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Donna Maronde Varnau, 77, with her family at her side, breathed her last in her Edmonds home on May 7, 2023, after a rapid decline from pancreatic cancer. She was born on Dec. 5, 19... — Updated 5/25/2023 Full story

Paul Anderson, 70, passed away in April 2023 in Edmonds. He grew up in Alderwood Manor and has been a longtime resident of Edmonds and the Seattle area. He graduated from... — Updated 5/11/2023 Full story

Joan Ellen Painter Callender, 91, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023, with her family by her side. Joan is survived by her daughter Thane Callender Petzold (Stephen Petzold),... — Updated 5/11/2023 Full story

Douglas Herman, 78, went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2023. He was born in Seattle on February 24, 1945, to Durrell and Dolly Herman. He was preceded in death by his... — Updated 5/4/2023 Full story

Patrick Robinson Mahoney, 84 of Brier, Washington, passed away on April 16, 2023, after a long illness. Patrick was born on Feb. 9, 1939, to parents Harry and Gertrude Mahoney in... — Updated 4/27/2023 Full story

Heaven welcomed Harry Rudolph Hedlund Jr. (a.k.a. Dad), 87 years old, on Nov. 7, 2022. Dad had valiantly battled cancer for quite some time. He was born in Seattle to Harry Rudolph... — Updated 4/20/2023 Full story

Ila Church, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and community member, passed away on March 16, 2023, at the age of 100. She leaves behind two children and three grandchildren, all... — Updated 4/13/2023 Full story

Frank Peter Sargent was born in Bad Hersfeld, Germany, July 22, 1946. He came to the United States when he was 2 years old with his mother, Gerda Martha Froelich Sargent, on an... — Updated 4/13/2023 Full story

Gladys Joan Vordahl, age 92 of Edmonds, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2023. One of six sisters, she was born to Gladys and Joseph Zerwas in Solway, Minnesota on Sept. 27,... — Updated 4/6/2023 Full story

Robert "Bob" Stalder, age 86, died Aug. 26, 2022, and his wife, Elaine Stalder, age 81, died March 22, 2023, in Edmonds. They are survived by Elaine's sister Donna Davidson; son... — Updated 4/6/2023 Full story

Jim lived in Edmonds since his marriage to Susie in 1971. He attended Ingraham High – class of 1966. Jim was born in Portland, Oregon, to Thelma and George Fegler. He moved to the... — Updated 4/6/2023 Full story

Ruth Anderson, 104, died March 23 at her home in Naples, Florida. She was born July 25, 1918, in Boston to Rebecca (Rovit) Krock and Nathan Ralph Krock. She received her bachelor's... — Updated 3/30/2023 Full story

Ingebjørg Gursli, born July 25, 1930, went to be with Jesus and her eldest son Gordon Gursli on March 11, 2023, at the age of 92. (Lull) as she was known in her hometown of Røldal... — Updated 3/30/2023 Full story

Darlene May Myers (Moore) passed away in Edmonds on March 9, 2023. She was the loving daughter of Arnold "Buck" and Lavina Moore and sister to Harvey, Dale, and Randy Moore. The... — Updated 3/23/2023 Full story

Ramona left this life on Feb. 12, 2023, at Sunrise of Edmonds memory care facility. She was born on May 4, 1941, in Cumberland, Maryland, to Harry and Evelyn Potter. She attended... — Updated 3/16/2023 Full story

David Huntington Wilson (Dave) was born in Grand Coulee, Washington, on Dec. 5, 1936, and was the only child of Emily Gartside and Joseph Huntington Wilson (Joe). He died Jan. 16,... — Updated 3/9/2023 Full story

Inge had a gift for knowing the right words to say in every situation. Born in Austria in 1941. Graduate of Lincoln High School and WWU. World's best wife and mother. Life-long lear... — Updated 2/16/2023 Full story

It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy John Bowen, age 47 years old, on Jan. 28, 2023. Tim was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and... — Updated 2/9/2023 Full story

Charles (Chuck) Huffman, longtime Edmonds teacher and principal, passed away Jan. 19 at his Kenmore home at the age of 91. He was born to Ethel and Raymond Huffman in Walla Walla,... — Updated 2/9/2023 Full story

Dolores Ruth Bjorback, 93, went to be with Jesus Jan. 19, 2023. Born May 13, 1929, in Everett to Emil and Thora Quinnell, Dolores lived several places in Washington while growing... — Updated 2/2/2023 Full story

On Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, Delbert Owen Johnson, widowed father of four, passed away at the age of 89. Del was born in Angora, Nebraska, to Walter and Phoebe Johnson. One of six... — Updated 2/2/2023 Full story

Charlann B. Hale (Charlie), 73, of Lynnwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 19 2022. Services for family and friends will be Feb. 18 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Nile Golf Course... — Updated 1/19/2023 Full story

Linda Eileen Perdomo passed away surrounded by family on Jan. 4 due to cancer. She was 64. Linda was born in Seattle, and the Passey family moved to Edmonds soon after. Linda was... — Updated 1/19/2023 Full story

Michelle passed away after a long illness on Jan. 4, 2023, in Kirkland. She was born on March 5, 1995, in Seattle to Joseph and Cynthia La Vallie of Edmonds. She was a graduate of... — Updated 1/19/2023 Full story

Bernice Mildred Kristina Nelson Dreher, 90, died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at her home in Edmonds. Bernice was born in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest daughter of... — Updated 1/19/2023 Full story