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Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities

James Eugene Brunelle

James Eugene Brunelle

Jan 3, 2022

On Monday, January 3rd, 2022, James Eugene Brunelle, 86, passed away at ST. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. James was born on June 16th, 1935, in Claremont, New Hampshire. James was the son of Leo Brunelle and Maude Bourdon. James was an accomplished Journalist/Broadcaster/Writer in the news industry. James was a resident of Bainbridge Island, WA for the past...

Katherine Marie Mortell-Gaff

Katherine Marie Mortell-Gaff

Jan 3, 2022

Katherine Marie Mortell - Gaff, 92, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022. Born in Aberdeen, Washington she was the daughter of the late William E. and Katherine M. (Meese) Fickeisen. Katherine graduated high school in Washington and worked in the Insurance Industry as an Underwriter. In 1945, at the age of 16 Katherine married Robert...

Richard R Albrecht

Richard R Albrecht

Dec 28, 2021

On Tuesday, December 28th, 2021, Richard R Albrecht, 89, passed away at Skyline nursing home in Seattle, WA. Richard was born on August 29th, 1932, in Albert City, Iowa. Richard was the son of Arnold Louis Albrecht and Catherine Boettcher. After receiving his doctorate degree, Richard became a dedicated lawyer/businessman in the law/aviation industry. Richard was a Seattle, WA resident...

Gary Jay Isaacson

Gary Jay Isaacson

Dec 27, 2021

On Monday, December 27th, 2021, Gary Jay Isaacson, 72, passed away at St. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Gary was born on November 16th, 1949, in Des Moines, IA. After receiving his doctorate's degree, Gary went on to become a claims adjuster in the insurance business. Gary was a Bremerton, WA resident for over 5 years and will be...

Mark Allen Hudson

Mark Allen Hudson

Dec 27, 2021

On Monday, December 27th, 2021, Mark Allen Hudson, 62, passed away in Bainbridge Island, WA. Mark was born on July 8th, 1959, in Sioux City, Iowa. Mark was the son of Richard Hamilton Hudson and Betty Jewel Pilgrim. After receiving his associate degree, Mark became a dedicated optician in the eye care industry. Mark was a resident of Bainbridge Island...

Leroy James Knudson

Leroy James Knudson

Dec 25, 2021

On Saturday, December 25th, 2021, Leroy James Knudson, 62, passed away at St. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Leroy was born on July 21st, 1959, in Minneapolis, MN. Leroy was the son of Gary Knudson and Silvia Gunderson. Leroy was a dedicated truck driver in the transportation industry. Leroy will be missed by many including his partner, Faith Miller....

Mark William Rogge

Mark William Rogge

Dec 24, 2021

On Friday, December 24th, 2021, Mark William Rogge, 56, passed away at St. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Mark was born on February 21st, 1965, in San Jose, CA. Mark was the son of Donald Paul Rogge and Judith Anne Bardsley. Mark was a Poulsbo, WA resident for the last three years and will be missed by many including...

Ragni Osterberg

Ragni Osterberg

Dec 22, 2021

Ragni Bernice Osterberg, born May 21, 1917, went home on December 22, 2021 after 104 years on this Earth. Born one of two girls in Tacoma, WA to Carl and Borchild Evensen, Ragni lived a tremendous life. The last 22 years she lived at the Norse Home in Seattle making many friends and participating in their activities including being a...

John Jay Streun

John Jay Streun

Dec 20, 2021

On Monday, December 20th, 2021, John Jay Streun, 54, passed away peacefully in Bremerton, WA. John was born on October 14th, 1967, in Bremerton, WA. John was the son of James Andrew Streun and Hazel Eleanora Stice. John spent many dedicated years as a mechanic in the handyman business. John was a lifelong Washington State resident and will be missed...

Judith Josephine Rapada

Judith Josephine Rapada

Dec 16, 2021

On Thursday, December 16th, 2021, Judy Rapada, 77, passed away on Bainbridge Island, WA. Judy was born on February 8th, 1944, on Bainbridge Island to parents Evelyn Bob and William Casimir. The family relocated and Judy attended Seashell School in Vancouver Island during her primary years and St. Mary’s school in Mission Canada for elementary and middle school years. She...

Carolyn Rae Miller

Carolyn Rae Miller

Dec 16, 2021

On Thursday, December 16th, 2021, Carolyn Rae Miller, 93, passed away peacefully at home in Bainbridge Island, WA. Carolyn was born on May 18th, 1928, in Sequim, WA. Carolyn was the daughter of Ira Edwards Fritz and Ida Carolyn Hokanson. After receiving her bachelor's degree, Carolyn worked many dedicated years as a political staff/weaver for the U.S. government. Carolyn was...

Garth Thomas Edwards

Garth Thomas Edwards

Dec 16, 2021

On Thursday, December 16th, 2021, Garth Thomas Edwards, 71, passed away peacefully at home in Bainbridge Island, WA. Garth was born on November 8th, 1950, in Stockton, CA. Garth was the son of Thomas Williams Edwards and Nancy Naomi Beltz. Garth spent many years as an artist in the public art sculpture industry. Garth was a Bainbridge Island, WA resident...

June D. Strube

June D. Strube

Dec 15, 2021

June D. Strube, 80, of Poulsbo, Washington passed away quietly on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Born in Great Falls, Montana she was the daughter of James and Shirley Fezzey. After her graduation from High School, June would later begin a career as a Government Technician at the Keyport Naval Station. She will...

Carol Mae Swaggerty

Carol Mae Swaggerty

Dec 15, 2021

Carol Mae Swaggerty, 89, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the Bainbridge Health and Rehabilitation Center here on the island. Born in Seattle, Washington she was the daughter of Fred and Alice (Dolan) Lesser. After completing her Bachelor's degree, Carol made her way to Oregon where in time she would become the Director...

Becky Louann Wright

Becky Louann Wright

Dec 14, 2021

Becky Louann Wright passed away on the afternoon of December 14, 2021, at the St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, from complications stemming from small cell lung cancer. She was 70 years old, peaceful, and surrounded by loved ones. Born in August of 1951 to Martha and Ralph Rossell, Becky spent her childhood and formative years on Bainbridge Island with...

David John Mueller

David John Mueller

Dec 13, 2021

On Monday, December 13th, 2021, David John Mueller, 64, passed away in Silverdale, WA. David was born December 21st, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN. David is the son of Donald Ira Mueller and Myra Helen Krieger. After receiving his bachelor's degree, David became a school bus driver for the transportation industry. David was a Bainbridge Island resident for over 6 years...

Evelyn F Powers

Evelyn F Powers

Dec 13, 2021

Evelyn F Powers July 11, 1940 - December 13, 2021 Evelyn found beauty in both the subtle and the sublime. She generously cultivated spaces to reflect her love of family, artistic expression, and the immediacy of the now. She instinctively knew that the senses draw us into the present, while offering an opportunity to relish sweet memories, and dream about...

Paul Nelson Samek

Paul Nelson Samek

Dec 11, 2021

Paul Nelson Samek was born in Boston, MA, to Charles and Violet Samek on October 24, 1943, and passed away on December 11, 2021. After graduation from high school in New Jersey, Paul received an appointment to the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as Ensign.  A...

Jean D Collins

Jean D Collins

Dec 10, 2021

On Friday, December 10th, 2021 Jean Collins, 82, passed away on Bainbridge Island, WA. Jean was born on March 20th, 1939 in Oakland, California to parents Les and Dot Larsen. Upon graduation from high school, she went to school for a year in Edinburgh, Scotland, and traveled Europe. She regaled her family with tales of these adventures frequently through the...

Jack Franklin Clearman

Jack Franklin Clearman

Dec 9, 2021

On Thursday, December 9th, 2021, Jack Franklin Clearman, 100, passed away in Silverdale, WA. Jack was born on April 30th, 1921, in Blakely, GA. Jack was the son of William Thomas Clearman and Jim Clyde McKay. After receiving his bachelor's degree, Jack went on to become a mechanical engineer for the manufacturing industry. Jack was a resident of Poulsbo, WA...

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