Obituaries

On Sunday, 7/4/21, Lenora Elizabeth (Beth) Bates, loving wife, mother of 3 and grandmother of 5, passed away at the age of 72. Beth was born in Morenci, AZ on 12/19/48 to Ernest and Irene Woodle. Beth married Ken Bates on 9/12/66. Together they raised 3 children, Kimberly, Paula and…...

Linda Diane Nelli, resident of Arlington, Washington passed away on June 28, 2021 in her home at the age of 75 years.  Linda is the daughter of David and Eloise Johnson and was born June 10, 1946 in Bellingham, WA.  Linda was raised in Bellingham WA along with her brother…...

Norna Kay Anderson, 88, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Marysville, WA on July 2, 2021. She was born in Mobridge, South Dakota, attended high school in Pueblo, Colorado and pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of New Mexico where she earned a sociology degree. She then attended…...

Lois A. Wedekind, 64, of Arlington Washington, unexpectedly passed away July 7th ,2021. She was surrounded by family members and loved ones. Lois was born in Arlington Washington on January 4th, 1957, the daughter of late Gordon and Marguerite Herz. Lois had recently retired from a long career working for…...

Benjamin Michael Simmons of Snohomish passed away suddenly in Arlington, WA on Tuesday morning June 29, 2021. He was born January 20, 1980 at Providence Hospital in Everett Washington. Benjamin was the son of Melvin Simmons of Snohomish and Barbara Sturtz of Arlington. He is survived by his parents as…...

Robert (Bob) Leonard Putney passed from this world June 10th, 2021. He was born in Kodiak Alaska on March 19th, 1965 to proud parents Elinore and George Putney.  He was the youngest of eight children, departing his adoring sisters, Julia Wheeler, Lisa Putney, Megaera Putney, Georgia Putney, Kathy Opheim, Laural…...

Leslie Clinton House 7/7/1944 to 11/8/2020 Les was a very hard working, loyal man who gave his all; whether it was at work, helping a friend or at home. It has been said by many friends and family members that Les would give the shirt on his back if someone…...

Donna Marie Murphy, 73, was called home to heaven on June 2, 2021, with her daughter and son by her side in Everett, WA. She was born May 7, 1948, in Dallas, Texas to Dalphine and Ishmael Davis. Donna spent her youth travelling with her family around the world. Her…...

Eleanor (Ellie) Irene Rukas, Anderson, McGowan, Burham, Anderson. Born August 16, 1936, Sequim, WA and passed at home, June 02, 2021. Sequim was home for Ellie’s childhood years. Her teen and early adult years were spent in the greater Seattle area. Graduate of Garfield High School, 1954. Retired from Swedish…...