For immediate assistance call 1-360-656-5459

logo-image

Obituaries

Search Obituaries

Donald Martin Pilcher

Donald Martin Pilcher

Mar 25, 2023

 

Donald Martin Pilcher, age 97, passed away Saturday March 25, 2023. He came into this world on February 26, 1926, a child of the Great Depression and one of 14 children born to Elizabeth (Butler) Pilcher and Harry Daniel Pilcher.  Born and raised on the family farm in rural Kansas near Delphos, KS, he enthusiastically regaled family with stories...

Paul Anthony Rockwell

Paul Anthony Rockwell

Mar 25, 2023

 

Paul A. Rockwell, 75 years of age, passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends on March 25, 2023, in Bellingham, WA. 

 

Paul was born in Vancouver, Canada on September 28, 1947. He moved to the United States and graduated from Bellingham High School. He met the love of his life, Fran Lautenbach, and they married...

Michael Desmond Praetzel

Michael Desmond Praetzel

Mar 24, 2023

 

Michael (Mike) Desmond Praetzel of Bellingham, Washington, died peacefully early Friday evening, March 24th, at the age of 88. His oldest daughter Kimber was by his side.

 

Born on November 17th, 1934, in Petaluma, California to Bertha King and Desmond Praetzel, Mike grew up on his family’s farm with five siblings. As a child, he attended Catholic schools...

Ronald "Ron" Clarence Erickson

Ronald "Ron" Clarence Erickson

Mar 23, 2023

 

Ronald C. Erickson, age 87, went to the heavens of our Lord on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was born January 1, 1936 to parents Clarence and Carrie Erickson in Bellingham, Washington. We are celebrating the life of Ron at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Everson, Washington at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 22, 2023.  Ron was an avid sport’s...

Thomas "Tom" Millard Dunn

Thomas "Tom" Millard Dunn

Mar 21, 2023

 

Thomas Millard Dunn, age 75, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. How do you capture an eye twinkle, or describe Irish charm in its purest sense, one of mischievousness that lightened every moment? That was Tom Dunn. He was a man full of the grace that humor affords, and rarely let an opportunity pass for fun. He had a...

Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Edmonds

Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Edmonds

Mar 21, 2023

 

Gerald Eugene Edmonds was born in Seattle on September 28, 1943 to Lloyd “Bud” Edmonds and Irene Yvonne (Lagasse) Edmonds.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Sister Irene (Edmonds) Neyens and Brother Lynn Edmonds.  He is survived by his wife Ruth Edmonds, Son Jay (Dana) Edmonds, Son Chris Edmonds, Granddaughter Jayna Edmonds, Granddaughter Katie Edmonds, and Grandson...

Tena "Thea" Speelman

Tena "Thea" Speelman

Mar 16, 2023

Tena “Thea” de Jong Speelman arrived in Jesus arms on March 16, 2023.  She loved family and was a shining example of what a wife, mother and daughter of God should be. 

She was born in Sneek, the Netherlands on March 21, 1931 to Hessel de Jong and Reino Bajema.  Her father passed away when she was very young...

Robert Thacher Campbell II.

Robert Thacher Campbell II.

Mar 9, 2023

Robert Thacher Campbell, II, age 75, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at his home in Bellingham, WA. Bob was born and raised in the Kansas City, MO, area. He graduated Platte City High School with the Class of 1965, where he played football. He attended Grinnell College in Iowa before graduating from the University of Missouri at Columbia. Bob...

Collin Brandt

Collin Brandt

Mar 6, 2023

 

A sweet, loving, kind-hearted son and brother-Collin Brandt passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. He was 40 years old.

Collin was born in Bellingham on March 15, 1982, to Sam Brandt and Barbara Brown

 

Collin graduated from Squalicum High School in 2000. He was a jack of all trades, working in road construction, as a longshoreman, making rope,...

Thomas "Tom" Alan VanderYacht

Thomas "Tom" Alan VanderYacht

Mar 6, 2023

 

Thomas Alan VanderYacht

7/6/56-3/6/23

 

Tom was born in Bellingham on 7/6/56 to Orville and Frances VanderYacht .  Tom attended Ferndale schools and had a love for farming, working for many local farmers.  Predeceased by his parents, Tom is survived by his brothers, Del of Blaine, Jeff of CA, sister Rosalee MacDonald of Bellingham and several nieces and nephews. 

...

Jolene Pearl Lagerwey

Jolene Pearl Lagerwey

Mar 1, 2023

 

Jolene Lagerwey was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at age 88.  Jolene was born in Bellingham WA on February 10, 1935 to Joseph and Marjorie (Knight) Manthey.  She was one of six children.  Jolene was raised in the Laurel area, attended Meridian schools and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1953.

 

Jolene...

Paul Raymond Acker

Paul Raymond Acker

Feb 27, 2023

 

Paul came into the world on July 10, 1923, the third child of six born to Charles Raymond and Mary Frances Acker, hard-working farmers in the eastern foothills of Colorado southeast of Denver.

 

He attended a one-room country school through the 8th grade, then graduated from Douglas County High School in Castle Rock in 1939. His love for...

Margaret Jean Swieringa

Margaret Jean Swieringa

Feb 23, 2023

 

 Peg Swieringa died unexpectedly on February 23 at the family home in Custer, WA, of heart failure. All who knew her mourn at her loss. Our light is gone but the glow remains.

Peg was born on May 26, 1951, in Midland, Michigan, to Joe and Molly Francis. She was born on the opening day of trout season and...

Koren (Kory) Ann Diemert

Koren (Kory) Ann Diemert

Feb 13, 2023

 

Koren (Kory) A. Diemert, age 80 of Bellingham passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023 at home after a 16 month battle against brain cancer. She was born August 5, 1942 to Mabel (Hawkinson) Karber and John Karber in Ulysses, Kansas. She graduated from Blaine High School in 1960 and got her Associates Degree from Tabor College in Kansas. In 1966, she married the love of her life, Arvid Diemert. Kory...

Rose Marie Miller

Rose Marie Miller

Feb 10, 2023

 

Rose (Rosie) Marie Miller went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 10, 2023. She passed away in the presence of loved ones at the age of 80. Born in Placentia, California on October 12, 1942, to Daniel and Mary Solorzano. Rosie began her leadership skills early on. She was the eldest of 6...

Nathaniel (Nate) Luke Wielenga

Nathaniel (Nate) Luke Wielenga

Feb 8, 2023

 

Nate, amazing and loved son, brother, uncle, and nephew passed away on a clear, bright morning February 8th, 2023 in Bellingham. Nate was born October 28th, 1993 in Bellingham to Gregg and Sheila Wielenga. He graduated from Lynden High School in 2012 where he was a two sport athlete in football and his first love, basketball.

Nate lived a...

Esther Marie Welch

Esther Marie Welch

Feb 4, 2023

 

Esther Marie Welch, age 88, of Bellingham passed to Heaven after a short illness Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Oak Harbor, WA. Marie was born March 25, 1934 in Bellingham to parents Albert and Esther (Johnson) Jacobson.

 

She is survived by her two sons Stan (Penny) Welch, Bruce (Elena) Welch; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and...

James E. Elvig, D.C.

James E. Elvig, D.C.

Feb 3, 2023

Jim Elvig was born September 29, 1946, the elder of fraternal twin boys, to Ken and Margaret Elvig in Bellingham Washington.  Jim and his twin John joined older brother Paul and they were followed six years later by brother Dan.  The family was poor in worldly means but rich in love and integrity.  He always considered himself blessed to be...

Maurine Joyce Mazaruk

Maurine Joyce Mazaruk

Jan 31, 2023

 

Maurine J. Mazaruk, age 86, of Maple Falls, WA passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Bellingham.

 A graveside service with Military Honors will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, February, 16, 2023 at Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham.

 

From The Frog Mystery by Dr Maurine J. Mazaruk

“I was born in Washington State.  My life has been a very...

Jon Benjamin Ostby

Jon Benjamin Ostby

Jan 22, 2023

 

Sadly, we share the news of Jon Benjamin Ostby’s death, age 75. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and former owner of Nelson’s Market in Bellingham’s York neighborhood died at home January 22, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. His battle against kidney cancer was brief but courageous.

 

Born April 28, 1947, in Granite Falls, MN,...

Share by: