obituaries

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...

Aug 17, 2025

Harry Lavern Frudd was born on August 6, 1928 to Margaret and Charlie Frudd in Binghamton, New York and raised in a strong, loving, hardworking, God-fearing family surrounded by relatives and community who contributed to his upbringing in the same fashion. As a young man he came to Seattle to attend Seattle Pacific College and pursue a degree in...

Aug 12, 2025

Judith Lorraine Johns was born in Seattle Washington on September 6, 1940. She was the oldest of five children and the only daughter born to Kenneth and Gladys Stovall. Judy enjoyed being daddy's little princess. She grew up in a loving, nurturing household where she became a fierce protector of her younger brothers and enjoyed the roll of 'second...

Aug 4, 2025

Growing up, Lana lived in the Pinehurst area, north of Seattle, along with her brother, Stephen, and her sister, Joanne in a small house that she adored. Later, her family moved to Alderwood Manor where she attended Edmonds High School. She was active in Luther League, Girl Scouts, youth group, and attending family get-togethers with her many cousins. She...

Jul 30, 2025

Joel Autintico Vizmanos, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, went home to his Heavenly Father on July 30, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on November 29, 1948, Joel spent his early years in Waipahu before relocating to the mainland when his father, a member of the U.S. Navy, received new...

Jul 18, 2025

James (Jim) Ernest Youngsman was born April 13, 1938 in Sedro-Woolley, WA to parents Adrian and Henrietta Youngsman. Raised in a two-room farmhouse, his bedroom was in the attic where he used to be able to count stars through the broken shakes on the roof. They were a poor family; his mom would make clothing out of printed flour...

Jun 7, 2025

In loving memory of Krysta Billieu (Jones).

Krysta Billieu passed away unexpectedly on June 7th, 2025. She was born on January 23rd, 1989. Krysta, originally from Stanwood/Camano Island, met her husband Jared Billieu while they were both students at Stanwood High School. They have been inseparable over the last 20 years and built a beautiful family while...

Jun 7, 2025

Lois Ann Hundley passed away at home on Camano Island on June 7, 2025, after a brief hospital stay, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old.

Lois was born on October 9, 1936 in Toledo, WA. to Walter and Katie Lampitt. Lois went on to graduate from Western Washington College of Education in Bellingham....

May 31, 2025

James "Jim" Edward McNally, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and community volunteer, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the age of 78. His final moments were spent at home, encircled by the love of his wife Kathy and their three cherished daughters.

Born on July 31, 1946, in Tacoma, Washington and grew up in...

May 18, 2025

Nancy Olson was born August 23rd, 1926 in Gayville, South Dakota, to parents Roy Hills and Margaret Hunter, and had one sister, Jean Christiansen. They moved to Stanwood in the 1930's, and Nancy graduated from Stanwood High School in 1944, after which she worked at the Bremerton Naval Shipyard during the war.  In 1946, she married Carl Olson, who...

May 10, 2025

Margaret "Margie" Elaine Berg, age 90, of Marysville, Washington, peacefully went home to be with our Heavenly Father on May 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 24, 1934, in Chehalis, Washington, Margie was the youngest of five children born to Dr. Milton and Margaret Yahn. She grew up in the small town of...

May 7, 2025

Delmer Kenneth Larson was born December 10th 1933 in Benson, Minnesota on a cold snowy night at his home. He was the son of Hans Christian Larson and Emma Helene Torguson. Del or [Bubby] as he was known to family and friends in Benson was the 5th of six children, 4 girls and 2 boys. He was baptized and...

May 5, 2025

Dorrine Clarice Strandrud (Olsen) was born April 30th, 1925 in Florence Washington to Minnie Delia and Christopher Gunerius Olsen. She passed away May 5th, 2025. Dorrine, known to many as Ditty, mom, auntie, grandma, and great grandma, always insisted that she would make it to her 100th birthday, and when Dorrine insisted on doing something, she accomplished it. She...