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Local obituaries for the Seattle, Washington and surrounding areas


Dennis Robert Capalby

Dennis Robert Capalby

Jun 11, 2022

Dennis passed peacefully in his home with his family by his side. Dennis was a lifelong resident of West Seattle and had many wonderful memories of growing up and living in this community. He loved boating and was a longtime member of the Jim Clark marina. He leaves his wife Teri and their children Tyler (Kerri), Amanda, Nick (Robyn)...

Dorothy Helen (Bow)  Hill

Dorothy Helen (Bow) Hill

Jun 7, 2022

Mary Louise Bow was brought into this world on May 28, 1923 at the Seattle Providence Hospital in Seattle. But, before she got home, they had changed her name to Dorothy Helen Bow, so she was never known by her original name. Dorothy was born to Annette Sylvia Nelson Bow and Thomas Anthony Bow of Kent. Although they were...

Merilyn Sue Yunker-Jones

Merilyn Sue Yunker-Jones

Jun 5, 2022

Sue Yunker-Jones–also known as Mom, Grammie, and, according to her high school yearbook, “Stoneface”—leaves behind a legacy of music, rebellion, and sourdough waffles. Finding a perfectly-ripe fruit was a sacred act, and she was ejected at least once from a roadside fruit stand for this devotion. She was notoriously stubborn and never shy about speaking her mind, and still...

Robert A. Murphy

Robert A. Murphy

Jun 2, 2022

Robert A. Murphy of Seattle, WA was a caring son, brother, uncle, and friend. He left this world suddenly on June 2, 2022 at the age of 53. He was born to Anna and Gerald Murphy on September 13, 1968 in Bronx, NY and raised in Levittown, NY. After graduating from Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY he went...

Peter Campbell Gallio

Peter Campbell Gallio

May 31, 2022

Pete (Peter Campbell) Gallio

Professional Musician

August 5, 1966 – May 31, 2022, age 55

“Freedom is where the artist begins: there are no rules, and the principles and habits are up to you.” ROBERT PINSKY

Pete Gallio, master of the tenor saxophone, dark humor and blazing analytical thought...

Angelo Portomene

Angelo Portomene

May 23, 2022

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To honor our dear Angelo’s life we will be holding a ceremony at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Covington, Washington on August 1st at 3:00 pm. We will be outdoors, under a shelter (if rain), with an Air Force honor guard. Our cars will line up at the cemetery...

Lee Mccall Tillman, Jr.

Lee Mccall Tillman, Jr.

May 17, 2022

Lee McCall Tillman, Jr. of Seattle, Washington passed away on May 17th, 2022. He was born in Tarboro, North Carolina on May 31st, 1941.

Lee graduated from Robert S. Grove High School, and received an Associate’s of Arts Degree from South Seattle Community College. During his lifetime, Lee was a Navy Veteran, worked for the US Dept...

Michael Dominic Madura

Michael Dominic Madura

May 14, 2022

Michael Dominic Madura passed away on May 14th, 2022, from heart failure; he was 68 years old.

Mike was born to Victor and Marjorie Madura in Fort Collins, Colorado on July 10th, 1953; Mike was the third of eight children. That same year, Vic and Marge moved their family to Seattle, where Vic, an Electrical Engineer, accepted...

Nicholas Eugene Wolf

Nicholas Eugene Wolf

May 6, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Nicholas Eugene Wolf.

We welcome you to provide your thoughts, photos and memories of Nick on the Tribute Wall, located above.

Arrangements entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle

Timothy Brian Iszley

Timothy Brian Iszley

Apr 26, 2022

Timothy Brian Iszley

Dec 30, 1964 – April 26, 2022

With heavy hearts we said goodbye to Tim Iszley on April 26, 2022 at the age of 57.

Tim was born December 30, 1964 in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in Maple Valley and Seattle. Tim enjoyed playing volleyball and soccer...

Larry James Richter

Larry James Richter

Apr 20, 2022

Larry James Richter (December 20, 1944 – April 20, 2022)

Larry Richter of West Seattle died peacefully on April 20, 2022 at the age of 77 from Alzheimer’s and prostate cancer. A West Seattle native, he graduated in ‘63 from WSHS and was a member of the ‘61 Metro All-City Championship Golf Team, along with his brother...

Jeffery Scott Nichols

Jeffery Scott Nichols

Apr 16, 2022

In Loving Memory

Jeffery Scott Nichols, born January 22, 1970 in the Phillipines came to the Puget Sound area when he was a baby, adopted by Harry Nichols and Melody Martin. Jeff left behind three amazing children; Amber, Amanda, & Andrew, three adorable grandchildren Kabella, Arlo, and one he didn't get to meet. Also, six loving siblings;...

Halina Janus

Halina Janus

Apr 9, 2022

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Viewing and funeral services will be at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church, 10731 W 131st Street, Orland Park, IL 60462 on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022.

Recitation of the Rosary begins at 8:30am, Funeral Mass at 10:00am.

Burial will be at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums...

David Eugene Gordon

David Eugene Gordon

Apr 7, 2022

David Eugene Gordon

Sept. 26, 1939 – April 7, 2022

Dave was born September 26, 1939, on a ranch in Glendo, Wyoming. He died April 7, 2022, in his West Seattle home with hospice care after a hard-fought, six-year battle with cancer.

Dave's family moved to the Yakima Valley...

Valerie Christine Brant

Valerie Christine Brant

Apr 4, 2022

Valerie Christine Brant (27 February 1969 – 4 April 2022) was born in Sacramento California. An artist at heart, she earned accolades as a choreographer and a dancer with the Ames Senior High School Terpsichore dance group. After graduation she enlisted in the Army Reserves and completed a double major of mathematics and Russian at Iowa State University before...

Douglas K Roush

Douglas K Roush

Apr 3, 2022

Douglas K. Roush

Doug was born Dec 18, 1964, in Kimball, Nebraska. His parents were Elsie (Holloway) and Dwight Roush. Doug had 2 sisters, Linda and Brenda and 3 brothers Dwight Jr, Marc and Mike. Doug is survived by his wife Melanie (Mel) and his 2 children, Cameron and Chantelle. Doug graduated from Mt Rainier HS in...

Tamaye Nomi

Tamaye Nomi

Mar 30, 2022

Tamaye Nomi. September 1929 - March 2022.

Tamaye passed away peacefully in Bellevue, WA, on March 30, 2022. She was married to Jack Y. Nomi (d. April 2010) and survived by her daughter, Julie; sons, Dr.Russell and Jeffrey; their spouses James Arzente , Gwen Nomi, and Margaret Nomi; and grandchildren, Takeiko Arzente, and Ronald and Dr. Wesley...

James William Taylor

James William Taylor

Mar 26, 2022

James William Spencer Taylor was born on January 5, 1945, the third child of Willard and Goldie Taylor of Fay, Oklahoma. After graduating from Watonga High School at age 16, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served until 1966. Jimmy, as his family and friends called him, moved to California upon his return from Viet Nam....

Suey Har Lock

Suey Har Lock

Mar 26, 2022

Suey Har Lock, was a caring mother, grandmother and friend. She passed away peacefully in her Ballard

home on March 26, 2022 at the age of 88.

Suey was born to Kwong Wing Ho and Tin Shiu Ho on March 1, 1934 in Canton, China.

Suey’s father was born and living in Vancouver...

Beverly Ann Huber

Beverly Ann Huber

Mar 18, 2022

Beverly Ann Huber went home to be with her Lord on Friday March 18th, 2022 while at home surrounded by loved ones.

Beverly Ann Huber was born April 9th 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Harold and Martha Walberg. When she was 27 she moved to Santa Rosa, California where she worked as an Administrative Assistant in the...

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