Robert (Bob) Joseph Kraft

· May 4th, 2023
Robert (Bob) Joseph Kraft, age 87, was called to his heavenly home on April 13, 2023 after a brief illness. A celebration of life service is being planned for mid August 2023, details ...
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Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ann Mellema

· May 4th, 2023
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ann Mellema Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Mellema, June 8, 1937-April 28, 2023. Betty Mellema went to heaven on a beautiful spring day in Lynden, Washington with ...
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Paul Albert Benedict

· May 4th, 2023
Paul Albert Benedict Paul Albert Benedict was born in Kansas City, Missouri March 7, 1932, to John Henry Benedict and Margery Benedict (Beck). On Memorial Day 1940, his family moved ...
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Dorothea Jean Francisco

· May 4th, 2023
Dorothea Jean Francisco Dorothea Jean Francisco, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 21, 2023, at the age of 100. She was born on June 30, 1922, ...
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Wallace David (Doc) Hardman

· May 4th, 2023
Wallace David (Doc) Hardman Wallace David (Doc) Hardman passed away quietly on March 29 holding his family’s hands. He is now in God’s hands, at peace and in perfect health. Doc ...
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Guest Opinion: Is flood money being used for the right problem?

· May 4th, 2023
Today was a beautiful day. Welcome to the city of Sumas, says the sign. Green grass, clean lawns, businesses greet you as you enter the city. There is a moment when the flash back happens ...
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Letters to the Editor — May 3, 2023

· May 4th, 2023
‘Pain and frustration’ Editor, Thank you to Dave van Wingerden for recently sharing his experiences related to local health care challenges. I feel the pain and frustration. I hope ...
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Dial-Up devoted to ‘90s nostalgia

· May 4th, 2023
  Four friends make up local band, playing music, having fun By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter WHATCOM — For most people, playing in a band is just a dream. They imagine playing ...
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Jayleen Lynn Tjoelker

· May 4th, 2023
Jayleen Lynn Tjoelker Jayleen Lynn Tjoelker, age 79, entered eternal glory in heaven on Friday, April 28, 2023.  After a long journey with diabetes and dementia, she passed peacefully ...
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James Galen

· May 4th, 2023
James Galen James Ronald Galen (Jim) from Bellingham, WA passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on April 20, 2023. Jim was born on June 8, 1935 to Emil Galen (Johnny) and Eva Gertrude ...
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