obituaries

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...

May 4, 2025

Isabella Patricia Maurice

Born in Paterson New Jersey January 26,1933 to Father James F De Mauex and Mother Isabella Begley

Passed away May 4, 2025 Stanwood Washington.

She was preceded in death by her Father and Mother and was raised by her sister Alice Sole and brother in law James Sole now deceased,...

May 3, 2025

Michael George Towne was born in Everett, WA September 11, 1945. He passed away after a long battle with cancer on May 3, 2025. Born to Jesse and Mildred Towne, he was the youngest of two children. He graduated from Everett High School in 1963. After raising his family in Everett, WA, Michael and his wife retired to their...

Apr 25, 2025

Tony Dale Miller was born on September 8th, 1991 and he passed away on April 25th, 2025, after a short battle with pneumonia.

He left us so young that many of us are still reeling in shock that he has passed away. And, No, it definitely isn't fair. Life is cruel like that sometimes. Tony had such...

Apr 24, 2025

Marriann Yvonne De Groot was born March 27, 1935, in Cicero, IL, and passed away on April 24, 2025, peacefully in her sleep at home in Stanwood, WA. Her most important role in life was being a devout Catholic and taking care of her family. Marriann and her husband Richard managed hunting and fishing resorts in WA, AK, Canada,...

Apr 17, 2025

Robert "Bob" Villano, aged 72, passed away on April 17, 2025, after bravely battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Originally from Denver, Colorado, Bob made his home in the Gig Harbor area of Washington for 18 years.

Bob is survived by his wife and partner of 26 years, Naomi; his children and their spouses Rocco and Chanda; Erin...

Apr 8, 2025

Marilyn Templeton, 86, of Stanwood, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1939, and grew up throughout the Puget Sound area before moving to Stanwood, where she met the love of her life, Floyd Templeton. They were married for 66 years.

Marilyn is survived by her husband Floyd; children Karen Templeton‑Zender...

Apr 7, 2025

David Lee Benson passed away peacefully on April 7th at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories and lifelong friendships. Born in Woodstock, Illinois he moved to Seattle as a teen where he fell in love with sailing which he continued to enjoy into the last years of his life. He is survived by his daughter Kristin and...

Mar 31, 2025

Marion Louise Erickson, a devoted woman of faith, a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on March 31, 2025. She faced life's challenges with grace and resilience, including her battle against breast cancer, emerging stronger in her faith and love for others.

Marion worked in the insurance field for many years while the girls...