Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Wayne J. Hill
Dec 27, 2019
After a full, active and happy life, Wayne J. Hill passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Dec 27, 2019. Wayne was born in Seattle on Oct 16, 1941 to Lee & Eileen Hill. He was the youngest of 3 sons. A lifelong resident of the Seattle area, Wayne was an active part of his community and always lent...
Robert Ellis Stevenson
Dec 26, 2019
Robert Ellis Stevenson, at 31 years of age, passed away while in prayer on December 26, 2019. He was the kindest and most thoughtful of souls. Born on November 25, 1988, his sensitive nature developed into a deep awareness of the pains and troubles associated with this world. Robert, a 2007 graduate of Bainbridge High School, is well remembered for...
Ruth M. Morley
Dec 23, 2019
Ruth Mabel Morley - 11/8/1915 to 12/23/2019 On November 8, 1915, David (father), Tacy (mother) and Lloyd (brother) welcomed Ruth Mabel Morley into the world. Born in Cashmere, the family spent most of her early years in central Washington. Later they moved to Rolling Bay on Bainbridge Island, where Ruth and her brother caught the mosquito fleet over to Seattle...
Yaroslavna Nelly Adams
Dec 20, 2019
Yaroslavna Nelly Adams, 48, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2019, at Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, nearly reaching the winter solstice. She started her journey on the spring equinox, March 21, 1971, in Novosibirsk, Russia. Her parents flew home, eight-plus months pregnant with her from Potsdam, East Germany so that she could be born on the home soil of...
Joel Evans Wright
Dec 20, 2019
Joel Evans Wright, 68, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019, in his home on Bainbridge Island, after a 13 year battle with blood cancers. Joel was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Eldon “Bud” Stearns Wright III and Beverly Jane Wright on February 27, 1951, and was the oldest of four children. Joel graduated from Liberty...
John Quincy Adams
Dec 17, 2019
John Quincy Adams 13 March 1924 – 17 December 2019 John Quincy Adams, 95, of Bainbridge Island, WA passed peacefully on December 17, 2019 with family present. John was born on March 13, 1924 in West Allis, Wisconsin to Irving (Daniel) and Martha Adams. After graduating from Nathan Hale High School (West Allis) in June of 1942, he began working...
Phillip Eugene Brenneman
Dec 16, 2019
Phillip Eugene Brenneman, 70, of Bainbridge Island passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 16, 2019. Born in Washington, Iowa he was the son of Delmar and Dorothy (Flanders) Brenneman. Additional information will be provided by Phillip's family shortly. Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home on Bainbridge Island
Franz Josef Moehn
Dec 15, 2019
FRANZ JOSEF MOEHN died on December 15. The day before, he had celebrated his 88th birthday in much the same way that he celebrated many days of his life: surrounded by love and drinking wine—in this case, with his daughter Juliette, her family, and some friends. Franz will be remembered as a first-rate entertainer, opening his home to visitors and...
Shane Casey Larson
Dec 15, 2019
Shane Casey Larson, 19, of Kingston, WA., passed away peacefully on Sunday December 15, 2019 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. Born June 24, 2000 in Bremerton, WA., he was the son of Sean Casey and Cindy Kay (Long) Larson. Shane was a graduate of Kingston High School Class of 2018. Additional information will be provided by Shane's...