obituaries

Jun 23, 2022

On June 23, 2022, Vernal (Vern) G. Powell, loving husband, father & grandad, passed away at home at age 86 and entered into the presence of the Lord with joy. Dad was born November 27, 1935 to Harry & Ruby (Kite) Powell with brother, Ross, joining the family 3 years later. The family moved frequently across the country until...

Jun 17, 2022

Leanne Kay Knutson, age 64, passed away June 17, 2022.

She was born to Marlen Sr. and Audrey Knutson on January 21, 1958, in Mount Vernon, Washington. She was the 3rd of 6 children and grew up and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1976.

She married Richard Hill Sr. in 1980 and together raised...

Jun 16, 2022

Violet Eloise York

Violet Eloise York, 96 passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Violet was born on Aug. 28, 1925, in Taylor, ND. She was the first of five children born to Harold and Esther Stanger. She spent her youth in Taylor. Her family moved to...

May 30, 2022

Susan Scoles Haatveit, age 62 of Stanwood, passed away peacefully at home on May 30th, surrounded by family at her side. She was born in Whittier, California to Larry and Frances Glaine ( Ellis) Scoles, and was the 6th of 11 children.

mom  enjoyed watching, rooting on, and attending Mariner games. She loved going to her sister's...

May 27, 2022

Robert D. "Mick" Hanson

On May 27, 2022, Robert D. "Mick" Hanson, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 85. He was devoted to his family, friends, and community.

Mick was born on June 2, 1936, in Arlington, Washington. He grew up in Everett and graduated from Everett High School in 1954. Mick...

May 21, 2022

Ryan 'Dell' Kloepfer of Camano Island passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022 at the age of 82. A life of love, service, family, hard work, and laughter left a mark on all who knew him.

Born November 22, 1939 to Moroni Kloepfer and Ethel Trumbo in Nampa, Idaho, Dell spent his childhood through his teenage years...

May 20, 2022

Stanley Harold Madsen

Born July 19, 1933, "Stac's" made his entrance joining his large family at home on the farm in Norman. The youngest of twelve siblings, he passed away May 20, 2022, at the age of 88 at Skagit Valley Hospital and will be laid to rest in the Stanwood Cemetery.

Stac's grew up...

May 16, 2022

Earl Westlund, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022, with his loving wife Joanne, of 56 years by his side. He is survived by his six children, Daughter Kim (Mike), Son Jeff (Deanna), Son Matt, Daughter Leann (Steve), Son Mark (Jessica), Son Brett and brother Victor (Connie). In addition, he has 12 Grandchildren, Heather, Nicole, Lauren, Taylor,...

May 10, 2022

Greg Bloom; beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away May 10, 2022 as a result of a stroke. His life was one filled with love and acceptance of all people and circumstances, without judgement. He has been described as a humble, kind and sweet man who loved his family deeply.

Greg was born July...

Apr 28, 2022

Carroll W. Vereb (Mick) passed away at his home on Camano Island, Thursday April 28, 2022. following a brief illness. Mick was born and raised in Roslyn, Washington, to Darlene Kauzlarich and Frank Vereb both who proceeded him in death. He graduated Cle Elum in the class of 57, and he remained friends with many of his classmates. He...

Apr 21, 2022

Marylee Sams

Marylee Sams passed peacefully into the loving presence of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on April 21st, 2022 surrounded by her family. Marylee was born July 6th, 1943 in Seattle Washington to Raymond and Virginia Severson. Marylee is survived by Leon, her best friend and love of her life for 60 years, their 3 children,...

Apr 21, 2022

Joyce (Parsons) Klabunde

October 13, 1942 - April 21, 2022

Joyce Klabunde passed away at home under hospice care on April 21, 2022 from pancreatic cancer after a courageous 2+ year battle with this disease.

Joyce was born to William and Ida Parsons in Wheatland, WY. She graduated from Fort Laramie HS in...

Apr 7, 2022

Dennis Arthur Neigel

Dennis, age 68, passed away April 7, 2022 in Stanwood, WA. Dennis was born on July 13, 1953 in Williston, ND, son of Bernice Anne and Jacob Frank Neigel.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents and two nephews. Dennis is survived by his three children: Katie McElroy, (Montana), Christine Miller,...

Apr 7, 2022

Betty Burgess Olcott passed away April 7, 2022 in Stanwood WA from complications due to Parkinson's Disease. She was 80 years old. She was born on September 25, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah to William Owen and Inez Larue (Nielsen) Burgess. She was the youngest of three girls, Sally, Inez, and Betty.

Betty lived...

Apr 3, 2022

On Sunday morning, April 3rd, 2022, Marcia Mary Lerew Thuline passed into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by all of her children.  After exactly three and a half years, she joined her husband, Dale, in Heaven.  She lived a beautiful life. Born on August 3rd, 1946, to parents Alvin and Hildarene Lerew in Tacoma, Washington, Marcia was the second...

Mar 18, 2022

Ramona Marie Brodland made her journey to heaven on March 18, 2022. She left this earth surrounded by the love and kindness of her family at her home in Lake Stevens. Ramona was Born December 2, 1935, in Mount Vernon, WA. She married the love of her life, George Harlan Brodland on February 9, 1957 and they began their...

Mar 14, 2022

Gary Lee Gaggens

Gary Lee Gaggens was born to Ora and Joann Gaggens in April 1954. He was a longtime resident of Anacortes and a recent resident of Mount Vernon. He passed away suddenly of heart complications on March 14, 2022, at the age of 67.

Gary attended Mt. Erie Elementary School, Anacortes Middle School...

Mar 4, 2022

Patrick "Pat" McCarthy peacefully passed away with family at his bedside March 4th, 2022 at home in Stanwood, Washington. Pat was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many. Pat was born in Everett, Washington. Later he moved to Seattle where he grew up and attended Lincoln High School. After graduating, he attended Washington State University...

Mar 1, 2022

Our beloved mother, Eunice F. Wachtveitl, age 87, passed away due to pancreatic cancer. She went peacefully at home with immediate family by her side.

Eunice is preceded in death by her husband Anthony and one daughter. Eunice is survived by one daughter, three sons, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Eunice was born June 17, 1934, in...

Feb 17, 2022

Joyce Royena-May Hurlbert Obiturary 06.11.1928 - 03.17.2022

Joyce Royena-May Hurlbert was born at home on June 11, 1928 in Haviland, Kansas to Jessica and Roy Martin.  Joyce passed away peacefully at home in Stanwood, WA at the age of 93 years "young" on February 17th, 2022.   "Joyce - One who brings joy to others", as we all...