Latest Obituaries
Joel Skip Andrew
Joel Skip Andrew, the Jojo Beast. In true trickster fashion, he arrived in heaven at 20 years old, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. He is the best. He is a BAMF. He is more loyal than anyone ...
Ruth Jane Hyink
Ruth Jane Hyink, age 94, of Lynden, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
She was born on April 16, 1930 to Henry and Priscilla (Harmelink) VanDyke in Bellingham ...
Matthew Ryan Kortus
Matthew Ryan Kortus, age 43, of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday Nov. 12.
Matt was born Sept. 1, 1981 in Bellingham to parents Randy and Jana (Brandt) Kortus of Lynden. Matt ...
Marlys ‘Bunk’ Dekubber
Marlys “Bunk” Dekubber passed peacefully on Nov. 7, 2024 at 6:31 p.m. after years of health issues. No matter how much pain her body bestowed on her, she always had a contagious ...
Dennis Bajema
Dennis Bajema, age 89, passed away on Oct. 17. He was the son of Harry and Tena Bajema of Lynden.
Dennis is survived by a son, Curtis, whose wife, Lori, served as Dennis’ guardian ...
Betty Arlene Douma
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to ...
Addison Merlin Johnson
Addison Merlin Johnson died peacefully in the home he built on Camano Island on July 22, 2024 just shy of his 87th birthday. It was where he wanted to be, with his loving family by ...
Edward ‘Eddie’ Hans Strom, Jr.
Edward “Eddie” Hans Strom, Jr., age 88, passed away at the family home in Lynden on Nov. 5, 2024. He died of a broken heart and complications from Parkinson’s after losing ...
Margaret ‘Midge’ Timmer
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. ~Psalm 23:6
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing ...
Jerry Wayne Warren
Jerry Wayne Warren was born on Oct. 30, 1942, to John and Ruth Warren in Childersburg, Alabama. He graduated from Buckhorn High School in 1960 and was on their state championship basketball ...