Obituaries

Nov 12, 2018

Jon Donnellan was born June 5, 1940, in Olean, NY, second-to-last of 9 children born to Frank and Esther Donnellan.  He moved to Ferndale with his family in 1955 and attended Ferndale High and Western WA University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science and elementary education.  He and Joanne met at Western and were married August 24,...

Nov 9, 2018

Charles "Charlie” Millsap died peacefully in the Whatcom Hospice House on November 9th, 2018 in Bellingham, WA at the age of 68. After courageously fighting and beating cancer 14 years ago, the disease recently returned and overtook him.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 42 years, Chris; children, Branden (Lori) Millsap of Blaine, WA, Chuck (Kara) Millsap of Renton,...

Nov 9, 2018

Alan Anthony Frye, 69, of Deming, WA, fought a strong fight against kidney cancer and took his final breath at home surrounded by family on November 9th, 2018. Al is survived by his wife Cassy of 39 years, his daughters: Heidi, Donni, Kellie, Allison and his son Marshall, and many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Al...

Nov 5, 2018

Judith G. “Loop” Tyson, age 78, of Bellingham passed away in Bellingham at Shuksan Healthcare Center Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.  She was born April 5, 1940 in Bellingham to parents George C. and Edna Mae (Van Syckle) Loop.  

Nov 4, 2018

Mary Gudrun Freeman passed away peacefully on November 4, 2018 at the age of 95. Mary was born July 4, 1923 in Akra, North Dakota to Elin and Skapti Olason, one of nine children.  She helped on the family farm from picking potatoes to sewing dresses.  When Mary was 25, she moved to Seattle, then to Blaine, where Mary worked...

Nov 2, 2018

Dennis L. Nieuwendorp (Denny), born July 6, 1951 in Bellingham, Washington, passed on Friday, November 2, 2018. Grew up in Lynden with his brothers, Mark and Steve, and raised by his caring parents, Denny enjoyed a carefree childhood going to church on Sundays and attending Lynden High School, After his days of youth, he continued to grow and later attended...

Oct 29, 2018

Todd A. Rasmussen, age 44, went home to be with his Heavenly Father Monday, October 29, 2018 after years of enduring Huntington’s Disease.  He was born July 3, 1974 to parents Gerald L. and Linda Sue (Lacey) Rasmussen.  He was preceded in death by his mother, brothers John and Rich Rasmussen who all had the same disease, his aunt Pattie...

Oct 27, 2018

Elden E. Balzer, 90, of Bellingham formerly of Ferndale passed away peacefully at the Silverado of Bellingham, Saturday Oct. 27, 2018. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 At Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Rd., Blaine, WA 98230 with Pastor Tim Thiessen officiating.  

Oct 25, 2018

Sandra Lynn (Jacoby) McManus passed away at her home in Acme at the age of 77 after battling cancer and the after-effects. Sandy was born Jan. 14, 1941 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bellingham.  She grew up in Acme and graduated from Mt. Baker High School with the class of 1959, and attended Skagit Valley Jr. College. In 1961, Sandy made the bold decision...

Oct 23, 2018

Opal Irene Wilson, age 92, of Bellingham passed away in Bellingham, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.

A graveside service will be held at Bayview Cemetery. Please call Sig’s funeral & Cremation Services for date and time of service.

 Family suggests memorial contributions be made in Opal’s name to Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.

Oct 21, 2018

Gary August Larson, age 72, formerly of Ferndale, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Snohomish, WA. Gary was born on November 24, 1945in Bellingham to Herbert August and Jean (Kroontje) Larson. His younger years were spent farming and raising horses on the family farm. After graduating from Ferndale High School, he built custom homes throughout Whatcom County and...

Oct 18, 2018

Paule Kelly was born on February 5, 1925 in New York City and grew up in Stamford, CT, the only child of Harold W. and Marjorie (Booth) Browne.  This idyllic location provided her with unfettered access to the beauty of Long Island Sound as well as the opportunity for adventures with her father on the local pond and throughout the...

Oct 18, 2018

On Thursday, October 18, 2018, Robert R. Naidu, Sr., age 70, sadly passed away. Robert was born on July 10, 1948 in Fiji Island. Known to all as an adoring husband, father and grandfather.  Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Mun Sami and Tanjamma Naidu, and father in-law Arne Hanna. He is survived by his wife Kim, whom he was happily...

Oct 12, 2018

Mark Lelacheur, age 55, of Lynden passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 in Bellingham. A memorial services will be held Thursday, October 25, 2018, 2:00 PM, in the Family Room at North County Christ the King Church, 1835 Liberty St., Lynden, WA 98264. 

Oct 1, 2018

Ann Katherine (Williams Herman) Walton, former resident of Los Gatos and San Jose, CA, passed away peacefully at home in Bellingham, Washington, on October 1, 2018. As she wished, she was encircled by her children who love her dearly. Ann was born to Dennis and Thyra Williams in Morrilton, Arkansas on January 24, 1937, starting an adventurous life full of...

Sep 27, 2018

Sep 23, 2018

Wendy Rose (Mehus) Kenoyer went to Heaven to be with her personal savior Jesus on September 23rd, 2018. She passed peacefully, as per her wishes, unafraid, and with family at her side.

Wendy was born to Russell and Marjorie Mehus in North Bellingham, January 22nd, 1951, where she lived on Smith Rd. until 1956 when the family moved to Wilson...

Sep 13, 2018

Susan Marie Elliot was born on December 13, 1958 in Bellingham Washington, and died in her home on September 13, 2018, after a long battle with her declining health. Susan was preceded in death by her beloved father Larry Peterson, brother Scott Peterson and recent son Cain Cruckshank, may they rest in peace. Susan and her mother Marge had a...

Sep 12, 2018

Kathleen Barbara Fox, age 79, of Bellingham was born May 6, 1939 (and you know the funny part is she was born at home in the bedpan.) in Port Orchard, Washington to, Samuel Peterson Bering, Sr. and Mae Jessie(Telford).  Kathleen was relieved of her suffering and illnesses Wednesday, September 12, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Sep 10, 2018

Wayne Chin, age 66, of Bellingham passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 in Bellingham.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Oct, 3, 2018 at Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham at 1:30 PM.