Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patty Jean Hernandez (Van Allen) on January 3rd, 2025 at the age of 62. Patty grew up in Mount Vernon, attending Mount Vernon High School, later graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Psychology. While living…...

Michael William Ashton “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” ― Abraham Lincoln Michael “Mike” Ashton, age 76, passed away surrounded by love and family on Sunday evening, December 22, 2024. Mike is survived by his loving wife…...

Roger James Langston, passed away in December 2024 at the age of 86 from complications of Parkinson’s. He was born in Iowa on August 17, 1938. Roger grew up on a farm in Minnesota where he learned hard work, resilience, and love of family and friends. Despite the many challenges…...

David James Boushee March 11, 1961 – December 17, 2024 David James Boushee, age 63, passed away on December 17, 2024, at UW Northwest Hospital in Seattle, Washington after a short illness. David was born in Seattle to Michael and Elizabeth Boushee and grew up in Kirkland, Washington. He faced…...

Glenn Gray (56) of Granite Falls, Washington, passed away at home on December 4, 2024, with family at his side. He fought a long and courageous battle of an aggressive form of Prostate Cancer. Glenn was born on October 6, 1968, to his parents, Tom and Audrey Gray. He was…...

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,…...