Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities
Lester R Bell
Jan 14, 2022
On January 14th, 2022, Lester R Bell, 83, passed away at Madrona House in Bainbridge Island, WA. Lester was born on May 18th, 1938, in Mountain View, AR. Lester was the son of Johnnie Ralph Bell and Ethel Irene Sands. After receiving his master's degree, Lester went on to become a helicopter pilot and served for many years in the...
Sharon Maureen Decoteau
Jan 13, 2022
On Thursday, January 13th, 2022, Sharon Maureen DeCoteau, 66, passed away at St. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Sharon was born on December 7th, 1955, in Seattle, WA. Sharon was the daughter of Patrick Leo Corcoran and Patricia May Wheaton. Sharon was a waitress/manager in the restaurant business for many years. Patricia was a Kingston resident for over three...
Michael Arthur Gass, Jr.
Jan 13, 2022
The extraordinary journey of Michael Arthur Gass ended at age 93 on January 13, 2022, at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale Washington. The oldest son of Michael and Goldie Gass was born in Wayne, Michigan April 25, 1928. He had wonderful parents, but the grinding poverty of the Great Depression and his father's premature death from Rheumatic Heart Disease...
Jeffrey Allen Todd
Jan 11, 2022
Jeffrey Allen Todd July 26, 1961 January 11, 2022 Jeff passed away at his residence in Suquamish on January 11, 2022. Jeff graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1980. He worked at Walts Chevron, Keyport (NUWC) and many other threw out the years. He is survived by his significant other Chelina Logue of 26 years. His 2 sons Rosco...
Deidre Mckibben Perry
Jan 8, 2022
On Saturday, January 8th, 2022, Dea McKibben Perry, 68, passed away in Bainbridge Island, WA. Dea was born on October 12th, 1953, in Santa Monica, CA. Dea was the daughter of Richard McKibben and Patricia Leur. Dea was a dedicated landscape designer in the landscaping industry. Dea was a Bainbridge Island resident for over 20 years and will be missed...
Paul Stanley Nelson
Jan 8, 2022
Paul Stanley Nelson, 70, passed away at his Indianola home after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer on January 8, 2022. He was born in Winslow, WA on January 14, 1951 and grew up on Bainbridge Island. Paul graduated from BHS in 1969 and Central Washington State College with a BS degree in 1977. After starting his career at Puget...
Patricia Young Sampson
Jan 7, 2022
Patricia Young Sampson, 79, was born Patricia Webster Young on August 12, 1942, in Los Angeles, CA. Pat passed away at home in Bainbridge Island, WA on January 7, 2022. Pat and her husband Dean moved to Seattle in 1969 and they have lived in Bainbridge Island for 14 years. Pat and Dean celebrated their 56th anniversary in September 2021....
Martha Jane Mitchell
Jan 6, 2022
Martha Jane Mitchell, 79, died peacefully with her daughters by her side on January 6, 2022, at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Silverdale, Washington. She was a 40 year resident of Bainbridge Island. Martha was born in Boston Massachusetts on July 17, 1942, the second of five children. Her father, Frederick Langenheim (Fred Lang), was a radio announcer for WNAC...
Betty Ann George
Jan 6, 2022
On January 6th, 2022, Betty Ann George, 89, passed away in Kingston, WA. Betty was born on January 24th, 1932, in Mats Mats Bay, WA. Betty was the daughter of Fred Wellman and Inez Fulton. Betty was a well-respected and beloved ministers' wife. Betty was a lifelong Washington State resident and will be greatly missed by many including her granddaughter,...
Elizabeth J Fisher
Jan 5, 2022
Beth was born in 1928 in Chicago, IL to Kamil and Serrita Schulhof, and was preceded in death by her brother Dr. John A. Jane and her ex-husband Dr. Lester Fisher. She is survived by her two daughters: Jane (Steve) Hannuksela and Katherine (Kris) Mayberry, six grandchildren: Eric (Kecha Whyte) Hannuksela, Benjamin (Areli) Hannuksela, Thomas Hannuksela, Silas (Kelly) Mayberry, Emily...
Anita Delores Bousu
Jan 4, 2022
On January 4, 2022, Anita Bousu met her beloved savior, Jesus, face to face. Anita came into the world on July 5, 1932, number thirteen of fourteen children. She told many stories about growing up in a large family; the good, the bad, and the ugly. After high school graduation, Anita made her way from her beloved Copper Country in...
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...
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...

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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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...