Obituaries

Aug 22, 2024

Ronald William ‘Bill’ Schweigert Sr. 85, of Sumas, WA passed away peacefully at his home on August 22nd, 2024. Bill was born in Sumas, WA on March 5th 1939 to Rebecca and Phillip Schweigert. He graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1958.

 Shortly after graduation he married his wife of 49 years, Valarie Nash, who passed away in 2011. Soon...

Aug 12, 2024

It is with great heartache that we are sharing that Shelby Marie Kerr has gained her wings. Shelby is survived by her mother Leeann Kerr, her father Todd Eiter, her big brother Zach, and half-brothers Micheal and Carter. Shelby is also survived by her Aunts Robin and Rhonda and numerous cousins; Corrina, Justin, Kennedy, Madison, Taylor and Jackson, along with...

Aug 3, 2024

Robert James Pratt Jr. of Bellingham, WA passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the age of 58.

 Known to nearly everyone as Bob, Robert was born December 16, 1965 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son of the late Robert James Pratt Sr. and the late Evelyn (Simpson) Pratt. Bob grew up in Hawley, PA and...

Aug 1, 2024

Karen Lea Miller was the kindest sweetest person that you would ever want to meet. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Karen passed away on August 1, 2024 in Bellevue, Washington at Overlake Hospital. Karen was born on December 30, 1952 in Seattle, Washington to Dick Chin Lung and Dorothy McKeever Chinn. She had a natural...

Jul 30, 2024

Shirley L. Emmons age 90, of Bellingham, WA, passed away with family by her side on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Shirley was born on March 12, 1934, in Bellingham, WA to Louis and Jennie Sullivan. She was the oldest of three Sullivan sisters. She is survived by her son Brett (Dona) of Everson, WA; daughter, Brenda (Mike) Copland, of Bellingham,...

Jul 27, 2024

On Saturday, July 27, 2024 Linferd Joel Goertz was called to his Heavenly reward by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He exited this life with the joy of being once again united with his "Good Wife" of nearly 65 years, Pearl! Linferd was born October 21, 1929 in a rural area of Kansas near, the town of Hillsboro. Country...

Jul 27, 2024

William Anthony Barber “Bill”, age 69, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on July 27, 2024, in Bellingham, WA, after fighting a courageous battle with lung disease. Bill was born in Miami, FL, and later relocated to Washington state, where he lived in Tacoma before settling in Bellingham, which he proudly called home for the remainder of...

Jul 26, 2024

Our sweet mom, Rae Whitehead, left this world 7/26/24 after living with Alzheimer’s for 10 years. Rae (Sylvia Rae) was born 03/15/34 in Yakima WA to Kenneth and Kathleen (Petterson) Riggle. Her brother Pete joined her 4 years later. Rae knew her husband Ed for 65 years and they had a truly special marriage that spanned 58 years and produced...

Jul 26, 2024

Gary Scott Tretwold

July 26, 2024, Gary was “set free”. He went home to rest in peace with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In his twenties, Gary was born again through his baptism.

Gary was born October 1, 1960 to Robert and Bette Tretwold. He was their fourth and last child.

Born and raised in Bellingham, Gary had a wonderful childhood full...

Jul 25, 2024

Curly (Robert) Hoksbergen went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Curly was born on November 12, 1939, in Lynden, WA, to Lewis and Bertha Hoksbergen. Curly and his eight siblings grew up in Lynden. He attended and graduated from Lynden Christian School in 1957.

 Curly met Patti in 1958, and they were married June 21, 1963. Curly and...

Jul 23, 2024

Wilma Jeanette Glass passed away on July 23, 2024, in Bellingham, Washington at the age of 90. Born on July 7, 1934, in Arkansas City, Kansas.

Jeanette met the love of her life, Bill Glass, at his family’s roller skating rink in Winfield, Kansas, and they married soon after. She dedicated her life to her family as a devoted wife and...

Jul 22, 2024

Velma Lorene HoyMcWhinney, age 99, of Lynden passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 in Lynden. Velma was born Sept. 7, 1924 in Jerome, Kansas to parents Albert and Viola May (Mathis) Lawrence. 

Jul 22, 2024

Mardelle A. (Elsbree) Morton, age 85, of Logan, Utah passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born July 15, 1939 in Bellingham, Washington to parents A. Forest and Alice E. (Dickinson) Elsbree. A graveside service will be held Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at 12:00 Noon at Saxon Cemetery in Acme, WA. 

Jul 19, 2024

Esther “Joyce” McGarry, age 93, of Bellingham, Washington, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born on May 11, 1931, to Stanley and Bonnie Weaver in Los Angeles, California while they were on furlough from their mission work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They returned to Coquilhatville, Congo when she was 6 months...

Jul 18, 2024

Dennis Michael Rafferty, age 77, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Bellingham, Washington, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Born in Trona, California, to Maxwell Lewis and Frances Luella (Longman) Rafferty, Dennis spent his formative years in Needles, California. He was well-known for his active involvement in sports and was president of at...

Jul 13, 2024

Jul 13, 2024

With deepest sorrow, we announce the loss of our husband, father, brother, and friend, Robert W. Clarke, on 7/13/24, following a brief hospitalization. Robert lived his life for his wife and children. The love he had for us is what gives us the strength to endure his tragic loss. Robert will be missed by so many who had the honor...

Jul 12, 2024

On the evening of July 12th, 2024, Gordon Wesley Hamilton entered the arms of Jesus. Gordy fought a long and courageous battle with glioblastoma until his Savior called him home where he is now fully healed! 

 Gordy was born on February 24th, 1952 in Great Falls, Montana. Shortly after, his family moved to Bellingham. Gordy graduated from Sehome High School and...

Jul 5, 2024

 Betty Alzadia Hathaway MacDonough passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024 in Bellingham, Washington. She was born on March 25, 1932 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, the youngest of six children, and was preceded in death by her parents, Stephan Hathaway and Elsie Brown Hathaway, her brother, Wilfred and sisters Alice, Arlene, Hopi, and Phyllis and her beloved husband Donald...

Jul 4, 2024

Ronald James Clapp, of Bellingham, Washington, put out his “Gone Fishing” sign on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the age of eighty-eight. He was born in Bellingham, Washington to James W. Clapp and May Clapp (Bodicoat) and remained a lifelong resident. Ron graduated from Bellingham High School in 1954 and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy. His service began...