Latest Obituaries

Roderick J. Rupke

Roderick J. “Rick” Rupke died on Nov. 28, 2024 He was born on Jan. 13, 1955.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Sig’s Funeral Home.

Leonard Anthoney Sund

Leonard Anthoney Sund, age 93, of Ferndale passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday Oct. 16, 2024. Leonard was born Oct. 10, 1931 in Custer, to parents Seferin and Lenora (Berg) ...

Myrna Loy Brune

Myrna Loy Brune, age 93, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Lakeside Gardens in Lynden.  Myrna was born on Jan. 4, 1931, to Bert and Jeannette (Radder) ...

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 ...