obituaries

Apr 11, 2021

Jonna Zieber, known by those who loved her most as "Joni", "Yama Joni", and "Grandma" was born April 11, 1954 in Nampa, Idaho and passed away April 11, 2021 at her residence. She graduated from Valley View High School in Nampa, Idaho in 1972 and married John Zieber the same year. They had three children together. She graduated from...

Apr 11, 2021

Robert Allen Spurgeon, 76, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2021 at his home in Sedro Woolley, WA. with his wife and family by his side.

Robert was born in Compton California on Sept. 13, 1944. He and his wife, Ember were married for 53 years. Their oldest son, Ricky E. Spurgeon, preceded him in death in...

Apr 6, 2021

Robert Gene Guy of Big Lake, age 69, passed into the loving arms of his

Savior Jesus Christ on April 16, 2021. He had fought a good fight against

Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson's. Rob was born on November

29, 1951 in Abilene, TX to Rev. Donald and Mary Guy. As a child,...

Apr 5, 2021

On April 5 th Jerry passed away peacefully with his family by his side.  Jerry was born in Vela Luka, Croatia on the island of Korcula on May 11, 1927.  After completing his education as a Nautical Machinist in Split, Croatia. Jerry left in Croatia 1951 and came to Canada, and finally settling in San Francisco, California where he...

Apr 5, 2021

In loving memory…

Patricia "Pat" Abild passed away following an extended illness on April 5, 2021 eight days before her 89 th birthday in Mt. Vernon, Washington where she and her husband, Vernon, have resided since 1999.  Viewing will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 11:00am -1:30 pm at Hansen Funeral Home followed by a graveside service,...

Mar 29, 2021

Ben Lee Clark, 69, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away suddenly on March 29, 2021.  He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Harold and Anna Mae Clark. The family moved to Washington in 1969.  Ben attended Bellingham schools as a child.

Ben was an avid fisherman and was often found at Baker Lake, Paragin Lake, or...

Mar 26, 2021

Robert "Bob" Stennes passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26th in his home with family by his side at the age of 82.

Bob was born on May 25, 1938 in Duluth, Minnesota.  He was the middle child and only son born to Al & Helga Stennes.  He grew up with his older sister, Bonnie and his...

Mar 24, 2021

Linda Lyon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 24, 2021, 7 years after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Linda fought a long and courageous battle. Albert said many times he knew how tough of a Norwegian she was as she never complained and was so strong throughout her treatments.

Just weeks...

Mar 23, 2021

Our Mother, Jessie Abhold, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 23, 2021 in Mount Vernon, Washington. Mom was born December 3, 1924 to Martha (Davila) and Joe Esparza in Texas. Due to her mother's poor health, the girl's orphanage of the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus in San Antonio accepted her...

Mar 22, 2021

Jennifer Nicole Medved passed away on March 22, 2021. She was born February 15, 1974 to Rich Medved and Audrey Smith. She was welcomed by her 2-year-old sister Meredith Mae.  Together the family made many wonderful memories.  They so enjoyed family walks, road trips, sporting events and church activities.

Jennifer attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Jefferson Elementary,...

Mar 19, 2021

Jeanette L Elliott, 86, of Sedro Woolley, WA passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021.  Jeanette was born in Sioux City, IA on November 30, 1934 to William and Clara Taylor.  Jeanette and her husband Wally worked as farmers for many years.  After farming Jeanette worked as a cook, a mill worker and owned and operated a daycare.

Mar 19, 2021

Myrtle Batchelor-Deleeuw, 90, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021in Wenatchee, WA.

Myrtle was born on a farm in southern Missouri to John and Florence Swearingen in 1931. She attended Tulsa University where she earned a bachelor's degree and met her future husband, James T Batchelor, Jr. After they married, they adopted two children, Marcus in April...

Mar 16, 2021

Betty Lou (Iverson) Young

Betty Lou Young passed away March 16, 2021 at the age of 87.

She was born in Cole Harbor, ND to Wilber and Elsie Iverson on June 22, 1933. When Betty was a young child the family moved to the Skagit Valley. Betty graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1951. After...

Mar 16, 2021

Edward Frank McGrath died March 16, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by family.  He was born November 4, 1948 in Seattle, WA, the son of James McGrath and Lucille (Kelm) McGrath.   Ed graduated from Anaconda High School in 1967, following graduation he was drafted by the Army for the Vietnam War, he served for 2 years, mostly in Germany.  ...

Mar 14, 2021

Marian Overby, 83, of Big Lake Washington passed away peacefully Sunday March 14, 2021. She was born February 27 th , 1938 to Christian and Irene Berg in New Effington, South Dakota.

Marian graduated a valedictorian from New Effington High School in 1955. In September of that same year, she met Alf Overby in Minneapolis Minnesota. Little...

Mar 13, 2021

David R Hansen

David Hansen of Mount Vernon met Jesus face to face on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

David was born on October 31, 1936, in Warren, MN, to Ray and Esther Hansen.

In 1955, Dad heard his wife, Grace, sing on the radio and marveled at the beauty of her voice. Secretly,...

Mar 6, 2021

Carolyn "Diane" Hammond resident of Sedro Woolley, Washington passed away March 6, 2021 peacefully with her family by her side.

Diane was born in the town of Barney, Alabama on August 11, 1943. She was the youngest child of Hamie and Emory Cooper. Growing up in Dovertown, then Graduating from Cordova High School. Then in 1963 she...

Mar 5, 2021

Melvin H Hall passed away on March 5, 2021 in Mount Vernon, WA with his family by his side.  He was born on July 28, 1937 in National, WA.  On June 20, 1969 he married the love of his life Barbara Fry.  Barbara had 3 daughters (Debra, Jacque, and Lori) from a previous marriage and Melvin had 2 children...

Feb 26, 2021

John Robert Brister passed away suddenly on February 26, 2021. He was born in Mount Vernon, Washington on May 17, 1962 to Samuel and Rosanne Brister. He grew up in Mount Vernon and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1980. Following high school, he moved to north Seattle, and lived there for the rest of his life. He...

Feb 24, 2021

Ethel Olson (Lind) Baalson

December 3, 1920 – February 24, 2021

Ethel Olson (Lind) Baalson passed away at Mira Vista Care Center February 24, 2021 at the grand age of 100.  She was born in Ferndale, Washington December 3, 1920, the 9 th child of 10 born to Hulda and Alfred Olson.  Ethel...