Memorials

Lonn Irwin “Lonnie” Benson, 63, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2021 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington surrounded by his loving wife, Tarie and son, Heath Benson.  He was born October 11, 1958, in Seattle, Washington and grew up in Sedro-Woolley, Washington Lonn attended Sedro-Woolley High School graduating class of 1978. In his childhood years Lonn enjoyed […]

Edwin “Ed” Earl Gambrell, age 74, a Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away at home December 2, 2021. He was born July 4, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Leland and Garnetta (Ross) Gambrell. He was owner/operator of WWCPM (Western Washington Commercial Pest Management) in Sedro-Woolley for 20+ years. Ed was a loving man of faith and […]

James “Jim” Emery Foster, age 74, passed away December 1, 2021.  He was born March 21, 1947, in Bessemer, Alabama to Olon “Bud”  and Bernice (Burnett) Foster. Jim’s father Bud was a pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy who received assignment to different locations around the country, so Jim spent his childhood in […]

Clifford Dean Rohlf, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. He was born June 3, 1947, in Aitkin, Minnesota to Ray and Donna Rohlf.  He grew up in the Seattle area and graduated from Franklin High School in 1965.  He also attended Highline Community College. He was an […]

Joyce Marie Pfluger was born August 10, 1943, in Leavenworth Washington, and passed from this world November 30, 2021, with her husband and daughter by her side, in Bellingham, Washington.  Joyce was the youngest of two children, and was preceded in passing by her older brother Joe Corbell of Alger, Washington.  Joyce was born to Ralph and […]

Matthew (Matt) John Mihelich, age 49, of Big Lake, Washington, passed away at home on November 29, 2021. He was born on September 5, 1972, to Phil and Marilyn (Christensen) Mihelich in Enumclaw, Washington. Matt graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1990 and married Tristin Johnson on August 15, 1992, in Mount Vernon, Washington. He […]

Carl August Wibbelman died November 24, 2021, at his home in Sedro-Woolley at age 81.  He was born June 13, 1940 in Woodinville, Washington to parents, Albert Wibbelman Sr. and Myrtle (Kronquist) Wibbelman.  After graduating from Edmonds High School in 1959, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves.  He lost his parents at an early […]

Scott Matthew Thornhill, 47, Skagit County resident, passed away on Saturday November 27, 2021, at Skagit Valley Hospital after a very courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 17, 1974, and raised in Red Bluff, California, the son of Leslie & Twila (Main) Thornhill.  After the divorce of Leslie & Twila, Leslie was […]

James “Walking Jim” Patrick O’Malley, Sr., age 67, of Marblemount, Washington, passed away November 26, 2021, in Bellingham, WA.  He was born June 28, 1954, in Chincoteague, Virginia to William Joseph and Nina Vivian (Ricard) O’Malley. Jim is survived by his son, James Patrick O’Malley, Jr.; daughter, Julie Ann O’Malley. WALKING JIM SAY’S “GO FISHING”.  Share your memories […]

Richard Anton Eberli, age 77, a longtime resident of Acme, Washington passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021.  He was born April 14, 1944 in Sedro-Woolley, WA to Alfred Frank and Johanna Louise (Oechslin) Eberli. After graduating from Mount Baker High School, Richard joined the Air National Guard. Later he joined the Carpenter’s Union before owning […]

Kevin Dean Korthuis, 60, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021, at Skagit Valley Hospital.  Kevin is survived by his mother, Bernita Korthuis of Burlington, WA; siblings, Heidi Arendsen (Martin) of Putten, the Netherlands, Barry Korthuis (Sandy) of Castle Rock, CO, Cheryl Ensing (Germ) of Burlington, WA, Michael Korthuis (Heidi) of Georgetown, KY; and many […]

Fredrick Raymond Smith a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley,  passed on November 23, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Toledo, Washington. He was born on December 13, 1936 in Woodburn, Oregon the son of Fred and Dorothy (Hodges) Smith, eventually the young family made their way north to settle in the Sedro-Woolley area. Fred always wanted […]

Dorothy Leona Ellis of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away November 22, 2021, in Mount Vernon, WA. She was born in Bellingham, WA April 5, 1929, to Arthur and Hazel (McCoy) Land.  Dorothy was raised by her mother, Hazel (McCoy) Oliver and William Oliver whom Hazel married when Dorothy was young.  The family moved to Sedro-Woolley where […]

Nick L. Nickelson, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away in a car accident on November 17th, 2021, at the age of 43.  The outpouring of grief and love since his death reflects what a tremendous impact he made during his life.  To say Nick will be missed  by his family, friends and community members does not even […]

Philip (Phil) Patrick Mihelich, age 72, of Clear Lake, Washington passed away at home on November 16, 2021.  He was born on November 27, 1948 to Joe and Wilma (Erickson) Mihelich in Seattle, Washington.  Phil graduated from Enumclaw High School in 1967 and married Marilyn Christensen on March 20, 1970 in Enumclaw.  He attended Seattle […]

Peter Freeze entered the world January 5, 1958 in Exeter, NH and started his life of mischief and adventure early.  Jumping up and down wildly in his crib gave Mom and Dad a hint of what was to come! Pete traveled the world with his military family, providing roguish exploits for his friends wherever he […]

Calvin Dean Hamilton, age 32, passed away on November 6, 2021.  He was born May 9, 1989 in Sedro-Woolley, WA to Cary Hamilton and Trista Johnson. He was a loving father; his children and family were everything to him.  He was a man of few words, but he always showed up for the ones he […]

Marie E. Eherenfieldt, 82, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021 in Sedro-Woolley.  She was born in Bellingham, Washington on September 22, 1939. Marie was one of the Seattle Mariners biggest fans from the beginning. She never missed a game even when she lived in Springfield, OR for a while, Ray and Marie would listen […]

Robert Patrick Mayfield, 62, lost his battle with cancer on  November 4, 2021 and is with the Lord whom he loved so much.  He was born in Murray Hill, New Jersey on the first day of October, 1959.  Pat attended school in St Charles, Missouri and then Concrete, Washington and he never missed a day […]

Ann (Annie) Marie Wright-Guddal, 53, of Mount Vernon, Washington passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon following a long illness.  She was born on September 14, 1968, in Ballard Washington, the daughter of Ernest Wright and Julie Hull. Ann was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to […]

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Merrilyn Kay Williams, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Merrilyn  was born in Sumas, Washington to Glendon and Kay Stafford on March 14, 1942.  She moved to Concrete, Washington with her family at a young age, where she continued to live her entire […]

My blessed Hank began his journey to Heaven October 30, 2021.  He was greeted into the arms of Jesus and his children, Henry and Angel.  Though quiet spoken and not able to speak the past three years, Hank spoke with his actions and smile.  What a giving man.  He readily gave of himself to others, […]

It is with heavy hearts and tear-filled eyes that we announce the passing of Lawrence (Larry) Michael Vance.  Larry passed away Friday, October 29th at 7:08 am.  He left us peacefully in his sleep with his longtime partner, Joanne and daughter, Abra by his side hand in hand surrounded by love.  Larry had a short […]

Lloyd Elwyn Eighme, age 94, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away October 26, 2021 at home.  He was born January 15, 1927 in Wenatchee, WA to Harry Eugene and Martha Adelle (Baker) Eighme.  Lloyd’s father was a fruit grower, and his mother was a nurse.  In the Fall of 1929, the family moved to a small […]