Obituaries

Marlene Gaynor Young (February 21, 1948-November 1, 2024) Marlene Gaynor Young, of Stanwood, Washington, was called home on November 1, 2024. Born on February 21, 1948, in Oakland, California, Marlene was known throughout life for her bubbly personality and quirky sense of humor. She won the affection of many, including…...

In Loving Memory of Dick (Richard) Stoecklin It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dick Stoecklin, who departed this world on December 14th, 2024, at 73 years old. Dick was a cherished husband, devoted dad, beloved grandpa, endearing brother, and a friend to so many, leaving…...

Jennie Lea Muehlberger, aged 73, passed away at her home in Gold Bar, Washington, on November 22, 2024. Born on July 16, 1951, to Don and Dorothy Mercer in Idaho, Jennie was the beloved third child in a family of five. Her early years were spent in North Bend, Washington,…...

Joan Maria Kirk passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at the age of 93. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and homemaker Joan was born in Utrecht, Holland in 1931 to Huigo Vrooman and Cornelia Maria Maaswinkle. After World War II, she married John Kirk and they traveled…...

It is with great sadness, we share the passing of Douglas Paul Barnes on November 7, 2024 at age 71. Born to James Barnes and Afton Miller Barnes on October 13, 1953 in Los Angeles, Doug spent his childhood in Southern California. There, he met the love of his life,…...

Danny Abad, a proud veteran of The United States Navy, passed away on August 19, 2024 from malignant mesothelioma. The son of Segundo P. Abad and Rosita Agsaway, Chief Abad grew up in Babasit, Manaoag, Pangasinan Philippines. At the age of 18, Chief Abad enlisted in the United States Navy.…...

Teacher, leader, mentor, friend:  Kerry Lamus had a far-reaching impact on others around him.   Kerry Lamus was born to Bruce and Louise Lamus on March 25, 1954. Kerry was both a joy and a torment to his  younger sisters Holly, Tammie and Tracy, who were both annoyed and delighted by…...

Cheryl Lynne (Barry) Watson was born on February 1, 1950, in Everett, WA, and passed away at the age of 74 on July 16, 2024, in Marysville, WA. Cheryl joins her loved ones in heaven, including her maternal grandfather, Guy William Ward, maternal grandmother, Caroline Grace (Harmon) Ward, paternal grandfather…...

Elbert Kenneth Bates, known to most as Ken, was born on February 20, 1943 in Lordsburg, New Mexico and died on October 19, 2024 in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He was 81 years old. Ken served in the United States Air Force and later went on to work for Boeing. He worked…...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Leonard Brescia Jr. on October 6th , 2024 at the age of 66. William was born on October 30th 1957, to parents William Brescia and Alice Charles in Clifton, NJ. Anyone who met Bill, knew him as a…...