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

Franz Josef  Moehn

Franz Josef Moehn

Dec 15, 2019

FRANZ JOSEF MOEHN died on December 15. The day before, he had celebrated his 88th birthday in much the same way that he celebrated many days of his life: surrounded by love and drinking wine—in this case, with his daughter Juliette, her family, and some friends. Franz will be remembered as a first-rate entertainer, opening his home to visitors and...

Betty Faye Milstead

Betty Faye Milstead

Dec 13, 2019

Betty Milstead, 89, of Port Orchard, WA., passed away peacefully at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton on Friday December 13, 2019. Born in Osage, Oklahoma October 4, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Elmer H. and Faye (Moore) Stephens. Betty was preceded in death by her son Steven. Services are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral...

Jt Trader

Jt Trader

Dec 12, 2019

JT Trader, 71, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away on Thursday December 12, 2019 at the Wyatt House on Bainbridge Island. Born in New York City, NY., August 5, 1948, he was the son of the late Zigmond and Virginia (Measom) Burzycki. JT was employed for many years as a Library Assistant for the Public Library. Additional information will be...

Leonard Thomas Hutchinson

Leonard Thomas Hutchinson

Dec 8, 2019

Leonard Thomas Hutchinson, 82, of Hansville, WA., passed away quietly on Sunday December 8, 2019 with his loving daughter at his side. Born in Seattle May 10, 1937 he was the son of the late Leonard Carl and Mary Gertrude (Mitchell) Hutchinson. Additional information will be provided by Leonard's family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of...

Eric Erin Buck

Eric Erin Buck

Dec 5, 2019

Eric Erin Buck (aka Mr. Handsome, Erico Suave’) was born on June 13th, 1966 in Pontiac, Michigan. He was fifty-three years old when he passed on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at home, surrounded by his loved ones on Bainbridge Island, WA. Eric engaged in a Battle Royale against Multiple Myeloma for six years to the day. Eric was a humble...

James Michael Hoffman

James Michael Hoffman

Dec 4, 2019

Jim Hoffman was born on November 4, 1947 in Seattle, WA to Mary and Willis Hoffman. The second of eleven children, Jim spent his childhood in Seattle attending St. Matthew and Bishop Blanchet schools. He spent his time helping raise his younger siblings, delivering newspapers, and playing football. One of his proudest moments this year (2019) was when his high...

Carol Lee Sanderson

Carol Lee Sanderson

Dec 4, 2019

Carol Lee Sanderson, 72, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away quietly with her loving wife at her side on Wednesday December 4, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. Born in Salem, Oregon March 28, 1947 she was the daughter of Charles Owen and Dorothy Eloise (Witzel) Sanderson. After graduating from high school, Carol later went to work for the...

William Irving Reese

William Irving Reese

Dec 4, 2019

William (Bill) Irving Reese, 87, a third generation resident of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 4, 2019 at the Madrona House on Bainbridge Island. Born in Seattle, February 24, 1932 he was the son of the late Jesse Lenhart and Margaret (Irving) Reese. A graduate of Roosevelt High School Class of 1950, where Bill met and...

Nena Mclin Dunn

Nena Mclin Dunn

Dec 3, 2019

Nena McLin Dunn, 72, of Bainbridge Island, WA.,passed away on Tuesday December 3, 2019 at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Born April 20, 1947 in San Francisco, CA., she was the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas and Florence (Hansen) McLin. Additional information will be provided by Nena's family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of...

Anna Cecile Voore

Anna Cecile Voore

Dec 2, 2019

Anna Cecile Voore, 54, of Bremerton, WA., and formerly of Bainbridge Island passed away Monday December 2, 2019 surrounded by her family at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. Born in Seattle September 29, 1965, she was the daughter of Matt and Margaret (Linden) Voore. Additional information will be provided by the family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral...

Norman F. Campo

Norman F. Campo

Dec 1, 2019

Norman F. Campo, 90, of Bremerton, WA., passed away on Sunday December 1, 2019 at the Forest Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bremerton. Born in Albion, MI., January 25, 1929 he was the son of the late James and Mildred (Hubbard) Campo. A United States Veteran, Norman was later employed by the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard where he worked...

Richard Marvin Douglass

Richard Marvin Douglass

Nov 29, 2019

Richard Marvin Douglass, 89, of Port Orchard, WA., passed away quietly Friday November 29, 2019 at the Washington State Veterans Home in Port Orchard. Born in Stevenson, WA., June 26, 1930, he was the son of the late Albert and Emma (Sweeney) Douglass. Richard graduated from high school in Stevenson after which he joined the United States Navy serving his...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Lawrence

Elizabeth "Betsy" Lawrence

Nov 27, 2019

Elizabeth (Betsy) W. Lawrence August 17, 1925 - November 27, 2019 Betsy was born on August 17, 1925 in Seattle, Washington, to Elizabeth Bayley Willis and Cecil D. Willis. Betsy was the second of four daughters, Mary (Willis) Randlett, Betsy, Priscilla "Petie" (Willis) Baldwin and Pamela (Willis) Price. Betsy's parents divorced in 1937 and her mother traveled the world collecting...

Larne Adkins

Larne Adkins

Nov 27, 2019

Larne Adkins, 97, of Bainbridge Island passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 27, 2019. Born July 15, 1922 in Windsor, England, she was the daughter of John and Alice (Quelch) Brabner. Additional information will be provided by the family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.

Hannah (Melisse) Olson

Hannah (Melisse) Olson

Nov 26, 2019

Hannah (Melisse) Olson, 98, a longtime Bainbridge Island resident passed away peacefully in her favorite chair surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday November 26, 2019. Born in Whitefish, Montana, she was the daughter of Daniel Edward and Besse (Mattix) Cannon. Hannah was preceded in death by her beloved husband Allen Lester Olson in 2013 and her loving son Allan...

Lynn Emil Divelbess

Lynn Emil Divelbess

Nov 22, 2019

Lynn Emil Divelbess, 75, of Bainbridge Island passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 22, 2019 while with his loving family. Born February 9, 1944 in National City, California he was the son of Louis Daniel and Rose (Gieszl)Divelbess. Additional information will be provided by Lynn's family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

Mary Gauss Corbin

Mary Gauss Corbin

Nov 16, 2019

Mary Gauss Corbin, 99, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away quietly with her children at her side on Saturday November 16, 2019 at the Wyatt House on Bainbridge. Born September 18, 1920 in Akron, Ohio she was the daughter of Henry and Myrtle (Leisk) Gauss. Mary graduated from the University of Idaho with a business degree, and more importantly was...

Thomas Edward Anderson

Thomas Edward Anderson

Nov 15, 2019

Thomas Edward Anderson, 70, of Ocean Shores, WA., passed away Friday November 15, 2019 in Belfair surrounded by his loving family. Born April 14, 1949 in Seattle, WA., he was the son of Edward Thomas and Emma Emilia (Klavin) Anderson. Thomas graduated high school locally and then entered the United States Coast Guard where he served honorably. After his discharge,...

William Thomas Ray

William Thomas Ray

Nov 14, 2019

William Thomas Ray, 93, of Bremerton, WA., passed away peacefully on Thursday November 14, 2019 at The Ridge in Silverdale, WA. Born September 28, 1926 in Chapel Hill, NC., he was the son of William Oscar and Maggie (Woods) Ray. A United States Air Force Veteran, William also earned two Bachelor Degree's and would later be employed as a Flight...

Shirley C. Poggi

Shirley C. Poggi

Nov 14, 2019

Shirley C. Poggi, 89, a longtime resident of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully with her loving husband at her side on Thursday November 14, 2019. Born July 11, 1930 in Seattle, she was the daughter of Wells and Janet (Cairns) Claussen. Shirley graduated from college with a Bachelors degree which she would put to work as co owner of...

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