OBITUARIES
Local obituaries for Seattle, Washington, King County and Surrounding Areas
Edward Carson Schumacher
May 28, 2024
Edward Carson Schumacher was born in Baltimore, Maryland, January 28,1937, the son of Helen Houseman and Edward Murn Schumacher. He died on May 28, 2024.
Ed built resilience during an unstable childhood, and when a benefactor made possible his attendance at Mount Saint Joseph’s High School in Baltimore, he excelled in both academics and sports. After serving...
Fremont Ellsworth Kast
May 23, 2024
Fremont Ellsworth Kast 1926-2024.
Monty Kast died at the age of 98 on May 23 2024. He lived an incredibly full and active life and was loved and respected by many.
Born in Modesto California to school teachers, Monty spent his younger years living in different small towns in California, Arizona, Nevada and Oregon where...
Gary Wells Elmer
May 21, 2024
January 21, 1941 – May 21, 2024
Gary was born to Julia Ann Elmer and Harrel D. Elmer in Claremont, NH, January 21, 1941. He graduated from Stevens High School in Claremont in 1959. He obtained a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Connecticut and worked as a pharmacist in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. He later obtained a Ph.D....
Karin Louise Friedman
May 20, 2024
Bothell, Washington Feb. 28, 1942 – May 20, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Karin Friedman (nee Fernandes), a beloved figure in her Bothell community and beyond. Karin peacefully departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, adventure, and culinary delight.
Karin's professional journey spanned three decades as a dedicated pediatric and neonatal...
Govind Shrikrishna Mudholkar
May 17, 2024
Govind Shrikrishna Mudholkar died peacefully at home on May 17, 2024, attended by his son Ashok and daughter-in-law Kendra, beloved dog Yeti, and feline companions Invader and Jones. His generous heart, twinkly eyes, and mellifluous voice and laugh are missed.
Govind was born January 5, 1934 in Aurangabad to Shrikrishna Shrinivas Mudholkar and Saraswati Panse. He was one of thirteen children,...
Judy Lynn Mims-Daniel
May 9, 2024
Judy Lynn Mims-Daniel was born September 3, 1969 in Casper, Wyoming. She was nurtured, loved, and encouraged to dream big in Mountain Home, Idaho by her parents Willie Elbert and Rutha Mims and her older brother Avery Dale Mims.
A precocious child, Judy learned to read by the age of 3. As she grew up, Judy excelled...
Mary Goodling Januszewski
May 8, 2024
Mary Goodling Januszewski, age 86, died on May 8th, 2024. She was born on June 12th, 1937 in Jacksonville, Florida. She is survived by her devoted husband, Chester, her son, James, and her grandchildren, Roman, Soren and Clio.
Hanna Hayes Atkins
May 8, 2024
August 17, 1923 – May 8, 2024
Hanna Manon Hayes was born to Monta Mooney Hayes and Richard Van Hayes, Jr, in Mcloud, Oklahoma, on August 17, 1923. She died at the age of 100 years and nine months on May 8, 2024.
Hanna went to nursing school in Dallas and graduated as a registered nurse. She...
Margaret Christa Walters
May 7, 2024
October 18, 1934 – May 7, 2024
Margaret Christa Walters passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2024 at her home on Bainbridge Island WA at the age of 89. Gretel was born October 18, 1934 at her grandfather’s home in Schwenningen Germany, the daughter of Christian and Martha Fleig Schnekenburger.
She was raised in Germany’s Black Forest...
Charles Loeck Bolender, Dds, Ms
Apr 30, 2024
Charles Loeck Bolender, DDS, MS passed away after a brief illness on April 30, 2024. He was 91 years old.
Chuck was born in Primghar, Iowa on June 2, 1932, to Wilbur “Doc” and Louise Bolender. He graduated from Primghar High School and enrolled at the University of Iowa in September 1950. It was there that he...
Robert Jeffrey Hennes
Apr 25, 2024
August 16, 1963 - April 25, 2024
Robert Hennes, musician, faithful friend, son, brother and man of quiet courage died April 25th 2024 at the age of 60.
Robert was quiet, charming, funny and talented, and he never drew attention to himself. You might not have noticed him if you had passed him on the street. Perhaps...
Ronald John Nelson
Apr 22, 2024
November 20, 1934 - April 22, 2024
Nelson, Ronald John, MD Age 89, passed away peacefully on April 22. Preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth, his brother Wayne, and his parents Clarence and Magnhild; and special Aunt Olive and Uncle Arnie. Survived by children Dan (Kathryn), Peter (Natalie) and Kristen (Dave); and grandchildren Andrew, Lillian, Hannah, Marley,...
Gregory James "Greg" Price
Apr 22, 2024
Gregory James "Greg" Price was born on February 12th, 1952, in Everett, Washington to James and Marlene Price. Graduating from Edmonds Senior High School in 1970, Greg went on to volunteer and work in the food service industry.
Uncle Greg was a movie fanatic, we talked many times about "weird" and "unconventional" movies that he enjoyed; he...
Robert A Covin, Dds
Apr 14, 2024
Dr. Robert Allen Covin, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and esteemed member of the dental community, passed away on April 14, 2024, in Seattle, Washington. He was one month from turning 88 years old. Born on May 14, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, Robert was the cherished son of Norman Zacovitch, DDS, and Ida Rovner Zacovitch. He attended the University...
Calvin C Dauel
Apr 13, 2024
Calvin (Cal) Christian Dauel, a current Lynnwood WA resident, passed away on April 13, 2024, at Swedish Hospital-Edmonds from a gall bladder infection. He was born on October 4, 1938, in Ponca, Nebraska. Cal is survived by his wife, Alta Lee (Wold) Dauel, sons Ronald and wife Lynn, Christian and wife Heather, and Alton (AJ) Dauel; grandchildren; Jody Otto,...
Virginia “Ginny” Mae Hill Hennes
Apr 12, 2024
Feb. 25, 1933 – April 12, 2024
Our well-loved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed away quietly on April 12, 2024 at the age of 91, in Seattle, WA. A Washington native and member of the Muckleshoot Tribe, she was born on Feb. 25, 1933 in Wapato, WA to James McCoy “Jim” Hill and Mildred Courville Hill. She lived...
Marilyn Ann Edde
Apr 12, 2024
April 15, 1940 - April 12, 2024
Marilyn Ann (Scheleen) Edde, born April 15, 1940, in Manhattan, Kansas, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2024, three days short of her 84th birthday. She was the cherished daughter of Arthur and Elsie Scheleen and enjoyed a wonderful childhood filled with love, surrounded by cousins, friends, and family. During her time...
Judith Hullin
Apr 6, 2024
On April 6, 2024, Judith Anne Hullin, beloved sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Mercer Island at the age of 81.
Judith was born in Cordova, Alaska on October 7, 1942, where her parents, John and Judy Borseth, managed a salmon cannery during World War II. After the family moved to Seattle, she...
Anne Baldwin Davidson Lester
Apr 5, 2024
Born May 19, 1925, in Chicago to Frederic A. Davidson and Louise van Zelm Davidson. Died April 5, 2024, in her home (Horizon House) in Seattle.
Anne was raised with her three brothers in New Rochelle, NY. She was among the first graduating class (1942) from Isaac E. Young High School. She taught herself to make fudge, fast, to...
Myrna May Haigh
Apr 4, 2024
We lost our beloved Mother, Myrna May Haigh, on April 4th, 2024 at the age of 77. Myrna was born on July 24, 1946 in Seattle, WA to Murdock and Margaret MacPherson. She was the middle “May Sister” between Marsha and Margie.
Myrna grew up in the Shoreline area and graduated from Shoreline High School. She attended...