obituaries

Mar 22, 2020

John "Jack" Henry Hammingh, beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, teammate, and for so many a friend, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 22. Too early for his earthbound family – but in his heavenly Father's own time.

Jack was born in Edmonds, WA on June 1, 1999 to Henry and Jayne Hammingh. Even...

Mar 15, 2020

Rev. Philip D. Royal, 83, of Sedro-Woolley, WA, died with his loving family at his side Sunday, March 15, 2020.  From the age of 19, he fought a long battle with Type 1 Diabetes which abused him physically but he faced his challenges with both his faith in God and the love of the people in his life.

Feb 22, 2020

Joyce was granted her angel wings on February 22, 2020, one month shy of 90 years old.

She was born in Detroit, MI on March 22, 1930 to Otto R. and Rose L. Seilaff. She attended Mercy College in Detroit, then graduated from Marygrove College in 1952. She moved to Seattle in 1953 where she met Francis...

Feb 22, 2020

Richard A Rude, 81, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020 with his family by his side.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.

Feb 18, 2020

Marydel Hamilton was born in Sedro-Woolley Washington in 1939 and passed away peacefully in Bellingham last Tuesday. She was eighty years old. She attended Marysville High School and Bellingham Technical Institute. She lived most of her life in Skagit County, residing in Bayview, Burlington, Mount Vernon, and Anacortes.

Marydel, "Ma" to so many, loved everybody. Her passion...

Feb 17, 2020

Maryann Lawrence (Slostad), 84, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2020. She was born on May 23, 1935 in Everett WA, to Thor and Nina Slostad (Davis). Maryann Graduated from Mount Vernon High School with the class of 1954. She was married to Jim Stevens in September of that same year. They went on to have 6 children. In...

Feb 11, 2020

Joan departed this life peacefully on February 11, 2020 well prepared to commend her soul and spirit to the loving arms of God Almighty, and Jesus Christ her Savior and Redeemer. She was born on June 11, 1938 in Perham, Minnesota to William J. and Hazel L. Fromdahl.  She spent her childhood living between Minnesota, where her family farmed,...

Feb 7, 2020

Kathleen "Cas" Ann Hancock (Oliver)

May 4, 1945 – February 7, 2020

Kathleen Ann Hancock died peacefully after a brave battle with lung cancer.  She was born on May 4, 1945, in Sedro Wooley, WA, and the youngest of eight children born to Frank and Helen (McCauley) Oliver.  In 1961, Cas married the love of...

Feb 5, 2020

Paula H. Perez, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 5, 2020.

she was born on January 15, 1935 in La Ascención, Nuevo León, Mexico to Lucio Inojosa and Gerarda Mata.

At a young age she traveled from Mexico to Texas with her family to work, approximately at the age of 19...

Feb 5, 2020

Laurie Anne Shustarich, 71, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020 in Mount Vernon, WA.  Laurie was born on August 29, 1948 in Port Townsend, WA to Wilbur and Imogene Whitley.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1:00pm at Hawthorne Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, WA.

Feb 2, 2020

On February 2nd, 2020, Sandra Wallberg Tidrington decided to use her last adventure here to rejoin her husband, Donald Vernon Tidrington, grandson, Christopher Michael Brock, her parents, Charles and Sally Wallberg, her many siblings, cat Riley, and her dogs Neenia, Scrap, Olly and YoYo in Heaven. We tried to persuade her to stay a bit longer, but stubborn as...

Feb 1, 2020

Craig Edwin Mitcham, 72, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on February 1, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.  Craig was born on December 30, 1947 in Spokane, WA to John and Carol Mitcham.  He graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1966 and joined the Navy in 1967.  Craig was stationed in Hawaii where he was...

Feb 1, 2020

Rosalee Stafford, Of Mount Vernon Washington, passed away peacefully at Skagit valley hospital on Saturday,  February 1st 2020 surrounded by her children and grandchildren who love her dearly.

Rosalee was born on June-17-1938  in Linville North Carolina , to Ervin Reed, and Juanita Marcus.  She had 3 brothers, Bill Marcus, Joey Marcus, and Tommy Marcus. July- 18...

Jan 29, 2020

Douglas Roy "Bubba" Adkins passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Skagit Valley Hospital. Douglas was born on June 9, 1965 in Sedro Woolley, Washington to Larry and Barbara (Wagner) Adkins.

Douglas grew up in Burlington, WA. and attended Burlington Edison High School. He played football and wrestled. After he graduated in 1983, he joined the...

Jan 24, 2020

Vincent Composano passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family on Friday, January 24th, 2020. He was born August 23, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York, to Agnes and Louis Composano. He grew up in Levittown, Long Island, New York.

He graduated high school from Union Free School District #5, Levittown High School, June 1968. He joined the...

Jan 16, 2020

ROBERT FRANCIS (BOB) GRANGER

April 5, 1938 -

January 16, 2020

Robert Francis (Bob) Granger passed away peacefully on January 16, 2020 at the age of 81.

Bob was born on April 5, 1938 in Seattle WA to Robert and Josephine Granger.

He was the grandchild of Francis and...

Jan 16, 2020

Patsy Jane Orr Giesick passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 16 th after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Pat was born in Billings, Montana on March 12 th , 1941. Pat grew up in Laurel, Montana and graduated from Laurel High School in 1959. Pat was married to Jeffrey John Giesick on...

Jan 6, 2020

Knut N Karlsen, 57, passed away peacefully January 6, 2020 in Mount Vernon, WA.  Knut was born in Seattle, WA on February 25, 1962 to Knut and Svea Karlsen.

Knut had a love for Harley Davidson Motorcycles and Swedish and Norwegian cultures.  Knut served his country in the United States Airforce and after getting out began a...

Jan 5, 2020

Kathryn Ann Boyd, 57, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2020 in Mount Vernon, WA with her family by her side.  Kathryn was born on July 31, 1962 in Newport News, VA to Joseph and Shirley Rakus.  She grew up in Springfield, MA.

From 1985 to 2005, Kathryn proudly served her country in the United States Navy...

Jan 4, 2020

Joyce Gay Marsula passed away on January 4, 2020 at her home in Mount Vernon, WA.

Joyce was born in Tacoma WA on November 15, 1943. She was raised in Sedro Woolley with her two sisters, by their parents Fred and Edna Bryant. Joyce graduated from Sedro Woolley High School in 1962. She began working for GTE...