
Jan was fun-loving,
Eden Valley, Minnesota, with a quiet quick wit. She
where they welcomed two was outgoing and loved to
children, Pam in 1951, and “fuss” over people, mak-
Dan in 1953.
ing them feel special. She
Jan’s cooking skills enjoyed hosting friends
were challenged and per- and family, and serving her
fected when cooking, not community.
only for her family, but a
After 66 years of mar-
threshing crew that could riage, Jim passed away in
number fourteen hun- 2015. Jan was able to stay
gry men. For enjoyment, at the ranch until 2018, at
she and Jim went to local which time she went to live
square dances.
with her sister, JoAnn, in
In 1962, the Mills Evans, Washington, where
moved to Renton, Wash- she lived the remainder of
ington, where they fin- her life. Jan kept in touch
ished raising their children with friends and family
and were active members until she went home to her
of the Christian Church in Lord and Savior.
Issaquah. Jan was a crafter
The family is planning
and was the woman in a memorial in Pendleton,
charge of crafts at VBS. Oregon, sometime in July.
She sewed, painted, and
Please visit the online
decorated cakes, making memorial and sign her
cakes for special occa- guestbook
at
www.
sions, including weddings, d a n e k a s f u n e r a l c h a p e l .
for family and friends.
com. Arrangements by
Jan and Jim would Danekas Funeral Chapel &
move one more time, to Crematory.
Brian T. Holmes, 57, of Hermiston, died Tuesday,
March 23, 2021, at a local care facility. He was born June
22, 1963, in Pendleton. Arrangements are with Pendleton
Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop.
Linda Lou Johnston
Hermiston
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
MARCH 17, 2021
DE LA PAZ — Lindsey Catherine Pope and Luis
Miguel De La Paz of Hermiston: a boy, Lucas Lee De
La Paz.
MARCH 19, 2021
JEPSEN — Caitlin Rose Jepsen and Eric James
Jepsen of Hermiston: a girl, Emilia Rose Jepsen.
MARCH 20, 2021
SANCHEZ — Selene Sanchez of Umatilla: a girl,
Sofia Anahi Sanchez.
COE — Katie Noelle Dumolt-Coe and Matthew Ellis
Coe of Hermiston: a boy, Nathan Oliver Coe.
MARCH 22, 2021
MARTINEZ RAMOS — Alondra Ramos Delacruz
and Fermin Martinez Dircio of Hermiston: a girl, Eliza-
beth Martinez Ramos.
St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton
MARCH 19, 2021
GONZALEZ — Stephanie Leon and Victor Gonzalez
of Boardman: a girl, Penelope Dream Gonzalez.
POLICE LOG
TUESDAY, MARCH 23
11:48 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East
Catherine Avenue.
12:13 p.m. — A noninjury motor vehicle accident was report-
ed on East Catherine Avenue, and police issued a citation.
6:44 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West
Ridgeway Avenue.
10:09 p.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on
Northeast Third Street.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
12:11 a.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on East
Jennie Avenue.
1:50 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East
Jennie Avenue.
1:04 p.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on West
Harper Road.
7:53 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on Northeast Quail
Court.
THURSDAY, MARCH 25
7:17 a.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on North
First Street.
2:02 p.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on North
First Street.
2:21 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on Southwest Desert
Oak Drive.
5:24 p.m. — A death investigation was conducted on North-
west Sixth Street.
5:32 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Hermiston
Avenue.
FRIDAY, MARCH 26
8:22 a.m. — A car versus semitruck motor vehicle accident
was reported on South Highway 395.
4:10 p.m. — A possible stolen firearm was reported on East
Ridgeway Avenue. The owner reported he couldn’t find it in
any of the normal locations he places it, and he believes it
may have been stolen out of the glove compartment of his
vehicle.
5:18 p.m. — A two vehicle motor vehicle accident was report-
ed on North First Street.
6:18 p.m. — A two vehicle motor vehicle accident was report-
ed on West Sunland Avenue.
Nov. 12, 1952 — March 27, 2021
Linda Lou Johnston, 68, of Hermiston, died Satur-
day, March 27, 2021, at her home. She was born Nov.
12, 1952, in Salina, Kansas. A funeral service for fam-
ily and friends will be held Saturday, April 3, at 11 a.m.
following state guidelines at the family home, 32270
W. Columbia Lane in Hermiston. Burial will follow at
the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family
at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Wayne E. Rietmann
Ione
May 13, 1937 — March 22, 2021
Wayne E. Rietmann, 83, of Ione, died Monday, March
22, 2021, in Hermiston. He was born May 13, 1937, in
Hood River. A private family celebration will be held.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortua-
ryhermiston.com.
Donald Paul Strong
Gig Harbor, Washington
May 22, 1939 — March 27, 2021
Donald Paul Strong, 81, of Gig Harbor, Washington,
died Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Irrigon. He was born
May 22, 1939, in Glendale, California. A private fam-
ily gathering will be held. Arrangements are with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family
at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Altrusa announces
scholarship winners
Altrusa International of
Hermiston recently pre-
sented three recipients with
a Dorothy Juve Memorial
Scholarship. The schol-
arship is awarded each
spring.
This year’s winners
each received $1,000 to
help with completing their
education.
The first scholarship
was awarded to Rich-
ard Veliz. He attends the
Perry Technical School in
Yakima, majoring in heat-
ing, ventilating, air condi-
tioning and refrigeration
technology. A Stanfield
High School graduate,
Veliz hopes to find a job
after graduation in Uma-
tilla County, where he
anticipates a growth in
future demand.
Tanner Smith is another
recipient, who is work-
ing on his master’s in
music education at Ore-
gon State University. He
also attended OSU for his
undergraduate
courses.
He is a Hermiston gradu-
ate who would like to be a
high school choir director
someday.
The third scholarship
was awarded to Kelly De la
Cruz to help her complete
her education at Western
Governors University. She
graduated from Hermis-
ton High School as well
as Blue Mountain Com-
munity College, with a
degree in accounting. She
has interviewed with a
local accounting firm and
plans to apply there after
graduating.
SATURDAY, MARCH 27
4:58 p.m. — A disturbance involving two customers arguing
in a business parking lot was reported on West Harper Road.
9:23 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South-
east Eighth Place.
SUNDAY, MARCH 28
12:25 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on North First
Street.
2:15 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on South First Street.
4:40 a.m. — A vehicle theft was reported on West Highland
Avenue.
8:47 a.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on South-
west Seventh Street.
10:24 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on South First Place.
10:25 a.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was
reported on Southeast Sixth Street.
11:37 a.m. — A case of elder abuse or neglect was reported to
Hermiston Police Department.
12:53 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on South Highway
395.
3:51 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street.
5:03 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South-
west 14th Place.
8:50 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on South First Street.
MONDAY, MARCH 29
6:05 a.m. — A case of menacing was reported on West Fulton
Avenue, and police made an arrest.
8:01 a.m. — An attempted burglary was reported on East Pine
Avenue.
11:22 a.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on East
Hurlburt Avenue and police issued a citation.
12:23 p.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on West
Orchard Avenue.
12:29 p.m. — A drunken driver was reported on South High-
way 395.
2:09 p.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was
reported on Southwest Ninth Street.
4:18 p.m. — A burglary was reported on South Highway 395.
5:27 p.m. — A noninjury motor vehicle accident was reported
on South First Place.
5:28 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on Northwest 11th
Street, and the victim stated the damage likely happened the
previous day.
7:06 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Juniper
Avenue.
7:27 p.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on East
Oregon Avenue.
9:34 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street.
9:37 p.m. — Child abuse or neglect was reported on East
Beebe Avenue.
Courts
Court records for this week will be included in next
week’s Hermiston Herald