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Local obituaries for the Seattle, Washington and surrounding areas
Marianne Planta
Aug 20, 2025
Marianne Planta (Harris) passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025 at age 86 with her daughter and husband at her side following a valiant seven year battle to overcome the effects of two major strokes.
Marianne was born on Day Island in Tacoma, WA on May 6, 1939 to George S. Harris and Lois C. Harris (Lukenbill), their first child and...
Travis Kelly Stone, Jr.
Aug 15, 2025
Passed away in Seattle of traumatic brain injury after a fall. Survived by his wife Susan Austin, daughter Olivia Stone, brother Edward Stone, and numerous cousins in WA, TX, and RI.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army right out of high school and was honorably discharged with a Purple Heart and life-long effects of his time in Viet Nam.
His passions...

Madeline Y. Simpson
2025
Born in Billings, Montana on November 7, 1929 and passed away on August 13, 2025 at 95 years of age. Madeline was married to Theodore P. Simpson for over 60 years who preceded her in death on May 23, 2010.
Madeline met her husband Ted Simpson in 1948 while they were both employed for the Great Northern Railroad at King Street...
Richard G. McAllister
2025
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Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle, Washington
Mariann Whalen
2025
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Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of Seattle, Washington
William Roy Germann
Aug 2, 2025
Bill was born in Seattle to William H. Germann & Corinne Price. He died August 2, 2025 in Virginia Mason hospital.
Bill was the middle of 3 children and is survived by his wife Linda Voelker, his younger brother Tony Germann, sister-in-law Janice Germann, his nephew Taylor Germann and his niece Erin Brennan & husband Tommy Brennan, great nieces and nephew...
Henry Jacob Benzinger
Jul 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Henry Jacob Benzinger
November 03, 1967 – July 22, 2025
Henry Jacob Benzinger, a beloved brother, son, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, surrounded by his family. Born in Bremerton, Washington, Henry brought joy and light to all who knew him.
Henry was a proud graduate of Olympic High School, Class of 1988, and a devoted...
Patrick Chris Clancy
Jul 21, 2025
Patrick Clancy
January 13, 1964 - July 21, 2025
Patrick "Pat" Chris Clancy, 61, passed away Monday July 21st, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born January 13th, 1964, to William Clancy and Greta Pelham, Pat was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He is survived by his mother Greta; brothers Brett and Jeff; and his 6 children Patrick, Alyssa, Kyle, Sarah, Elliot, and...
Mary Ann Davis
2025
Mary Ann Davis left this world far too soon and will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Her greatest joy and source of pride was her beloved daughter, Valana.
A devoted gardener and animal lover, Mary Ann found peace and purpose in nurturing life around her. She believed in the power of nature, energy healing, and homeopathic remedies, embracing...
Mathias "Bud" Francis Wiszmann
Jul 16, 2025
Mathias “Bud” Francis Wiszmann
Mathias “Bud” Francis Wiszmann, 90, of Long Beach, Washington, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Forever Young Home in Groves, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services and burial will follow at a later date in...
William Wallace Van Cleave Jr.
Jul 11, 2025
William “Bill” Wallace Van Cleave Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife of 58 years, Pauline “Patty” T. Van Cleave, his daughter Kimberly Van Cleave Michaels, and son-in-law, Robert Michaels.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late William Wallace Van Cleave Sr. and Catherine Streiff Van Cleave, Bill grew up in Webster Groves,...
Bonnie Jean Sonnenfeld
Jul 3, 2025
Bonnie Jean Sonnenfeld, 91, passed peacefully into God's loving embrace on July 3rd, 2025. She was surrounded by the love and warmth of her family after a brief illness.
Bonnie Jean Hedman was born on December 16th, 1933, in Mason City, Iowa, to Edwin Olaf Hedman and Maybel Overa Johnson. She found a loving home with her adoptive grandparents, Laura Overa...
Louis Joseph Landino
Jun 29, 2025
Louis Landino, a driven and accomplished man, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania on March 17, 1941, Lou went to Muhlenberg College for his undergrad and University of PA in Philadelphia for dental school. Lou then made his home in Seattle where he attended the University of Washington to obtain his...
Patricia Carolyn Doran
Jun 27, 2025
Patricia (Pat) Carolyn Doran
March 17, 1937 – June 27, 2025
Pat Doran passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, surrounded by her daughters, son-in-law, and the love of her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Dick) Doran; her parents, Frances and Anton J. Kraft; her sister, Joann Crabtree; her nephew, Damon Dunckel, and her beloved dog, Abby—who was...
Afa Polevia Samana
Jun 14, 2025
Afa Polevia Samana passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side in Burien, Washington, on June 14, 2025, at the age of 64. Born in Leone, American Samoa, Afa later lived on the Big Island of Hawai'i before settling in Washington. He was a proud Samoan, an avid gardener, and a devoted Seahawks fan. Known for his...
Lisa Jane Hall
Jun 9, 2025
LISA JANE HALL OBITUARY & LEGACY DOB 9/16/1949, Albert Lea, MN. DOD 06/09/2025, Seattle WA
Surrounded by her loved ones, Lisa Jane Hall (Nee Sether) peacefully departed for her Eternal Life with Jesus following a short hospitalization due to complications associated with a biopsy for recently diagnosed lung cancer. She was radiant, true Proverbs 31 woman. Gifted with energetic creativity, compassion,...
Rosemary Jane Terry
Jun 5, 2025
Rosemary Jane Terry passed away June 5, 2025 at Harborview Medical Center due to complications after 43 years on kidney dialysis. Rosemary Jane “Ulibarri” Terry was born Sept 7, 1949 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Lee Ulibarri and Mary Dimas, they later moved to Seattle, Washington where she was raised until 19 years age.
Rosemary married Darrell Lee Terry in 1967...
Diane Marie Ongstad
May 26, 2025
Diane Marie Ongstad Obituary
WA - Diane Ongstad lived up to her birthdate by embodying the spirit of love and devotion that Valentine's Day Celebrates. She was born and raised in West Seattle, was a loving daughter to Richard and Florida Corrigan. Attending Holy Rosary elementary and high school, which was an all-girls school, where many lifelong friendships were made.
Mom was...
Carolyn Ann Chapman
May 24, 2025
Carolyn Ann Chapman died peacefully at home on May 24, 2025, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Carolyn was born March 18,1943, in Tacoma, Washington to Donald E. and Dora D. Schulz.
Carolyn’s early years were spent in Tacoma where she was a graduate of Wilson High School. Upon graduation, she attended Washington State University where she was a member of...
Tara Elaine DeGraff
May 23, 2025
We are deeply saddened to report that our daughter Tara passed away unexpectedly at her home in West Seattle on May 23, 2025.
In her 52 years, she lived a life full of adventure, curiosity, and compassion. From managing Rock Climbing gyms and teaching students, to studying wooden boat construction at the NW School of Wooden Boat Building in Port Townsend...
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