obituaries

Nov 10, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce Marlene Quam, aged 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Mt. Vernon, WA.

Marlene Julson was born on the family farm near Plaza, North Dakota to her parents: Noble and Martha. The local physician and a neighbor lady attended.

Marlene grew up on the farm...

Nov 8, 2024

Jeanne Eleanor (Bjornton) Botten was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on July 14, 1930, and recently died on November 8, 2024 at her home in Brookdale  Senior Living in Stanwood.  When she was a junior in High School, she wanted a big change so she went to live with an aunt and uncle to attend Milltown High School...

Nov 8, 2024

In loving memory of Lisa and Bert Gallant

Lisa Angela Gallant (8/22/58-12/3023) and Bert Lewis Gallant (3/14/57-11/08/24) shared nearly 40 years together.

They met on a blind date arranged by Bert's mother, who had become friends with Lisa at work. It was "love at first sight" and they were engaged by their 3rd date on...

Nov 7, 2024

Richard H. Fretheim died on Nov. 7, 2024, four days after his 95th birthday.

Dick was born on Nov. 3, 1929, to Clarence and Ann Fretheim in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the oldest of five children. When Dick was 6, the family moved to Plentywood, Montana. In 1947 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Signal Corps...

Oct 27, 2024

Howard was born on 9/14/47 in Albuquerque, NM. Although he only lived there briefly, he loved the American Southwest.

Howard passed away at home on 10/27/24, in Arlington, WA. This was his decision, after a truly admirable attempt to overcome his health issues, Howard had said "I don't really like my choices, but I choose to go...

Oct 22, 2024

(Mary) Joann Furnas of Camano Island, Washington born in Bellingham, Washington to Joseph and Faye Urbick, passed away peacefully with her family near at Providence Hospital, Everett, Washington at the age of 89.

Joann is survived by her children Lynn (Russ), Steve (Kendal), Dave (Randy) and her grandchildren; Erin, Austin (Analie), Elyse and her great grandchild, Poppy...

Oct 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Alan J. Denison. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, Alan moved to Lawrenceville, Illinois, as a young child and later spent his formative years in Wichita Falls, Texas. His adventurous spirit set sail at nine years old when his Air Force family was stationed...

Oct 12, 2024

Born in Beverly, MA to Frances Bridget (Hickey) and Thomas Christopher Heaphy, Bill's first few years were spent living on the Loring Estate with his older sister Frances aka "Toots", while their Irish Immigrant father worked as the caretaker for the Loring Family. Sadly, Bill's mother died a week shy of his fifth birthday. Toots lovingly took on the...

Oct 11, 2024

Our hearts are heavy and hurting with the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle, Travis Shawn Mickelson. Travis was born on June 29, 1969 to Elmer and Val Mickelson. Travis and his brother Terry enjoyed playing sports, fishing, and riding dirt bikes together. They had a lot of fun and laughs together. Travis graduated from...

Oct 5, 2024

Myrna Joan Moore Corcoran passed away on October 5, 2024. She was a devoted wife, partner, mother, and friend. She had a passion for people, and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Myrna is survived by her long term partner Paul Savoie, and by her children Mark and Chawiwan, Kevin and Doni, Brian and...

Sep 23, 2024

Marilyn Christenson Wayland passed away peacefully on September 23rd at her home on Camano Island. She was 83 years old.

Marilyn was born in Fargo, North Dakota on November 20, 1940 to Emil and Eleanor Gerbing. She spent her early childhood days growing up in Barnesville, Minnesota. When she was thirteen years old she moved to the...

Sep 22, 2024

Dolores Watson Samons Harvell, 90 years old and a long-time resident of the Washington, D.C. area, passed away on 22 September 2024. She was born 19 October 1933, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in the old Womack Army Hospital. Her father was Joseph Albert Samons, a veteran of four tours in the US Army, including service in the Persian...

Sep 17, 2024

Pastor Paul Luther Wietzke, 98, of Camano Island passed September 17, 2024, into the promise of eternal life in Christ. Born March 16, 1926, to Walter and Louise (Wittstock) Wietzke in Chicago, Illinois, Paul grew up in the parsonage of Grace Lutheran Church, where his father was pastor. Following graduation from Lindblom High School, he continued his education at...

Sep 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rosemary Von Moos Edwards, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, on September 12,2024 at the age of 91.

Rosemary was born to Swiss immigrants, Joseph, and Rosalia Von Moos, on April 9, 1933, in Corona, California. When she was 4 months old, her family...

Sep 11, 2024

Randall A. Lee passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Everett, WA on Monday, September 11, 2024.  Known to family and friends as Randy, he will be greatly missed.

Randy was born in Seattle, WA on February 15, 1962 to Alton and Evelyn Lee (nee Hedman).  As a young child the family moved to...

Sep 3, 2024

Wendy Loree (Hood) Olson, born in Mt. Vernon, Washington on June 29, 1951, passed away peacefully at home in Tulalip, Washington on September 3, 2024, at the age of 73.

Wendy was a member of the International Order of the Rainbow Girls of the Masonic Temple of Stanwood as a teenager. She was also a member of...

Sep 1, 2024

Carolle Jean Bland, nicknamed "Princess" by her father and uncles, was born in Chicago, IL on March 30, 1943, to Frank and Pearl Anderson. She passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, in Mount Vernon, Washington, with her loving family by her side.

In her teenage years, she did some modeling, while helping to care for her...

Aug 31, 2024

Cynthia Ann Poteete, the beloved wife of John Poteete, pressed forward all the way into Jesus' love on August 31, 2024.

Cynthia was affectionately known as Cindy or Songbird. She went to heaven to be with her savior and Lord Jesus Christ on August 31, 2024. She was a beautiful person inside and out, reflecting her Christian...

Aug 24, 2024

Cheryl Elise Gort, born Cheryl Elise Palmer on April 8th, 1959, in Bellflower, California, was the beloved daughter of Albert and Joann Palmer.

She devoted her life to nurturing others as a wife, mother, and special needs teacher. Her kind and gentle spirit, along with her encouragement, left a lasting impression on many lives.

Cheryl...

Aug 13, 2024

Howard Glenn Garner, Our dear father who we affectionately called dad. Papa was born August 22,1936 and went to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on August 13, 2024. He longed to be joined with his beloved wife Katheryn Gayle Garner 1936-2012. Howard is survived by his daughters Cynthia Ann Garner and Husband John Raymond Poteete plus...