obituaries

May 14, 2025

Audrey Frances Miller Hastings passed from this life to eternity on May 14, 2025, at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, WA. She was born in Clovis, NM on April 21, 1932, the oldest of four children born to Hardy Wm Miller and Jane Ann Cunningham Miller. She died as she lived, surrendered to Jesus, and on her own terms...

May 14, 2025

Kathryn Mary Tewalt, a cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Mount Vernon, WA, at the age of 99. Born on January 15, 1926, in Los Angeles, CA, Kathryn was the beloved daughter of Charles Alonzo Wright and Martha Shultz Wright. She grew up on a farm in Clear Lake, WA, alongside her...

May 12, 2025

Ron L. Underwood

Died May 12, 2025 at home

Born February 27, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois

Served in the U.S. Army from December 1954 to May 1958.   Had advanced training for military police where he served in Regensburg, German and Hanford, Washington.  He worked for Hewlett Packard for 17 years, then for the...

May 11, 2025

On May 11, 2025 John Martinez Velasquez went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

John was born on May 4, 1943 in Yakima, Washington to Antonio and Otilia (Martinez) Velasquez. He spent his growing years in Yakima surrounded by a large and loving family. He graduated from West Valley High School.

After...

May 3, 2025

Gary Leon Frazier born September 8, 1938, in Lake City Iowa. Son of Leon and Doris Frazier. Gary passed away May 3rd, 2025, Mount Vernon, WA.

Gary graduated Mount Vernon High School in 1956 and entered the U.S. Marine Corp right after graduation. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA until 1958, and his service included time...

May 1, 2025

Robert Glenn Kellerman, "Bob", was born in Seattle, Washington on April 9, 1931. He passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at home with his wife, Patty by his side. His childhood years were spent in Anacortes. He later joined the Army and was very proud to serve in the Korean War. He worked and retired for the city...

Apr 30, 2025

He was born in Burlington, Washington in 1933, his parents were George and Florence Hayes; he passed away April 30, 2025, in Mount Vernon, WA.

He attended grades one thru six in Burlington and in 1943 he moved to Mount Vernon. Jerry went to Lincoln grade school and graduated from Mount Vernon High School with the class...

Apr 24, 2025

Leonard Wong

July 2, 1956- April 24, 2025

Apr 19, 2025

Keith Clayton (Swede) Lind was born on August 29, 1949, in Mt. Vernon WA, to Ann and Earl Lind, Sr., joining his big sister Leslie. They thrived under the loving, watchful eyes of their mom for about 18 months. Sadly, when his younger brother Earl Jr. was born, his mother died from a brain aneurysm. At this sad time,...

Apr 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Janet Louise MacCulloch (80) announces her passing on April 19, 2025, after battling Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Dementia, and Vascular Parkinsonism. Janet never stopped fighting despite her health issues and dedicated herself to bringing joy to others. Her resilience and perseverance showed us what true strength means. Janet was born in...

Apr 19, 2025

Jill L. Eagle, born April 28, 1961, in Seattle, Washington, passed away on April 19, 2025. She spent most of her life in Burlington, WA, where she raised two boys.

Jill leaves behind her two sons, Zach and Colton Eagle, along with Colton's husband Jonathan Williams, and Zach's wife Jennifer Eagle. She was a proud and adoring...

Apr 19, 2025

Donna C. Thomsen passed away at home on Saturday, April 19, 2025, after a long, tough, battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by her husband Gerald, kids and granddaughter, as she took her last breath.

She was born in Mount Vernon, on May 19, 1937, to John and Mildred Taft of Fir Island. The second out...

Apr 15, 2025

Ruth M. Thomas, of Big Lake Washington, was born in Colfax Wa on September 21, 1930. She was the youngest of the six children born to Orlen Chesnut and Sophia (Angerer) Chesnut.

Ruth enjoyed school and liked to tell the story of how she won a primary school spelling bee following an illness and hospitalization without having...

Apr 14, 2025

Syndee Ann Compton

April 6, 1955-April 14, 2025

Syndee Ann Compton, a radiant spirit whose creativity and zest for life inspired all who knew her, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 70.  Born on April 6, 1955, Syndee lived with an unyielding passion for beauty, style, and vitality.

As...

Apr 14, 2025

Blanca Lilian Ortez De Martinez passed away on April 14, 2025 in Moses Lake, Washington at the age of 74. Born in El Salvador, she moved to the Skagit Valley in 1984 and lived there since. She was a proud grandmother, active church member, and a graceful woman.

Blanca was preceded in death by her young son,...

Apr 9, 2025

Patricia Ann Seaman, age 81, passed away on April 9th, 2025, in Mount Vernon, Washington. Born on January 29th, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska, Patricia lived a life full of entrepreneurial spirit, owning many small businesses in both Illinois and Washington. A devoted animal lover, she was known for her compassion towards strays and supported several animal charities. Patricia was...

Apr 6, 2025

Michael "Mike" Loyd, 75, of Camano Island, Washington, passed away on April 6, 2025, in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Born on May 23, 1949, in Seattle, Washington, Mike graduated from Sammamish High School in 1967 and then served in the Army during the Vietnam War, earning a Bronze Star medal.

After settling in Skagit County in...

Mar 25, 2025

On March 23, 2025, Raul "Jorge" Fernandez Campos left us to be with our Heavenly Father. Raul was born on March 14, 1972, to Teresa and David Fernandez in Tangancicuaro, Michoacan, Mexico.

He had a passion for cooking, having worked at many local restaurants. He loved to spend time with his son, Ulisses Fernandez. He enjoyed driving...

Mar 25, 2025

It's a very sad week, we've lost a very dedicated Eagle Sister this Tuesday, March 25th. Our beloved sister "Betty Boop" has passed away. She joined the eagles in 1966and was an active member throughout her 59 years as an Eagle Member. She was an Auxiliary President at least 4 times as well as an office off and on...

Mar 20, 2025

On March 20, 2025, sadly our family lost a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Monte Dean Levaque passed away peacefully with his wife Patsy of 61 years, his daughter Kristin, son Kirk and grandchildren all by his side.

He was born on September 6, 1940 to Marshall and Lenea Levaque of Burlington, Washington.  He...