obituaries

May 15, 2024

Ronald Bruce Karr, 79, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.

He was born November 16, 1944 in Bellingham, Washington to GC "Doe" and Hazel (Jacobsen) Karr.  He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1963 and received an Associates Degree from Skagit Valley College in 1965.

Ron joined the Navy in 1967.  He...

May 12, 2024

Kara Marie (Cartee) Drew returned to the Lord on Mothers' Day, May 12, 2024, in Snoqualmie, Washington. Kara was brought into this world by Jack and Kathy Cartee in Spokane, WA on August 14, 1970. Kara was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and friend to many.  She graduated from Immaculate Conception School and Mount Vernon High School....

May 5, 2024

James Ernest (Jim, "Doc") Monroe passed away May 5, 2024. He was 88 years old.

Jim was born in Phoenix AZ on August 16, 1935, and later graduated from Prescott High School. He attended and graduated from Northern Arizona University, where he met his wife Janie, in 1957. The two were married for 58 years until her...

May 1, 2024

On May 1, 2024, John Earl Baldwin died at age 66 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born to Joy and Don Baldwin on September 9, 1957. He grew up on roller skates in the Roller Frolic in Burlington, WA, owned by his parents. In the rink, he caused trouble around every corner, needing a note...

Apr 24, 2024

Johanna Marie Stearns, 98, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, in Mount Vernon, WA.  Marie was born on September 30, 1925, in Minneapolis, MN to Carl and Borgchild Johnson.

Marie was an avid reader, self-taught pianist, loving wife, mother of 5 children, grandmother of 8, and great-grandmother of 22.

A life well lived, she...

Apr 23, 2024

Bonnie Rose (Youngs) Mead

March 9, 1933 – April 23, 2024

Bonnie Mead passed away April 23, 2024, peacefully in her home in Concrete, Washington. She was visited by many who loved her the last two days. Bonnie wanted only to be home surrounded by her kitties, doggies and those that loved her most. She ...

Apr 21, 2024

Myo Arlaine Shears, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024, in Mount Vernon, Washington. Myo was born on April 17, 1938, at Burlington General Hospital, Burlington, Washington to Charles & Marion Pickens. Myo attended school in Mt. Vernon and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1956.

She knew from the time she was a...

Apr 19, 2024

Harry and Lucy Ota, both 90, of Mount Vernon, WA, passed away on April 19th of aspiration pneumonia and April 13th of a stroke, respectively.

Harry was born on February 1st, 1934 to Shiro Ota and Tatsuko Nakayama in El Centro, California. After Harry graduated from Venice High School in 1952, he went on to study Horticulture...

Apr 19, 2024

Peggy Jean McRae

I was born May 15, 1934, to Bill and June Sullivan and grew up on a farm at the end of Sullivan Road in Bow. I lived in a farmhouse which was heated by a wood stove and lit with kerosene lamps. Water was pumped by hand and carried into the house for drinking...

Apr 17, 2024

Selby Irwin, was born on February 24, 1942, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 82 in Mount Vernon Washington. Selby, known for his giving nature, strength, and perseverance in life, spent years inspiring others on how to overcome life's adversities and always finding the adventures in life. He never...

Apr 17, 2024

Thomas passed away peacefully in Concrete, WA on April 17, 2024. Thomas was born in McMinnville, OR on October 4, 1948. Thomas graduated from Burlington Edison High School, joined the Army, got out of the Army and not long after married his wife, Lynne Benjamin, on December 1, 1972. Together Thomas and Lynn opened Café Moka in the summer...

Apr 17, 2024

Cindy Rae Reed, age 76, of Mount Vernon, Washington passed away peacefully at home on April 17th, 2024. Cindy was born on February 19th, 1948 to Whit and Dorothy Frees in Spirt Lake, Iowa. The family moved from Sprit Lake to Washington when Cindy was still very young. In her late teens Cindy and her parents moved up to...

Apr 17, 2024

Thomas Hotchkiss,75, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024 in Concrete, WA.

Apr 5, 2024

James F. De Pree Jr., a veteran of the Vietnam Era and longtime resident of Burlington, passed away on April 5, 2024, surrounded by family. Jim, as he was known to many in the area, was born on February 9, 1944, to Dr. James and Amanda Lou (Wagner) De Pree in Chicago, Illinois. Soon after Jim's birth, his family...

Apr 5, 2024

Melisa Delgado Chavez, 29 years, passed away April 5 2024.

A memorial service will be held Friday, April 19, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Hawthorne Funeral home in Mount Vernon, WA.

Mar 28, 2024

In loving memory of Mason Alan Welmers, 45 of Concrete WA.

We are saddened to announce his passing on March 28, 2024. Mason was born June 1, 1978, in Mount Vernon WA to Cyndi Strahmann and Randy Welmers.

Mason attended and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1997. He was an excellent football player,...

Mar 23, 2024

Full of warmth, creativity & the kindest spirit, Patti left us on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Patti was born on June 15th, 1940, in Burlington, Washington. Growing up in a small home next to Burlington-Edison High School, (a small park still sits behind where the home stood.) An only child, she was raised by her loving parents,...

Mar 22, 2024

Janet was born July 17, 1942, in Mount Vernon, WA.  She was the third child born to Sigurd and Thordys (Rodvelt) Benson, joining older siblings, Jerry (Gerald) and Joyce.  The family lived in Bow and Burlington, Washington and lived on a farm in both of those communities.

A 1960 graduate of Burlington-Edison High School, Janet went on...

Mar 19, 2024

Joan Evelyn Brady (Leadbetter) passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, in Poulsbo, WA, at the age of 89. She was born on June 19, 1934, Doe Bay, Orcas Island, Washington.

Joan was a creative and accomplished artist, veterinary assistant, and school office assistant. She had a passion for art, gardening, family gatherings, agate hunting, quilting, and...

Mar 16, 2024

Paul Martin Engebretsen

01/23/1950 – 03/16/2024

After braving many difficulties with cancer, Paul passed away in his home in Mount Vernon, Washington and is sorely missed. His sunny disposition and love of music were evident when you came and knocked at his door and heard him humming to jazz or blues. Paul was born in...