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Delores "Dee" Bizer

Delores "Dee" Bizer

Dec 7, 2024

Delores (“Dee”) Bizer, age 86, of Mundelein, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2024 at her home in Blaine, Washington. She was born February 21, 1938 in Waukegan, Ill, and made Washington her new home in 2018. She loved her life in the Pacific Northwest with her cat, Star, and her hobbies, which included her knitting, feeding the birds,...

Eddie Richard Mack, Sr.

Eddie Richard Mack, Sr.

Dec 3, 2024

Eddie Richard Mack died peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House on December 3, 2024. He was born September 17, 1939, to Norman and Irene Mack in South Gate California.

 He was preceded in death by his wife Rhoda, his parents, his sister Norma Stelle Martin, his brother Johnny Mack, his sisters-in-law Betty Mack and Ruth Wheeler, and his brothers-in-law Jim Wheeler and...

Mary Elizabeth (Harrington) Sullivan

Mary Elizabeth (Harrington) Sullivan

Nov 30, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Harrington) Sullivan, of Ferndale, passed away peacefully on November 30th, at the age of 79. She was born to Michael Joseph and Anna Veronica (Gish) Harrington in Olean, NY on March 21, 1945. Then, in 1954, Mary's father, an employee of Socony Vacuum Refinery, moved the family across the country to settle in Ferndale where his employment continued...

Alice Anne Butenschoen

Alice Anne Butenschoen

Nov 29, 2024

Alice Anne (Stevens) Butenschoen, of Bellingham, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024 at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, Henry “Hank” Butenschoen who passed in January 2024. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Randy and Greg Butenschoen, her sisters, Evelyn Heay, Wilma Rainford and Elinor Phillips,...

Helen Ann Boraker

Helen Ann Boraker

Nov 29, 2024

Helen Ann (Willems) Boraker, age 90, of Ferndale passed peacefully from this life surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, November 29, 2024 following a quick decline with dementia and heart failure. Helen was born October 28, 1934 to Issac and Anna (Thiessen) Willems in Inman, Kansas. She was 1 of 4 children and the eldest daughter. Her family lived...

Roderick Jay Rupke

Roderick Jay Rupke

Nov 28, 2024

Roderick Jay Rupke, age 69, of Lynden WA went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 28, 2024.He was born to Ray and Nelia Rupke (Houg) on January 13, 1955 in Bellingham and was raised in Lynden. Rick was a 1973 graduate of Lynden Christian High School, where he played football and baseball. After high school he...

Alvin "Andy" Robert Anderson

Alvin "Andy" Robert Anderson

Nov 27, 2024

Alvin "Andy" Anderson, 73, passed away on November 27, 2024.  Alvin was born to Bob and Eva Anderson on September the 23rd of 1951. He joined older siblings Joe, Jeanne and Mary at that time. Later, their younger brother Duane would arrive. Alvin grew up at 20th and Douglas on his beloved Southside. Few called him Alvin, almost everyone knew...

John D. Morgan

John D. Morgan

Nov 26, 2024

John D. Morgan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed peacefully surrounded by family on November 26, 2024, at the age of 91. 

John was born July 27, 1933, to Mable and Henry Morgan in Mt Ida, Arkansas. He spent his childhood in Arkansas, Texas, and Washington. In January 1951, at age seventeen, he joined the Navy where...

Susan Agnes Wickersham

Susan Agnes Wickersham

Nov 22, 2024

Susan Agnes Wickersham, aged 74, of Bellingham passed out of our world on Friday, November 22, 2024 after a hard battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Mary T. Donohue Wickersham and Robert T. Wickersham of Spring Mount, Pennsylvania. Susan is survived by her husband of 46 years Richard Baila; siblings, Laura Wickersham, Louise LaGoy, and Ronald Wickersham; nieces,...

Donald Delbert Rieland

Donald Delbert Rieland

Nov 21, 2024

Donald Delbert Rieland was born in Portland, OR, January 5, 1943 and passed away peacefully November 21, 2024, at the age of 81. He was in his home in Ferndale, WA, surrounded by his wife and family. He leaves a legacy of family and community.

 At his heart, Don was always teaching. He believed in the best in everyone and delighted...

Doris Irene Wasilewski

Doris Irene Wasilewski

Nov 10, 2024

Doris Irene Wasilewski, age 93, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by her family and the love and prayers of family and friends on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Bellingham. She was born in June 193l in Port Angeles, Washington, the second child of Mr. and Mrs. P. Coleman. Her father was a rancher at that time. It was the...

Robert Edward Wilkinson

Robert Edward Wilkinson

Nov 9, 2024

Bob was born in Hayward, California. He attended Ferndale High School where he enjoyed playing football and winning many games. In his late teen years, he was hired to become a fisherman spending his summers in the Alaskan waters. Like his father, he fell in love with being on the water. In the years to follow he became an accomplished...

Kenneth A. Weisenburger

Kenneth A. Weisenburger

Nov 9, 2024

We are sad to share that Ken Weisenburger passed away on November 9, 2024, at the age of 73, at Whatcom Hospice House with his wife and daughter by his side. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) in May 2024, he battled bravely but ultimately succumbed to the aggressive cancer.

A lifelong resident of Whatcom County, Ken was a...

Marty David McEachern

Marty David McEachern

Nov 7, 2024

On November 7, 2024, the world got way less cool. After a hard-fought battle with sarcoma, Marty McEachern drifted away from this world. He was a devoted father, adoring husband, loving brother, and lifelong rock ’n roll enthusiast. Marty leaves behind his wife Erin, daughters Maya and Hanna, sister Lynn, as well as an extended family including in-laws, cousins, nieces,...

Jana Diane Larson

Jana Diane Larson

Nov 4, 2024

Jana Diane Larson, age 83, of Ferndale passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 in Lynden. She was born June 12, 1941 daughter of Cecil and Phyllis (Axlund) Barr. Jana graduated from Ferndale High School in 1959. Shortly after she would marry her husband of 57 years, Wayne Larson. Together they raised three daughters, Lisa, Wendi and Heather on the...

Timothy "Tim" Alan Zawicki

Timothy "Tim" Alan Zawicki

Nov 3, 2024

“Tim”, Timothy Alan Zawicki, went to be with Jesus on November 3, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Tim was born on May 4, 1963, in Bellingham to Art and Lynn Zawicki. At an early age, Tim learned how to run heavy equipment at Z Recyclers. He enjoyed God’s creation in watching bodies of water and traveling beautiful Highway...

Elise "Elyse" Jeanette Soran

Elise "Elyse" Jeanette Soran

Oct 30, 2024

Elise “Elyse” Soran, age 78, of Bellingham, WA was born in New York City on September 2, 1946, to Barbara and William Soran. Elise passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Elise attended John Adams High School in New York City before earning her Business Administration Certificates at Plaza College. Elise worked as...

Lorna Louise Stevens

Lorna Louise Stevens

Oct 18, 2024

Lorna Louise Stevens, age 77, of Bellingham passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 in Lynden. She was born October 26, 1946 in Tacoma, Washington to parents Lloyd Oliver and Evelyn Louise (Stevens) Heay. Lorna graduated from Bellingham High School with the class of 1964. She worked as a Paralegal for over 30 years before retiring. She loved quilting and spending...

Leonard Anthoney Sund

Leonard Anthoney Sund

Oct 16, 2024

Leonard Anthoney Sund, age 93, of Ferndale passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday October 16th, 2024. Leonard was born October 10th, 1931 in Custer, Washington to parents Seferin and Lenora (Berg) Sund. 

He met the love of his life, Beverly Fredrickson in high school, shortly after graduation from Ferndale High in 1949. On a dare, Leonard asked her on a...

Kurt Irvin Hall

Kurt Irvin Hall

Oct 16, 2024

Kurt Irvin Hall, age 32, of Ferndale, was born to Mark and Donna Hall, on December 23, 1991, in Bellingham, WA. He passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Bellingham. Kurt attended Tabernacle Christian Academy and Whatcom Community College. While carpentry was a trade he excelled in, he worked with his brothers in the Tree Service industry climbing some of...

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