obituaries

Sep 25, 2020

Julian Gladstone was born May 12, 1925. He spent his teenage years in Larchmont, New York before volunteering for the Army Air Corps in 1943. Gladstone flew B-17's with the Eighth Air Force in the European Campaign. In addition to the Air Medal and various decorations and citations his group earned the Presidential Citation with cluster. He received a...

Sep 24, 2020

Richard Dean Weakley

Richard Dean Weakley, beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and long-time member of the Everett and Granite Falls communities, died on September 24th in Stanwood, surrounded by family. Born in 1932 in Hoxie, Kansas, he graduated from high school in Eugene, Oregon followed by a bachelor's degree from Lewis and Clark College. He also...

Sep 22, 2020

Doris passed away at home, peacefully in her sleep, of natural causes. She was born and raised on a farm in Brantford, North Dakota, and left to attend college in Seattle. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran College with a degree in chemistry and enjoyed the challenges of working in the medical field, notably with ultrasound when it was on...

Sep 22, 2020

William R (Bill) Williams

February 28, 1923 – September 22, 2020

As this Harvest Season came to its close, William R (Bill) Williams passed on to start a "new chapter", as he put it, on September 22, 2020.

Bill was born in Cicero (near Arlington), Washington, on February 27, 1923 to Hal &...

Sep 21, 2020

Connie passed away at Brookdale Assisted Living in Stanwood on Sept. 21 at the age of 87. She was a beloved wife of Jack, mother of Janet (Brannon) Shapley Ames, Marianne Norden, Mike (Becky), Brian (Tiffany), and Karin Sather. Grandmother of Jake and Erik Shapley, Kelsey and Lindsey Norden, Clayton Hevly, Mackenzie Hevly, and Ryan and Hannah Sather.

Sep 16, 2020

E. Nelvin Botten, beloved husband to Jeanne (Bjornton), brother to twin Joyce Strand (Robert), father to Jeffrey Botten (Toni Burton) and Tamara Riggs (Craig) and grandfather to Sam, Daylen, Micah, Megan and great grandfather to five, passed away at age 91 on Wednesday September 16th, 2020 at Tamara's house in Stanwood, WA after a short battle with cancer.

Sep 13, 2020

Maxine B. Miller Knapik, 90, of Camano Island and most recently Burlington, WA passed away Sunday, September 13th, 2020.

She was born December 27th, 1929 in Vancouver, BC., Canada to Asa B. Miller and Jane E. Carroll.

She attended Fairview High School of Commerce in Vancouver her freshman and sophomore year and then attended Lewis...

Sep 11, 2020

Susan Marie Wells May 28,1973 – September 11,2020 Susan Marie Wells passed away unexpectedly on 09-11-2020. Her health had been declining over the last year. She is survived by her Father Arne Bodtker, Brothers Mark & Robert Bodtker. Susan was born on 05-28-1973 and was adopted by her loving parents Arne & Sandra Bodtker at the age of 3...

Sep 7, 2020

Steven "Kramer" Molitor 12/05/1954 - 09/07/2020

At the age of 65, Steven Wayne Molitor passed away unexpectedly in his home, in Stanwood, Washington. Steven was born in Oak Harbor, Washington, on December 5th, 1954 to Cyril and Eleanor (Noggle) Molitor. Steve traveled far and wide during his childhood, as his father Cy was in the The United...

Sep 5, 2020

Daniel Lee Sill peacefully passed away on September 5th, 2020. He left a legacy of fighting to the end for something you want. Dan was able to spend his final days around family watching his children and grandchildren play, laugh and argue. Dan's last request was to see his grandchildren prior to leaving this world, and he fought to...

Aug 30, 2020

James McArthur Dalman was born at Anoka Minnesota in March 1933. His parents were George and Adelaide (Hunt) Youngquist. Jim was the youngest of five living children.

When Jim's mother married Henry Dalman in 1947 a new chapter began. In family notes it is written "Henry Dalman was a wonderful father to Jim so much that Jim...

Aug 17, 2020

Maurice Walter Edlund

Maury was born on December 8, 1923 in Davenport, WA and passed away at the age of 96 in Stanwood, WA on August 17, 2020. After graduating from East Stanwood High School in 1941, Maury joined the US Marine Corps and served in the South Pacific during World War II. Following his service, he...

Aug 12, 2020

It is with love and sadness that we say farewell to Annabelle Birkestol as she goes on to be with her Heavenly Father.  Annabelle was born in 1923 to her Norwegian immigrant parents, Ole and Ingeborg Birkestol,  in their homestead along the Stillaguamish River between Stanwood and Silvana.  Along with her sister Grace, who was one year younger, she...

Aug 6, 2020

Claude H. Morris Jr. 1926-2020

Claude passed away quietly on August 6th, 2020 at his son's home on Camano Island, Washington. He was 94 years young.

Claude is survived by his brother Jack & his wife Barbara, their children Jan, Kathy & Jeff and their families. Son Kelly & wife Karen, Son Kerry & his...

Jul 30, 2020

Kenneth Brian Kelm

1/9/1940 ~ 7/30/2020

Kenneth Brian Kelm passed away from heart failure on July 30, 2020. Ken was born in Urbana, Illinois, on January 9, 1940 to Arnold Waldemar Kelm & Nellie Gaudin Prince Kelm. He grew up as an only child, having lost a younger brother (Denny) to infant death soon after...

Jul 27, 2020

Matthew Booth, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend

Matthew J. Booth, 39, of Marysville, died July 27th, 2020 suddenly and unexpectantly at home. He was born April 26th, 1981 in Everett, WA, the son of Darryl and Mary Jo Booth. He attended Marysville schools and graduated from Marysville-Pilchuck High School in 1999, where he was...

Jul 27, 2020

Helen Elizabeth McHugh March 8, 1931 – July 27, 2020 Our wonderful Mother, Grammy, and wife passed away after a courageous battle against cancer, she was 89 years old. Helen was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada to Ruth Muriel and Gerald Donovan Magness. She lost her father when she was 7 years old, and was raised by her mother...

Jul 18, 2020

Roger Ace Long AKA Ace born in Gooding, Idaho on April 6th, 1942, passed away peacefully July 18, 2020. He served his country in 1969. After service he worked as head Baker for Albertsons grocery. He created many of Albertson's recipes. He loved to play the piano and organ and was also a great artist. He married the love...

Jul 15, 2020

Antonio (Tony) B Pietromonaco was born in Seattle WA March 15, 1926. He served in the Army Air Corp during WW2. Sept 1946, he married his high school sweetheart, Martha Van Brocklin, his wife of 66 years. Tony was a Teamster for many years, but he also owned several businesses with his brother in law, Byron Van Brocklin. Martha...

Jul 9, 2020

Dear Helen,

We miss you. But for all that loved you, all that you loved, you will be forever at our side.

You lived your life with bravery, determination, joy, and a passion for adventure. You loved music, art, flowers, and animals.

When we are faced with challenges, we will find strength in...