obituaries

Nov 1, 2024

Gary Douglas Sweeney

September 18, 1939 - November 1, 2024

Gary Douglas Sweeney, 85, passed peacefully in the morning on November 1, 2024. Born in Seattle on September 18, 1939, Gary was the second son of Robert and Gloria Sweeney. He was close with his older brother Bob and would fondly recall how much he...

Oct 29, 2024

Robert Douglas Scott

November 23, 1953- October 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Douglas Scott, a beloved father, brother, and friend, who left this world peacefully in his bed on October 29, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on November 23 1953,...

Oct 20, 2024

Constance "Connie" Coulter

July 23, 1940-October 20, 2024

Constance "Connie" Rae Coulter, 84, passed away Sunday October 20, 2024 at Skagit Valley Hospital.

Connie was born in Madison, South Dakota to Lenord and Agnes (Lowe) Noteboom. Connie graduated in 1958 from Madison High School in South Dakota. She Then...

Oct 20, 2024

Roger A Sayer, a resident of Mount Vernon, passed away October 20, 2024 at the age of 83 after several years of fighting cancers.  He was born January 22, 1941 to Clayton J and Frances M Sayer in Lake Stevens, WA.  The family moved to a home next to his grandparents farm in Cedardale south of Mount Vernon.  Roger...

Oct 13, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister Virginia Olivarez passed away peacefully in her home, to be with her Lord and Savior, on Oct. 13th, 2024. She was surrounded by many loved ones.

Virginia was born in La Feria, TX on March 1st, 1942, to Quirino and Fransisca Cantu. Although she was the fifth born, she was the...

Oct 12, 2024

After a brave and miracle filled fight against Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Maleila Rosalia-Nena Gonzalez passed away on the morning of Saturday, October 12 at the age of 2 and half.

Maleila was born on December 30, 2021 to the proudest of parents, Albby and Kelsey.  Although HLHS is typically diagnosed at the 20 week ultrasound,...

Oct 6, 2024

Ruth K. Saben, age 97, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully at her home on October 6, 2024. Born on January 16, 1927, in Timber Lake, South Dakota, Ruth was the daughter of the late John and Christine Wuestewald. Ruth was the second youngest of 15 children. She spent her life dedicated to her family, and in 1975,...

Oct 5, 2024

Barbara Henkle passed away peacefully at age 93 in McMinnville Oregon on October 5, 2024. She was born in Washington state and grew up in Seattle with her parents Alfred and Florence and siblings Stan and Joanne.

She graduated from Lincoln high school in 1948 and the UW in 1952. During her college years at the UW,...

Oct 1, 2024

Teddy Lynn McIlvain, 70, passed away on October 1, 2024, in Mount Vernon, WA.

Born April 7, 1954, Teddy was known for her radiant smile, laughter, uplifting spirit and her extraordinary will power to be focused always on positive staying strong despite any challenge.

Teddy was a devout Christian, attending various churches, most recently Christ...

Sep 30, 2024

Sharon Lois Wudtke passed away September 30th, 2024, at "Where the Heart is" Nursing Home in Burlington WA.

Sharon was born August 19, l935 in Everett, WA. She was the youngest daughter of Oland & Mollie Cox.

Sharon spent her early childhood years on a small farm on Bayview Ridge in Skagit county. The family...

Sep 27, 2024

Robert "Bob" Eugene Marsh met his creator in the comfort of his loving family on September 27th, 2024. Bob was born on July 19th, 1958 in Heidelberg Germany to Cristelda and Horace "Elmo" Marsh.

He lived a life of purpose, faith, dedication, and honor. Bob was known for his steadfast character. Bob is remembered for his delight...

Sep 27, 2024

Leslie Orvis Delaney of La Conner, WA passed away on the morning of September 27, 2024, With family by his side.

Les was born in Beloit, Wisconsin to Orvis and Katherine Delaney on July 1, 1949. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1968. After graduation he joined the Navy where he came to be stationed...

Sep 16, 2024

Alan Lee Frank

April 24, 1953- September 16, 2024

Alan was born in Pullman, WA to Lee Frank and Marlene Hoffman Frank. Unfortunately, Lee was in Oregon playing baseball for the Washington State team and unable to make the birth of Alan, as Alan was born three weeks early.

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Sep 14, 2024

Arthur Byron Palmer was born on September 21, 1919 on a farm in Morristown South Dakota to Mary and Spencer Palmer.  He was the third child born.  Caroline and Anna were born before him; and Lillian, Mabel and David were born after Arthur.  The Family Homestead had both dairy and beef cattle and used horse drawn equipment to bring...

Sep 13, 2024

Enrique "Henry" will be remembered as a loving and caring father and grandfather, the most hardworking person his sons knew with an infectious laugh that his three sons inherited. He is survived by wife Irma, sons Enrique Jr (Ruby), Heriverto (Sinai), Antonio and granddaughter Gemma, as well as his three brothers and two sisters. Enrique immigrated to the United...

Sep 3, 2024

She liked telling stories, mostly about family.

She spun historical yarns about long-dead Irish and Norwegian ancestors who'd crossed seas and borders and pushed ever westward before settling in a fertile valley in a far corner of America.

She held court about growing up the daughter of educators near a rough-and-tumble timber town at the...

Aug 26, 2024

Jeanne Marie Andersen was born to Hans Andersen (he was Danish, but wasn't the fairy tail writer) and Myrtle Anderson on April 19, 1931 in Chicago IL.

She grew up in Chicago, graduating from Sullivan High School in 1949. She studied millinery and dress design. After graduating she decided to move to California on her own. She...

Aug 19, 2024

Our beloved Larry O'Neill, age 48, of Mount Vernon, Washington passed away suddenly at his home on August 19, 2024.

Larry was a son, nephew, uncle, brother, cousin and friend to many. Larry was born on February 18, 1976 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Lisa (VerBerkmoes) Jones and Danny O'Neill.

He grew up in Mount Vernon,...

Aug 19, 2024

Martha Mejia at the age of 69 passed away Monday, August 19, 2024.

Martha was born on April 20, 1955 in Donna, TX to Cruz Garcia Mejia Sr. and Josefina Webber Sarmento.

Martha is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Vincent Lee Anthony Mejia; son in-law, Jose Luis Morales Sr., 2 sisters; 3 brothers;...

Aug 18, 2024

Robert Owen Royal, 87, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Robert was born in Concrete, WA on August 30, 1936.

He is survived by his sons Kelly (Lisa) Royal, Richard (Jessica) Royal, daughter in law Marcia (Tom deceased) Royal, stepchildren LaLonnie Iotte, Richard Pennington, Lloyd Munn, Shannon Lewis and sister...