Latest Obituaries

Howard William VandeKieft

Howard William VandeKieft went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the age of 83. His memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sep. 5, 2024 at Redeemer ...

Peter William Groen

Peter William Groen went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday Aug. 24. Pete was born June 18, 1939 in Hull, North Dakota. In 1948 at 9 years of age he moved to Lynden with his ...

Jeff Eigenbrood

Jeff Eigenbrood, age 63, passed away in Billings, Montana after a lengthy battle with cancer. While we grieve his passing we take comfort in knowing that Jeff believed, with all his ...

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 ...