Latest Obituaries

Myrna Van Roekel

Myrna Lee Kornemann Van Roekel, age 77, of Lynden, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017. She was born in Deadwood, South Dakota, on Feb. 17, 1940 and as a little baby moved with her ...

Joan Johnson

Joan Johnson, age 87, passed away at Whatcom Hospice House on Monday, May 15, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Shirley Maxwell

Shirley Maxwell, loving wife, mother and grandma, passed away at home on Sunday, May 14, 2017, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on Nov. 20, 1931 to Henry and Clara (Duim) ...

Larry Vail

Larry E. Vail, 84, of Bellingham (formerly Lynden), surrounded by his family, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Bellingham. He was born in Sumas to parents Lyle ...

Andrew Vander Meulen

Andrew “Andy” Vander Meulen, age 84, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017. He passed away peacefully at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. Andy is survived by his wife, Lois; his five ...

Bertha Meenderinck

Bertha Meenderinck entered into the presence of her Savior on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the age of 100. She was born to Peter and Sadie (Visser) Hoekema on March 29, 1917 in Edmonton, ...

Lynette Brann

Lynette E. Brann, who was known for being very loving and kind with a bit of feistiness, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the age of 99. Mrs. Brann was born in Whatcom County ...

Myra Van Roekel

Myrna Van Roekel, age 76, of Lynden, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home.

Anne Sinclair

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Anne (Dobransky) Sinclair. Mourning Anne’s passing are her sons and their families: Keith (Alora), Ray (Diana), ...

Jake Maberry

William A. “Jake” Maberry was born in Van Buren, Missouri, on May 12, 1930 to Leonard and Blanche (Galbraith) Maberry. He moved with his family to Lynden when he was 13. He was ...