In Memoriam

Andrew Miller died February 20, 2025. Growing up in Sitka, Alaska, Andy married the love of his life, Judith, in 1985. He moved to Seattle and worked as an electrician for over 30 years, most recently at Sequoyah. All knew Andy to be the kindest and most generous of men. He is survived by his wife, Judith, and...

Donald Bruhn, 91, of Minot, ND, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Benedictine Living Center in Garrison, ND.

There will be a public visitation held at the Faith Lutheran Church in Palermo, ND from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM on Monday, March 10, 2025. Donald's Funeral Service will follow the visitation and be held...

Our Love for You has No End.

Donnie Strohfus, 40, a beloved member of the local hockey community, passed away on February 14th after a hard-fought recovery from a stroke. Donnie is survived by his loving wife, Liz , devoted mother and stepfather, Mary and Ken, cherished brother, David, dear sister, Jeanne', and four beautiful nieces.
Donnie was...

CPO John Earl "Jack" Herrick (USN, Ret.) was born in Portland to Florence (Wells) and Milton Herrick. The family moved to where the work was throughout the Great Depression, but Jack thought of Astoria as his hometown. He enlisted in the Naval Reserves while still in high school, and entered active duty upon...

Jon Galt Bowman, 93 of Anacortes, WA passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, December 6, 2024 at his residence. There will be a celebratory gathering in Jon's honor on April 27, 2025, from 2-5 pm, at the Heritage Flight Museum, Skagit Regional Airport, Burlington, WA. RSVP appreciated. To...

Dwight Hyland, beloved husband, father and grandfather, left this world peacefully and entered the gates of heaven on January 7, 2025 in Seattle surrounded by his wife and daughters. He will be remembered for his kindness, curiosity, humility and ever present sense of humor.

Born in Adak, AK, and raised in Port...

Jacqueline Rose Stegner a long time resident of Samish Island and La Conner, Washington passed away on January 13, 2025, in La Conner, Washington.
Full obituary is available at: https://whatcomcremationandfuneral.com/content/jacqueline-stegner

It has been 14 years since you left us, John! A lot has happened! The baby you are holding has a baby now. She has your blue eyes and her other Grandpa's. You are missed, thought of and will never be forgotten, ever. Thank you for being my husband, the man lived with 33-1/2 years, married, and KASIE's father.
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The most crazy, fun and outrageously irreverent woman who ever lived died January 17, 2014. Kathy Turner, born Kathy Obaitek.

She didn't want an obituary in the paper at that time and we promised we wouldn't publish one. Guess what Kath, your 10 year wish timeline just expired, and we now choose to put you on the...