Nov 11, 2024

Margaret Evelyn (Greenwood) Thoreson, a cherished sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Bellingham, WA. Born on July 4, 1953, in Pascagoula, MS, Margaret lived a life filled with love, adventure, and heartfelt friendships. A 1971 graduate of Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge, LA, she grew up surrounded by Southern warmth and values....

Nov 10, 2024

Daniel Otto Lindblom, age 79, passed away on November 10, 2024. Private services are being planned for summer next year.

Nov 5, 2024

Leroy Carlson, age 94, passed away in Bellingham on November 5, 2024. A lifelong resident of Whatcom County, Leroy was born to parents Arthur and Josephine (Koloski) Carlson on April 15, 1930. 

Raised by his grandparents, Leroy learned the value of hard work while helping his grandfather operate an 85-acre dairy farm. After high school, Leroy served his country in the...

Oct 31, 2024

Michael “Mike” F. Obergottsberger, age 57, passed away at home with family in the early hours of October 31, 2024. He and his family received invaluable guidance and care from Whatcom Hospice. 

Mike was born March 8, 1967, in Everett, WA to parents Othmar and Laurie Obergottsberger. He grew up on Bainbridge Island and graduated from Bainbridge Island High School in...

Oct 30, 2024

Esther Rosemary Perram was born on May 13, 1939, in Zion, IL to Clarence and Elsie Peterson. When Esther was three years old, she and her family moved to Bellingham, eventually graduating from Bellingham High School. After high school, Esther attended business school, which led to her career as a secretary working at several banks and law offices. 

In 1964, Esther...

Oct 20, 2024

Born in Gumaca in the Philippines, Giovanni Saturay passed away on October 20, 2024 at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham with his family by his side. We will miss his loving and generous spirit and, most importantly, the sparkle in his eyes when he saw his children, grandchildren, friends, and family. 

Giovanni grew up on his grandfather's property where he rode...

2024

James “Jim” Michael Irwin, age 73, passed away on October 19, 2024, in Bellingham, WA, surrounded by his loving family.

 Jim was born in San Francisco, CA in 1951 to Ira and Lorraine Irwin. His childhood was spent having fun with his younger brother, Steve, spending time with his cousins and learning to fish from his Grandfather Noonan. Jim graduated from...

Oct 17, 2024

Silvil J. “Trixie” Strong of Everson passed away at age 93 on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Lynden, WA.

Trixie was born on July 25,1931, in Adams, KS to Ray E. and Cora M. (Butterfield) Sutton and was the fourth of seven children.

She married Donald K. Strong on July 15, 1951, in Elma, WA and lived with him at many home...

Oct 17, 2024

Oct 11, 2024

Ruth Elaine Lind, age 98, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024 at Avalon Care Center in Bellingham, Washington.

Ruth was born on December 15, 1925, in Red Wing, Minnesota to Leon Harper and Evelyn Ruth (Larson) Pfluger. 

Growing up in rural Wisconsin, Ruth began life on a rundown farm and then in a log cabin with two younger siblings and no...

Oct 11, 2024

Harold Kenneth White, age 98, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024. 

Harold was born on November 14, 1925, in Lashburn, Saskatchewan, Canada to Harold and Esther (Wright) White. 

Growing up in the Canadian Prairies, Harold enjoyed the rural life and all it entailed. He moved west to Vancouver to find work and live with relatives. In 1944 he enlisted in the...

Oct 9, 2024

Micah Benjamin Mazzuca was born on April 27, 2006 in Yakima, Washington. While Micah spent his early months in Swaziland (now Eswatini), Africa, he lived the majority of his life around Olympia, Washington.

Even as a baby, Micah's smile lit up a room. His joy, sense of humor, and positively contagious personality filled so many lives with so much love. From...

Oct 4, 2024

Holly Alison Telfer passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, October 4, 2024 with her family by her side. She was lovingly cared for in her final days at Silverado Memory Care Community, with invaluable assistance from Whatcom Hospice.

Holly was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She was one of six sisters and three foster siblings. Following graduation from...

Oct 1, 2024

Catherine “Katy” Thomas passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024. Katy was born in Bellingham, Washington on October 14, 1941, to F.J. “Bill” and Mary Ida Herb. Katy grew up in Bellingham where she attended school at Assumption and Bellingham High. Those were wonderful years that included the family’s move to Birch Bay for the summers. Later, in Katy’s teens,...

Sep 23, 2024

Alex passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. Raised on Mercer Island, he excelled academically while participating in youth theatre, math club, music, HTLC, and many sports, including MIHS and later Middlebury College varsity football and track (discus and shot put) teams, and two years as a valued rower for Mt. Baker Crew. He also enjoyed golf, snowboarding,...

Sep 19, 2024

Born in Bellingham, WA on May 13, 1939 to parents Harold and Dorothy (Block) Sullivan, Dick passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Dick grew up in Bellingham with his three siblings, Saundra, Sharon, and Terry. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1958 and then served four years in the Navy. He met his future wife,...

Sep 18, 2024

David Jack “DJ” Klingensmith, age 88, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, with his family by his side.

David was born September 17, 1936, in Bellingham to parents Frank and Bessie Klingensmith. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1955.

David served a one-year enlistment in the Air National Guard following high school. He and his friends joined because they were...

Sep 14, 2024

Mike was born in Bellingham, WA on October 5, 1976 and passed away in Mt. Vernon, WA on September 14, 2024.

A prayer service will be held on Monday, September 16 at 6:00pm at the Nooksack Community Building.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 17 at 10:00am at the Nooksack Community Building. 

Burial will follow at Sulkanum Cemetery (Goshen Cemetery).

Sep 8, 2024

Jacob Al Hartsoch, beloved dad, husband, brother, son, uncle, friend, adventure buddy, and poet, died on Sunday, September 8, 2024, while climbing the mountain he loved the most. Born to Kate and Chuck Hartsoch in Polson, Montana, Jake was a man who lived life fully and authentically. A true adventurer, he embodied the spirit of an outdoorsman. He was the...

2024

Cynthia Kaye McGuire passed away on September 8, 2024 in Blaine, Washington. She is survived by her sister, Phyllis McGuire, and her niece Maran (Franz) Gorges.

Per her request, no services are being held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Snip Snip Hooray, PO Box 3264 Ferndale, WA 98248.