RECORDS
Wednesday, august 18, 2021
OBITUARIES
DEATH NOTICES
Dennis Eugene Schilling
COURTS
Carolyn M. Brulotte
Hermiston
Yakima
May 7, 1949 — July 23, 2021
Dennis Eugene Schil-
In 2010 he lost Caro-
ling was born May 7, lyn, his wife of 40 years.
1949, to Fred and Alvera Dennis retired soon after
(Marostica)
Schilling and continued in his hob-
of Nyssa, Oregon, and bies of bowling, at Desert
Lanes in Herm-
passed
unex-
pectedly of nat-
iston, and sing-
ural causes at
ing in the church
his home in
choir at Colum-
bia View Com-
Hermiston,
munity Church
Oregon,
July
in Irrigon. Den-
23, 2021.
nis was an avid
Dennis was
the fourth of
reader and had
five
children
also
recently
and
although
taken an inter-
est in writing a
Schilling
he lost both
book about his
his parents at a
life and expe-
young age, he
riences. Dennis
often remarked
expressed inter-
that his older
est in building
sisters Shirley,
wooden
toys
Carolyn
and
Irene were always like and tooling leather as he
extra mothers to him and had in his younger years
his younger brother, Fred. and was excited about the
After graduating Nyssa upcoming holiday season.
High School in 1967, Den-
Dennis is preceded in
nis made the commitment death by his wife Caro-
to proudly serve his coun- lyn Sue Schilling; parents
try in the U.S. Army. Den- Fred and Alvera Schilling;
nis served meritoriously and sisters Shirley Schna-
in Vietnam and then com- bel (Marvin) and Carolyn
pleted his duties as part of Ann Miller, in addition to
an Armed Forces enter- several aunts and uncles.
tainment group in Ger-
He is survived by his
many. He was very fond sister Irene Lenz (Ron)
of sharing the memories of Renton, Washing-
ton; brother Fred Schil-
of his time in service.
Dennis met his wife, ling (Jean) of Middleton,
Carolyn Sue Schilling Idaho; his children Marc
(Winchester), at Nyssa Schilling (Julie), Lori
High School and on Oct. Smith (Craig), and Mat-
6, 1970, he and Carolyn thew Schilling; grand-
were married. They went children Colten Schil-
on to have and raise three ling (Cianna), Trenton
children together: Marc, Smith and Emily Bonner;
Lori and Matthew. Dennis as well as several neph-
was well known and liked ews, nieces and many
extended family members
in Nyssa.
He served local farms and friends.
via his employment with
Dennis truly loved
Simplot and miscella- spending time with his
neous tractor driving jobs family and friends and
nights and weekends.
had big plans to gather
Dennis was an avid again when all are able.
sports fan and enjoyed We ask you to join us in
watching his children celebration of his life at
compete in youth sports. his home church, Colum-
He coached Little League bia View Community
Baseball in Nyssa and Church, on Saturday,
served on the Board of Aug. 28, at 3 p.m.
Dennis wished to
Directors for several years
be cremated and have
with his wife Carolyn.
In 1988, Dennis, Car- his ashes interred with
olyn and their three chil- his parents at the fam-
dren moved to Boardman, ily plot in Nyssa at Hill-
Oregon, as Dennis moved top Memorial Cemetery.
on to other employment A graveside gathering to
opportunities, as a weigh- occur in late September.
master, with the state of
Please share memories
Oregon. Dennis worked of Dennis with his family
at the Umatilla Port of at burnsmortuaryhermis-
Entry until his retirement ton.com. Burns Mortuary
on Dec. 1, 2013, after 26 of Hermiston, Oregon, is
in care of arrangements.
years.
Dec. 10, 1938 — Aug. 14, 2021
(Roland) Gene Rodda
Sheridan
1941 — 2021
Gene passed away lineman for UPRR, he met
peacefully in his sleep at his wife Dorothy, whom he
his residence on Aug. 14, married in 1970. They had
2021. He had just cele- been married for over 50
brated his 80th birthday.
years at the time of his pass-
ing. Together
He
was
born in Pendle-
they raised four
ton, Oregon, to
children: Denise
Frank and Lou-
(deceased),
ise Rodda (both
Kathy, Bill and
deceased) and
Brent.
raised in Herm-
Gene enjoyed
iston, Oregon.
nature photogra-
phy, oceanscape
After graduat-
ing high school,
painting, cheat-
ing at golf and
Gene served in
Rodda
spending time
the U.S. Navy
with his family.
and
Naval
Gene is sur-
Reserves from
vived by his
1959 to 1965.
He began his
wife, three chil-
dren, 12 grand-
electrical career
children,
10
working as a
lineman for the UPRR, a great-grandchildren, two
member of the IBEW Local sisters, Carol and Ruth,
112, became an electrical two nephews, one niece
inspector for two counties and multiple great-nieces
and one city in Oregon, and and great-nephews.
Private memorial ser-
ended his career as a pri-
vice to be held at a
vate electrical contractor.
During his travels as a later date.
BIRTHS
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AUG. 9, 2021
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Carolyn M. Brulotte, 82, of Yakima, died Saturday, Aug.
14, 2021, in Hermiston. She was born Dec. 10, 1938, in
Yakima. A private family gathering will be held. Burns Mor-
tuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share mem-
ories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Willie B. ‘Will’ Burright
Hermiston
Jan. 29, 1955 — Aug. 13, 2021
Willie B. “Will” Burright of Hermiston, 66, died on Aug.
13, 2021. He was born on Jan. 29, 1955, in Billings, Mon-
tana. A celebration of life service will be announced at a
later date. A private family burial was held at the Herm-
iston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is
in care of arrangements. Share memories of Will at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
William K. ‘Bill’ Bush
Hermiston
Dec. 31, 1939 — Aug. 13, 2021
William K. “Bill” Bush, 81, of Hermiston, died Friday,
Aug. 13, 2021, at his home. He was born Dec. 31, 1939, in
Portland. A private family gathering will be held. Burns Mor-
tuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share mem-
ories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Eldon B. Jordan
Hermiston
Aug. 12, 1929 — Aug. 13, 2021
Eldon B. Jordan, 92, of Pendleton, died Friday, Aug. 13,
2021, at a care facility in Hermiston. He was born Aug. 12,
1929. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel,
Folsom-Bishop. Online condolences may be sent to www.
pioneerchapel.com.
Dwayne E. Keimig
Hermiston
Feb. 20, 1935 — Aug. 15, 2021
Dwayne E. Keimig, 86, of Hermiston, died Sunday, Aug.
15, 2021, at his home. He was born Feb. 20, 1935, in Nash-
ville, Kansas. A celebration of life will be announced at a
later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange-
ments. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor-
tuaryhermiston.com.
Pat Whittemore
Dundee
May 25, 1934 — July 21, 2021
Pat Whittemore, 87, formerly of Hermiston, passed away
July 21, 2021 at her home in Dundee. She was born May
25, 1934, in Causey, New Mexico. Attrells Funeral Chapel
in Newberg is handling arrangements. Online condolences
for the family may be left at www.attrells.com/obituaries.
POLICE LOG
AUG. 10
8:12 p.m. — Hermiston police responded to two reports of a theft
on North First Street.
11:41 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at the intersection
of Grady Lane and East Loop Road, Stanfield.
AUG. 11
1:50 a.m. — Hermiston police received a report of a vehicle theft
along South Highway 395.
11:03 a.m. — A caller reported a male was passed out in brown
Chevrolet Tahoe at a parking lot on East Main Street, Hermiston.
6:48 p.m. — A caller reported a manager at a store on East Ore-
gon Avenue, Hermiston, was causing a disturbance over the food.
AUG. 12
2:23 a.m. — Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle
crash on the westbound side of Highway 204 near milepost 3,
Umatilla. The 23-year-old driver of a Toyota Camry avoided hitting
an elk and ended up rolling the car. The driver suffered minor
injuries.
12:15 p.m. — A Hermiston resident on East Dogwood Avenue
asked to speak to police about trespassing her daughter tres-
passed from her apartment. The caller said her daughter came
into the residence earlier and took her dog without permission.
1:23 p.m. — A caller reported a transient standing just outside the
doors to the temporary Hermiston City Hall had all his belongings
around him and was on a cellphone being loud and causing a
scene.
1:32 p.m. — Hermiston police received a report of child abuse.
4:26 p.m. — A Hermiston resident reported someone is using her
unemployment benefits.
5:36 p.m. — Hermiston police responded to three reports of a
theft on North First Street.
7:24 p.m. — Hermiston police responded to a reported burglary
on the 200 block of East Dogwood Avenue.
9:57 p.m. — Hermiston police responded to a reported burglary
on the 200 block of East Main Street.
AUG. 13
11:39 a.m. — A female approached a Umatilla County sheriff’s
deputy who was patrolling the county fair in Hermiston and
reported there was a fight. The deputy responded to the fracas
between two 14-year-old girls. Per rules at the fair, he trespassed
both for the duration of the fair because they were fighting.
1:34 p.m. — A Hermiston resident on Northwest Eighth Place
reported last fall a man did some work in her garage and took her
electric cord and left a no-good purple one and his paint sprayer.
He came and got his sprayer and cord but did not bring hers
back. She wanted to know if she needs an officer to go with her
to get her electric cord so she can vacuum her car.
5:55 p.m. — The Hermiston Police Department responded to
a reported burglary on the 600 block of West Moore Avenue,
Hermiston.
AUG. 14
9:37 a.m. — Hermiston police received a report of child abuse.
8:10 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at Crossroads on
Sixth Street, Umatilla.
11:08 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on West Main
Street, Echo.
AUG. 15
12:27 a.m. — A caller told Hermiston police she hit a male with
her vehicle after another male pushed him into the road.
6:09 a.m. — The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office responded to a
report of the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on West Prog-
ress Road, Hermiston.
8:18 a.m. — Hermiston police responded to a report of a fight at
South Highway 395 and East Main Street.
SENTENCES
PENDLETON — The following sentences have been imposed in
Umatilla County courts:
FELONY
•Carlos Antonio Ramirez, 30, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to second-de-
gree burglary: sentenced to 38 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections,
22 months post-prison supervision, $250 fine and restitution to be
determined; pleaded guilty to first-degree theft: sentenced to 13
months Oregon Dept. of Corrections, 1 year post-prison supervision,
$250 fine and restitution to be determined; pleaded guilty to felon
in possession of restricted weapon (misdemeanor): sentenced to 180
days jail-suspended, 18 months probation and $100 fine, plus court
costs and fees; pleaded guilty to and felon in possession of firearm
(felony) and first-degree criminal mischief (misdemeanor): sentences
to discharge.
•Rachel Marie Cruz, 27, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to first-degree theft:
sentenced to 2 years probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum
jail units, $300 fine and $2,700 fine-suspended, plus attorney fees;
pleaded guilty to identity theft and two counts of fraudulent use of a
credit card: sentences to discharge.
•Tyler William Halstead, 31, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to second-de-
gree sexual abuse: sentenced to Diversion Program.
•Raymond Haze Garcia, 24, Umatilla (TRCI), pleaded guilty to
third-degree assault: sentenced to 13 months Oregon Dept. of
Corrections, 2 years post-prison supervision and restitution to be
determined.
MISDEMEANOR
•Heather Dawn Evans, 41, address restricted, pleaded guilty to
fourth-degree assault: sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years
probation, $100 fine and $900 fine-suspended.
•Samantha Daun Irwin, 26, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to two counts
of second-degree theft: sentenced to 30 days jail and $100 fine for
each count.
SUITS FILED
PENDLETON — The following suits have been filed in Umatilla
County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed):
•Synchrony Bank vs. Sheri Brown of Umatilla: seeks $2,656.82.
•Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Adam Aguilar of Umatilla: seeks
$1,249.14.
•Credits Inc. vs. Mary Christie of Stanfield: seeks $977.62.
•Credits Inc. vs. Luciano R. Ramirez Alvarez of Stanfield: seeks
$6,173.37.
•Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Alex R. Flores: seeks $1,098.93.
•LVNV Funding LLC vs. Lee Baker: seeks $3,123.62.
•LVNV Funding LLC vs. Stephanie Newsom: seeks $816.94.
•Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Loretta Armstrong of Umatilla:
seeks $811.16.
•Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Connie Landon: seeks
$3,552.87.
•Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Amber Westfall of Hermiston:
seeks $1,979.44.
•Credits Inc. vs. Juan Almonte and Opalina Nunez of Hermiston: seeks
$980.26.
•Credits Inc. vs. Krystileigh Sombart of Umatilla: seeks $2,857.08.
•Credits Inc. vs. Scott L. Sullivan of Irrigon: seeks $9,841.98.
•Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Mariana Fanning of Stanfield:
seeks $5,972.06.
•Bonneville Billing & Collections Inc. vs. Robert G. Bassett of Hermis-
ton: seeks $401.38.
JUDGMENTS
PENDLETON — The following judgments have been rendered in
Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed):
•Umpqua Bank vs. Jazmin Silva of Hermiston: judgment for $861.96.
•Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Timothy Collett of Umatilla:
judgment for $1,245.31.
•Credits Inc. vs. Cassandra Cason of Hermiston: judgment for $886.34.
•Credits Inc. vs. Esmeralda Morales of Boardman: judgment for
$2,092.87.
•Credits Inc. vs. Loren Pursifull of Stanfield: judgment for $2,228.02.
•Credits Inc. vs. Jeffrey Randolph of Umatilla: judgment for $1,674.16.
•Credits Inc. vs. Sarah L. Renner of Umatilla: judgment for $2,816.62.
•Credits Inc. vs. Pandora D. Richardson of Echo: judgment for $754.
•Credits Inc. vs. Natalie Espain of Hermiston: judgment for $1,734.87.
•Credits Inc. vs. Cheira Mendoza of Hermiston: judgment for $694.04.
•Merchants Acceptance Corp. vs. Tanya and Jorge Colon of Hermis-
ton: judgment for $3,977.34.
•Quick Collect Inc. vs. Darrell D. Lewis of Umatilla: judgment for
$301.50.
•Credits Inc. vs. Doug Walker of Hermiston: judgment for $4,007.57.
•Credits Inc. vs. Maria D. Torres Felix of Irrigon: judgment for $409.
MARRIAGES
PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have been registered in Uma-
tilla County for:
Alfred Warren Scott, 64, and Dorthy Elaine Leypoldt, 56, both of Echo.
Scott Benjamin Lukas, 39, and Katherine Elizabeth Dunlevy, 31, both
of Hermiston.
Adela Picazo Magana, 29, and Eduardo Perez Ruis, 34, both of Herm-
iston.
Ofelia Perez Ruis, 45, and Carlos Dominguez Enciso, 48, both of
Hermiston.
Diana Marie Lomas, 25, and Cristobal Juarez Ramirez, 25, both of
Boardman.
Blanca Elizabeth Martinez Boites, 30, and Hugo Zuniga Ramirez, 31,
both of Hermiston.
BRIEFS
Echo schools announces
registration process
As summer winds down,
the Echo School District is
gearing up for the 2021-22
school year.
Families can complete
registration
verification
for their students online or
may attend a pair of in-per-
son sessions if assistance is
needed. The online registra-
tion opens Monday, Aug. 16,
and closes Wednesday, Aug.
25. For detailed information
about the registration pro-
cess, visit https://5il.co/wtva.
To receive in-person
assistance, a session is avail-
able Wednesday, Aug. 18,
from 1-7 p.m. In addition,
help will be available during
the open house, which is
Wednesday, Aug. 25, at
5:30 p.m.
Also, Family Health
Associates will conduct
sports physicals Wednes-
day, Aug. 18, from 5-8 p.m.
in the school’s Pioneer Hall.
Students entering seventh,
ninth and 11th grades who
plan to participate in sports
will be required to have
one prior to participating
in practices. It may include
a neurocognitive test that
can be used for comparison
in case an athlete sustains a
head injury.
If you require assistance
and can’t attend one of the
in-person sessions, email
Jenny Thomas at jthomas@
echosd5.org. The school
also has office hours Mon-
day through Thursday from
9 a.m. to noon. For ques-
tions, call 541-376-8436.
For more information, visit
www.echo.k12.or.us.