obituaries

Feb 6, 2017

Larry passed away peacefully on Feb. 6th, 2017 at Ashley Gardens Memory Care Center in Mount Vernon, WA. The family would like to thank the staff there for the wonderful care he received during his 15 months there.

He was born in Seattle, WA. on May 26, 1935 to...

Feb 1, 2017

Shauna Van Wagner, July 16, 1954 – February 1, 2017. Shauna passed away quickly and unexpectedly Wednesday, February 1st.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Nyla Ross, of Laramie, Wyoming.  She is survived by her son Bill Van Wagner and his fiancée Jessica Waisanen; her sister Jamie Halterman (Gary) and her...

Feb 1, 2017

Jerome C. (Jerry) Wachsmuth, age 95, a longtime resident of the Skagit Valley, passed away in Mount Vernon on February 1, 2017. He was born on May 25, 1921, the son of William and Aurelia Wachsmuth, in a rustic farm house located near the Village of Millen in northern Wisconsin. Shortly after his birth, they...

Feb 1, 2017

Dolores Evelyn (Lybarger) Tawes, 88, of Mount Vernon passed away peacefully on February 1, 2017 surrounded by family and loved ones.  Dolores was born in Bellingham, WA on August 21, 1928 to Robert "Frank" and Evelyn Lybarger.  She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1946 and in June 1947 she married the love of her...

Jan 22, 2017

Ethel Marian Bell Olszewski September 27, 1924 – January 22, 2017 Our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ethel Marian "Pie" Olszewski passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday January 22 at Mt. Glen Assisted Living in Mt. Vernon. She was 92 years old. Pie was born in Spokane, WA to Howard St. Paul and Ethel Cross Bell, and grew...

Jan 20, 2017

Virgil C. Mathis Born 12/05/1919 Chaney Ok Passed away 01/20/2017 Mt. Vernon WA He is survived by his wife of 69 years Leona (Mills) Mathis Son Lonnie (Darlene) Mathis Granddaughter Heather (Amir) Deyhimi Great Granddaughter Nicoleta Deyhimi. Daughter Robbyn (John) Seymour Granddaughter Lorriann (Wade) Smythe,  Great Grandson Kylun Wall Great, great Granddaughter Saharia, Great Granddaughter Jenna (Jordan) Pollock Great Great...

Jan 19, 2017

Dennis Merrill Thompson passed away in his home on January 19, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. Dennis is predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Alberta Thompson. He is survived by his son, AJ, sister, Dianne, and loving partner Fay.

Dennis was born in Seattle, WA on September 19,...

Jan 11, 2017

Alice Vera Carpenter, age 94, passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family on January 11, 2017 at the home of her daughter.

Alice was born May 31, 1922 in Staples MN to Charles and Grace Irene (Sweet) Clossen at her maternal grandparents' home. Alice was the oldest of...

Jan 8, 2017

Jack Henry Theisen died with a rosary reciting and our Savior near his heart on January 8, 2017. He was born to Henry Jacob and Margaret (Straka) Theisen on December 17, 1933. Jack was the first child born followed by Marlene Nouwens, Arnold Theisen, and Judy Dodd. Jack graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1951. A few years...

Jan 3, 2017

Walter Wend died at the age of 94 from complications of cancer in his home at The Bridge in Mount Vernon, Washington, on January 3, 2017. Walter was born in St. Charles, Michigan, on December 3, 1922, to Theodore "Pete," and Sophie Wend. Following graduation from St. Charles High School, and with the outbreak of...

Jan 2, 2017

Donald H. Johnson passed away January 2, 2017. Don was born on July 6, 1923, in Kackley, Kansas to Henry and Esther Johnson, and was raised on their wheat farm. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and a 5th year degree in business.

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Jan 1, 2017

Sherry Lynne Nelles passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2017 at Mountain Glenn Living in Mount Vernon, WA. She was born in Prince Rupert, B.C. February 4, 1943 to Gladys and Murray Conn. As a baby, Sherry moved to Mount Vernon where she attended Washington Elementary School through 6th grade. During that time...

Dec 28, 2016

Elizabeth Pauline Dailey passed from this life in the early morning hours of 28 December 2016 at the age of 73 at her home in Arlington Washington.

"Pauline" or "Beth" as she was known was born on 12 June 1943 to Walter and Lizzie Clifton in Attalla Alabama and...

Dec 25, 2016

Ann was born Eleanor Ann Genaux on May 13, 1928, in Pullman, WA, to Charles Murray Genaux and Selina Eleanor (McCoy) Genaux. She was 88 years old when she died on Sunday, December 25, 2016, in Mt. Vernon, WA. Ann had been in declining health and entered hospice care after a serious leg fracture.

Dec 21, 2016

Dustin Grobschmit passed away in the early morning of December 21, 2016 while aboard his ship. He was born on October 14, 1980 to David and Tammie Grobschmit at the Skagit Valley Hospital. He was first of three children. Dustin attended Conway Elementary and Mount Vernon High School, in which he graduated in 1999. Shortly...

Dec 21, 2016

Brian, our Christmas Eve surprise arrived December 24, 1994 and became our Christmas Angel on December 21, 2016. He worked very hard to recover but died from injuries sustained in a fall on August 8, 2014. He will be forever 21.

Brian was born 5...

Dec 6, 2016

Anthony "Tony" Lee Chance, 55, passed away on December 06, 2016 in Mount Vernon , WA . He was born August 21, 1961 in Sedro Woolley to John and Lorrie Chance. Tony leaves behind his beloved wife Shirley and their daughter Shantel. He is also survived by his mother, Lorrie Chance, his sister Linda Dawson...

Dec 3, 2016

Everett L. Bartram "Bart" age 82, passed away December 3, 2016 in Mount Vernon, WA. A Memorial Service will be held December 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Stanwood, WA.A full obituary will follow in the Skagit Valley Herald.

Nov 21, 2016

Ron was born June 17, 1934 in Bismarck, ND to Clarence and Adeline (Nielson) Kesselring; he passed away November 21, 2016 in Bellingham, WA. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Frances in 2003; son: Brad in 2009. Ron is survived by his wife: Karen; children: Don (Judy), Jerry (Bev), Keith (Mary); siblings:...

Nov 21, 2016

Paul Shields, 27, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away at home on Monday, November 21st.

He was born on September 13, 1989 in Oxnard CA, the son of Dave and Peggy (Brown) Shields.

Paul lived in Ventura...