obituaries

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...

Mar 28, 2025

Penny Leigh Cox (Stephenson), age 78, of Darrington, WA passed away peacefully on March 28,2025.  Penny was born on January 21, 1947 in Thomasville NC and moved to Washington as a young adult to raise her family.  Penny loved the outdoors, especially flowers, camping, riding dirt bikes, music and singing, playing her guitar and if you were lucky enough...

Mar 24, 2025

John Milton Bjerkness Jr. peacefully departed from this life on March 24, 2025, at Skagit Valley Hospital, just 27 days before his 100th birthday. On the day of his passing, family visited and prayed with and for John. His faith was private but settled.

John enjoyed a healthy lifestyle and was active well into his 90's. He...

Mar 11, 2025

Linda Jo Ann Brackinreed, 78, of Arlington, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, after a sudden illness with cancer.

Linda Marsh was born on February 21, 1947, in Everett, Washington, to Frank and Olivia Marsh. She grew up with a keen eye for style, and even in high school, she meticulously tracked her outfits on...

Mar 8, 2025

Rosemary (Jamieson)(Sroufe) Gosch Born September 1, 1939, in Devils Lake, North Dakota to Magnus and Eleanor Gosh. Died March 8, 2025, in Arlington, Washington. She Attended Everett high school. Rose participated in competition roller-skating in her teens, Training at the Local Everett Skating rink skating pairs and achieving winning medals She married David Jamieson in 1957, having three children....

Mar 8, 2025

Judy Wallace, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 8, 2025. Her last words were somewhat muffled, but "Mark Harmon" came up repeatedly, as did "that wasn't me, it was the dog."

It is believed that Mr. Harmon's exit from NCIS is what ultimately led to Judy's declining health and ultimate passing.

Judith...

Feb 24, 2025

Charles Paul Ruscha Jr. was the only child born to Charles Paul Ruscha Sr. and Sarah (Sally) Jane Ruscha in Rainier OR. Not long after, the family moved to Washington State making their home on the Puget Sound in Port Orchard. After high school, Chuck served in the US Army for 2 years before attending and graduating from University...

Feb 14, 2025

George Roger Schoenhals was born March 8, 1939 in Huntington, Indiana to Mildred and Lawrence Schoenhals. He joined Stephanie in the family, a friend for life and adoring older sister. Raised in a home filled with faith and music, Roger had plenty of love to cushion the falls of his rambunctious and mischievous childhood. He never lost his hunger...