obituaries

Mar 20, 2025

Arlene Benson Moore flew away to heaven on March 20, 2025.  She was born on October 16, 1946, in Mount Vernon, Washington to Ted and Myrtle Benson.

She grew up in Mount Vernon.  She graduated from MV high school in1964. She earned a BA in elementary education from Northwest Nazarene University, and a fifth year from Western...

Mar 12, 2025

Anna Maria Nystuen, 85, of St. Cloud, MN, passed away on March 12, 2025, at Virginia Mason in Seattle, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 5, 1940, in Tjimahi, Java, Indonesia, to Cornelis and Christina (Van Dam) Zegstroo, Anna's early life was marked by historical upheaval. Her father served in the Royal Dutch Army, stationed in Indonesia....

Mar 8, 2025

Roy Carrol Bonner, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 89. Roy was born on August 23, 1935, in Laurel, Mississippi, the second of ten children born to Harry Leo and Gracie Irene Bonner.

Roy proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1954 to...

Mar 7, 2025

Born October 27th, 1946 in Watertown, South Dakota, passed March 7th, 2025 at St Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, WA. My dad, Mike, was my hero, my #1 fan, and without question the best person I have ever known. He was happily married 56 years and never stopped loving my mom. Mike worked hard his entire life without complaint and...

Mar 7, 2025

Alfreda "Alfie" Hill-Banta

Alfie was born in Alberta, Canada on October 4, 1931; she passed away March 7, 2025 in Mount Vernon, WA.  At the age of 16 she moved with her family to the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia where she finished her education and worked as an accountant in Kelowna.  In 1965, Alfie moved to...

Mar 5, 2025

Mary Koopmans was born on March 24, 1934, in Bozam, Friesland, to Eldert and Fetske Schaap (Mulder). She peacefully passed away on March 5, 2025, in Burlington, WA, into the arms of her Lord and Savior.

Mary attended school in Friesland, where she took advanced courses in homemaking and sewing. She was also an accomplished ice skater....

Feb 21, 2025

They don't make 'em like him anymore – farewell to a true classic. Alen Sophus Federspiel February 10, 1931–February 21, 2025 According to family legend—one he loved to tell often—Alen Sophus Federspiel made his grand entrance into this world on February 10, 1931, in Seattle, right on his grandmother's kitchen table! Whether that's entirely true...

Feb 20, 2025

David Allen Bucks February 16, 1947 – February 20, 2025

David Allen Bucks, 78, of Mount Vernon, Washington, passed away on February 20, 2025, in Everett, Washington.

Born on February 16, 1947, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, David graduated from ELCO High School in 1965 and went on to serve his country with honor...

Feb 17, 2025

Oliver Berentson passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. He was born November 14, 1933, in Pemberton, Minnesota to Ida and Sanford Berentson. He was the youngest and only male of four siblings. They moved to the Skagit Valley and attended Anacortes schools, Mount Vernon High School (1951), and Skagit Valley College. He enjoyed music, dancing, played the trumpet,...

Feb 15, 2025

Jesus S. Guajardo October 26, 1962 - February 15, 2025

Feb 13, 2025

Ronnie Sanders

September 5, 1981- February 13, 2025

Ronnie Sanders Jr. passed away February 13, 2025, in Bellingham WA. Ronnie was born to Ronnie Sr. and Cathy on September 5, 1981, in Sedro-Woolley, WA.

Ronnie graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1999. Ronnies greatest gift in life were his...

Feb 10, 2025

Jeff DeMeyer

February 21, 1955- February 10, 2025.

Feb 7, 2025

Brian "Keith" Tacker

Born December 21, 1957, in Mount Vernon, WA

Passed away February 7, 2025, in Mount Vernon, WA

Brian Keith Tacker age 67, known as Keith passed away on February 7, 2025, in Mount Vernon, WA. Keith was known for his fun and...

Feb 4, 2025

Margaret (Peggy) Ward Rak, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 4, 2025, in Mount Vernon, WA, at the age of 87.

Peggy was born on December 20, 1937, in New York City, to Michael and Katherine (Hannon) Ward. She attended Saint Lawrence Academy High School and graduated from the College of Mount Saint Vincent...

Jan 31, 2025

Scott Dougliss, 60, of Conway, WA, passed away on January 31, 2025, in the comfort of his home after a year long battle with cancer.

He was born to parents Albert and Nancy Dougliss, on June 18, 1964, at Ballard Hospital in Seattle, WA. They moved to Conway when Scott was in 2nd grade. Scott graduated from...

Jan 27, 2025

Diane Lenore Ulrich Partington, "Nonni", beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend to many, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Januaiy 27, 2025 with her devoted husband of 50 years, Fred Partington, at her side.

Diane built and led a marvelous life despite many difficult periods including the loss of her father at age 17...

Jan 23, 2025

Helen Lucille Meins, 99, of Sedro Woolley, WA peacefully passed away on January 23rd, 2025, after a life wonderfully lived.

Helen was the fourteenth of fifteen children born to Coleman and Bessie Martin on November 9th, 1925, in her beloved Sedro Woolley, where she lived the entirety of her life. She attended school and met the love...

Jan 20, 2025

George William Petersen 1/20/2025 101 years old, passed away peacefully at home with his daughter by his side.

Born December 19, 1923, to Axel and Grace Petersen of Vashon Island, Washington. He grew up on Vashon Island and with his older Sister and Brother, He worked the family business England & Petersen Feed and Lumber....

Jan 15, 2025

Judy Elizabeth Monrad, 79, a longtime Concrete resident passed away peacefully with her sons at her side at United General Hospital on Wednesday, January 15 following a sudden illness.

She was born November 21, 1946 to George and Violet (Sackman) Clark.  The eldest of five children, the majority of her youth was spent in Sedro Woolley.  The...

Jan 9, 2025

Martha Christine Branch, a revered mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 9th, 2025 in her home in Concrete, Washington.

Martha was born on April 13th, 1970 in Yakima, Washington. Martha attended Mount Vernon High school, with a graduating year of 1988.

Martha had 3 beloved children. Tyler,...