obituaries

Dec 16, 2025

Vicky DuCharme, 72, of Camano Island, died suddenly at Skagit Valley Hospital on December 16th, 2025. As the cornerstone of our family Vicky will be deeply missed and our memories with her as a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother will be with us always.

She was born in Everett Washington on May 26th, 1953, to William (Bud) and Marilyn Wheeler....

Dec 11, 2025

Devon Bree Torgerson was born on July 14,1994 in Mount Vernon, Washington. Beloved daughter of Lori Hayton and Lincoln Torgerson, Devon was a lifelong resident of Stanwood where she attended and graduated from local schools. She always called her community home, where she passed away on December 11, 2025.

Devon had a gentle soul, creative and adventurous...

Dec 3, 2025

Mary Anna Saylor (Harper), age 94, peacefully passed away on December 3, 2025. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Saylor Sr.

She is survived by her three children: Harlan Saylor Jr. and his wife Debbie, Mark Saylor, and Dewan Simonis and her husband...

Dec 1, 2025

Oren was born in Hays, KS, on August 1, 1933 to Oren E. Campbell, Sr and Ethel M. Vilven Campbell. He aspired to a journalism career from his teen years in Paola, KS, starting as a cub reporter on his hometown weekly. He attended Kansas State College, where he edited the Collegian student newspaper and met his love and...

Nov 22, 2025

Born just months before the stock market crash precipitated the Great Depression, Roy was the fifth and final child  of Julia and Martin Schonberg, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His father immigrated from Estonia and became an electrician, while his mother was born and raised in a Swedish family in the Twin Cities. As a child Roy loved the year round...

Nov 21, 2025

Bill, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully November 21, 2025, at home surrounded by the love of his family. Bill struggled with Vascular Dementia for many years and is finally at peace in his Savior's arms. He was a man of extraordinary strength, humor and heart - someone whose presence filled a room and whose...

Nov 11, 2025

Gary Bruce Norman, 87, of Camano Island, WA, passed away in Chandler, AZ on November 11, 2025.

He was born to Arthur O. and Kathryn I. Norman in Seattle, was raised in Arlington, and graduated from Arlington High School and Western Washington University in Bellingham. He dedicated 40 years to the United States Department of Agriculture as...

Nov 7, 2025

Bill Schakel of Stanwood, Washington, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Born in Workum, Friesland, on October 5, 1940, Bill was one of nine children. He immigrated to the United States in 1961, arriving by ship and settling with his Uncle Pete, Aunt Ann, and cousins.

In 1966, Bill married the love of his life, Anna....

Nov 6, 2025

Jerome C. Henebry, affectionately known as "Charlie Brown," passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at the age of 92. Jerome was the third of four sons born to Phillip and Viola Henebry on May 8, 1933.  He graduated from Holy Trinity High School in Peoria, Illinois then enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served four...

Oct 19, 2025

Katherine Melissa Duran, was born Katherine Melissa Placek, to Earl Wayne "Wayne" Placek and Rhea Lillian Wagner Placek, in Seattle Washington on February 25, 1947. Kathy was an avid equestrian. She showed jumping horses throughout the states of Washington and Oregon until her marriage with Eugene Amos (Gene) Duran August 27, 1983. They moved to south Snohomish County, where...

Oct 15, 2025

Christina Mae (VanDunk) Brown, 40, of Marysville, Washington, passed away on October 15, 2025. She was born on April 25, 1985, in Everett, Washington, to Cameron VanDunk Sr. and Donna VanDunk.

Christina was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose love ran deep for those closest to her. She found joy in the simple things—gardening, tending...

Oct 6, 2025

Diana K Wallin was born in Lancing, Michigan on April 18, 1947. She passed away on October 6, 2025. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. Diana moved all around the Pacific Northwest with her forest service husband and her children. She worked as a school bus driver, teacher's assistant, and a beautician. She was a manager...

Oct 3, 2025

Larry was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Hilary and Helen Rydell, the eldest of three brothers. His Midwest, Catholic upbringing taught him to be self-reliant, industrious, measured, family-oriented, and faith-centered.

Of modest means, Larry knew his path to college and opportunity was through hard work, earning scholarships, and spending less than he made. During high school summers...

Sep 29, 2025

Jim passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's at Cascade Valley senior living at the age of 82.

Jim was born in Everett WA but grew up on the family farm next to Lake Shoecraft. Where he enjoyed his young years, fishing, hunting and enjoying all the things growing up on a lake bring.

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Sep 20, 2025

Terry Lee Thomas was born on June 20, 1943, to Forrest and Retha Bowman of LaGrande Oregon. The middle child between two brothers she dearly cherished— Tom, two years her senior, and Russ, two years her junior—Terry grew up on a farm where she learned the lifelong values of hard work, perseverance, and giving your very best. These lessons...

Sep 9, 2025

Leif Sigmund Holmes, 88, longtime resident of Stanwood passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Leif was born September 9, 1937 to Elias and Gudrun Holmes.

Leif had many enjoyable activities. Playing accordion had became a huge part of his retirement, playing for many venues.

Leif is survived by his children, Lisa Phenis, Linda Inions, Leif...

Sep 7, 2025

God graciously gives distinctive gifts to people and to some abundantly so! Gwen Ehrenborg was a gifted pastor, preacher, author, actress, scriptwriter, educator, inspiring storyteller and founder of two para-church Christian ministries, among other creative ways to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and the gift of eternal life. In her personal life, she also possessed the endearing...

Sep 3, 2025

Gus (Konstandinos) Zotos, 85, of Everett, Washington, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at home in the arms of his beloved wife, Diane, of 57 years and surrounded by loved ones. Born January 28, 1940 in Peqin, Albania, Gus was a devoted husband and a proud and loving father to his children Christie, Dino, Stacy and Alex.

Aug 20, 2025

John was born to John and Yvonne Lindell. He graduated from Stanwood High School in 1965 and was in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. He married the love of his life Diane Armintrout in 1969 and welcomed their daughter Krissa in 1970. John spent 40 years in the boat building industry. 15 years with Glas-Ply and 25 years with...

Aug 19, 2025

Richard Oliver Shelton left us on August 19, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born in Schenectady, New York, on August 3, 1949. His parents, Kathryn Dezellem Shelton and Richard Elmer Shelton spent their lives in Washington state, with the exception of a few years in New York while his dad worked for General Electric, and during...