Obituaries

Aug 31, 2019

Frank James Murphy, 85, of Silverdale, WA., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday August 31, 2019. Born in Peoria, Illinois he was the son of Francis Michael and Genevieve Catherine (Ryan) Murphy.Frank served his country in the United States Navy where he earned the rank of Commander before his retirement. Frank also worked as...

Aug 30, 2019

Garret Ihler, died peacefully at his home on Friday, August 30, in the arms of his family.  Garret was born November 4, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His parents were Gerald Ihler and Marjorie (Martin) Ihler. The Ihler family moved to Great Falls, Montana when he and his sister, Margie, were in grade school. Garret graduated from Great Falls High School...

Aug 28, 2019

Delilah Atwood, 68, of Bainbridge Island and formerly of the Queen Ann section of Seattle passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 28, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wa. Born in Sitka, Alaska she was the daughter of Tommy Joseph, Sr., and Rachel Janet (Johnson) Jimmy.After her graduation from high school, Delilah decided to further her education and attended...

Aug 22, 2019

Darden Hanson Burns was born on June 18, 1954 and grew up on the east coast living in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania; Riverside, Connecticut; and Concord,Massachusetts. She moved to the Seattle area in 1973 and to Bainbridge Island in 1984.Darden had a passionate interest in music from a very early age. She beganstudying the piano at the age of seven and playing...

Aug 18, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" Gail (Jorgenson) Knittel, 64, of Belfair, Washington, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, Washington surrounded by friends and family. Ginny was born to Janice Ann and George Kenneth "Ken" Jorgenson on July 31, 1955 in Olympia, WA. She was the first of four children to Ken and Jan. She attended Timberline High School...

Aug 18, 2019

CAPT Henry Grady Perkins, Jr. USN (Retired)Captain Henry "Grady" Perkins, Jr. died of heart failure on August 18. 2019 at the age of 78. He was battling lung disease for several years and was cared for by his loving family. He will be deeply missed. Grady was born in New Orleans, LA in 1940 and graduated with honors from Bay...

Aug 16, 2019

Marian Frances Bockman, 88, of Bainbridge Island, Wa., passed away peacefully on Friday August 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her closest family and friends. Born in Tilbury Ontario Canada February 23, 1928, she was the daughter of Frank and Susan (Huber) Scherle.Preceded in death by her loving husband Melton G. Bockman in January of this year she is...

Aug 15, 2019

Bear,72,of Kingston, Wa., passed away Thursday August 15, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at the Veterans Administration Puget Sound Medical Center in Seattle. Born in Bremerton, Wa., February 16, 1947, he was the son of Earl Finley and Floranco (Swink) Loneia. Bear was a well known active member of the Suquamish Tribe. A United States Navy Veteran, Bear went...

Aug 12, 2019

Irving Diamond,92, of Bainbridge Island passed away peacefully with his beloved son at his side on Monday August 12, 2019 at Madrona House on Bainbridge Island.Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.

Aug 11, 2019

Dr. David Winston Croft MD, 90, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully on Sunday August 11, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, WA. Born in Huntingdon, PA. December 12, 1928, he was the son of Michael Harrison and Mary (Garland) Croft.After graduating from high school, David decided to enter the Medical Field attending medical school at Thomas Jefferson...

Aug 9, 2019

Edward William Bigler, M.D., 84, A longtime resident of Bainbridge Island, Washington and Bend, Oregon, passed away from cardiac arrest on Bainbridge Island, August 9, 2019 with his wife Sandra by his side. He was born October 7, 1934 to Hayward Landon & Mary Eloise Bigler in Cortez Colorado. As a 1952 Graduate of St. John's Military School in Salina,...

Aug 6, 2019

Eldan Emrys Andrew Jeremy Ball passed away following a long illness on August 6, 2019 at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Eldan was born on Bainbridge Island on January 6, 1989. A true Island native, he grew up on the Rock and graduated from Bainbridge High School in 2007. He was a natural athlete and avid sports fan....

Aug 5, 2019

Virginia, Reg, Reggie - your life with us will always be remembered. You have been the perfect gentlewoman to everyone you came across since you were born. You will always be remembered for the different things you are to one and all.To all of us, you are the woman who loved your Robert and your family, and loved to serve...

Aug 4, 2019

Longtime Bainbridge Island resident, Franklin Mark Whitman, passed on Sunday, August 4th at the age of 78 surrounded by his family after a 13 year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.Frank was born on February 23rd, 1941 to Mark and Phyllis Whitman in Puyallup, WA.Frank attended the University of Washington where he was a member of the Beta Theta Phi fraternity and...

Jul 30, 2019

Arthur Ralph Saltz, 92, of Port Orchard and former United States Marine passed away Tuesday July 30, 2019 at the Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard. Born in Jebo, Wyoming he was the son of Ira and Unathune Saltz. Arthur attended high school in Seattle during which time he entered the US Marine Corp where he served his country honorably....

Jul 27, 2019

Jul 26, 2019

James L. Chouinard, 89, of Bainbridge Island passed away peacefully on Friday July 26, 2019 at the Bainbridge Island Health and Rehabilitation Center on Bainbridge. Born February 4, 1930 in Portland, Oregon he was the son of Medrick and Hazel (Gilkey) Chouinard. James honorably served his country in the US Armed Forces. After his discharge, he began his career as...

Jul 21, 2019

Russell C Freeman of Poulsbo and longtime resident of Bainbridge Island passed away in his home in the care of his family on Sunday July 21, 2019. He was born in Prescott, AZ and raised in San Jose, CA. His parents were Frank and Elva (Lundstrom) Freeman. As a young man he served in the US Navy for a short...

Jul 20, 2019

Herbert (Herb) Nathaniel EisemanIt seems surreal to write of the passing of someone so full of life. In fact, Herb Eiseman lived a full life, always dedicated to his family and many friends who are mourning his loss. He was born in Philadelphia on September 21, 1924 and passed on just short of his 95th birthday. Up until a short...

Jul 16, 2019

Michael "Bear" Rogers of Bainbridge Island passed away peacefully in the comfort of his family on July 16th, 2019. He was 66 years old.Mike was born on December 14th, 1952 in Seattle, Washington to Toyo and John Rogers. He and his family resided in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle before moving to Bainbridge Island in the Spring of 1954....