Michael Tjoelker

  Michael Lyle Tjoelker, aged 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 12, 2021.   He was born on Dec. 9, 1954, to the late Lyla and Lawrence Tjoelker. Michael ...

Johanna Heystek

  In the Lord’s time, He took our dear mother and grandmother, “Oma” Johanna Heystek to Himself on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was 84 years old.   Oma was born Aug. 10, ...

Glenn Terpstra

  Glenn Terpstra, age 82, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

John Calvin Kok

  Our dad, John Calvin Kok, passed away on Feb. 20, 2021. He was 82 years old.   Dad was born on March 4, 1938 in Lynden to Ed and Grace Kok. He was one of eight siblings, and ...

Madeline Jensen

  Madeline Jensen was born on Dec. 27, 1931, in Elk Point, Alberta, Canada, and passed away on Feb. 28, 2021, in Bellingham.   Our mother lived most of her life in Ferndale, ...

Alvin Bajema

  Alvin L. Bajema, age 89, passed away from COVID-19 on Saturday, March 6, 2021.   Alvin, the youngest of three, was born in Lynden on Nov. 7, 1931, to parents Ray C. and Johanna ...

Judith Stebbins

  Judith (Sebens) Stebbins of Long Lake, Minnesota, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 17, 2021, at the age of 78.   She was born to Peter and Aletta Sebens in Bellingham ...

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FSD to be included in crash civil suit

Documents cite ‘special relationship’ where district may be liable in certain situations By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — The Washington State Supreme Court ...

Quinn retiring after 12 years as superintendent

School board members tout her communication skills, focus on equity By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — After 12 years in the Ferndale School District and 47 years ...