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Local Obituaries for Bellingham, WA, Whatcom County & Surrounding Areas

Penny Ann Andaluz

Penny Ann Andaluz

Jan 26, 2019

Penny Ann (Wells) Andaluz passed away in her sleep Saturday January 26th, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. Penny was born June 17, 1958 to Lamar Kenneth Wells and Marie Francis McAvoy. She was preceded in death by her parents and by brothers Steven Allen Wells and Donald Addison Wells. Penny attended B.F. Day Elementary School in Seattle, then...

Mildred "Sue" Morrell

Mildred "Sue" Morrell

Jan 25, 2019

Sue Morrell, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 25, 2019. She was born October 19, 1936 to Bart and Frances Hedrick. Sue lived most of her life and raised her family in Orange County, California, and moved to Bellingham in 2003 to be closer to her daughter Linda. Sue foremost loved the Lord Jesus Christ...

Eugene C. Thramer

Eugene C. Thramer

Jan 24, 2019

Eugene “Gene” Thramer, age 90, passed away on January 24th, 2019 in Bellingham with his family by his side. Gene was born on August 14th, 1928 in Spalding, Nebraska to Leo and Magdaline (Glaser) Thramer. He relocated to Burlington, WA and graduated from Burlington Edison High School. He served in the United States Army and the Navy Reserves. He met...

Anna Southas

Anna Southas

Jan 24, 2019

Anna Southas went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2019 in Bellingham. Anna was born December 14, 1926 in Bellingham, WA to Thomas and Helen (Raptis) Lallas, and had two brothers, John and Louis Lallas. Upon graduation from Bellingham High School she attended the University of Washington and later worked in the office of the Bloedel Donovan...

Donald G Whitener

Donald G Whitener

Jan 19, 2019

Donald G. Whitener, a longtime resident of Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 surrounded by his family. Don was 66, born in Tacoma, WA on August 31, 1952 to Paul and Betty Whitener. Don is survived by his wife of 42 years Joanie (Scribner); sons, Kevin (Sue) Whitener and Eric (Kelli) Whitener; 4 grandchildren, Violet, Adeline, Carson, and...

William H. "Bill" Charles

William H. "Bill" Charles

Jan 19, 2019

Bill Charles, age 81, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Saturday, January 19th, 2019. He was born August 7, 1937 in Bellingham to Clifford and Faye Charles. Bill graduated from Bellingham High School and served six years in the Air Force. Bill worked for over 30 years at Sea-K Fish Company in Blaine. He was a talented musician and volunteered...

Mary Ellen Mauler

Mary Ellen Mauler

Jan 14, 2019

Our loving family matriarch, Mary Ellen (Pearson) Mauler, age 94, passed away peacefully at home in Ferndale on January 14, 2019. She was born July 5, 1924 in Pleasanton, NE to Franklin and Jennie Pearson; one of seven children. Mary Ellen moved to Washington with her mother and siblings after her father's passing. She married Errol Mauler on March 11,...

Howard P. Arrington

Howard P. Arrington

Jan 10, 2019

Early on Thursday, January 10, 2019, Howard Parker Arrington left this life and joined his wife Mary in heaven. Born September 11, 1935 in Jacksonville, Florida to Thomas Hayes Arrington and Rose Margaret Parker. Howard was raised in Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee and spent significant time with his maternal grandparents. He played tuba and drums in his High school...

John M Barberi Sr.

John M Barberi Sr.

Jan 9, 2019

John M. Barberi Sr., age 90 of Bellingham, died on January 9th, 2019. Major Barberi was born on January 25th, 1928, in Newark, NY to Francis and Elizabeth Barberi, both immigrants from Italy. He joined the Merchant Marines at age 16 and found himself in France when Japan surrendered in 1945. He continued sailing until 1948 when he joined the...

Wolfgang Georg Schlager

Wolfgang Georg Schlager

Jan 9, 2019

Wolfgang Schlager, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in Bellingham. He was 83, born in Nuremberg, Germany on March 11, 1935 to Franz and Anneliese (Lotter) Schlager. He grew up in Nuremberg and after schooling Wolfgang went to sea with the Merchant Marine. In 1969 he married Angelika Franke and he went to work in the...

Phyllis Eloise (Tweit) Rall

Phyllis Eloise (Tweit) Rall

Jan 7, 2019

Phyllis Eloise (Tweit) Rall, age 89, passed away in Bellingham, WA on January 7th, 2019, just over two weeks after her brother Gordy passed away. She was born the youngest of three, born January 26, 1929 to Norman and Alice Tweit in Bellingham. She loved music and was the lead in several operettas during high school. She attended the University...

Dana Bauer

Dana Bauer

Jan 4, 2019

Dana Bauer, age 84 of Bellingham, passed away on January 4, 2019 in Bellingham. She was born on June 23, 1934 in Miltona, MN to John and Florence Johnson. Dana was preceded in death by her husband Richard “Dick” Bauer and siblings Dean Johnson and Eleanor Peterson. She is survived by her daughters Marie Bauer-Woodard and Karen Hays (Mike), grandchildren...

Fay Fenske

Fay Fenske

Jan 3, 2019

Fay Emily Fenske, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was 66, born February 22, 1952 in Salt Lake City, UT to Benjamin and Helen (Robertson) Burnett. Fay is survived by her daughters, Emily Fenske and Trista (Joel) Metz; sister Julia Durr, brother Martin Burnett and sister Benita Ballif, and many nieces and...

Kenneth A. Pyeatt

Kenneth A. Pyeatt

Jan 3, 2019

Ken Pyeatt, age 75, passed away in Bellingham on Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was born September 29, 1943 in Bellingham to Ken and Rose Pyeatt. Ken graduated from Bellingham High School and owned and operated Cascade Motors in Bellingham for many years. He was an avid animal lover and will be greatly missed by pets Brandy and Missy. Ken...

Joe C. Greco

Joe C. Greco

Jan 2, 2019

Joseph "Joe" Greco, age 61, life-long resident of Bellingham passed away in his home January 2nd, 2019. He was born on May 10, 1957 in Bellingham. Joe is survived by his wife Jan; daughter Chris Montrose (Grandchildren Dominique & Dante); daughter Jennifer Greco; son Joey Greco (Granddaughter Maci); daughter Jessie Everson (son-in-law Matt, Grandson Quinn); Sisters: Carol Armstrong; Pat Hamaker...

Betty Lou Kuljis

Betty Lou Kuljis

Dec 31, 2018

Betty Lou Kuljis, age 85, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on December 31, 2018, on the Island of Maui. She was surrounded by her husband and her three children. Betty lost her courageous fight against cancer after a six month long battle. Betty was born to Kay and Bert Kohler in Balfour, North Dakota on January 4, 1933. She is...

Terry Busch

Terry Busch

Dec 27, 2018

It is with tender hearts and cherished memories that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend Terry Busch. Terry died at home on Thursday, December 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a four year journey with Lewy Body Dementia. Terrien Jerome Busch was born on September 28, 1940 in Colfax, WA to...

Mamie M. Stamm

Mamie M. Stamm

Dec 24, 2018

Mamie Stamm, age 90, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on December 24, 2018. She was born November 5, 1928 in Scotland to Jimmy and Agnes Smith. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale on Wednesday, December 2, 2018 at 2 PM. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .

Sylvana Helen (Genther) Follis

Sylvana Helen (Genther) Follis

Dec 23, 2018

Helen “Skee” Follis, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the age of 95. She was the second youngest of nine children born to Charles and Mae Genther on December 12, 1923. Helen was a loving mother, daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, artist and friend. She was a lifetime resident of Bellingham. Helen attended Campus School,...

Gordon E. Tweit

Gordon E. Tweit

Dec 22, 2018

Gordy Tweit, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22nd at Whatcom Hospice House. He was born June 4, 1926 in Bellingham to Norman and Alice (Peterson) Tweit. Gordy graduated from Bellingham High School and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He went on to earn his degree in Pharmacy at the University of Washington. Gordy owned and...

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