obituaries

Dec 2, 2021

Rebecca Van Cleave was born on February 6, 1930, in Grand Junction, CO and passed away on December 2, 2021, in Sedro Woolley, WA.

Rebecca married Robert Van Cleave (dad) November 25, 1959, in Spencer, IA where they lived and welcomed 2 daughters Roxie and Robyn.  They moved to Ralston, NE in 1969 where they lived until...

Dec 1, 2021

Lucy E Seitz, 104, of Bellingham, WA passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021.  Lucy was born on January 16, 1917, in Rigby, ID to Vern and Celia Chapman.  As an adult, Lucy worked as a cook in the mines of Idaho before working for Stowe's Clothing for many decades.

Lucy had many hobbies and interests including...

Dec 1, 2021

Jack "Dep" Antonino DePeralta, 63, of Burlington, WA, passed away December 1, 2021 at Skagit Valley Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on March 27, 1958 in San Jose, California. Jack was highly active in JROTC at Citrus Jr High School in Orange Cove, California and continued with JROTC at Reedley High School in Reedley, California. His...

Nov 23, 2021

Jeanne Gerde, age 75, passed away on November 23, 2021, suddenly at home in Mount Vernon, WA.

Jeanne was born on March 21, 1946, the oldest of three children born to Maria and Peter Fedosenko in Kiel, Germany. The Fedosenko family lived in Forbach, France. In 1954 they filed paperwork with the Refugee Relief Act through World...

Nov 22, 2021

Edward J. Watson Jr. passed away peacefully November 22, 2021. He was born December 11, 1936 in Mount Vernon to Ed and Faye Watson. His wife of 61 years, Sara Harriet (Williams) Watson, passed away January 18, 2022. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Gudmundsson (Petur) his sons Bradley Watson and Edward J. Watson III, cousin Mike Shea,...

Nov 19, 2021

William Paul Wagner was born on November 18, 1953 in Van Nuys, California and passed away on November 19, 2021 in Mount Vernon, Washington.

William Paul grew up in Southern California, and was educated at Calahan Elementary School, in Northridge.  And he went to Nobel Junior High School there as well.  His family moved to Utah when...

Nov 18, 2021

Sadly, Janette Katherine McPherson (O'Leary) closed her smiling blue Irish eyes forever on November 18, 2021.  The daughter of Thomas E. And Violet O'Leary (Renilson), she was a graduate of Mount Vernon High School, and enjoyed a dual career as a homemaker and as a retail clerk at the former Jo's Styles.  95 years young, she is survived by...

Nov 9, 2021

Marion Julia Harmon was called home by Jesus on November 9, 2021 in Burlington, Washington just days after her 97 th birthday. Her husband, Hugh, was with her as she departed.

Marion was born October 25, 1924 to Hilda and Albert Lurker in Los Angeles, California where she was raised with her older sister and best friend...

Nov 8, 2021

Charleen (Abraham) Clark Schroeder, 83, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on November 8, 2021, with her loved ones by her side.  Charleen was born on August 18, 1938, in Long Beach, California to George and Jimmie Rose Abraham.

Charleen was an only child and a 'Navy brat', traveling between WA, CA and NY during her...

Nov 8, 2021

James (Jim) Myron Darr was an amazing and loving husband, father and brother that passed away in Mount Vernon on November 8, 2021 at the age of 69. Jim lived a remarkable life and touched us in so many ways. He was known as a man full of laughter who could make a new friend where ever he went....

Nov 7, 2021

Richard "Rick" Oglesbee led a life filled with joy and compassion. While he passed too early, his life was a light that shone strongest for those around him.

Rick was born in Montana, where he spent much of his early childhood, living with his Mom and Grandparents in Billings and Hamilton. His family moved to Anacortes, WA...

Nov 5, 2021

Orvalle "Mac" Huseby, 93, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2021, in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  Mac was born on October 3, 1928, in Newman Grove, Nebraska.  He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1945 and joined the Navy after high school where he was stationed in the Philippines and played on the Navy basketball team.

Mac married...

Nov 5, 2021

Carolyn Louise McAuley

Date of Birth: 03/30/1943 Place of Birth: El Segundo, CA

Date of Death: 11/05/21 Place of Death: Mount Vernon, WA

Carolyn was born and grew up in El...

Nov 5, 2021

Frances was born September 18, 1935 in Mount Vernon, WA to Francis and Anne Hildebrand; passed away November 5, 2021 in Mount Vernon.  Viewing will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021, 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM and Friday, November 12, 2021, 10:00 AM until the Graveside Service, 2:00 PM at Hawthorne Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Mount Vernon.   ...

Nov 3, 2021

On November 3, 2021 our beloved brother David Floyd Bressler passed away unexpectedly and was taken to a better place to rest.  David, youngest of three children, was born on March 13, 1951, in Salem, Oregon to Gordon and Esther Bressler.  Following a divorce, Esther and the three children moved to Burlington, Washington in 1958 where he graduated from...

Oct 31, 2021

Ricardo A Perez, 42, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on October 31, 2021 in Seattle, WA.  Ricardo was born on January 30, 1979 to Armando and Maria Perez in Glendale, CA.

A time of viewing will be held at Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 11:30am to 4:30pm.

Oct 30, 2021

Kristie Sue Dyk, age 63, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, October 30, 2021.  She was born on July 22, 1958, in Mount Vernon, WA.   She was the youngest child of Ralph J and Richie A King.  Kristie attended elementary and high school in Mount Vernon. Learning how to play the clarinet in 5...

Oct 30, 2021

Dean Joseph Hamilton, 72, of Burlington, WA, passed away on October 30, 2021. Dean was born on April 11, 1949, at Fairhaven Hospital in Burlington to Warren and Mildred Hamilton. He spent his childhood in Sedro Woolley and graduated from Burlington-Edison High School in 1967. In 1967 he married Darcy Mast and together they raised...

Oct 29, 2021

Timothy Alan Thornton, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on October 29, 2021, in Mount Vernon, WA.  Born in Everett, WA to Lyman and Marjorie Thornton, Tim grew up in Everett and graduated from Cascade High School class of 1981.

Tim was a natural athlete, a fierce competitor and worthy opponent. He loved hockey, baseball, basketball and golf....

Oct 29, 2021

Jack Jergensen of Mount Vernon, WA, died Friday, October 29, 2021.  Born to John and Edna Jergensen of Snohomish, WA on March 7, 1933, Jack was 88 years old at the time of his death.

Jack married Norma Jeans Sudds in Everett, WA on August 21, 1953.  He was a member of the Washington State national Guard,...