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Local obituaries for the Seattle, Washington and surrounding areas
Ewa Barbara Stefanska-Radka
Mar 4, 2026
Dear Friends,
We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support our family has received during this very difficult time. So many of you have asked about the details for Mamusia’s funeral and how you can come to honor and celebrate her life with us. We would be deeply grateful for anyone who is able to join us...
Mary Opland Springer
Mar 3, 2026
Mary Opland Springer, a light to all who were lucky to know her, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. Services will be held at 2pm on May 16th at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116. A reception will follow and all are welcome.
Mary was born on May 15, 1951, in...
Gerald "Jerry" G. Ackerson
2026
Jerry Ackerson (1936-2026)
After 47 years of marriage to Jerry, I can confidently say it was never boring! Jerry was, in fact, the most fun, energetic, clever, and motivated individual I have ever known. He passed away quietly in his sleep on March 1st from complications with Parkinson's, just after celebrating his 90th birthday—because, true to form, he never wanted to...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Poussier
Feb 28, 2026
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Poussier
August 25, 1935 – February 28, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Poussier, age 90, on February 28, 2026. Born in Dickinson, North Dakota, the second of four siblings, Betty moved to Seattle as a young girl—the city she would call home for the rest of her days.
Betty's life was defined...
Ronald "Ray" Hart
Feb 26, 2026
Ronald “Ray” Hart
Ronald Ray Hart, age 83, passed away on February 26, 2026, in Burien, Washington. Born October 7, 1942, in Tacoma, Ray was predeceased by his parents, Henry A Hart (Frickartz) and Bunnie V (McKinney) Hart, his brother Michael, and his sisters Patty and Donna. He also lost good friends Jim, Carl, Joy and Junius in the years prior...
Glenrose Williams
Feb 24, 2026
Alma Glenrose Williams, April 27, 1930 - Feb. 24, 2026
Alma Glenrose (MacDonald) Williams nee Bust passed away peacefully in her sleep at nearly 96 years old.
Glenrose (her preference) was born April 27,1930 in Sedro-Woolley, WA to Glendon and Charlotte (King) Bust and grew up in the Skagit Valley towns of Hamilton and Birdsview surrounded by extended family. She grew up tramping...
Marvel J Hogue Balli
2026
Marvel J Hogue Balli, a beacon of kindness and generosity, peacefully entered into eternal rest on February 17, 2026, in Seattle, Washington, concluding a life rich with love and service. Born on November 21, 1930, in Oakes, North Dakota, Marvel’s early years were steeped in the values of faith, family, and community that would define her remarkable journey.
Marvel’s life was...
Kenneth B. Ewert
Feb 11, 2026
Kenneth B. Ewert, 56, departed this life on February 11th 2026. He was born June 25 1969 to John and Peggy Ewert, the youngest of their four children, at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose California. Ken grew up in Sunnyville CA and graduated from South Bay Christian High School in 1987.
Ken moved to Seattle, arriving on Thanksgiving Day 1992....
Robert Charles Breeden
Feb 7, 2026
Robert “Bob” C. Breeden, a longtime resident of Seattle, Washington, passed away on February 7th, 2026, in Seattle. He was born on January 9th, 1949, in Ione, Washington. Bob was a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union, Local #15. He dedicated much of his professional life to working as a stagehand for the City of Seattle....
Joachim Kempin
Feb 5, 2026
Joachim Kempin, born January 9th, 1942, in Hannover, Germany, passed away on February 5th, 2026.
Joachim studied Mathematics at the Technical University of Hannover and served for two years as a lieutenant in the German military. His professional life spanned decades and continents. He began working cleaning sauerkraut fermentation barrels and later moved on to early computer programming to fund his...
Sheila Ann Dennis
Jan 27, 2026
Sheila A. Dennis passed away on January 27, 2026, after a long and fulfilling life.
Sheila Afflerbach was born on November 5, 1937, in Yoakum, TX - the youngest of seven children of Walter and Hilda Afflerbach. Sheila grew up in Yoakum, surrounded by a large and tight-knit family. She graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1955 and went on...
Albert Anthony Cantil
Jan 24, 2026
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Phyllis Darlene Homchick
2026
Phyllis Darlene Homchick (nee Patterson) passed peacefully on January 24, 2026. She was born September 28, 1927, at Deaconess Hospital in Wenatchee, Washington. Phyllis attended Wenatchee schools and graduated from Wenatchee high school in 1945. She worked in the business office of the General Telephone Company from 1946 to 1951. Phyllis married Theodore R. Homchick on August 21, 1950, in...
Robert George Butzerin
Jan 18, 2026
Robert Butzerin, lovingly referred to as “Bob” was born on January 30, 1964, in Seattle, Washington, to Kathryn and Marcus “Joe” Butzerin. He lived a life defined by service, devotion, and quiet integrity.
Bob proudly served his country as a medic in the United States Army. A veteran of Operation Desert Storm (1990–1991) and later service in Iraq, he retired from...
Michael Peter Cervino Jr.
Jan 14, 2026
The Light of Our Lives
Michael Peter Cervino, Jr.
March 14, 1942 – January 14, 2026
Michael Peter Cervino, Jr. was born March 14, 1942 in Paterson, New Jersey to Michael Peter Cervino Sr. and Josephine Marie Occhipinti. He died peacefully surrounded by his family on January 14, 2026 in Seattle from complications due to multiple myeloma. He will be remembered as a...
Marilyn Anne (Juergens) Giess
Jan 12, 2026
Obituary – Marilyn Anne (Juergens) Giess - January 23, 1927 – January 12, 2026
Marilyn Anne Juergens was born Jan. 23, 1927 at St. Anthonys Hospital in Carroll, IA to Arthur Juergens, a farmer, and Violet Murfield Juergens, homemaker and Director of Domestic Tasks. Growing up on an Iowa farm during the Great Depression, Marilyn was always busy with chores around...
Samuel "Sam" Sullivan
Jan 9, 2026
Samuel "Sam" Sullivan
January 3, 1944 – January 9, 2026
Sam Sullivan, beloved grandpaw, father, brother, son and faithful servant of God, passed away on January 9th, 2026, shortly after celebrating his 82nd birthday. He was born on January 3, 1944, in Clubb, Missouri.
Sam was someone who often saw what others missed. As a young man, he saw the pain of the...
Christine Marie Devine
Jan 2, 2026
Christine Marie (Schnorf) Devine was born on March 11, 1957 and passed away on January 2, 2026 after an extended illness.
She lived her whole life in West Seattle, graduating from West Seattle High School in 1975. She was the youngest of 3 girls and was the life of the party, always ready with a good joke or story to share....
Zack McInelly
Dec 31, 2025
Zack McInelly of Seattle, Washington, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 49 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Carrie; their two children, Dylan and Ella; and their Goldendoodle, Jake. He is also survived by his mom, Jeanne McInelly; siblings Jared (Camille), Mandy Madill (Chris), Matt (Bri), and...
Leo Cruz Arce
Dec 31, 2025
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