obituaries

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...

Aug 16, 2024

Dottie Moe

After a lingering illness, Dottie passed away to join her family.  She was born April 22, 1929 in a farmhouse near Valley City, N. Dak.; She passed away August 16, 2024 at her home in Burlington.  She moved to Skagit Valley at the age of 5, attended local schools until 5th grade, moved with her...

Aug 14, 2024

In 1954, at 19 years old, Donnie moved from Oklahoma to WA, to be near his older brother Billie, with only in his pocket.  He got a data-widget-version="352" data-widget-config="eyJzY3JvbGxPZmZzZXQiOiIxODAiLCJsb2NhbGUiOiIiLCJ2aXNpdE9iaXRUZXh0IjoiVmlzaXQgT2JpdHVhcnkiLCJzZW5kRmxvd2Vyc1RleHQiOiJTZW5kIEZsb3dlcnMiLCJzZWFyY2hQbGFjZWhvbGRlciI6IkZpbmQgYSBsb3ZlZCBvbmUuLi4iLCJ2aWV3TGl2ZXN0cmVhbVRleHQiOiJWaWV3IExpdmVzdHJlYW0iLCJ0cmVlU2FsZXNUZXh0IjoiVHJlZXMiLCJnaWZ0U2FsZXNUZXh0IjoiR2lmdHMiLCJvYml0c1BlclBhZ2UiOiIxMCIsIm5ld0VudiI6InByb2QiLCJ0aGVtZUNvbG9yIjoiIzAwNzNjMCIsInVzZUNhcmRzIjp0cnVlLCJvYml0dWFyeUl0ZW1IZWlnaHQiOiIxODAiLCJidXR0b25TdHlsZSI6InBpbGwifQ==" an hour job at a portable Mill on Sauk Mountain.  Soon after, he met his future bride Sandy, which he married in June 1956.

In 1960, he started...

Aug 11, 2024

Kathryn Riddle, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on August 11th, 2024. She was born on May 7th, 1954, in Seattle, Washington.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her sister Kristi, and her parents Bill and Phyllis Shertzer. She is survived by her loving daughters Kassidy and Kortney, her son in law Alec, and her cherished grandchildren Mason,...

Aug 6, 2024

Ann Marie Richards, 90, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024.

A celebration of life will be planned for sometime in October, 2024 and will be announced in the full obituary at a later time.

Aug 6, 2024

Katherine Theresa Francis, 68, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024, in Sedro-Woolley, WA surrounded by her family.  Kathy was born in Bonne Terre, MO on March 1, 1956, to Lester and Colleen Francis.

Kathy and her family moved to Washington state in 1957.  She was raised in Burlington, WA with her 3 younger brothers.  She graduated...

Aug 6, 2024

Ann Marie Richards, age 90 of Mount Vernon, WA passed away in the afternoon of August 6th, 2024, with family by her side.

Ann was born to Ole and Thone Tollum on October 26, 1933, in Mount Vernon, WA. She graduated from Burlington Edison High School in 1952. Shortly after graduating Ann married the love of her...

Aug 4, 2024

Daniel Patrick O'Malley was born in Bellingham, WA on January 22, 1939, to John Paul O'Malley and Florence Pauline (Miller) O'Malley.  He was the oldest of three sons.  Dan attended and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1957.  He was the student body Vice President in his senior year and played football during his high school years for John...

Jul 25, 2024

Mary Margaret Kiesel 97, passed away peacefully in her Mount Vernon home on July 25, 2024.

She was born at City General Hospital in Bremerton, WA on March 24, 1927, to John J. and Helen G. Lawless.

Mary Margaret or "Mike" attended Catholic grade school and graduated from Bremerton High School in 1945.

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Jul 25, 2024

In the morning of July 25th, 2024, William (Billy) Vito Rodio III passed away in his home in Sedro Woolley, Washington, days after his 22nd birthday. Billy was born in Mount Vernon, Washington on July 22nd, 2002, the first boy in a family of ten children. He was homeschooled before attending Skagit Academy and Skagit Valley College, showing interest...

Jul 23, 2024

Ronald S. Walt of Mt. Vernon, Washington passed away after a long illness on July 23, 2024, at 83 years of age.

He grew-up in Grand Junction, Colorado where he enjoyed rock hunting and driving an antique WWII jeep around the Grand Mesa. Ron graduated from George Washington University in Washington DC, interned...

Jul 19, 2024

Cynthia Jeanine Toland (née Franklin) passed away on July 19, 2024, at the age of 73, in her home at Bayview, Washington. Born on November 15, 1950, in Mount Vernon to A. Bryce and Barbara Franklin she shared her childhood with sisters Dianna, Rosemary and Susan as well as brothers Gregory, Thomas and William.

Cynthia attended school...

Jul 18, 2024

Sharon was born April 29, 1954 in Sedro Woolley, WA to Kenneth and Phyllis (James) Brown.

Sharon passed away July 18, 2024.  Sharon was a lifelong resident of Skagit County.  She graduated from Burlington Edison High School, the class of 1972.  She worked for many years as a hairdresser as well as an employee at the Burlington...

Jul 16, 2024

With her children at her side, Betty decided it was time to join the angels in Heaven at Creekside Senior Living, in Burlington. While listening to 'old time gospel hymns' she joined loved family and friends at those pearly gates.

Born to Jesse (Jim) and Florence Fults, Betty began her life May 21, 1936. Sister Joyce eagerly...

Jul 15, 2024

Bonita Gail Marcott Elfstrom, age 80, passed away peacefully at her Mount Vernon home July 15, 2024, with her husband of 63 years at her side. Bonita was born in 1943, in Seattle, to Rolland and Juanita Marcott. The family - three boys and a girl - moved to Mount Vernon in 1949 to operate the Knotty Pine Tavern....

Jul 13, 2024

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Marilyn Jean Dalseg (Pearson) passed into the waiting arms of her Savior Jesus Christ and was welcomed into heaven.

Marilyn was born February 27, 1944, to Helmer and Helen Pearson. She was the fourth of five children. She attended Mount Vernon, Washington, schools and graduated from high school with the class of...