OBITUARIES

Oct 28, 2016

Fred Earl Averill died peacefully on Oct. 28, 2016, at age 88 after battling CMML (leukemia), lung cancer and emphysema. Born in International Falls, Minn., on June 17, 1928, Fred grew up mostly on a farm and enjoyed hunting, fishing and driving. As a teen, he tried working in an ice house and on the railroads before joining the...

Oct 27, 2016

Late of University House in Seattle and Professor Emeritus at WSU.

Dr. Calvin Francis Konzak, scientist, devoted husband and father, passed away October 27th 2016 due to complications of advanced age. He was born October 17th, 1924 to Peter Henry and Mary Ann (Dion) Konzak in Devils Lake, North Dakota. He grew up on a dry farm...

Oct 27, 2016

Erin Anne McSwain peacefully left this precious earth on October 27, 2016 at the age of 48, surrounded by her family in her favorite place, The Beach. Born in Seattle, WA on March 30, 1968 to Ed McSwain and Margaret McSwain Robinson. Erin lived in Snohomish and Tahuya, WA, and is survived by her husband, Micah Olson; sons, Tyler...

Oct 22, 2016

Phyllis Cain Iles, 100, of Clinton, WA passed away October 22, 2016. She graduated from West Seattle High School. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alex Cain, her second husband, Bill Iles and her three siblings. Phyllis is survived by her three children: Tom Cain, Cathy McGinness and Mary Cain, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and...

Oct 21, 2016

March 18, 1945 – Oct. 21, 2016 Devoted Husband, Father, and Friend

Randy grew up in Spokane, WA, where his father, Eric, worked as a carpenter, and his mother, Esther, was a homemaker. The Covenant Church was central in their lives, and Randy was part of a dynamic youth group. Randy had one brother, Wes Johnson (Linda), and a...

Oct 20, 2016

Albert Lee Thomas (Al) born on August 17, 1940 to Ruth and Royal Thomas in Cass Count, Illinois, died of complications from Parkinson’s Disease on October 20, 2016. Raised in Chandlerville, Illinois. He attended Bradley University and graduated from University of Illinois after serving admirably in the United States Air Force.

Albert’s professional life followed two paths:...

Oct 9, 2016

6/12/1924-10/9/2016

Nancy lived in Seattle since 1930 when she moved with her family from birthplace Tacoma, Washington. 1942 graduate of Roosevelt High School where she was a member of Golden Spurs; she attended U.W. where she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority and the U.W. Cheerleading Squad. She was active in Ryther. She participated in land...

Oct 3, 2016

Dal C. Carter passed away on October 3, 2016 at the age of 75.

Born in Bridgetown, Barbados on September 23, 1941 to Moses and Greta Carter. Dal married Audrey Winsome on March 28, 1970, and has been a resident of Seattle for 42 years. Dal loved storytelling, fishing, camping, travel, and was a member of the...

Oct 1, 2016

1928-2016

Jack Lauritzen, a long-time Seattle resident and master hair stylist, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 1st 2016 in Des Moines WA. He was 88 Years old. Jack was born on December 6th 1928, to Geneva Mangino and Ernest “Duke” Lauritzen joining his siblings June and Frank in their Capitol Hill apartment. They moved often between...

Sep 26, 2016

Mimi, a life-long resident of Seattle and cherished Whidbey Island, died peacefully September 26,  2016.  Mimi leaves behind a large family who will miss her dearly.  She is survived by her son George King, daughter-in-law Sally King, Naples Florida, her sister Nancy Breithaupt, Dayton, Washington, her daughter-in-law Cheryl Grunbock, Vashon Washington, as well as Alan Boyd of Mirabella in...

Sep 26, 2016

Went to sleep in death suddenly on Monday, September 26,2016 after a long battle with diabetes and other complications that lead to a total respiratory collapse that morning. Born in Pittsburg,CA, June 19,1951, where her dad was stationed at Camp Stoneman. During his military assignments she lived in Okinawa, Washington D.C., and Anchorage, Alaska.  She graduated from East Anchorage...

Sep 14, 2016

Louis Henry Ebbers, 100, of Normandy Park joined the church triumphant on September 14, 2016.  Louis was born on February 19, 1916 in Panama, Nebraska and moved to Yakima, Washington at the age of 9.  He was the fifth of seven children born to William and Audriana (Jenny) Ebbers.

While in Yakima, Louis ran a gas station...

Sep 13, 2016

Phyllis was born in 1924 and died September 13, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed von Wolffersdorff and son Jerry Schutten.

Born and raised in Southern California, she moved to Mercer Island with Ed in 1966. She loved the outdoors especially the northwest and its wonderful hiking. She was a member...

Sep 13, 2016

Yoko (Okazawa) Lee’s life journey ended peacefully at the age of 88 on 13 September 2016 in Seattle, WA. She lived a full life with loving family in Japan and the US and with friends from many walks of life, and traveled the world. She is survived by her brother-in-law Masaru Mori of Tokyo; nieces Margo Okazawa-Rey of Berkeley...

Sep 13, 2016

Susan Kay Maki was born on March 21st, 1958 in Juneau, Alaska.  She was the third child of Mary Ann (Weisen) and Peter Maki.  She lived her early years with her parents and brothers, Michael and Stephen, in the nearby town of Douglas.  In this beautiful and uncompromising paradise she developed a love for nature and a give-ness to...

Sep 3, 2016

Walter Beebe Keene passed away peacefully on the morning of September 3, 2016. He is survived by his daughters Peggy (Alan Ross) and Susan, 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Pearl and 3 brothers. Walter was born on January 1, 1923, in Kennewick, WA, to Lewis and Clarissa (Spencer)...

Sep 1, 2016

Esther Arp Combelic left this world on September 1st 2016. She left behind 4 children and a love of gardening.

She was born in Duvall, Wa, on June 26, 1919 to Henry and Ella Arp. She spent her youth in Snohomish county , graduating from Everett High School in 1936. She was the first in her family...

Aug 23, 2016

Gerald “Gerry” J. Oppenheimer died August 23, 2016, at the age of 94.  He was surrounded by his loving family, his daughter Dvorah, son Jory and daughter-in-law Kari Anderson and adored grandchildren Jonas and Lina.  His wife of 67 years, Mildred Oppenheimer, predeceased him two years earlier.

Gerry was born May 8, 1922, in Frankfurt am Main,...

Aug 20, 2016

Michael Carsiotis, born in Manhattan on May 28, 1930 passed away peacefully in his Seattle home on August 20, 2016 surrounded by the love of family & friends.  Michael's intellect, quick wit, kind heart and unending interest in history, science, languages & literature are unforgettable.  He was outspoken and conscientious for causes he espoused, particularly social justice & human...

Aug 18, 2016

July 8, 1951 – August 18, 2016

Preceded in death by his parents,  Andrew and Chryssoula (Logothetis) Daglas. Survived by son: Andrew T. Daglas. Sisters: Angie D. Mulè (Vince) and Maria A. Roth (Norman). Nieces and grandnephews: Rebecca (Brent) Orsborn, Barbara Roth, Amanda Roth, Jessica Roth (Gary), Jacob & Jaden Orsborn and Joseph Mulè and also relatives in Greece...