obituaries

Nov 24, 2024

Sandra was born in Bellingham, WA on May 19, 1938 to John and Eunice (Soens) Weckert; she passed away November 24, 2024 in Kirkland, WA surrounded by family.  The family moved to Mount Vernon, WA in 1943, where Sandra attended her school years, graduating from Mount Vernon High School in 1956. When her kids were young she worked with...

Nov 22, 2024

Emerson Clyde Koetje passed away November 22nd 2024.

Emerson was born February 21, 1939, to John and Mina Koetje in Bellingham, WA.

He had five siblings: Paul, Mary Ann, Jack, Gloria and Tamara, and all were raised in the Skagit Valley. Emerson attended Mount Vernon High School where he met his beloved Barbara Jo DeMeyer...

Nov 22, 2024

Marion Ekkelkamp (81) passed away peacefully on November 22nd,2024 at Birchview Memory Care Center in Sedro Woolley. She was born on May 4, 1943, to Henry and Marie Kadyk in Everett, WA. She graduated from Everett High School. At the age of 16, she met the love of her life, Jerry Ekkelkamp of Mount Vernon. They married in 1961...

Nov 14, 2024

David Fredrick Willard

December 16, 1947 – November 14, 2024

David Fredrick Willard, 76, of Burlington, WA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born in Ogallala, NE, he grew up in Nebraska and Washington, excelling in wrestling at Moses Lake High School before serving in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam (1967–1971) and later...

Nov 10, 2024

Alice Textor

April 20, 1950-November 10, 2024

Alice's twelve-year battle with cancer ended early Sunday morning, November 10. She fought bravely and courageously, and she lived every day to the fullest. Alice Marie Textor was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 20, 1950, to Carl and Lillian Textor. Number five of...

Nov 10, 2024

Suzanne (Stannert) Felt, 78, of Anacortes Washington, passed away at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Washington on November 10, 2024, after a brief illness surrounded by her loved ones.

Suzanne was born on November 9, 1946, to Irving (Stan) C. and Carrie (Kay) Stannert in Long Beach, California.

The Stannert family left California and...

Nov 7, 2024

Robert "Bob" Edward Lee Jr.

December 12, 1934- November 7, 2024

Robert "Bob" Lee was born December 12, 1934, to Robert and Marion Lee, in Mount Vernon, WA. Robert passed away on November 7, 2024, in his home in Bayview (Mount Vernon), WA.

Robert graduated from Burlington Edison High...

Nov 4, 2024

David Lorne Hayton

David Lorne Hayton, age 85, passed away on November 4, 2024. He completed the family of Leslie E. and Frances (Davis) Hayton when he was born on March 27, 1939. As the youngest of five, David grew up on Fir Island, across the road from the family farm. He attended Conway Grade School and...

Nov 2, 2024

Gary Lee Klopfenstein Sr passed away in Mt Vernon, WA on November 2, 2024 with family by his side.  Born April 15, 1947 to Wilbur and Willetta Mae (Oakley) at Lima Memorial Hopsital (Lima, Ohio).  Growing up on the family dairy farm in Wapakoneta, he loved to drive the tractors, namely the Fordson Major and the CA Allis Chalmers....

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...