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Joseph Anthony Quinn
Dec 16, 2024
Joe passed away on December 16, 2024, at the age of 60. He was born in Riverside County, California to Michael James and Mary Elizabeth (Marybeth) Quinn. He had two sisters, Lisa and Pamela, and one brother, Michael. His father remarried in 1980 to Maureen (Hassell) and Joe enjoyed three additional brothers, Morgan, Mason, and Mitchell.
Joe grew up in the...
Patricia Gold
Dec 14, 2024
Patricia Gold, 77, (née Boynton), Bainbridge Island, WA, and Kailua-Kona, HI passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 14, 2024, at Hospice House, Tacoma, WA after a long illness. Her husband of 47 years, Stephen M. Gold, was with her when she died.She leaves behind her twin sister, Pam Sorrow (Jerry) Oconomowoc, WI, and sisters Judy Reynolds (Harold) Stuart,...
Linnea Christine Lauer
Dec 8, 2024
Linnea passed away very peacefully on November 8th, 2024, after fighting Primary Progressive Aphasia and Alzheimer’s for many years. She was surrounded by the love of her family.
Linnea began her life as Linnea Nygren, when she was born to young parents Bernard and Elizabeth who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. She grew up in Santa Clara County in...
Christine Elizabeth Tibbitts
Nov 20, 2024
In Loving Memory of Christine Elizabeth Tibbitts. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a devoted mother, grandmother, teacher, and cherished friend. Christine was a warrior to the very end despite the progression of a chronic illness that came with burdensome health challenges. She died peacefully at her home with loved ones by her side.
Christine will...
Colton Robert Jobes
Nov 17, 2024
Colton was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Colton died Sunday, November 17th. He was on a work trip with his dad in Texas. He was joking and laughing with his dad and others at a restaurant right up to the last few minutes. His death was unexpected, sudden and so tragic.
Above all, Colton valued his family....
Ralph Hua
Nov 14, 2024
Ralph Hua died on November 14, 2024, at age 42, after a two-year battle with ALS. He went peacefully at home on Bainbridge Island, surrounded by his loving family. He was a dedicated father, husband, and immigration attorney — a piece of gold who couldn’t stay.
Ralph, formerly known as Xia, was born in Wuxi, China on August 26, 1982. It...
Marilyn Michel Kossik
Nov 11, 2024
Marilyn Michel Kossik (née "Mimi" Michel) passed away on November 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 61 at her home on Bainbridge Island, WA after a courageous 12-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Marilyn was born on January 18, 1963, in Walla Walla, WA, and grew up in Roseburg, OR, where she developed a deep love for...
Bernice Blees
Nov 7, 2024
Bernice Blees passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and beloved pets on November 7, 2024. She was 99 years old.
Bernice was born on October 11, 1925, in Bremerton, WA, to William and Frieda (Hilflicker) Motzkus. She graduated from Central High School and worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard until the end of WWII. Bernice married Edmond Retzloff...
Donna Rose Frease
Nov 4, 2024
Donna Rose Frease
November 4, 2024
Donna Rose Frease passed away peacefully at the age of 92 with family by her side after a long goodbye from Alzheimer’s disease. Donna was born in Seattle on February 9, 1932, to Lily and Robert Wheeler. She grew up with five sisters and one brother on Capitol Hill and graduated from Holy Names Academy.
She started...
Patricia Ann Egaas
Nov 4, 2024
Patricia Ann Egaas, a treasured lifelong resident of Bainbridge Island, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on November 4, 2024. She is survived by her son David Egaas (Lorrie), daughter Diane Meyer (R.G.), and grandson Matthew Egaas. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother, William Hockett.
Pat will be deeply missed as she...
John A. Dirks Jr.
Oct 31, 2024
John A. Dirks, known as Jack, who as a deeply religious man was a founding member of St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church in Poulsbo, Wash., and as an addiction counselor helped scores of people, passed away on Oct. 31, 2024, at the age of 94.
Jack died of natural causes at the Washington Veterans Home (Retsil) in Port Orchard, Wash. He and his...
Dona Gay Patterson
Oct 31, 2024
With deep sadness, we share the news of Dona Gay Patterson’s passing at the age of 81 in Silverdale, Washington. She left us peacefully on October 31, 2024, embraced by the love of her family.
Gay was born May 15, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho and grew up in both Ririe and Rigby Idaho. She enjoyed life, and tried new things...
Gordon D. King
Oct 29, 2024
Gordon (“Gordy”) Douglas King passed away in his home on Bainbridge Island on October 29, 2024. He died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family and tremendous love, respect, and admiration for a life well-lived. He was 80 years old.
Gordy was born on April 10, 1944, to Donald P. King and Dorothy May Hitchcock King. He was the second...
James L. Hannon
Oct 27, 2024
God gave us a beautiful gift and his name was James L. Hannon. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 27, 2024, following a sudden illness.
Jim was a kind-hearted man who loved his family and friends. He spent much of his life serving the community through the fire department and the school system. He was...
Daniel T. Swift
Oct 25, 2024
Daniel T. Swift, born on September 8, 1992, in Centralia, Washington, passed away at his residence on October 25, 2024. He was 32 years old. Daniel spent his career as a dedicated roofer, embracing the physical demands of the trade with skill and perseverance. He is survived by his loving mother, Francine Swift, who will cherish the memories of their...
Deanna Lee Pugh
Oct 22, 2024
Deanna Lee Pugh
November 4, 1937 - October 22, 2024, passed peacefully to join her husband of 66 years who preceded her in death on May 13, 2014. She often asked, "where is Tom?" Now we do believe they are together again.
Deanna is survived by her 4 daughters, Cathy Smith of Poulsbo, Sherrie Doctor of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Lauri Krey of...
Georgia M. Figgins
Oct 18, 2024
Georgia May Figgins (McCoubrey), born on August 31, 1942, in Seattle, WA, passed away at the age of 82 on October 18, 2024, in Bainbridge Island, WA. She fought a long and arduous battle against cancer. Georgia will be remembered for her loving spirit, energetic personality, and kind heart. She was deeply loved by many.
Georgia was a long-standing islander who...
Janet E. Billenstein
Oct 15, 2024
Janet E. Billenstein, born on June 4, 1946, in St. Albans, England passed away at her home after a long battle with cancer on October 15, 2024. She was a resident of Rolling Bay for twenty-seven years and many knew her and her many dogs, cats, chickens, and rabbits. She was an avid poster of news about anything related to...
Sidney A. Mais
Oct 15, 2024
Sidney A Mais died on October 15, 2024, at Madrona House on Bainbridge Island WA. Death was due to complications from Lewy Body Dementia.
Sid was born in Manhattan Iowa, on November 17, 1952. He grew up in a farming family, the middle son with two brothers. His father grew up on Long Island NY, meeting Sid’s mother, an Iowa farm...
William D. Jones Sr.
Oct 12, 2024
William D. Jones Sr., a cherished father and a beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on July 17, 1932, in Kingston, Washington, William lived a life filled with love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his family and country. William proudly served in the United States...
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