obituaries

Jul 4, 2021

Howard N Wangsness

December 8, 1925 – July 4, 2021

Howard Wangsness, a Stanwood, WA native who lived a full and happy life of 95 1/2 years, passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior in the early hours of the morning of July 4, 2021. A fitting day for a World War II...

Jul 4, 2021

Our beloved Brad, husband, father, grandpa, brother, son, and friend. Passed away July 4, 2021 at home in Stanwood, WA from complications of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

Brad was born to Jeannine and Robert F. Rodenberger in Mukilteo, WA.

He is survived by his wife Mary, sons Matt (Alex) and Tim (Joi), daughter Miranda (Jonathan),...

Jul 2, 2021

We lost a beloved mother and grandmother on July 2, 2021. Dorothy passed away at Providence Hospital from respiratory failure, her Steve and Debbie were with her at the time of her passing.

Dorothy was a devoted wife to Robert Bourgeois, and mother to her four kids: Debbie, Michael, Steven, and David.

Born on November...

Jun 27, 2021

Annette Marie Anderson Born on June 26, 1955 and died on June 27, 2021 She passed away peacefully at home in Stanwood with family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Jim & Darleen Anderson. Sister of Greg Anderson, Jimette Thayer, Harold Anderson (deceased) and Michael Anderson (deceased). Annette had 4 children. Anita Breneman (Scott), Heather...

Jun 18, 2021

Mary Ann Whisenant passed into the loving arms of her Savior in the early hours of the morning June 18, 2021. Born August 3, 1937 in Chewela, Washington to Joseph LaRoche and Elizabeth Neidhart , Mary Ann grew up in the strength of her Catholic faith and surrounded by the love of her parents, siblings and extended family. She...

Jun 17, 2021

Frank Zahner lived a full and happy life of 96 years. He was born in San Bernardino, California, on April 2, 1925, to Nell and Max Zahner, the youngest of three children. When he was 4, his family moved back to Modale, Iowa where they operated the family farm. Frank graduated from Modale High School in 1942. As a...

Jun 12, 2021

Trudy (Burns) Fairweather passed to spirit on the sunny, breezy morning of June 12, 2021, at her peaceful home on Camano Island, WA, surrounded by love. Born October 13, 1938, in Cambridge, MA, Trudy (given name Gertrude Mary) was the eldest daughter of Gertrude "Gertie" (Goneau) Burns and Ernest "Ernie" D. Burns.

A 1956 graduate of Somerville...

May 30, 2021

What is the measure of a man in his lifetime? James Cline lived a life of passion; a life lived to its fullest. James Cline journeyed home May 30, 2021. He was born on May 23, 1929 in Cynthiana, Kentucky. He married Darlene Kay Propeck and for 62 years, they lived their lives devoted to one another and raised...

May 25, 2021

Levi Thomas Posey of Stanwood, Washington, passed away on May 25, 2021, after a long battle with kidney disease. Levi was born on June 11, 1992 in Everett, WA, to Tony Posey and Lisa Posey. He attended Stanwood Elementary, Middle and High Schools and lived in Stanwood, Camano Island and Arlington, as well as Troy, Montana. Levi had a...

May 19, 2021

Brian Timothy Dieffenbach, a kind, fun loving, free spirit passed from this life on May 19, 2021. He was known as a loving father, devoted son, supportive of family and friends who will be dearly missed by all. He was born in Westminster, California to Auverne and Tim on August 22, 1963, a sunny summer day that mirrored his...

May 18, 2021

Kenneth (Ken) Loren Gilbertson, born September 28, 1947 passed on May 18, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Inor and Louise Gilbertson and brother, Allen Gilbertson.  Ken is survived by his loving wife, RuthAnn and children Christopher McEver, Anna McEver Gibson and Linda McEver Blankenship and their children Teran Werner, Braeden Giacoani, Noah Giacoani Grace McEver,...

May 12, 2021

Jim Dallman was born February 11, 1943 in Mount Vernon Washington and died on May 12, 2021 after a long battle with illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Owen and Loyal Dallman, sisters; Lavon Gilliland, Audry Broxen, and Evelyn Hall. He is survived by his wife Sandra Dallman of 57 years who he bragged has been...

May 4, 2021

Dianne Lund

March 4, 1938 – May 4, 2021

Dianne was born in San Diego, CA. She lived in various places growing up with her dad being a Navy pilot. She graduated from Stanwood High School and soon married Vernon Lund. They settled in Stanwood, WA and raised four children.

Dianne worked many...

May 2, 2021

Suzanne Patricia Radliff Sather, born August 7, 1943, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 2, 2021, of leukemia. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Arne Sather, beloved daughters Charlotte Sather Davis and Victoria Rebecca Sather, cherished granddaughter Bellatrix Amelia Davis, her sister Nancy, and many nieces and nephews.

Suzanne was...

May 2, 2021

Colletta Ione Shaughnessy of Camano Island was born on August 30, 1934 in Seattle, WA to Margaret and Derward Rolfe. Colletta passed away on May 2, 2021 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of almost 70 years, Tom Shaughnessy, as well as five children: Tom (Jana); Pat; Pam (Mike); Dean; and Gene (Jana), along with...

Apr 28, 2021

The family of Leigh Ira Nold wishes to announce his passing in the morning hours on April 28, 2021. He was 91 years young. Leigh was born to Karl and Madeline Nold on March 3, 1930 in Hoquiam, WA. He attended Our Lady of Good Help School and was a proud 1948 graduate of Hoquiam High School. He attended...

Apr 25, 2021

Virginia "Jean" Dangel, 92, passed away at Providence hospital in Everett WA, her son Steven Dangel and his wife Sheena were by her side when she passed. She was born in Bowdle, S.D., on Oct. 11, 1928. Jean married her beloved Bill Dangel on June 16, 1947, in Bowdle, S.D. Jean loved her husband and family and was always...

Apr 21, 2021

Melenia Ann Hill was born August 23, 1974 at U.W. Hospital Montlake to Carl Berard and Melody Berard. Melenia was called to Heaven by the Lord on Wednesday April 21, 2021. She was a sweet, loving woman who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Melenia passed due to complications from Covid 19 and underlying health issues...

Apr 6, 2021

Lawrence Leroy Johnson 3-21-34 to 4-6-21

Lawrence Leroy Johnson was born March 21, 1934 in Mount Vernon, WA. He passed April 6, 2021 in Mount Vernon after extended health problems.

Lawrence was a lifelong resident of Skagit County with the exception of his time in Alaska in the Army and as a commercial fisherman. He...

Mar 27, 2021

Marilyn Kathleen Northrup was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, registered nurse, caregiver, neighbor, humanitarian, and child of God.

She was born on August 30, 1928, in Yakima, Washington, the first daughter of Hazel Raeburn (of Starbuck, Washington) and Thomas Merton McRayde (of Dayton, Washington).

Marilyn and her sister, Gloria, attended Yakima Public...