Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities
Stanton Lee Purser
Mar 3, 2021
Stanton Lee Purser, 53, of Kingston, WA., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Born in Bremerton, WA., he was the son of Irene Daisy (Jackson) and Stanley Lloyd Purser. A Proud Member of the S'Klallam Tribe Stan loved his family and spending as much time with them as possible. He was also a dedicated lifelong Steelers Fan and...
Thomas R Seifert
Feb 27, 2021
Late on the evening of February 27, 2021, Thomas Robert Seifert passed away peacefully, age 86, in the loving company of his wife Gretchen. Remembered for his deep intelligence, quick wit, quiet generosity and a twinkling light in his eyes, Tom led a life of both accomplishment and service. Following a feral boyhood on the shore of Puget Sound’s Three...
Mary Kate Berry
Feb 27, 2021
Mary Kate Berry, 52, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away with her loving husband at her side after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the University of Washington Medical Center Montlake. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Mary Elizabeth (Landwehr) and Park Berry. Mary Kate earned her Bachelor's in Sociology and Spanish...
Anna M. Fields
Feb 26, 2021
Our beloved mother, Anna Maria Fields died unexpectedly on February 26, 2021, at the age of 77. Anna was born in 1944 as a German in a disputed part of Europe that is now Czechoslovakia. In 1962, Anna met her first husband Billy Tripp, an American GI who was visiting her next-door neighbor. They married later that year and in...
Evelyn Mabel Ogle
Feb 26, 2021
Lynn Ogle, age 98, passed on Feb 26, 2021, peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by one son John Ogle. Lynn was born on a humble farm near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. That did not stop her however from earning a Bachelor in Education, and two Master's degrees in Education and Library Science. Lynn was a teacher and a librarian...
Judith (Judy) Johnson Wyvel
Feb 22, 2021
Judith (Judy) Johnson Wyvel died peacefully on February 22, 2021. She was born in Forks, WA., on November 2, 1940, to Raymond and Rita Johnson. The family moved to Bremerton and then to Bainbridge Island in 1947. Judy graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1958 and married Robert (Bob) Wyvel in 1959. They raised their family and lived on Bainbridge...
Leona Alice Freeman
Feb 21, 2021
Our mom was adored by so many in our community and in turn, community meant so much to her. She possessed a gift, a way of being genuinely warm, kind, and curious about everyone she came to know. Delight followed her sense of humor and good cheer. She had endless enthusiasm about the world and travel. She fully enjoyed her...
Luella Lee Scheibner
Feb 20, 2021
Luella Lee Scheibner, 40, of Kingston, WA., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born in Bremerton, WA., she was the daughter of Anna Marie Scheibner and Gary Wellman, Sr. A proud member of the S'Klallam Tribe, Luella graduated high school and went on to pursue her Associate's Degree. Just before completing her goal, she realized her true place...
Ronald Paul Villanueva
Feb 20, 2021
Ronald Paul Villanueva, 80, of Suquamish, WA., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born in Bremerton, WA., he was the son of Mabel (Jackson) and Benjamin Villanueva. Ronald served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp. He would later begin his career with the United States Navy in Bremerton where he...
Daria Klos
Feb 19, 2021
In loving memory of Daria Klos September 23, 1964—February 19, 2021 Daria Klos, age 56 of Port Orchard, passed away on February 19, 2021. Daria was born on September 23, 1964, in Judibana, Venezuela. She attended school in Houston Texas and went to Clear Lake Highschool. She loved running track and cross-country. She attended the University of Texas at San...
Charles Marvin Campion
Feb 15, 2021
Charles Marvin Campion, 73, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away quietly on Monday, February 15, 2021, at the St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, WA. Born in Cowlitz, WA., he was the son of Ada B. (Summers) and Frank Campion. Jr. Charles served his country honorably in the United States Armed Forces. Later he would begin his career as a Computer...
Diane Sylvia Mccann
Feb 14, 2021
Diane Sylvia McCann passed on February 14, 2021, fifteen months following the diagnosis of osteosarcoma. She remained active and symptom free until the first week of February, when the disease compromised her breathing. She was surrounded in her last weeks in her own home by her husband (John McCann), her children Lisa Poncelet, Michele Plorde and Joshua Plorde (Desiree), stepchildren...
Steven Jay Weinberg
Feb 13, 2021
Steven Jay Weinberg, 70, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away with his loving wife and daughter at his side on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Born in Baltimore, Maryland he was the son of Pearl (Molofsky) and Sidney Weinberg. After attaining his Master's Degree, Steven enjoyed a successful career as a College Teacher before his retirement. Steven is survived by his...
Marlene Felicia Mincin
Feb 11, 2021
On Thursday, February 11, 2021, Marlene Felicia Mincin, mother of three sons (David, Mark, and Roy), passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 86 on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Marlene was born on October 22, 1934, in Pittsburgh. She married David Mincin on September 7, 1957. Her husband David, died on January 15, 2018. Upon his death, Marlene...
George Anderson Fisher
Feb 10, 2021
George Anderson Fisher, 95, of Poulsbo, WA., passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio he was the son of the late Eleanor (Anderson) and Albert Fisher. George served his country in the Army Air Corps earning the rank of Staff Sergeant before his discharge. During his service time, he...
William James "Bill" Morgans
Feb 5, 2021
William James Morgans July 29, 1944–February 5, 2021 William James "Bill" Morgans, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, passed away from complications of atrial fibrillation in the early morning of February 5. He was 76. Bill was born in Vallejo, California, moving with his parents and two sisters to Visalia, California, as a toddler. He attended Conyer Elementary...
Shirley Jean Halligan
Feb 3, 2021
Shirley Jean Halligan, 88, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at St. Michael's Medical Center in Silverdale. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas she was the daughter of Katherine (Wild) and Harry Anderson. Shirley worked as a Real Estate Agent and Broker for many years before her retirement. Services and interment will be private and at...
Alan Lee Burleson
Feb 2, 2021
Alan Lee Burleson, 64, of Port Orchard, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at St.Michael's Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Born in Houston, TX., he was the son of Billie Jean (Fuquay) and Willie Bernard Burleson. Alan served his country in the United States Armed Forces and after his honorable discharge, spent his career as an offshore electrician...
Margo Louise Holland
Jan 31, 2021
Margo Holland of Bainbridge Island passed away in her sleep on Sunday, January 31, 2021. After a long battle with cancer, she was in no pain and at peace at her time of death. Margo is survived by her husband Jeffrey, daughter Christine Araneda and husband Pete, son Joel Williams and wife Angela Gemmer, and their families. She had four...
Alijah Warren Wilson
Jan 25, 2021
Alijah Warren Wilson, 17, of Silverdale, Wa., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 25, 2021. Born in Silverdale, Alijah has lived his whole life in Kitsap County. He was a student a Chief Kitsap Academy where he was a junior. Alijah enjoyed the outdoors and really loved to play video games with his big brother Angel. He was also a...