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About Hermiston herald. (Hermiston, Or.) 1994-current | View Entire Issue (March 23, 2022)
RECORDS Wednesday, March 23, 2022 herMIsTOnheraLd.cOM • A5 COURTS POLICE LOG TUESDAY, MARCH 15 2:40 p.m. — Hermiston police responded to North First Street on a report of harassment. 3:34 p.m. — Hermiston police received a report of child abuse/ neglect on Southeast Eighth Street. 3:41 p.m. — Hermiston police received a report of child abuse/ neglect on East Tamarack Avenue. Heppner, asked law enforcement for assistance in finding out the identity of a male in the emergency department who was suffering from an overdose of Benadryl. 9:01 p.m. — A 911 caller at U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer, 2301 N. First St., Hermiston, reported four men in a trailer slapped a female. Law enforcement responded. 2:05 a.m. — A resident on East Third Street, Ione, asked for a Morrow County sheriff’s deputy to contact her because she believed her ex took her firearms while she was packing her belongings. 5:18 p.m. — Umatilla police responded to a restraining order violation on Seventh Street. 10:28 a.m. — City Auto Sales, 80857 N. Highway 395, Hermis- ton, made a theft complaint. Law enforcement responded. 5:27 p.m. — A caller reported the theft of a gun from a safe at a residence on South First Street, Stanfield. 6:54 p.m. — A resident on South First Street, Irrigon, reported he saw a male who may have been trying to steal the cata- lytic converter from his vehicle. A Morrow County sheriff’s deputy checked and did not find the person. 6:02 p.m. — Hermiston police responded to East Beebe Avenue after a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance in which the husband was threatening his wife. 9:34 p.m. — Hermiston police responded to Southwest Ninth Street on a report of a domestic disturbance. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 12:23 a.m. — A Umatilla police officer initiated activity at the Umatilla Police Department, 300 Sixth St., on a stalking com- plaint. 9:37 a.m. — A resident in the area of Southeast Skyline Drive and Chase Street, Heppner, reported 12-15 neighbors are upset with the youths riding dirt bikes at all hours of the day in a nearby field. She said she would call again if the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office does not address this issue. 9:49 a.m. — A caller reported a man was lying in the bushes at Pheasant Court and River Ridge Drive, Boardman. Police responded and found he was working on a water line. 10:46 p.m. — A 911 caller on East Highway 730, Umatilla, re- ported there were about eight black angus cows on the road. 11 p.m. — A resident on Southeast Hurd Place, Irrigon, asked for extra patrols due to people in the night stealing fuel from vehicles. 5:32 p.m. — A caller on Southeast 11th Street, Irrigon, reported two dogs came up to her and her mother and one dog bit her mother, who declined medical help. 8:36 p.m. — A 911 caller at Crossroads Truck Stop, 2020 Sixth St., Umatilla, reported there was a man on the east side of the building, screaming and pushing on the side door. 8:44 p.m. — Emergency services responded to the Boardman Rest Area Eastbound on Interstate 84 for a vehicle with an engine block fire. 1:35 p.m. — A resident on East Jennie Avenue, Hermiston, re- ported he lost his Glock handgun or someone stole it. Police took a report. 2:15 p.m. — A caller reported a violation of a restraining order happened on West Orchard Avenue, Hermiston. 4:24 p.m. — A caller at the Irrigon Shell station, 300 S.E. Highway 730, reported one female struck another female. A Morrow County sheriff’s deputy responded, but the victim did not want to report a crime. The deputy gave her a ride to Boardman. ARRESTS, CITATIONS 4:35 p.m. — Emergency services responded to Lewis and Clark Drive and East Columbia Lane, Boardman, for a two-vehicle crash. Police cited one man for careless driving and failure to obey a stop sign. March 16 2:41 p.m. — A resident on Southeast Utah Avenue, Irrigon, reported neighbors shooting BB guns hit a juvenile on a scoot- er. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office responded and took a report. 3:42 p.m. — A 911 caller at West Harper and Northwest Geer roads, Hermiston, reported a car struck a motorcycle. • Hermiston police arrested Daniel Perez Garcia, 25, of Herm- iston, for reckless driving and driving under the influence of intoxicants. March 17 • Boardman police arrested Angel Ruiz Perez Castro, 26, on a probation violation and for DUII and failure to carry or pres- ent a driver’s license. March 18 • Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Zachariah Dean Vernon, 21, of Hermiston, for attempted assault of a public safety officer, menacing and second-degree disorderly con- duct. • Morrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kenneth Marion Stookey, 58, for DUII. March 19 4:23 p.m. — A caller on East Pine Avenue in Hermiston, report- ed she has been receiving what she thinks are scam messages via Facebook Messenger and by text message that use the Lions Club of Hermiston’s phone number. 7:31 p.m. — A 911 caller on Southwest Wyoming Avenue, Irri- gon, reported a male struck her daughter. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office responded and took a report. 8:25 p.m. — A resident on Kunze Lane, Boardman, reported a person was on their property and now several items are miss- ing. 11 p.m. — A resident on Wagon Wheel Loop, Irrigon, made a complaint about loud vehicles revving engines throughout the night. SATURDAY, MARCH 19 7:28 p.m. — Pioneer Memorial Hospital, 564 E. Pioneer Drive, BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston March 10, 2022 LLAMAS BARRERA — Veronica Barrera Madrigal and Juan Man- uel Llamas Arvizu of Boardman: a girl, Camila Llamas Barrera. CHI St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton March 15, 2022 BORJA — Ana Karen Perez Mendieta and Francisco Ramon Borja Lopez of Boardman: a girl, Amada Victoria Borja. PALOMINO — Ana Zuniga and Silvestre Palomino of Boardman: a girl, Mia Anna Palomino. March 17, 2022 KOBZEFF — Chelsea Taylor Winters and Matthew Alan Kobzeff of Pendleton: a girl, Hayven Lynnmarie Kobzeff. Charles Randall ‘Randy’ Bohanan Irrigon June 18, 1950 — Jan. 4, 2022 Wally Hartsteen 9:58 a.m. — A resident on West Joseph Avenue, Hermiston, called 911 to report a neighbor yelled at her because her dog was in his yard. THURSDAY, MARCH 17 FRIDAY, MARCH 18 DEATH NOTICES 9:30 a.m. — Drivers in Irrigon lost access to Southeast 11th Street until the afternoon due to construction. MONDAY, MARCH 21 4:49 p.m. — A Hermiston resident asked to speak to an officer about middle school students “sending very graphic videos to each other in group chat.” The caller reported his daughter showed him a video and was concerned other children are sending those videos. 12:15 p.m. — A resident on Linden Way, Heppner, called the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office to ask for help getting her ser- vice dog back after a relative inadvertently let it out. Dissolutions have been granted in Morrow County for: Cinthya Georgina Lopez Sandoval, of Boardman, vs. Rafael Ortiz Bazan, of Forest Grove. Dissolutions have been granted in Umatilla County for: James Todd Mack, of Echo, vs. Celeste Michelle Pike, of North Bend. 1:20 a.m. — Hermiston police received a report of a fight on East Main Street. 10:44 p.m. — A resident on Wagon Wheel Loop, Irrigon, report- ed her boyfriend threatened to destroy her and her car. He also has a tracking device on her car and won’t remove it. A Morrow County sheriff’s deputy responded and took a report. 11 p.m. — A resident at Green Acres RV Park, 80542 Paterson Ferry Road, Irrigon, reported someone broke into her trailer and stole welding equipment and perhaps other items. DISSOLUTIONS Charles Randall “Randy” Bohanan, 71, of Irrigon, died Jan. 4, 2022, at his home. He was born June 18, 1950, in Salinas, California, the son of Charles and Mar- grett (Dunson) Bohanan. A celebration of life with mili- tary honors was held Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m. at the Family Worship Center, Irrigon. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. 11:53 p.m. — A 911 caller at Northwest Crane, 81342 Liberty Lane, Hermiston, reported a burglary. Umatilla County sher- iff’s deputies responded. 12:44 p.m. — A man called Hermiston police to talk to an offi- cer regarding his ex-girlfriend being stalked and becoming a victim of identity theft. 1:48 p.m. — A resident on Northeast Seventh Street, Irrigon, made a complaint about people living in a camp trailer in a driveway who yell and fight throughout the night. The caller also said a lot of traffic speeds through the area. Marriage licenses have been registered in Umatilla County for: Nicholas Gerardo Guerra, 30, of Hermiston and Jillian Renee Hamilton, 32, of Walla Walla. Pablo Salgado Ortiz, 43, and Domitila Mendoza Ortiz, 51, both of Hermiston. SUNDAY, MARCH 20 4:12 p.m. — A woman came into the Hermiston Police Depart- ment, 330 S. First St., asking to speak to an officer. She stated she wants to purchase a handgun and wants to know if the agency knows of any training classes she could take. A staff member advised her. 5:47 p.m. — A 911 caller on Southwest Sage Drive, Hermiston, reported there is a man out of control who has come after the residents and is wandering around the house in back. Police responded. MARRIAGES • Boardman police arrested Jose Antonio Romero for driving while suspended and DUII. Echo March 28, 1955 — March 17, 2022 Wally Hartsteen, 66, of Echo, died March 17, 2022, at his home. He was born March 28, 1955 in Djarkata, Indonesia. A viewing and funeral service will be Satur- day, March 26, 9:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1035 S.E. Ninth St., Hermiston. Leave an online condolence at www.burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. Rev. Rodney Bruce Mruk Hermiston Sep. 21, 1954 — March 17, 2022 Rev. Rodney Bruce Mruk, 67, of Hermiston, died at his home March 17, 2022. He was born Sep. 21, 1954, in Oak Park, Illinois. A memorial service will be Tuesday, March 29, 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermis- ton. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermis- ton. Leave an online condolence for the family at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Stephen ‘Steve’ H. Spike Hermiston July 24, 1943 — March 16, 2022 Stephen “Steve” H. Spike, 78, of Hermiston, died March 16, 2022, at his home. He was born July 24, 1943, in The Dalles. A funeral service will be April 2, 1 p.m. at New Hope Community Church, Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Echo Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Larry ‘Dean’ Davis Hermiston Dec. 31, 1951 — March 8, 2022 Larry “Dean” Davis, 70, of Hermiston, died March 8, 2022, at his home. He was born Dec. 31, 1951, in Tacoma, Washington. A family gathering will be held. Arrange- ments are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share mem- ories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. • Morrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested Carrie Anne Hague- wood, 27, for DUII. March 20 • Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brandon Lee Card- well, 29, of Hermiston, for first-degree theft, second-degree criminal trespass, unauthorized entry into a vehicle, menac- ing and on two warrants for failure to appear. OBITUARY AND DEATH NOTICE POLICY OBITUARY PACKAGE • Paid • advertising formatting • Offering three, templated options featuring one full-color photo* 2 column x 5” (approx. 150 words) ...............................$79.50 2 column x 10” (approx. 350 words) ...........................$159.00 3 column x 10” (approx. 575 words) ...........................$238.50 • Obituaries following the templated format are available in other sizes for $7.95 per column inch. Obituaries formatted outside of the set templates will be billed at the publishing newspaper’s open rate. *Size may vary. Please contact us for a quote. • Package includes: Obituary in the print edition on the publication day of your choice, within deadline. Featured on the publishing newspaper’s website free of charge. Publishing newspaper will also provide 5 complimentary copies of the newspaper (additional copies $1.50/each). Place your obituary in a sister publication at a 25% discount. • Paid obituary information should be ready for print prior to submission. If a proof is requested, the obituary will be published in the next available edition once approved, based on the newspaper’s advertising deadlines. • deadLInes: Hermiston Herald: Fridays by 3 p.m. • East Oregonian: Tuesday: Friday by noon. Thursday: Tuesday by noon. saturday: Thursday by noon. • cOnTacT: audra Workman • aworkman@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4538 DEATH NOTICE • Free of charge • 150-word maximum in newspaper content style • Includes name, age, town of residency and information about any funeral services or life celebrations. • no add-ons available (photos, etc.). • deadLInes: Hermiston Herald: Tuesdays at noon. • East Oregonian: 11 a.m. day prior to publication (Monday/ Wednesday/Friday) • cOnTacT: Tammy Malgesini • tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4532 The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. www.eomediagroup.com Rodney Bruce Mruk September 21, 1954 - March 17, 2022 Rodney Bruce Mruk of Hermiston was born Sept. 21, 1954, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of George and Emilie (Simek) Mruk. On Thursday March 17, 2022, at the age of 67, he went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Rodney spent his childhood in Cary, Illinois, where he attended school and graduated from high school. After high school, he attended Lake Forest College where he met Linda, his future wife. He worked as a general contractor in the Chicago area for the first 25 years of his career. In the mid-1990s, he felt God’s calling and began attending the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. He was ordained as a minister in 2000 and began his ministry at Messiah Lutheran Church in Havre, Montana. In 2004, he was called to Hermiston, Oregon, where he served as the minister at Trinity Lutheran Church until July of 2021. Rodney loved backpacking with his dog, Hunter, and the two had many adventures throughout the United States. His faith, church and family were the most important parts of his life. Rodney married Linda Berglund in Glenwood, Illinois, on July 24, 1976. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda; children, Michael Mruk, Daniel (Katy) Mruk, Allison Mruk, Kimberly Mruk and Amanda Mruk; two granddaughters, Isabelle and Emily; sister, Darlyn (Dan) Kofoed; brother, Scott (Doreen) Mruk; and many nieces and nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Kathy and Terry. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday March 29, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 485 W. Locust Ave., Hermiston, Oregon. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Rodney’s memory. To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
