obituaries

Oct 4, 2023

Beloved husband, father, grandpa, and friend, Jacob (Jack) William Eisses passed away peacefully October 4, 2023. Jack was born January 11th, 1946 in Ellertshaar, Holland, to William and Johanna Eisses. Jack immigrated with his family to the United States at the age of 4, ultimately settling in Skagit Valley. The Eisses family was a hardworking family who were extremely...

Sep 28, 2023

Mary Ann was born January 29, 1945 in Everett, WA to Richard and Violet (Wetzel) Hansen. She passed away September 28, 2023 in Arlington WA, with her husband Joe by her side.

Mary Ann graduated from Marysville High School in 1963 with academic honors.  She was married to Joe Biringer in 1964, they have two children Melissa...

Sep 26, 2023

Kenneth ( Ken) Charles Vanderhyde, a beloved husband, cherished Dad, Grandpa, genuine friend, and teacher to many, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after an 8 year battle with Parkinson's on September 26, 2023, at the age of 88 in Mount Vernon, Washington. Born on December 9, 1934, in Snohomish, Washington, Ken's unwavering dedication to his family and his...

Sep 25, 2023

We grieve the passing of a good and gentle woman. Throughout her 97½ years she never ran out of kindness. If you knew Mona Reynolds you were her friend.

Her family's roots are still deep in the soil of southeastern Idaho. She was born on March 9, 1926, inside a small farmhouse in Egin, Idaho, the 3rd...

Sep 23, 2023

Allen Wayne Wright was born to George William Wright and Mildred Leota Wright (Judy) on April 29, 1938, in Sedro Woolley, WA. He attended the Mount Vernon school system and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1956. He joined the Carpenters Union and worked as an apprentice until March of 1957 when he entered the Navy. He had...

Sep 19, 2023

Neil Thorbjorn Eastvold, 87, passed away on September 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Neil was born in South Dakota and moved to Seattle with his family at a young age. After graduating from Ballard High School, he attended Pacific Lutheran University where he met the love of his life, Janice. They married and eventually settled down...

Sep 16, 2023

Our loving daughter and sister, Rosario Micaela Vivanco Meza, 53, of Burlington, Washington passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.  Rosie graduated from Sedro Woolley High School, class of 1991, enjoyed knitting, word searches and church activities.  She was preceded in death by her sister Juana Elsa, survived by her parents Silverio and María...

Sep 16, 2023

Sidney (Sybolt) Cornelius DeBoer went to be with the Lord on September 16th, 2023.  Sid was born on March 12, 1931 in Sneek, Friesland,  the Netherlands to Cornelis de Boer and Agnes de Boer (van der Meulen). Sid was the youngest of five children. His siblings were Sybren, Anne, Markus, Maaike. He was the only family member to immigrate...

Sep 6, 2023

Doris Mae Heyntsen, 92, passed away September 6, 2023 in Burlington WA at HomePlace Memory Care with her daughters by her side.

Born in Bellingham, on November 13, 1930, to Herbert and Dorothy White, Doris was raised by her two loving parents.  She was joined years later by brothers Robert and Douglas White and helped her parents...

Sep 5, 2023

Geraldine (Gerry) Ackermann passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 5, 2023. She was born on May 20, 1937, to Henry and Marie Kadyk in Everett, WA. She graduated from Everett High School and worked at a dairy for several years. She met Benjamin Ackermann through mutual friends and married him at the tender age of 18...

Aug 27, 2023

Merydee Suzanne Carlson passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 27th, 2023, in Anacortes, Washington, at the age of 89.

Merydee was born on June 18th, 1934 in Everett, Washington.

After graduating from Everett High School in 1952, Merydee attended Western Washington University. She married John Carlson in 1954 and moved to Georgia,...

Aug 24, 2023

Benjamin Gerald Martin Jr, "Jerry", completed his journey on earth 8/24/2023 after a brief illness.

Jerry was born to Ben and Marion Martin on April 25, 1952. He had fond memories of growing up Sunset Lane with relatives and many friends. He continued those friendships into adulthood.

Jerry married Gail Williams in 1981. They welcomed...

Aug 22, 2023

Donald Murphy, 92, entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 22nd.

Don was born in Los Angeles, CA. He grew up in San Francisco, and moved back to LA in his late teen years. While working as a lifeguard on a California beach at the age of 19, Don met the love...

Aug 21, 2023

Fred McGary went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2023.

He was born in Washington D.C. to Edward and Irene McGary on November 24, 1936, and grew up in Dearborn Michigan.

He was an extraordinary man and he touched so many lives.  To have the honor of knowing him, was to LOVE him.  ...

Aug 17, 2023

Ray Jensen passed away on August 17, 2023 at the age of 91 in Burlington, WA.  Funeral Home:  Hawthorne Funeral Home

Ray is survived by his significant other Mary Sands, sons Larry Jensen, Randy (Cathy) Jensen, Art (Vicki) Jensen, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

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Aug 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our mom, Rebecca (Becky) Lynn DeBoer (Rapp), left our sides in this world to join the sides of her loved ones in heaven on August 15, 2023.

Becky was born December 1, 1955 to Dixon and Joyce Rapp in Bremerton, WA. She grew up living in many states...

Aug 7, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Adela Ortiz Villarreal peacefully passed away on August 7, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1930 in Santa Maria, Texas. She was married to Marcos Villarreal for almost 70 years until his passing two years ago. Throughout her life, mom's faith guided her, family fulfilled her and work strengthened her. Her...

Aug 1, 2023

Marty Strohecker, 59, passed on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from heart failure. Marty was born in Seattle, but moved to Camano Island in his high school years, and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1981. He spent his adult life in California and Georgia, and returned to Burlington after early retirement to drive pilot trucks for several clients in...

Jul 31, 2023

Jerry W Smith

June 30, 1960- July 31, 2023

The greatest heart of the greatest man sadly stopped beating.

Jerry W. Smith, 63, passed away 07/31/2023, quietly at home with his wife.

Survived by wife and best friend Jody. Children Teresa...

Jul 22, 2023

Arvita Marie Bonner, 95, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023 surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 1:00pm at Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA with a reception to follow.