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Show Wednesday, February 8, 2006 DAILY HERALD judge binds overcharges OBITUARIES ‘in Sexual assault case Michael Ri DAILY HERALD Against the advice of his attorney, a 41-year-old Provo man jed with felony sexbed and kidnapping inted his preliminary hearing ‘ake place'sand then pleaded innocent after the ae bound over the charges. Steven Lopez is charged with felony aggravated kidnapping, aggravated sex assault, aggravated assault related counts. Police say he brutalized and sexualSteven Lopez ly abused a -_________ 54-year-old female acquaintance in three separate incidents in 2005. Provopolice detective Mark Petersentestified at Tuesday's preliminary hearing that he visited the accuser at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Novemberafter the most recentassault. “She hadbruises and dry blood on her cheeks, eyes, neck,”he said. “Her hair was eo and matted to her cuser was the z Ina jail mug shot, Lopez’s forehead ishighlighted on the IGE Site Dy 8 meries fiet appear to be deep scratches. Petersen confirmed there" were marks on ’s head and thighs, which the accuser described in her struggle with the man. “The most obvious were scratches on his brow,” the detective said. Sgt. Mike Browerof the Utah County Sex Crimes T: Force said he anda victim’s advocate went tovisit the accuser in March 2005 and found her leaving her Provo residence with a man he werethere,” Petersen said. Though i identified himself an alias, Browersaid. They thought the woman was distressed. Minutes later Browerpulled over Lopez for traffic violations, and later admitted that he hadlied about his identity. Petersen said Lopez also lied to him whenserving the search warrant in November whenthe defendant said he and the accuser hadn't engagedin sex recently. Vancampen, defense attorney for Lopez, said the accuser iserfailed to correctly identify Lopez in the alleged Feb.11 incident. Judge Samuel McVey ruled there was sufficient probable cause to bind over the charges against Lopez based on witness testimony andthe accuser’s repeated identification of Lopez as the perpetrator in a statement to police. Lopez pleaded not guilty to all counts and a three-day trial was set for March15-17. A pretrial conferenceis slated for Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Ata bail hearing in November, Lopez postulated that he was the victim in the most recent assault andthat the ac- ) MichaelRigert can be contacted at 344-2548 or mrigert@heraldextra.com. hap said there was also physical evidence recovered ontwopillows foundafter a search warrant was issued at Lopez's home. A blouse and pair of pants the victim said Lopez tore off her were also foundin a bedroom at his home. “Hesaid he knew why we Stephen Anthony Sterger Beloved husband, father, grandPa and brother, Stephen Anthony Upon retiring from the in May i,he be roved to Utahto" The following year he became employed with t the US Postal Service from which he retired in December 2005. On 03 January 1992, he married Marilyn Beattie, whom he always referred to as his “Beautiful Bride”, of Casimir and Helen Clossin Sterger, joining older brother Alan and followed by younger brother Leo. Hissyoun was spent in I and Miami, Florida due to his father’s military service, but he always considered Miami home. Hegraduated from Northwest High School in Miami in 1965, a week before his 15th birthday. He started college the following week at Purdue University. In August 1967, he was drafted into the Armyandfollowing basic training was assigned to military intelligence in Washington,D.C. Hereceived trainingin Far Eastern languages and served a tour in Vietnam,receiving several medals, including two purple hearts. Two yearsafter his return he was again called to service in the Army, and served fora total of 21 years before retiring, again receiving com- mendations forhis service. Following his first return to Washington D.C. he was baptized amemberof The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints on 03 January 1970. He remained an active, strong member throughout his life, holding the office of High Priest, serving most recently as Assistant Stake Clerk. He had a great love for missionary work and served as the last Stake Mission Presidentin the Orem Park Stake. He was looking forward to serving a mission as a couple in the California wildfire believed started from escaped controlled burn THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ORANGE,Calif. — A 6,520acre wildfire that triggered evacuations of more than 2,000 homes in northeastern Orange County apparently was ignited by remnantsof a controlled burn in Cleveland National Forest that escaped, a U.S. Forest Serviceofficial said Tuesday. Despite Santa Ana wirlds, no had been lost in the blaze and evacuation orders werelifted Tuesday afternoon, but Chief Rich Hawkins of the Cleveland National Forest apologized to those displaced from neighbor- hoods in the cities of Orange and Anaheim about 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles. “lainvery regretful of the situation I find myself in tonight,” Hawkins told sah ers at a command fact that nobody's home he OBITUARYFEES jrmation cal You may ao t-ma DEADLINES Proto deadiines same as aoove burned downandnoone's beenkilled, that’s a godsend.” The wildfire was 10 pervert contained and ht fuels, but the Santa Anaawit wereforecast to continue through Wednesday. There ‘was noestimate for when the fire would be fully contained. _ Hawkins said fire crews near Sierra Peak, and at the time no Santa Ana winds were predicted for at least five days. But roots and other material can continue to burn undergroundif not fully mopped up. “Normally fires will burn for two weeksafter you think they'reout. ... But that’s no excuse, we had several days to mop that up with our fire engines,” he said. Hawkins noted that the apparent cause would not be considered final for two Throughthe next 14 years, togetherthey traveled extensively throughoutthe world and made up for their shortened time together, knowing that it would be quality, rather than quantity. They were looking forwardto travel to Slovenia, Croatia, and other European areas this summerto do family history research and then missionary Wright of Santaquin, Ut, Kristopher (Jennifer) Wright of Salem, ee 3, 2006. Michelle was born in Haan of Las Vegas, NV. on Febru- Midwest City, Oklalioma on March of Las Vegas, NV,children, Cylee and Thomas Roskopp of Las Vegas, NV, brothers; Warren (Casey) Wright, Russell (Tonya) Wright of Las Vegas NV, Kenneth (Bethany) Woodward, McKenna Woodward, Casey Sterger, Ethan Clark, Kira Hadley, Cierrah Clark and Camden Hadley, as well as brothers Alan (Barbara) Sterger of Santa Monica, Ca. and Leo (Carolyn) Sterger of Lutz,Fl. Viewingwill be held at Walker- Sanderson Mortuary, 600 North in Orem Utah, Thursday 09 February 2006, from 6-8 pm and also from 11:30-12:30,Friday 10 February 2006 at Orem Park Stake Center, 195 West 300 South Orem Utah. Funeral will follow at 1 pm, withburial at the Pleasant Grove Cenietery. The family expresses their gratitude to the paramedics, doctors andhospital personnel who have cared for Steve. Families are forever. Rest well, my sweetheart, until we are to- gether again. Condolences maybe sentto the Teresa Barber Kunz, age32, pecsed an aay February 6, 2006at seph Kunz, and MyKenna Joyce Kunz;parents, William and Bonnie son, whom she married October 22, 1934. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on May 12, 1955. They lived in Highland and American Fork, spending 60 wonderful years together! Barbara was spunky, with a good sense of humor anda great laugh. Her greatest joy was her family and they always came first. If told she was loved, she would reply,“I love you the most!” Her countless acts of service showed her family how father and released from this earth life on Feb. 4, 2006, It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and unex- her Young Women ih Excellence award. Laycee served a mission for The Churchof Jesus Christ of Lat- ter-daySaints, with distinction and dedication, in the Poland, Warsaw Mission. She was a loving daughter and sister and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her parents, David L. and Lori Kooyman;sisters | | 100 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2006 at the Salem First Ward, 60 Center ‘Street, Salem, Utah. Friends may Spanish Fork High School in 1998 Fork and at the church one hour and Utah. She graduated from and was inducted into Who's Who attend a viewing Thursday, February 9, 2006 from 6-8 p.m.at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Serving Utah Valley ance 1928 676 SOUTH MAIN, OREM 801 225-3003 Fay x. _&e church member and served in many callings. He served two missions with Adrienne;first in the Wash- together August 20th, 2002, in the Provo Temple. Harrison and Marjorie becamea loving, devoted couple, and provided companionship and dent of Orem, Harrison William Horn was born March 13, 1923 in Durrant, Iowa, Adrienne Lamona Green, Dec. 5, fun in each other's lives. Harrison is survived by his lov- ing wife, Marjorie and his two children, Sherry Horn Thurman. (Gary) and Harrison H. Horn (Bar- bara). He has seven grandchildren: ‘ricia Thurman 1942, in Davenport, Iowa, shortly the Army in World War II. Heserved as an artillery spotter in the invasion of 7 islands in the Army JASCO 292ND Company. Hastiech Wes Spat ot eee Japan to General MacArthur on the Battleship Missouri. He was away from his family for three years. Harrison Horn truly loved his country, and his family and friends consider him a patriot and a hero. Harrison and Adrienne joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- ter-day Saints in 1952, in Davenport, Towa, and were sealed for Eternity in the Sct Lake Temple in 1954. Harrison was a devoted husband and father. Harrison was faithful (Marla), Travis Thurman (Tami), Heather Horn Stratton (Barrett), Summer Horn Jones (Brandon) and Harrison Christopher Horn, and 12 great-grandchildren. Heis also survived by Marjorie’s four children, Wade Bodell (Ina), Neal Bodell, Lane Bodell (Michelle) and Peggy Bodell Templin (Brian), and their children and Funeral services were held at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home in Orem, Utah, Tuesday, February 7, 2006 followed by interment in the Orem City Cemetery. ery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Churchof Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Perpetual Education Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com. Phyllis Sloan Allen April 14, 1908 - February 5, 2006 Phyllis Sloan Allen passed away on February 5, 2006. She was born in Cardston, Alberta, Canada, on April 14, 1908, John Sloan ary.com. Help thousandsfind theirs | MyFamily.com Now Hirinc! 801-705-7676 sionals in the decorative arts. She is the author of three best-selling texts on interior design, served on the Relief Society and Primary stake boards, and wrote Sey maga"ls ‘was preceded in her husband. She is survived a her four children: Sloan Provo; Mary aeRedd Meccan lark Knight 1934,in the Salt Lake Temple. The couple had four children and spent Every family has a crazy aunt. | international designers and profes- ‘She was a long-time member of Literary League,Silver Slipper, and BYU Women. An active member of the LDS prior to services. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Condolences maybe sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortu- Heber City Rohbock’s Floral 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment, American Fork City Cemetery. Funeral services will be held at fornia. Laycee lived life toits fullest acd wae coprty loved by her family and friends. She attended schools in California, Missouri, Ohio, New Jersey, Clyde Vernon “Butch” Nielsen, age 60, died February 6, 2006. Funeral services are pending and will be announced by Olpin Hoopes Funeral Home in SR Cae ee Ce at the church on Saturday from in Provo, Utah. They were sealed Provo, Utah. He had been a long-time resi- DEATH NOTICES Edison Stanford Hearing Centers evening from 6-8:00 PM at the Wing Mortuary,118 E. Main, Lehi, and After losing Adrienne to cancer in July 2000, Harrison married Marjorie Rae Erickson August 20, 2001, Kristy and McKenzey;brother Zane D,; grandparents Frances Ledingham, John C, and Audrey Kooyman; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. noon in the American Fork 29th Ward LDS Chapel, 673 E. 300 N. Family and friends may call Friday home forhis beloved wife Adrienne andtheir twochildren. before he left for combat service in Laycee Lynne Kooyman | Funeral services will be held Sat- urday, February 11, 2006 at 12:00 a comfortable, loving and spiritual ye | Comer; sisters Marian Comer and Donna Rapaport; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren;and 3 greatgreat-grandchildren. ington, D.C. Temple and second in Eugene, Oregon. He was real estate broker by profession in Davenport, lowa, Orem,Utah and Mesa,Arizona. His first priority was always to provide friend, was Graveside services will be held at 11 am. Saturday, February 11, son Funeral Home, Nephi, UT. became a supervisor, and was President of Harrison William Horn Harrison William Horn,82, beloved husband,father, grandfather, great-grand- Barber; many brothers,sisters, and int ‘Utah State Training Fork; son Randy (Laura) Adamson of Palmyra, UT; brother LeGrand tion turned to a young man by the name of Clyde Alexander Adam- ‘South Pacific as a member of the married Jeffery Kunz Feb. 24, 1996 in Bluffdale, much she loved them. She worked for 30 years for the daughter Jean Liddell of American a oy stot Harry Hey Hom and Ella June Lamp. He married extended family. Fairview City Cemetery under the direction of Rasmussen Mortuary. ‘She was preceded in death by her tuaries.com. Viona Justyne Kunz, William Jo- to10:30 am.Interment will be at the husbandClyde in 1994; a son, Gary Kent Adamson; and a grandson, Paul Penrod. She is survived by her family at: www.walkerfamilymor- ‘ah. Survived by her husband Jeff; children, Jessika Lauren Kunz, ily maycall for a visitation at the Church prior to services from 9:00 the UPEA for5 years. She was a volunteer for over 10 yearsat the American Fork Hospital. Her other interests included reading, crocheting, and needle work. Dan Sterger, Carl Woodward, Laudren, Geraden Christensen, Connor Funeral services will be held Barbara Comer Adamson Barbara Comer Adamson, age 88, passed away quietly on Monday, February Heis survived by his “Beautiful Bride” Marilyn of Orem Utah, his children Robb (Trisha) Woodward, ra (Michael) Hadley, Elena (Cory) Clark, Lance Sterger, Leo Sterger, LukeSterger,as well as grandchil- Ut,and sister, Cynthia (Randal) 5, 1969, She is survived by parents, Robert and Alta Brinkerhoff Wright service. Teresa Barber Kunz 1973~ 2006 of American High School Students. ‘She was a graduateof the Ameri- SIEMENS rp — vorced. Heis the proud father of can Institute of Technology in 2005 embers blowing across the Route 241 road that hasserved | as a medical assistant. She was as a break between the wildfire | a seminary graduate and earned and homes a few miles west. | “There's alwaysthat potential when there's a Santa Ana wind situation. All you need is | a single ember,” he said. | Hearing Aid Authorized Factory Outlet = ? He was married to Donna Hughes, and they werelater di- weeks because several people in a pickup truck had been seen in the area where the wildfire roared to life early Monday. But he said the area wherethe controlled burn was done wasalmost identical to wherethe wildfire began. Further prescribed burns in the forest were being temporarily suspended,he said. Dave Kerr,the U.S. Forest Service incident command chief, said the fire was consuming lighter fuels because it was about Michelle Lynn Roskopp Michelle Lynn Roskopp,36, of Cy Vegas, Nevada passed away in the Manti, Utah LDS Temple near future. Gillian Flaccus five wonderful children: Lane Daniel, Laura Diana, Lance David, Leo Dean and Luke Daren. most of their married life in Provo, They traveled extensively. With their family they spent a year in the Middle East, where Mark had a Fulbright professorship at the Uni- Provo;James Honolulu and PaladeiphiaGree Jean Allen, Provo; three brothers: Max K.Sloan, William K.Sloan, and Gilbert K. Sloan; twosisters: Pome it een ibe pi four grandchildren; and three greatpexnen = Funeral services will be held on rind pel eg apres terior Design students. In was awarded the Atti to study in England cre a group of www.myfamilyine.com Custom, Quality Memorials Large Selection of Colors im & Styles 3740580 BSR Maco sel me Pe ee b] www.provofloral.com |