Latest Obituaries
Thomas Robert ‘Tom’ Cramer
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Thomas Robert “Tom” Cramer on Aug. 5, 2024, in Custer, at the age of 67. Born on Father’s Day, June 16, 1957 in Bellingham to Joe ...
Beverly Den Bleyker
Beverly Den Bleyker, age 78, of Lynden, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, Aug. 18. Her family is deeply saddened to announce her passing after a brief battle with acute ...
Steven Vero ‘Steve’ Ricci
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Vero Ricci. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 after being diagnosed ...
Kenneth Rupke
Kenneth Rupke passed away Aug. 7, 2024, at the age of 94. He was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. Ken proudly served as a United States Marine and fought in the Korean War. He ...
Joe R. Zylstra
Joe R. Zylstra, age 82, passed away at home on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Della Mae Johnson
Della Mae Johnson (née Jordan), aged 91, passed away in care of the angels on July 29, 2024, in Bellingham.
Born on May 29, 1933, only daughter, youngest of four children to Bert ...
Elaine Olney
Elaine Olney, age 89, passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2024. She was born Oct. 22, 1934, in Bellingham to George and Ella (Ristine) Johnstone. Elaine graduated from Bellingham High ...
Roger Owen Holtrop
Roger Owen Holtrop, age 67, passed away at Whatcom Hospice House on Aug. 5, 2024.
Roger was born Feb. 27, 1957 in Bellingham to parents John and Leona (Smit) Holtrop. He had three brothers: ...
Carol Ann (Kooistra) Walton
Carol Ann (Kooistra) Walton, 60, of Sumas, passed away on June 5, 2024. Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Dick Kooistra. She is survived by her husband, Matthew, ...
Marry Bosscher
Marry Bosscher, age 88, of Sumas, passed away Aug. 8, 2024, at Whatcom Hospice House. She was born Nov. 6, 1935, in Gronigan, Holland. She married Bernie Bosscher in New Westminster, ...