Obituaries

We honor every life with a complimentary online obituary. Each tribute offers space to share memories, express condolences, and celebrate the legacy of a loved one.

Paula Lorraine Case

Paula Lorraine Case

Paula Lorraine Case was born May 15, 1968 in Des Moines, IA and passed at her home in Lacey, WA January 13, 2023. She loved to dance and sing. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Donald and Georgia James, Uncle Jeffrey James and her father Russell Case. She...

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Glenna Joy Williamson

Glenna Joy Williamson

Glenna Joy Parrish was born to Catherine and Elwood Parrish in Palouse, Washington on July 10, 1929. She attended school in Palouse and graduated from Palouse High School in 1947. Joy was a member of the Palouse Christian Church and was their Treasurer through High...

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Douglas B. Ackerman

Douglas B. Ackerman

Douglas “Doug” Bryon Ackerman, age 56, of Covington, WA died on November 17, 2022, from a rare neurological disorder. Doug was born May 9, 1966, in Eugene, Oregon. He is survived by his wife, Christina “Christi” Woodson Ackerman, and daughter, Hannah Beth Ackerman. He...

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Heather Newman-Chase

Heather Newman-Chase

Heather Marie Newman-Chase, 48, passed away peacefully Sunday October 30, 2022 due to complications of an ICH with her family by her side. She was born August 12, 1974, in Billings, Montana to Michael Cavanaugh and LuWanna Turner. She spent most of her childhood in...

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Joyce W Spatz

Joyce W Spatz

Joyce Spatz passed away September 11, 2022 at Puget Sound Health Care Facility in Olympia, WA. She was 96 years old. Joyce Wilma Lahr was born July 6, 1926 to Will Lahr and Ethel Hodgson of Shell Rock, Iowa. She lived there on the family farm until she graduated high...

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Thank you for considering Western Cremation Alliance and allowing us the opportunity to serve your family. In this email you'll find some valuable information regarding our services and the cremation process. Our all-inclusive $994-dollar simple cremation package...

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Thank you for considering Western Cremation Alliance and allowing us the opportunity to serve your family. In this email you'll find some valuable information regarding our services and the cremation process. Our all-inclusive $994-dollar simple cremation package...

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Lionel R Livingston, Jr

Lionel R Livingston, Jr

Lionel "Don" Ralph Livingston, Jr was born on August 13th, 1942 in Long Beach, CA, and went to be with the Lord on July 17th, 2022. Lionel (Don) was born to Lionel Ralph Livingston, Sr and Marjorie Kathrine (nee Outland) Livingston. Don worked in the aerospace field...

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David R. Gifford

David R. Gifford

David R. Gifford, 44 years old, passed away on June 12, 2022, in Auburn, WA. Mr. Gifford was born in Seattle and grew up in Spokane, WA where he graduated from Lewis & Clark High School. He was the youngest child of Allen B. And Susan Gifford of Ocean Park, WA. He is...

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Jane M Saunders

Jane M Saunders

Jane Maudeen Saunders March 6th, 1945, Seattle, WA - May 10th, 2022, Lynnwood, WA Jane passed away on May 10th, 2022, at her home in Lynnwood, WA., after her battle with cancer. She was born in Seattle and raised there by her parents, Alice, and Enoch Hagli. In 1966...

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Matthew Pease

Matthew Pease

Matthew Pease was born on October 5, 2000 and passed away on May 3, 2022 after a brave fight against Mediastinal Germ Cell Cancer. A lifelong resident of Shoreline, Wa, he was a 2019 graduate of Shorecrest High School, he also attended Ridgecrest Elementary and...

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Sandra Ann Kling

Sandra Ann Kling

Sandy Kling of Seattle, WA passed away April 21, 2022. She was born August 1, 1966 in Hartford, WI. It is difficult to capture Sandy’s list of accomplishments, experiences, and adventures in one short obituary. In just 55 years, Sandy did more than most can even...

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Paula Wenell

Paula Wenell

Paula Wenell 06/23/1944 - 04/12/2022 Paula Wenell (Hayes) left this earth to be with the Lord on April 12, 2022. She was greeted in heaven by her father (Manuel "Bud"), mother (Barbara), brother Phil, and sister Phyllis. She was born in 1944 in Weed, CA. She graduated...

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Dennis Charles Crabb

Dennis Charles Crabb

Dennis Charles Crabb 1944-2022 Dennis Charles Crabb was born on May 16, 1944, in Seattle, Washington. He attended Central Washington University and the University of Oregon where he earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in 1979. He retired as Professor of Music at...

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David Alexander

David Alexander

David Alexander, beloved eldest brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 4, 2022. David was born September 21, 1956 in Tacoma, the first child of Stuart and Elspeth Alexander. The family moved to Shoreline, where David grew up, attending...

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Kathleen Hart Donnelly

Kathleen Hart Donnelly

Kathleen Hart Donnelly 06/26/1957 - 01/19/2022 Kathleen (Kathy) Hart Donnelly, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed into the eternal and loving arms of Jesus on January 19, 2022, after suffering complications with COVID. Kathy was born to...

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Jack L Coldiron

Jack L Coldiron

Jack L Coldiron 03/10/1934 - 01/14/2022 Jack L Coldiron passed away on January 14, 2022. He is survived by his ex- wife Helen and 3 brothers and sister. He is also survived by his 6 children; Debra, Cathy, Kevin, Stephanie, Timothy and Patricia. He also has 9...

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Patrick Phillip Donnelly

Patrick Phillip Donnelly

Patrick Phillip Donnelly 10/13/1951 - 01/07/2022 Patrick (Pat) Phillip Donnelly, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed into the eternal and loving arms of Jesus on January 7, 2022 after suffering complications with COVID. Pat was born to...

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Ruth J. Paslay

Ruth J. Paslay

Ruth Josephina Paslay 07/04/1924 - 12/31/2021 Ruth J. Paslay born Refugio Josephine Uribe passed in the early morning hours of December 31st in her home in Seattle, WA at 97 years old. Ruth spent her early childhood in El Paso Texas and then moved to Los Angeles...

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Robert Wayne Cochran

Robert Wayne Cochran

Robert W. Cochran October 24, 1933 - December 17, 2021 Robert Wayne Cochran went peacefully to the Lord on December 17, 2021, with his loving wife Patty by his side. Robert was born October 24, 1933, in Leesville, MO, to parents William Boyd and Rosella Cochran. He is...

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Randall Patrick McGreevy

Randall Patrick McGreevy

Randall Patrick McGreevy September 2, 1953 - December 14, 2021 Randall Patrick McGreevy of Everett, Washington, died at home on December 14, 2021. Born to Raymond Charles and Amata Jean McGreevy in Shreveport, Louisiana, on September 2, 1953, Patrick was raised in...

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Lynda Marie Loewen

Lynda Marie Loewen

Lynda Marie Loewen, age 37 November 9, 1984 - December 10, 2021 Lynda Marie Loewen, an absolutely beautiful soul, returned home to heaven the morning of December 10, 2021 after a five-year long battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by the loving arms of family...

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David Schmidt

David Schmidt was born on 9/30/1950 and passed away on 11/18/2021, at the age of seventy-one. For over thirty years David drove school buses for the Seattle School district. During the school's summer breaks, David drove a bus cross-country for his favorite Drum and...

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Jane M Saunders

Michael C. Hobart

Michael Christopher Hobart 06/03/1985 - 11/05/2021 Below are a couple of letters composed by Michael's friends: Michael C. Hobart came from 'humble' beginnings out of Montana and worked his way through his higher education in Oregon at Chemeketa and Mount Hood...

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Hang Thi Nguyen

Hang Thi Nguyen

In Loving Memory ofHang Thi Nguyenof Bellingham, Washington05/05/1954 – 04/09/2025It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Hang Thi Nguyen, who left this world on April 9th, 2025 at the age of 70 in Washington State. A long time...

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CiCi Hunter McCoy

CiCi Hunter McCoy

In Loving Memory of CiCi Hunter McCoy of Tigard, Oregon 05/10/1943 – 03/21/2025 The heavens welcomed a literal saint on March 21, 2025, when Celia “CiCi” McCoy peacefully passed away at the age of 81. Though she left this world, her light, love, and legendary capacity...

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Håkan Bertel Alexander Rudbäck

Håkan Bertel Alexander Rudbäck

In Loving Memory of Håkan Bertel Alexander Rudbäck of Edmonds, Washington 08/23/1942 – 02/28/2025 Håkan Bertel Alexander Rudbäck was born August 23rd, 1942 in Karleby/Kokkola, Finland to Myrtley Viola Dahlquist Rudbäck and Tor Bertel Gustav Rudbäck. He died February...

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Mason D Guevara-Allen

Mason D Guevara-Allen

In Loving Memory of Mason Dominic Guevara-Allen December 24, 2013 – February 14, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Mason Dominic Guevara-Allen on February 14, 2025. Born on December 24, 2013, in Seattle, WA, Mason was the...

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Viola Mae Steinman

Viola Mae Steinman

Viola Mae (Sund) Steinman, 94 passed away on February 11, 2025 surrounded by her family and close friends. Born to Selmer & Irene (Crossen) Sund. She married Merle L. Steinman on April 15, 1950. Viola was lifetime resident of Shoreline, WA. Viola spent her life...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an obituary directly to you?

Yes. Families can submit details using our online obituary form. We’ll post it as quickly as possible.

Are online obituaries included in the cremation package?
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