Obituaries

Jun 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dr. William (Bill) R. Rayburn

April 7, 1940 – June 16, 2025

Bill Rayburn, 85, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2025 from Pleural Mesothelioma. Born on April 7, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, Bill was the son of James Robert and Ethel M. (Miller) Rayburn. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara;...

Jun 13, 2025

Ester was born in OAS, Albay, Philippines, and migrated to the United States to further her career and join her family. She is a graduate from the University of the East, Philippines, with a BS in Business Administration. Ester was a registered CPA in the state of Illinois. She enjoyed a 20-plus-year career in Finance/Accounting with various hospitality companies based...

Jun 6, 2025

Susan Adelia Santercier Hassenmiller, age 81, passed away on June 6, 2025, at the Island Center Health and Rehabilitation Center on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

She was born June 18, 1943, to Gerardo (Jerry) Antonio and Maye Campbell Santaciere/ Santersier, in Chicago, Illinois. Sue is survived by her husband, Kenneth W. Hassenmiller, PhD; her brother, Marvin Santercier; Cousin Eddie Campbell; a nephew;...

Jun 6, 2025

Constance Dugovic Johnson 1935 -2025

Constance Dugovic Johnson, born February 10, 1935, a veteran actress of film, television, and theater and a 36-year resident of Bainbridge Island, passed peacefully on June 6, 2025 at June 6, 2025 at Harbor View Hospital. Her son, Courtney Dane, was at her side. 

Born in Tabor, South Dakota, to Stella and Teofil Dugovic, the family migrated...

Jun 1, 2025

Eric Quitslund passed away unexpectedly early on June 1, 2025, following a medical emergency while battling cancer.

Born in 1959 to Garnie and Bobbie Quitslund, Eric grew up on Bainbridge Island, where his family had homesteaded in the late 1800s. At 17, a fire at Bainbridge Island High School sparked what became a lifelong calling. As he helped salvage books from...

May 29, 2025

Dr. Robert "Bob" Howard Earhart dedicated his life to revolutionizing cancer treatment, pioneering research that directly improved outcomes for patients worldwide. After earning his M.D. and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Northwestern University in 1972, he became a leading expert in developing safer, more effective chemotherapy treatments. Dr. Earhart's research on combination chemotherapies helped establish new standards of care, and his...

May 28, 2025

Wayne Frederick Haegele was born on February 2nd, 1933, and passed away on May 28th, 2025.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

May 27, 2025

Charlie Wiggins passed away peacefully on May 27th on Bainbridge Island due to complications from Parkinson's disease. He was 77. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was respected and loved by many.

Charlie’s life was shaped by his kindness, optimism, and a deep passion for justice. This passion took him from Albania, where he assisted in the judiciary's...

May 25, 2025

James Cleveland Brice was born on April 9th, 1963, and passed away on May 25th, 2025.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

May 25, 2025

Doretta Jane Rogers was born on December 7th, 1953, and passed away on May 25th, 2025.

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Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

May 25, 2025

James Cleveland Brice, 62, of Indianola, Washington, passed away at his home on May 24, 2025. Born in Magnolia, Arkansas, on April 9, 1963, James lived a life defined by service, strength, and deep love for his family.

He proudly served 20 years in the United States Navy, beginning in law enforcement and later specializing as an Inertial Navigation Set Technician....

May 24, 2025

Marilyn Virginia Allen was born on February 1st, 1934, and passed away on May 24th, 2025.

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Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

May 24, 2025

Suzan Huney was born on February 14th, 1949, and passed away on May 24th, 2025.

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Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

May 23, 2025

We started our mornings with breakfast and sipping coffee while reading the newspaper. The obituaries intrigued us. Brian always said, "Tell people how I died--I hate the not knowing especially when someone is too young."

But really we should tell you how he lived until the Glioblastoma corrupted the last years of his life.

Brian truly lived each day. His hobbies were...

May 23, 2025

Brian Nelson Vickers was born on November 21st, 1956, and passed away on May 23rd, 2025. He will be forever missed.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

May 22, 2025

Norma Jean Michels (Kinzer) died May 22nd, 2025, in Poulsbo, WA, at the age of 90. She was the oldest of four children born to Henry J. Kinzer and Margaret T. Kinzer (Dahmen). Born in Uniontown, WA, she was the daughter of a farmer who later moved his family to the town of Genesee, ID while continuing to farm. She...

May 15, 2025

William Arthur Taylor was born on September 17th, 1941, in Seattle, Washington, and passed away on May 15th, 2025. He was cherished and respected by many and will be missed dearly.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

May 13, 2025

May 12, 2025

Irmgard A Klein was born on July 28th, 1928, and passed away on May 12th, 2025.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

May 12, 2025

Michael K. Jarrell, 70, passed away May 12, 2025 at his home in Kingston WA with his wife by his side.  Michael was diagnosed in November, 2024 with an aggressive 4th stage Lung cancer along with other illnesses. 

Michael born August 4, 1954 in Hillsboro, OR to Jack D. Jarrell & Elsie Kiepke-Jarrell.  Mike had 11 siblings, 3 children: David Kiepke...