Deborah Lee Olson
Mar 19, 2024
Deborah Olson, a beacon of joy and optimism, passed away on March 19, 2024, in Seattle, Washington, after a brave battle with cancer. Born on October 13, 1950, in Portola, California, Deborah's life was a testament to her loving spirit and her relentless pursuit of new experiences.
After graduating from Portola High School in 1968, Deborah went...
Ronald Douglas Smith
Feb 29, 2024
RONALD DOUGLAS SMITH
Born December 11, 1964, Ron Smith passed away in Seattle, his life long home, thirteen years after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Affectionately known as “Iron Man” or “Smitty”, he was strong and courageous, and perse-vered through three dozen chemotherapy treatments, twelve full body radiations, and a stem cell transplant...
Roger Albert Gregorich
Feb 28, 2024
Roger Albert Gregorich passed away February 28, 2024 at the age of 80 after a long illness.
Roger was born to Elsie & Albert Gregorich on August 21, 1943 in Yakima, WA. The Gregoriches lived on a farm in the Naches area and he loved his time with his brother Geoff, sisters Barbara, Jennifer, and Janie, and...
William John Whetham
Feb 8, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce William John Whetham (Bill), 84, passed away on February 8, 2024, after complications from a heart attack. Bill was born to George and Inez Whetham in Niagara Falls, New York, on May 15, 1939. After graduating from Niagara Falls High School, he earned advanced degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from...
Patricia C Yerg
Feb 5, 2024
Patricia C Yerg, affectionately known as Pat to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024, in her hometown of Seattle at the age of 103. Born September 1, 1920 to Mira and John Calhoun in the home she resided in her entire life. Pat lived a life marked by kindness, a gentle spirit, and selfless...
John De Jong
Jan 25, 2024
John de Jong, a cherished husband, father, and vibrant member of the Seattle community, passed away on January 25, 2024, from congestive heart failure in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 87. Born on September 14, 1936, in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, John's life journey brought him across the ocean, where he established deep roots and touched many lives with his...
Ruth Luella (Ball) Pontious
Jan 23, 2024
Ruth Luella (Ball) Pontious, born July 11, 1925 in Scotland, Indiana, died in Seattle, Washington on January 23, 2024—the same date on which her beloved husband Frank Edward Pontious died twenty-five years before her. At the time of her death, Ruth lived at St. Joseph Residence, Providence Mt. St. Vincent in West Seattle.
Her children were often...
Kit Patrick Schulte
Jan 22, 2024
Kit Patrick Schulte passed away on January 22, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Born on August 13, 1954 in Nebraska, Kit's journey through life was marked by his loving nature, analytical mind, and a special sense of humor that brought joy to all who knew him.
Kit grew up in the heart of Fremont, where his early years...
Frieda (Carol) Mcelhinney
Jan 19, 2024
Frieda affectionately known as Carol, a cherished individual whose vibrant spirit and loving heart left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Born in Emmet, North Dakota, Frieda’s (Carol) journey through life was one of passion, creativity, and dedication. She passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, in Seattle, Washington, due to natural causes, including complications from emphysema....
David Hemme
Jan 10, 2024
David Hemme passed peacefully at his home in Burien WA to his heavenly home on January 10, 2024 following a debilitating illness. Dave was born on Dec 2, 1942 in Detroit, MI to Albert and Mae Hemme. After Albert returned from service in the Navy during WWII, Dave’s brother Gary was born. Later the family moved to Bakersfield, CA,...
Dolores R Widzgowski
Jan 10, 2024
Dolores R Widzgowski, 84, formerly of Wilmington DE and West Grove PA, passed away on January 10, 2024, in Seattle, Washington. She was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of George W and Regina Blyler. Dolores was the widow of John F. Widzgowski and is survived by her children, John Widzgowski (Jennifer) of Seattle, and Ann Marie Gears (Charles) of...
Louise Lingenbrink
Jan 8, 2024
Louise Lingenbrink passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, in West Seattle at the age of 94.
Louise attended Queen Anne High and Poulsbo High, attended Lakewood Community College and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a double major in English and Art History.
Louise met the love of her life, Frank, in Seattle...
Michael A. Dwyer
Jan 6, 2024
Michael A. (Mickey) Dwyer
Mick was born in Seattle, Washington on August 22, 1945 and passed away peacefully January 6, 2024 surrounded by friends. He was two sport star in both football and baseball at Chief Sealth High School in West Seattle and continued his football career at both Columbia Basin College and Olympic College.
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Johnny Lomonaco
2024
We are gathered here today to honor the life of Johnny LoMonaco, a cherished individual whose story began in Houston, Texas, on July 19, 1947, and came to a close in Seattle, Washington, on May 24, 2024. Johnny, known for his captivating storytelling, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him in Cheyenne Wyoming...
Janet A. Stockey
2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Aileen Stockey, beloved mother, wife, sister and friend, and enrolled member of the Otoe-Missouria tribe. She passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024.
Janet (Jan) was born on September 25, 1947, to Cecile and Boyd Williams in Downey, California. Her sister, Yvonne, was born 19...
Veronica Mratinich
2024
Born in San Pedro, Calif. and raised in Bellingham, Wash., Veronica Mratinich Benvenga — Ronnie to friends — was known to sing in Croatian, even as a little girl. She grew up hearing stories of Vis, the tiny Dalmatian island where her father had been raised in the former Yugoslavia, a place of both immeasurable beauty and little opportunity,...
David Benton
2024
David Benton, a long-time resident of West Seattle, passed away at his home on December 5th, 2024. Dave was born in February 1948 and was one the eldest children in his family. His parents were committed missionaries, and in his youth, he traveled as far as Afghanistan with his family. As a young man, he was drafted and served...
Robert Alan Sandell
2024
In Loving Memory
Bob was born December 23, 1945, to Grace and Alan Sandell, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 12/30/2024 at the Washington State Veterans Home in Port Orchard. He was 79 years old.
The oldest of four sons, Bob grew up with a strong sense of family and a love for adventure....
Lee Bolton
2024
Lee Bolton, a man of faith, humor, and thoughtfulness, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family in his hometown of Seattle, Washington. Born on May 13, 1948, Lee's life was a testament to the enduring strength of love, family, and community.
After a fulfilling and distinguished 30-year career in banking,...
Wayne Ervin Roush
2024
Wayne Ervin Roush
10/10/1936-11/17/2024
Passed Away Peacefully, preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Ellie, his parents Floyd and Edith, two of his siblings; Dwight, Phyllis and stepson Teddy, numerous other family and friends, survived by his brother Jim Roush, his first wife Shirley, their four children, Eric, Stacey, Paul and Stephanie, as...
