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

Janet Linn Wick

Janet Linn Wick

Feb 14, 2020

Janet Linn Wick, 86, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020, at the home she shared with her extended family. Born in Chicago, Illinois she was the daughter of the late George and Evalin (Bates) Linn. Janet earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education and would go on to become a school teacher and later a...

Mary Elizabeth Buffington

Mary Elizabeth Buffington

Feb 13, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Coughlin Buffington passed away on February 13, 2020. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on December 13, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (O'Dea) Coughlin. Mary attended St. Dominic Academy and Jersey City State College. Mary met her husband, John "Doug" Buffington when she was a high school senior and he a college...

Joseph John Pecunies

Joseph John Pecunies

Feb 5, 2020

John Joseph Pecunies, 60, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away quietly and comfortably next to a warm fire and surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Born in Manchester, Connecticut he was the son of Vernon Eugene and Mildred M. (Rooney) Pecunies. The family will provide John's whole story very soon. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook...

Monica St John Brown

Monica St John Brown

Feb 5, 2020

Monica St John Brown of Bainbridge Island July 7th 1929 February 5, 2020   Monica passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. Monica St John was born to Albert Thomas and Emily Marjorie Goodman in Suffolk, England. Soon after WWII, in her late teens, she traveled on a Holland...

Larry William Ashe

Larry William Ashe

Feb 5, 2020

Larry William Ashe of Poulsbo, Washington, passed away on February 5, 2020. He would have turned 84 on February 8, 2020. He was born in Los Angeles, California to William Montgomery Ashe and Bernice (Parker) Ashe. He was the eldest of 5 children, Janet Ashe (Smith), James Montgomery Ashe, Carole Ashe (Brown) and William Montgomery Ashe, Jr. He is preceded...

Kathleen L. Sagmiller

Kathleen L. Sagmiller

Jan 31, 2020

Kathleen L. Sagmiller, 69, of Poulsbo, WA., passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved most on Friday, January 31, 2020. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota she was the daughter of Flora Ellen (Lampman) Rutledge and the late Boyd Alonzo Rutledge. Kathleen worked as both a Pilates Instructor and also a Substitute Teacher for many years before retiring. Additional information will...

Dwayne E. Copple

Dwayne E. Copple

Jan 28, 2020

Dwayne Copple passed away on January 28, 2020, after a brief illness. He was 80 years old. Born in Omak, WA and raised in Okanogan, WA, Dwayne’s family roots ran deep in “apple country” – 3 generations deep. But he had big aspirations and dreams, so he moved to Seattle after high school to attend the University of Washington. It...

Patricia A. Potter

Patricia A. Potter

Jan 26, 2020

LOWVILLE – Patricia (‘Pat’) Anne Potter, 78, of Jefferson Street, died Sunday morning, January 26, 2020 at Martha and Mary Health Services in Poulsbo, WA. A funeral Mass will be said at Noon on Friday January 31st at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lowville with Rev. Jay Seymour, Pastor, officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Black River Cemetery. Calling hours will...

Immaculata Emalene Renna

Immaculata Emalene Renna

Jan 25, 2020

Immaculata Emalene Renna, 79, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away quietly on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, WA. Born in Newark, NJ she was the daughter of the late Silvio and Assunta "Sue" (Yannacone) Fargnoli. Additional information about Emalene will be provided by her family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home...

Margaret Jean Arakaki

Margaret Jean Arakaki

Jan 24, 2020

Margaret Jean Arakaki, 84, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 24, 2020, at the Bailey Manor on Bainbridge Island. Born in Vancouver, Canada she was the daughter of the late Tony and Mae Van (Manen) Lagemaat. She is survived by her beloved sons and their families; Rodney, his wife Lori, and...

Erskine R. "Sandy" Sanders

Erskine R. "Sandy" Sanders

Jan 22, 2020

Erskine R. "Sandy" Sanders, 97, a longtime Bainbridge Resident and former owner of Sandy's Barber Shop, passed away peacefully at Martha and Mary Health and Rehabilitation Center in Poulsbo, WA. Born in Beltona, Alabama he was the son of the late Cecil Sylvester and Martha (Ellison), Sanders. Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge...

Lois Martha Donahue

Lois Martha Donahue

Jan 15, 2020

Lois Donahue, who was born in Pittsburgh on November 15, 1927, died on Bainbridge Island, Washington on January 15, 2020. She was 92 years old. She was a sweet woman who was greatly loved by her family. Lois was the daughter of Robert Henry Von Hoene and Martha Jeanette Sauer. She attended Atlantic Avenue Elementary School in Forest Hills, and...

Ryann Marie Saenz

Ryann Marie Saenz

Jan 13, 2020

Ryann Marie (Garrett) Saenz May 26, 1978 - January 13, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Daughter, Wife, Sister, and Mother Ryann Marie (Garrett) Saenz, 41, on January 13, 2020. She was surrounded by her family and friends and encapsulated in Love. Ryann was born to Kenneth and Shelley Garrett at Saint Elizabeth Community...

Margaret Berger

Margaret Berger

Jan 12, 2020

Margaret Elizabeth Haseltine Berger Nov. 3, 1916-Jan. 12, 2020 Bainbridge Island Poet, nature-lover, mother, healer—Margi Berger—died quietly and peacefully in her bed at age 103 on Jan. 12 on Bainbridge Island. Margi was born and raised in Ripon, Wisconsin. Her parents were Col. William E. Haseltine and Florence Reed Haseltine. She loved the outdoor life during her upbringing—hiking, camping, swimming,...

Gloria Jean Bridwell

Gloria Jean Bridwell

Jan 12, 2020

Gloria Jean Bridwell, 97, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at The Wyatt House on Bainbridge Island. Born in San Francisco, CA., she was the daughter of the late John and Adeline (Arata) Dondero. Gloria is survived by her loving children; Katherine of Sequim and Kent of Bainbridge Island. Services and interment will be...

Diane J. Curl

Diane J. Curl

Jan 8, 2020

Diane J. Curl, 66, of Olalla, WA., passed away quietly on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Born in Bountiful, Utah she was the daughter of Jan B. and Nancy D. (Penney) Johannessen. Additional information will be provided by Diane's family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Joan Bonnie Pozniak

Joan Bonnie Pozniak

Jan 2, 2020

Joan Bonnie Pozniak, 79, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, in Harrison Medical Center, Bremerton. Born in Detroit, Michigan she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Joan M. (Kaisinger) Gusky. Additional information about Joan will be provided by her family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home Bainbridge Island, WA.

Marilyn Louise Stroud

Marilyn Louise Stroud

Dec 29, 2019

Marilyn Louise Stroud, 84, of Poulsbo, WA., passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday December 29, 2019. Born in Butte, Montana she was the daughter of the late William P. and Helen Jane (Berryman) Lightfoot. Marilyn was employed as a Hair Stylist until her retirement. Relatives and friends are invited to Marilyn's Service on Wednesday January...

Joan Kamm "Jody" Prongay

Joan Kamm "Jody" Prongay

Dec 29, 2019

Born Joan Vickery Kamm on April 22, 1932, in San Jose, CA, Jody was raised in Portland, Oregon, and Walla Walla, Washington. She attended Whitman College, where she graduated in 1953 with a degree in English Literature. Early in her career, Jody worked in hospitality at Jackson Lake Lodge and then ran the children’s and riding programs at Smoke Tree...

Lori Ann Fischer

Lori Ann Fischer

Dec 28, 2019

Lori Ann Nystrom-Fischer, 58, of Tacoma, Washington passed away quietly surrounded by her loving family on Saturday December 28, 2019 in St. Joseph's Medical Center in Tacoma. Born in Bremerton, she is the daughter of Gunnar, Jr., and Ruth Ann (Purser) Nystrom. Lori grew up in Bremerton and graduated from West Bremerton High School where she was a talented member...