Bellingham, WA Obituaries

Barbara Riley, 79, of Marysville, WA, unexpectedly passed away on May 29, 2026 due to natural causes. Barb was born in Eugene, OR on November 7, 1946 to Dannie W. and Eleanor R. Allen. She spent her ...

Nancy was born July 31st 1943 in La Crosse WI and passed April 24th 2026 in Lynden WA of natural causes. Nancy never had a job she didn’t love. This included Bellingham Greenbaums, Seattle Film Work...

Leonard went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 27, 2026. He was born on April 19, 1942, to Chester and Mabel (Sunbury) Skinner in Los Angeles, California. Leonard served in the United S...

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Linda. She lived remarkably well and full of love before her Alzheimer’s diagnosis—and remarkably well and full of love with Alzheimer’...

Donald Edmond Buckley, 86, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and avid outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, near his home in Birch Bay, Washington, with his beloved wife Kathl...

Hope Alice Hanson, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on November 18, 2025, in Bellingham, Washington, after a courageous 17-year journey with breast cancer. Hope was born and ra...

Clarence Richard Hein passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at his home on Whidbey Island, Washington, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on August 16, 1939, in Madison, Wi...

Karen Margaret Glaze, age 79, of Burlington, Washington passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Karen was born in Chicago, IL.

Dorothy Davis Glaze, age 90, of Eastsound, Washington passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.

MORTENSON, JoAnn (Enius), age 85, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, peacefully passed away on August 16, 2025 at home in Sequim, WA with her family by her side. A dear wife, mother, grandmother, and great...

Billy Marion Pegram Jr. October 15 1953 - July 28th 2025 Billy Marion Pegram Jr. RIP July 28th 2025 2:45PM Beloved Best Friend Forever & Husband Navy & NASA test subject Married to Karrin Rachelle, P...

Autobiographical Sketch for Joy Yvonne Hardman Oldemeyer Greetings from Joy Oldemeyer. I’m writing this November 2002. I began my earthly journey in San Antonio, TX in 1936, joining my parents, Fre...

On July 17th, 2025, four days shy of his 94th birthday, dad left on his final fishing trip. Glen L. Chapman was born in Bellingham, WA on July 21st, 1931, becoming the third of five children of Raymon...

Jane E. Kletka left her earthly home in Bellingham, WA on June 25, 2025. Jane expressed in her own words, “I leave with gratitude and great contentment”. Jane lived life to the fullest up to her last ...

Janis Louise (Pickett) Pierce of Bellingham, WA passed away on June 24, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born on November 3, 1935 in Monticello, Iowa. Janis went to nursing school in Iowa, became a Re...

Richard Gene Rubin, age 80, of Friday Harbor, Washington passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Joyce Elaine Sullivan [Spangler], 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of May 19, 2025. She was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on July 19, 1940. She lived her life in Wisconsin, Alaska and ...

William (Bill) Kevin Flynn was born on September 15, 1950, in Portland, Oregon. Bill passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, Washington, from congest...

Rose Marie Lyons died March 31, 2025, at age 90 at Whidbey Health Medical Center, Coupeville, Washington following a cardiac event. She was born Rose Marie Fernandes on September 7, 1934, in Lincoln, ...

Don Teague, 71, of La Conner, WA passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2025. A long time resident of Camano Island, Don relocated to La Conner to be closer to family in 2019. With help from Ho...

Shirley Arlene (Kooiker) Kaminga of Lynden, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 9th in Bellingham, Washington, with family by her side. Shirley was born in Sioux County, Iowa, on September 6t...

Toni Elaine Elizabeth Sar'h Petrinovich passed away on Thursday morning, February 20, 2025 at home on Lopez Island, Washington. She was 77. Toni was born in Reno, Nevada on February 28, 1947 the dau...

Earl Baker Heisey, 87, of Anacortes, Wash. died peacefully at Island Hospital on February 19, 2025. Born at home on February 16,1938 in Round Top, Pennsylvania, Earl was the son of David C. and J. “Ma...

Clifford Gerald Shumate, age 66, of Burlington, Washington passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Clifford Gerald Shumate, also known as Cliff or Jerry to friends and family, was born in San Bern...

John Thomas Ritter September 25, 1936 – January 12, 2025 John Thomas Ritter, 88, was called to heaven on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1936, in a log home in Dolores, Colorad...

Mary Ellen Molyneaux of Anacortes, WA passed on Tuesday December 31, 2024 at the age of 79. She was born on February 26, 1945 in Kansas City, KS and grew up suburban Kansas City, MO. She graduated f...

It is with sad hearts that we announce that Ingeborg “Micky” Allen passed away peacefully at home on Whidbey Island on December 23, 2024, at 94 years young. Micky was born in Chicago, Illinois to Gus...

Shirley Jeanne Lines-Lindahl, age 95, of Blaine, Washington passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Peggy Ann Britt Griswold, February 1932-November 2024 Peggy Ann Britt Griswold of Eastsound Washington passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the age of 92 after being in poo...

Sharon Louise McCall passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at the age of 83, in Bellingham, WA. Born on January 26, 1941, Sharon lived a full and happy life, marked by her dedication to her fam...

Susan passed away peacefully on Oct. 23rd at the family home in Anacortes with her family by her side. She will be deeply missed by all who had the joy of knowing her. Susan was a happy Christmas Eve...

It is with great sadness to announce the unexpected passing of Steven Alan Omdal, resident of Burlington and lifetime resident of Skagit County. Steven served as the Port of Skagit Commissioner since ...

John B. Watts, Jr. (86), born December 18th, 1938 in Raleigh, NC, passed away quietly at his home in Bellingham, WA at 19:38 on September 17, 2024. Son of John B. Watts, Sr. and Virginia Pearl Farri...

Born to Alice “Sally” & John “Art” in Bremerton, Washington on April 2nd, 1940. Wayne passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 5th, 2024. He was a simple man, who loved the small tow...

Raymond Joseph Kelly, age 80, of Lynden, Washington passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Claude peacefully passed away on August 31, 2024, at Gracious Living, Bellingham, WA. The family was able to show him lots of love during his life and final days, and was with family when he passed. ...

Paul L. Vodopich November 1941 – August 2024 Paul went home to be with the Lord and passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Bellingham, Washington, in November 1941, and lived a full and...

After fighting multiple medical issues for years, Bill passed away at home with his wife by his side, holding his hand. He knew what was happening, wanted them to be at home together during his fina...

Lawrence (Larry) Bredin Daugert passed away on August 15th, 2024 in Lynden, WA, surrounded by family and friends. Larry was born on June 24th, 1946 in Princeton, NJ, the first of the four children of ...

Merrilyn Dexter Hart Houghton was born on January 26, 1943 in Winchester, MA and died at the age of 81 on July 27, 2024 in Bellingham, WA after enduring an almost four-year battle with colon cancer. S...

James Howe Birth: Portland, Oregon, on July 10, 1950 Death: Bellingham, Washington, on July 26, 2024, at the age of 74. Residences: Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois; Huntington Woods, Michigan; Medford...

Paul Lloyd Bowman of Bellingham, Washington passed away on Thursday, July 25th, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on October 28, 1939, and was the youngest of five siblings. Together Lonnie (Jack) a...

Kathleen Ann Bowen of Anacortes, WA passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:58 pm at the age of 82. She was born on August 27,1941 in Canton, OH where she grew up as the oldest of four children. Sh...

Maurice Allen Erickson (Maury) of Lake McMurray passed away on July 10, 2024 at the age of 91. He was born on February 1, 1933 to Vilas and Sophie Erickson and moved to Fir Island when he was 6 weeks ...

Gerald (Jerry) Dale Lilja, born on September 22, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, to Clarence and Josephine Lilja, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 17, 2024. He was the oldest of three brot...

Pauline Marie (Poirier) Bentley reached her heavenly goal Friday May 31st, dying peacefully at St. Francis Care Center in Bellingham Washington where she was able to reunite with Ernest A. Bentley, he...

LILLIE Nils Theodore (Ted), A Renaissance Man, Passed away on May 8, 2024, in Bellingham, WA. He was born in Glendive, MT in 1936. Ted loved living in North Saint Paul, MN and enjoyed warmer winters i...

Douglas James Patchett of Stanwood, WA, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 49. He was born March 29, 1975, in Long Beach CA, the 2nd child to James and Linda Patchett. Douglas worked in sale...