Latest Obituaries

Johnny Hoogenboezem

  Johnny Clarence Hoogenboezem, age 59, of Lynden, passed away on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. He was known for his sweet and gentle spirit.   Johnny, the youngest of three children, ...

Gerrit Terpsma

  Gerrit Terpsma, age 100, of Lynden, passed away on Monday Aug. 27, 2018.   Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

John Ruhlman IV

  Rev. John Jay Ruhlman IV, 77, died at his Mount Vernon home on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018. He was a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ whom he served for 55 years as a pastor and a ...

James Tarver

  James “Jim” Buster Tarver died peacefully at his home in Lynden on Monday, July 30, 2018.   Jim was born Sept. 15, 1926 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was the only child ...

Georgia Nieuwendorp

  Georgia Nieuwendorp, age 86, of Lynden, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 from Alzheimer ’s disease.   Georgia was born June 6, 1932, in Van Buren, Missouri, to parents ...

Irwin Noteboom

  Irwin Allard Noteboom passed into glory at the age of 77 at Whatcom Hospice House after a battle with cancer.   Irwin was born to Cornelius William Noteboom and Alma Viola ...

Charles Dean

  Charles Dean, age 88, of Sumas, passed away on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. He was known for his great love of reading, and a passion for learning. He was a great conversationalist, ...

Lonnie Swanson

Lonnie A. Swanson, age 61, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Aug. 8, in Las Vegas, Nevada, due to health complications.

Ellen Henken

  Ellen Marie Henken, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018.   She was known for being sweet and kind and having a wonderful sense of humor. Ellen was proud of her ...

Ulane Finn

  Ulane E. Finn, age 92, of Lynden, passed away Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, surrounded by family. He was known for his love of meeting people, generous spirit and fun sense of humor.   Ulane ...