Latest Obituaries

Lena Tjoelker Jones

Lena Tjoelker Jones was born in Everson to Peter and Anna (Oordt) Tjoelker. She was the middle of nine siblings, and often remarked, the middle child is the least spoiled. Her father ...

Owen Benjamin Morton

On May 17, 2024, Owen Benjamin Morton tragically died as a result of a dirt bike accident at Hannegan Speedway. At just 14 years old, he was thrilled to be getting into racing. For ...

Dave Nichols

A celebration of life service for retired judge Dave Nichols will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Saint Paul’s Church, Bellingham.  Dave and his wife Dot raised their three ...

Andy Vander Veen

Andy Vander Veen went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born on Oct. 2, 1930 in Bergum, Holland to Egbert and Renske (Gros) Vander Veen. Andy moved from ...

Harriet (Verduin) Morgenthaler Cain

Harriet (Verduin) Morgenthaler Cain passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Bellingham. She was born on May 26, 1930, in Lynden, the daughter of Abe and Hattie (Duim) Verduin.  Harriet ...

Adriana ‘Jenny’ VanHorsen

Adriana ‘Jenny’ VanHorsen, age 97, was translated to Glory on May 24, 2024.  A memorial service will be held May 30 at Second Christian Reformed Church. Gillies Funeral Home has ...

Greta Lulkovich

Greta Lulkovich, age 88, left us to be with her Lord early Monday morning, May 20, 2024. Greta passed away peacefully at the Christian Care Center in Lynden, and had the opportunity ...

Wanda Cecile Shelly

Wanda Cecile Shelly went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 28, 2024.  She was taken to Glory suddenly, at the age of 86, from her earthly home on Wiser Lake Road.   Wanda ...

Scott Allen Mitchell

Scott Allen Mitchell, age 67, passed away at Whatcom Hospice House on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, with his Family by his side. Scott fought a courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer ...

Kenneth Hamstra

Kenneth Hamstra of Lynden, met his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Ken was born on May 6, 1938 in a little house on Hampton Road, Lynden to Ben and Gertrude Hamstra. He lived ...