obituaries

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...

Mar 23, 2021

Daniel LeRoy Fry was born February 16, 1944 to James and Arlis Fry of Seattle, WA. Dan grew up on and attended school in Oak Harbor and graduated from Oak Harbor High School class of '64. Dan joined the U.S Army in 1963 and served his country for 24 years as a facilities engineer, retiring as a 1SG in...

Mar 19, 2021

Marie Leontine (Hoines) Simonseth 10/19/1937 – 3/19/2021

Marie passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021.

Born October 19, 1937 to Tom and Helen Hoines, Marie grew up and graduated from Stanwood before moving to Seattle with girlfriends. On a weekend visit home, she met a local Stanwood boy, John, whom she married in 1956. They...

Mar 16, 2021

Allen Lee Gilbertson born February 28, 1943 to Inor and Louise Gilbertson of Stanwood Washington.  Went to school in Stanwood and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1961.  He attended Skagit Valley college and transferred to Western Washington University graduating in 1966.  Shortly after college graduation Allen was drafted into the U.S Army.  December 28, 1966 he was married...

Mar 13, 2021

Maria Hefley

In loving Memory

January 15, 1935 – March 13, 2021

Maria Hefley, born Maria Croppi was born on January 15, 1935 in Messasca, a small village in the Bognanco Valley of the Alps of Northern Italy. She is the fourth of ten children born to Severino Croppi and Edvige Pesenti (Croppi)....

Mar 8, 2021

March 3, 1933- March 8, 2021 Robert (Bob) Nielson, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021 at Skagit Valley Hospital.

Bob was born in Stanwood, WA on March 3, 1933 to Carl & Rita (Grace) Nielson.

He graduated from Twin City High School in 1952, where he participated in football, basketball, track, and...