obituaries

Jun 25, 2017

Harold Frank Florea, a longtime resident of the Skagit Valley, peacefully passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born January 18, 1933, in Giltner, Nebraska, to Frank and Irene Florea.  In 1938 his family moved to Bonners Ferry, Idaho where he graduated from high school in...

Jun 21, 2017

Mike Axthelm, Age 96, passed away joining his loving wife of 75 years. He will be dearly missed. Mike was born at home in Davis Creek Nebraska to Louis and Minnie (Albers) Axthelm. One of seven children, he attended grades 1-10 at the two-room Davis Creek School. Mike graduated from North Loop High School in...

Jun 10, 2017

Martin Bayard age 71 of Marysville, WA, born August 8, 1945, passed away June 10, 2017 in Everett, WA.

Jun 9, 2017

After a 10 year battle with Parkinson's, Dick passed away in his sleep June 9, 2017. Dick and his family moved to the Seattle area in 1975. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Carol J Sabo; a son Douglas L Sabo and spouse Kathy; daughter Beth A Richards and spouse Dave; five grandchildren,...

Jun 1, 2017

Eileen S. (Holbert) Adams, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2017, at Mountain Glen Retirement Center where she has lived for the past 5 years.  She was born May 9, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, and lived there until she married Max Holbert and moved to Big Lake, Washington. Eileen graduated from...

May 29, 2017

On May 29, 2017, Ronald Parker White II passed away surrounded by his loving family. Ronnie was 54 years old . Ronnie fought a brave fight against colon cancer for the last 8 months.

Ronnie, the baby of four children, was born on July 9, 1962 to...

May 26, 2017

James Marshall Ford entered the living world September 30th, 1927 in Ryderwood Washington.  He was the only son born to Bernice and Marshall Ford, growing up with three sisters.  He passed away peacefully in his sleep May 26, 2017 at his home on the beach in Anacortes. Our greater community lost a tireless advocate for...

May 23, 2017

Ada Denese "Dee" Wolf, age 84, passed away, May 23, 2017, at home in Mount Vernon, WA.

She was born in Sturgis, South Dakota to Velma (Egly) and Dennis York and raised in Mitchell, Nebraska.

Robert "Bob" Wolf and Dee married in 1953...

May 20, 2017

Jane Elizabeth (Helpinstill) Salbador, 86, died on May 20, 2017 in Mount Vernon, Washington. Her cause of death was complications from Parkinson's disease. She fought a valiant fight against the ravages of this debilitating disease. Jane was born January 10, 1931 in Nacogdoches, Texas the only child of Jewel H and Mina E (Seelbach) Helpinstill....

May 16, 2017

Cathryn Ann (Cathy) Hanson

Went home to heaven peacefully May 16, 2017 at her sister's home. Cathy had Down's Syndrome and blessed her family with her life. One of her favorite sayings was "Happy, Happy, Happy" and she was, sharing that happiness through laughs, a beautiful smile, and the...

May 15, 2017

William (Bill) Thomas Taylor passed away on May 15, 2017 at Prestige Care and Rehab in Burlington, Washington. Bill was born on September 2, 1953 to William and Clara Taylor. He grew up on a dairy farm in West Mount Vernon and, in spite of the challenges of epilepsy, graduated from Mount Vernon High School...

May 14, 2017

Irene (Carr) Downs passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the age of 98. She was born on a prairie in Teigen, Montana on January 5, 1919 joining two brothers.   The family moved to Bellingham when she was 7.  After graduating from Whatcom High School, she went to work for a five and dime...

May 13, 2017

Rita May Leers, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away, surrounded by her adoring family, due to complications of Alzheimer's disease at the age of 86 on May 13, 2017. Rita was known for her good-humor, generosity and welcoming spirit which made her a favorite with all who knew her.

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May 13, 2017

Cecelia Curbow 87, passed away peacefully at Mira Vista Care Center with her husband of 54 years, Ron Curbow by her side. Born in Smithland, Iowa to Ted & Ruth Jonas on Oct. 9, 1929. She moved to Washington in 1949. She worked for Skagit Valley Telephone Co. as a switchboard operator. Later for PNB...

May 12, 2017

Norman Macaulay Graham died unexpectedly in a car accident on Interstate 5 near Bow, Washington on May 12, 2017.  He was 86 years old.

Norman was born December 9, 1930, in Bellingham, Washington, the fourth child of Robert L. and Margaret Macaulay Graham.  The son...

May 4, 2017

Miguel Rene Felix Sr.,

36, passed away at his

home on May 4, 2017.

He was born on August

13, 1980 in Stockton, CA.

Miguel moved to the

Skagit Valley as a young

boy. Miguel attended

May 2, 2017

Mount Vernon, WA --- Andrew "Andy" Vander Meulen, age 84, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017.

He passed away peacefully at Skagit Valley Hospital.

Andy is survived by his wife, Lois; his five daughters, Shari (Jim) Hudson, Debi Vander Meulen,...

Apr 30, 2017

John B. Carlson was born on October 15, 1933 in Seattle to John and Dorothy Carlson, where he joined his sister Helen. His parents divorced when he was six. John went to live with his grandmother in Silvana. When his mother remarried, he moved with her to Arlington for a short time. He then attended...

Apr 28, 2017

Michael Henry Brennen, age 69, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2017 in Mt. Vernon after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 24, 1947 in Seattle to Russell and Marion Brennen.

After graduating from Ballard High School in 1965, Mike continued his education at Shoreline Community...

Apr 28, 2017

Martha Ann Goertz, 78, loving wife and mother, joined the Good Lord on April 28, 2017, passing peacefully at home. She was preceded by her husband of fifty-three years, Phillip, and survived by her sons Jeffrey, Ronald and his wife Carrie and their children John and Jennifer, Steven and his wife Deanna and their children Brandi, Lindsay and her children...