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

Margaret Jean Arakaki

Margaret Jean Arakaki

Jan 24, 2020

Margaret Jean Arakaki, 84, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 24, 2020, at the Bailey Manor on Bainbridge Island. Born in Vancouver, Canada she was the daughter of the late Tony and Mae Van (Manen) Lagemaat. She is survived by her beloved sons and their families; Rodney, his wife Lori, and...

Erskine R. "Sandy" Sanders

Erskine R. "Sandy" Sanders

Jan 22, 2020

Erskine R. "Sandy" Sanders, 97, a longtime Bainbridge Resident and former owner of Sandy's Barber Shop, passed away peacefully at Martha and Mary Health and Rehabilitation Center in Poulsbo, WA. Born in Beltona, Alabama he was the son of the late Cecil Sylvester and Martha (Ellison), Sanders. Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge...

Lois Martha Donahue

Lois Martha Donahue

Jan 15, 2020

Lois Donahue, who was born in Pittsburgh on November 15, 1927, died on Bainbridge Island, Washington on January 15, 2020. She was 92 years old. She was a sweet woman who was greatly loved by her family. Lois was the daughter of Robert Henry Von Hoene and Martha Jeanette Sauer. She attended Atlantic Avenue Elementary School in Forest Hills, and...

Ryann Marie Saenz

Ryann Marie Saenz

Jan 13, 2020

Ryann Marie (Garrett) Saenz May 26, 1978 - January 13, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Daughter, Wife, Sister, and Mother Ryann Marie (Garrett) Saenz, 41, on January 13, 2020. She was surrounded by her family and friends and encapsulated in Love. Ryann was born to Kenneth and Shelley Garrett at Saint Elizabeth Community...

Margaret Berger

Margaret Berger

Jan 12, 2020

Margaret Elizabeth Haseltine Berger Nov. 3, 1916-Jan. 12, 2020 Bainbridge Island Poet, nature-lover, mother, healer—Margi Berger—died quietly and peacefully in her bed at age 103 on Jan. 12 on Bainbridge Island. Margi was born and raised in Ripon, Wisconsin. Her parents were Col. William E. Haseltine and Florence Reed Haseltine. She loved the outdoor life during her upbringing—hiking, camping, swimming,...

Gloria Jean Bridwell

Gloria Jean Bridwell

Jan 12, 2020

Gloria Jean Bridwell, 97, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at The Wyatt House on Bainbridge Island. Born in San Francisco, CA., she was the daughter of the late John and Adeline (Arata) Dondero. Gloria is survived by her loving children; Katherine of Sequim and Kent of Bainbridge Island. Services and interment will be...

Diane J. Curl

Diane J. Curl

Jan 8, 2020

Diane J. Curl, 66, of Olalla, WA., passed away quietly on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Born in Bountiful, Utah she was the daughter of Jan B. and Nancy D. (Penney) Johannessen. Additional information will be provided by Diane's family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Joan Bonnie Pozniak

Joan Bonnie Pozniak

Jan 2, 2020

Joan Bonnie Pozniak, 79, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, in Harrison Medical Center, Bremerton. Born in Detroit, Michigan she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Joan M. (Kaisinger) Gusky. Additional information about Joan will be provided by her family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home Bainbridge Island, WA.

Marilyn Louise Stroud

Marilyn Louise Stroud

Dec 29, 2019

Marilyn Louise Stroud, 84, of Poulsbo, WA., passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday December 29, 2019. Born in Butte, Montana she was the daughter of the late William P. and Helen Jane (Berryman) Lightfoot. Marilyn was employed as a Hair Stylist until her retirement. Relatives and friends are invited to Marilyn's Service on Wednesday January...

Joan Kamm "Jody" Prongay

Joan Kamm "Jody" Prongay

Dec 29, 2019

Born Joan Vickery Kamm on April 22, 1932, in San Jose, CA, Jody was raised in Portland, Oregon, and Walla Walla, Washington. She attended Whitman College, where she graduated in 1953 with a degree in English Literature. Early in her career, Jody worked in hospitality at Jackson Lake Lodge and then ran the children’s and riding programs at Smoke Tree...

Lori Ann Fischer

Lori Ann Fischer

Dec 28, 2019

Lori Ann Nystrom-Fischer, 58, of Tacoma, Washington passed away quietly surrounded by her loving family on Saturday December 28, 2019 in St. Joseph's Medical Center in Tacoma. Born in Bremerton, she is the daughter of Gunnar, Jr., and Ruth Ann (Purser) Nystrom. Lori grew up in Bremerton and graduated from West Bremerton High School where she was a talented member...

Wayne J. Hill

Wayne J. Hill

Dec 27, 2019

After a full, active and happy life, Wayne J. Hill passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Dec 27, 2019. Wayne was born in Seattle on Oct 16, 1941 to Lee & Eileen Hill. He was the youngest of 3 sons. A lifelong resident of the Seattle area, Wayne was an active part of his community and always lent...

Robert Ellis Stevenson

Robert Ellis Stevenson

Dec 26, 2019

Robert Ellis Stevenson, at 31 years of age, passed away while in prayer on December 26, 2019. He was the kindest and most thoughtful of souls. Born on November 25, 1988, his sensitive nature developed into a deep awareness of the pains and troubles associated with this world. Robert, a 2007 graduate of Bainbridge High School, is well remembered for...

Ruth M. Morley

Ruth M. Morley

Dec 23, 2019

Ruth Mabel Morley - 11/8/1915 to 12/23/2019 On November 8, 1915, David (father), Tacy (mother) and Lloyd (brother) welcomed Ruth Mabel Morley into the world. Born in Cashmere, the family spent most of her early years in central Washington. Later they moved to Rolling Bay on Bainbridge Island, where Ruth and her brother caught the mosquito fleet over to Seattle...

Yaroslavna Nelly Adams

Yaroslavna Nelly Adams

Dec 20, 2019

Yaroslavna Nelly Adams, 48, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2019, at Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, nearly reaching the winter solstice. She started her journey on the spring equinox, March 21, 1971, in Novosibirsk, Russia. Her parents flew home, eight-plus months pregnant with her from Potsdam, East Germany so that she could be born on the home soil of...

Joel Evans Wright

Joel Evans Wright

Dec 20, 2019

Joel Evans Wright, 68, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019, in his home on Bainbridge Island, after a 13 year battle with blood cancers. Joel was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Eldon “Bud” Stearns Wright III and Beverly Jane Wright on February 27, 1951, and was the oldest of four children. Joel graduated from Liberty...

John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams

Dec 17, 2019

John Quincy Adams 13 March 1924 – 17 December 2019 John Quincy Adams, 95, of Bainbridge Island, WA passed peacefully on December 17, 2019 with family present. John was born on March 13, 1924 in West Allis, Wisconsin to Irving (Daniel) and Martha Adams. After graduating from Nathan Hale High School (West Allis) in June of 1942, he began working...

Phillip Eugene Brenneman

Phillip Eugene Brenneman

Dec 16, 2019

Phillip Eugene Brenneman, 70, of Bainbridge Island passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 16, 2019. Born in Washington, Iowa he was the son of Delmar and Dorothy (Flanders) Brenneman. Additional information will be provided by Phillip's family shortly. Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home on Bainbridge Island

Barbara Bullock

Barbara Bullock

Dec 15, 2019

Barbara Jane Bullock, 89, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away quietly on Sunday December 15, 2019 at the Madrona House on Bainbridge Island. Born in Claremont, NH, she was the daughter of William and Helen (Robinson) Sterling. Additional information will be provided shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Shane Casey Larson

Shane Casey Larson

Dec 15, 2019

Shane Casey Larson, 19, of Kingston, WA., passed away peacefully on Sunday December 15, 2019 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. Born June 24, 2000 in Bremerton, WA., he was the son of Sean Casey and Cindy Kay (Long) Larson. Shane was a graduate of Kingston High School Class of 2018. Additional information will be provided by Shane's...

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