Memorials

Debra Ruth Mercer, age 67, passed away January 15, 2022, at home in Astoria, Oregon.  She was born May 19, 1954 in Tacoma, Washington to Robert and Barbara (Bozel) Mercer. Debra is survived by her sons, James and Brandon Kosbab; daughter, Dawn Kosbab; sister, Janet Aldridge; brother, Charlie Mercer. She was preceded in death by […]

Doris Elizabeth Kester, age 95, passed away January 13, 2022 at home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born April 19, 1926 in Wisner, Nebraska, the daughter of Walter and Clara Brookings.  She moved from Montana with her family to Sedro-Woolley at the age of 11.  In 1956, she married Walter Kester; they made their home […]

John Rhodes Galbraith, age 103, slipped quietly into the presence of his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on January 10, 2022 at his home in Bellingham, Washington surrounded by family. He was born April 11, 1918 in Saxon, Washington to Audley A and Alura Spencer Galbraith. Through Charles Knaus, a missionary with the American Sunday […]

JoAnne Self, age 81, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at home with her husband holding her hand in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born November 17, 1940, in Sedro-Woolley to Alex and Ethel Mae (Ammons) Henry. She moved to LaConner in 1970 and started working for the school district doing various jobs including Cook, Bus […]

Tammy “Tami” Alberta Lemieux, age 62, passed away January 8, 2022, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born May 18, 1959, in Lynnwood, WA to Ernest (Ernie) and Elaine (Roloff) Niemonen. Tami moved to Sedro-Woolley in 1989 where she raised her two kids, Marshall and Kelli.  She loved sports when she was younger, especially softball, and […]

Gene Hartman, age 80, a 27-year resident of Sedro Woolley, Washington, lost his valiant 4-year battle with cancer on January 8, 2022.  He died peacefully in the early morning, at rest in the familiar comfort of his home, in the arms of his daughter and surrounded by his family’s heartfelt love and admiration. Gene was […]

Bette Irene Detillion, age 83, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at Swedish Hospital, Edmonds, WA.  She was born July 27, 1938, in Sedro-Woolley, WA to Thomas and Thelma Mae (Anderson) Mullen. Bette grew up in Sedro-Woolley and during her school years was known as one of the friendliest girls and had many, many friends.  […]

Darlene ‘Grace’ Nieshe, 76, a lifetime resident of Skagit County, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was born on August 29, 1945 in Concrete, Washington. One of 7 children to Thomas J. and Revonda A. Dellinger. She was raised in Rockport on the Homestead with her brothers and sister Toby […]

Donna Lee Thompson, age 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 5, 2022, after a long, full life.  The youngest of 3 daughters, Donna Lee Shea was born December 8, 1938, in Butte, MT to Irish immigrants Margaret and Daniel Shea.   As she grew up in Butte, she attended St. Mary’s grade school […]

Ryan Edward Joseph Welch, 41, originally of Sedro-Woolley,  Washington passed away peacefully January 2, 2022 at his home in Ballard, Washington (Seattle). Ryan was born February 28, 1980 in Mount Vernon, Washington to Rebecca Collins Welch and David Welch. Ryan was raised in Sedro-Woolley attending Mary Purcell Elementary, Cascade Middle, and Sedro-Woolley High School, graduating […]

Robert “Pat” Farrell, age 76, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He was born April 28, 1945, in Spokane, WA.  Pat was raised by Bob and Marie Farrell in Oak Harbor, WA attending the Oak Harbor schools where he graduated in 1963.  Pat graduated from the Skagit Valley College in […]

Alice Josephine White, age 88, passed away December 27, 2021, in Monroe, Washington.  She was born September 17, 1933, in Bellingham, to Bernard and Mary (Gallagher) Reynolds. Alice grew up and graduated in Bellingham, WA.  She was eighth of nine children.  A lot of her love, values and compassion for others stemmed from her family. […]

Beloved wife and mother, Ronda Lee Garcia, age 75, passed away suddenly December 24, 2021, at home in Mount Vernon, Washington, surrounded by her family.  She was born September 20, 1946, in Sedro-Woolley, WA to Merritt and Eleanor Melton. She spent her childhood in Lyman, WA and later moved to Mount Vernon, where she spent […]

Kenneth “Ken” Wayne Klaus, age 73, gained his heavenly wings on December 24, 2021.  He was born November 16, 1948, in Sedro-Woolley, to Winton “Wink” and Yonibel “Yonnie” (Wilson) Klaus. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1968 to 1975.  While stationed in Colorado Springs, he met his wife, Doris […]

James “Jim” Loyd Earley, age 82, passed away December 24, 2021, at home in Concrete, Washington.  He was born January 29, 1939, in Brownsville, Texas to Monroe and Elsie May (Baker) Earley.  He was the oldest of five children, Jerry, Sidney, Yavonne and Cindy all of whom preceded him in death. The Earley family moved from […]

At the age of 69, America Sanchez went to be with our Savior on December 22, 2021.  A retired paraeducator and substitute teacher to the end, she never missed an opportunity to seek out more knowledge and hold a lesson or two about math, spelling, and simple life history.  She was surrounded by her brother, […]

Agnes McDougle, Stransky 97 passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021, at her home in Sedro Woolley Washington with family at her side, Agnes was born July 21, 1924, in Deming WA. To parents Ernest Peterson and Alvina (Solene) Peterson both with full Swedish heritage that she was always very proud of. Agnes grew up […]

Frances Sue Simmons Berger October 3, 1931 – December 7, 2021 Sue, 90 years, went peacefully home to Jesus on Tuesday December 7, 2021 with her loving husband Al by her side. Sue was born in Springfield, Missouri on October 3, 1931 to parents William Simmons and Dorothy (Rhea) Simmons.  At four years of age, […]

Lila A. Mapes (Gagi) passed away peacefully in her family home on December 17, 2021 with her great-granddaughters, RieAnn and McKenna by her side and her grandson, Johnny holding her hand. Lila was born March 1 1933 in Sacramento California to Joseph and Lila Wayve (Willard) Raviotta.  Lila had 4 siblings who she loved dearly. […]

Mary Alice Wallace, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family in Elma, Washington. She was born on June 16, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the daughter to LeRoy and Mary Magdalene (Bott) Jennings. Mary spent most of her life being a caregiver for the elderly in her community. When […]

Alfred Allen Massingale, 80, passed away on December 14, 2021, at his home in Sedro-Woolley.  He was born on June 20, 1941, in Sylva, North Carolina, the son of Vernon and Myrtle (Jones) Massingale. Al moved to the Birdsview area with his family in 1954 where he attended Concrete High School.  He served in the […]

Leonard (Len) Baltzer, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away December 14, 2021, at United General Hospital in Sedro Woolley, WA. Len was 84 years old.  He was born to Eileen (Davis) and Charles Baltzer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Len was a retired Navy Petty Officer, Aerographers Mate and later became an Alcohol […]

William “Bill” Arthur Thompson, Jr, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away at his home on December 11,2021 from complications of a Glioblastoma cancer. Bill was born on September 15,1951 in Quantico Virginia, the son of William A Thompson and Leona O Gay. Bill met his wife of 43 years here in Skagit Valley in […]

Jean Marie Rogers Freddolino, age 90, passed away at home in Burlington, Washington on December 10, 2021. Jean was born July 16, 1931, in Shelton, WA to Aubrey and Maude (Warfield) Rogers.  She was the third of six children: Dorothy (Morris) Nicholson, Doreen (Elgie) Gentry, Patrick (Nancy Fortin) Rogers, Michael (Andrea Conner) Rogers and Leslie […]

Kendra Green, only 22 years old, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 in Auburn, WA. She was born to Dana Broadnax (Cagle) in Mount Vernon, WA on July 13, 1999. She spent most of her childhood in Michigan but moved back to Washington with her family when she was in high school. She graduated […]