All Obituaries

Betty Lois Seidl Martin peacefully entered the presence of her loving Savior and Lord while at her home in Buckley, Washington on October 11, 2017. She was born in Warden, Montana on February 6, 1924 to parents Rudolf and LaVange Seidl. When she was still young, her mother and stepfather, Harry Hiber moved to Carbonado, Washington, where Harry found work in the coal mine. During this time siblings Margie and Gerald were born. She graduated with the last graduating class of Black...

John Aden Wilkening went to be with his Creator on October 11, 2017 at the age of 95. He was born in Riverton, Kansas on June 29, 1922. In 1948, he married the former Pauline Harris of Yakima, Washington, and they had five sons, Stephen Paul, James Andrew, Thomas Eden, Robert Alan, and Gary Alden Wilkening, and one daughter, Janice Mae Wilkening Ross. John had served his country during World War II under 4 star General Douglas MacArthur in the Philippine Islands—flying...

Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient Walter William “Buddy” Rex, 68, died Oct. 9, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. He was born Dec. 29, 1948, in Seattle to Wesley and Thelma (Haukland) Rex. Buddy served in the Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was also an accomplished woodworker, building furniture and canoes. From Day 1, he was a Seahawk fan. Buddy took great pride in his home, loved nature and was fascinated by science and astronomy. He loved his family and friends...

Audrey Hester Kjensrud, age 96, passed away October 2, 2017 in Enumclaw, Washington. She was born August 23, 1921 in Nashua, Montana to Maime and Burr Barnes. Audrey had ten siblings and is survived by her sister, Betty O’tremba. Audrey married Howard Kjensrud and moved to Frazer, Montana where they became wheat and cattle farmers. They had two children, Gary Kjensrud and Beverly Rubin. Audrey was a devoted mother to her children and tremendous support to her husband.  While in...

Jerry Toney, 69, of Buckley, died October 2, 2017.  He was born December 25, 1947 to Bruce D. & Kay L. Toney in Tacoma, WA.  Jerry graduated from White River High School in 1967 and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War, 1968-1972.  He married Georgia Martin on March 1, 1974 in Enumclaw.  Jerry retired from Weyerhaeuser after 28 years.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Toney on May 2, 2017 and...

Lyle William Pulling, Sr. died October 1, 2017 in Enumclaw. He was born October 20, 1928 in Selfridge, North Dakota to Charles and Charity (Bales) Pulling. Lyle grew up in Spokane, Washington and served in the Army during the Korean War. In 1951, Lyle married Beverly Schwarberg in Spokane. They moved to Enumclaw in 1982 and he retired from Burlington Northern Railroad as a Surveyor in 1983. Lyle loved being with his family and helping anyone who needed it. He enjoyed woodworking, working...

Position Filled – Maureen Irby Courtney, 69 Heaven has been seeking an avid gardener, hiking companion, photographer, wildflower expert, devoted volunteer and loving wife and mother for some time. On Saturday, September 30th, Maureen Irby Courtney of Auburn, Washington passed away from this earth, at home, where she filled that position so abundantly, to take her talents to...

Linda M. Holloway, 73, of Renton, died September 26, 2017.  She was born May 18, 1944 to George & Ruth Holloway in Seattle.  Linda was raised in Kent.  She owned & operated her own seamstress business in Kent.  Linda was a member of the Episcopalian Church & Odd Fellows.  She was instrumental in getting the cities of Kent & Auburn to install ramps on corners so scooters & wheelchairs could have access to the sidewalks.  Her activism lead...

Lucille Smith died September 24, 2017 in Enumclaw. She was born in Wray, CO September 15, 1924 to Louis Peter and Willena Lucille (Claridge) Bonifas. Lucille married Homer Smith on August 30, 1942 in San Diego, CA. They moved to Enumclaw in 1947. She was the past President and Treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 1949. Lucille loved spending time with her family. She also loved her dog, flowers, playing cards, going on cruises and traveling with her brother-in-law Dave....

Marion F. Early died Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Washington Soldiers Home at the age of 95. She was born, September 4, 1922 in Chicago, IL., the youngest daughter of William D. Early and Selma Early (Voigt).  Marion became an RN and dedicated her life to caring for soldiers. She maintained licenses in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida, where her parents lived. She joined the Army and was deployed to Japan and Korea during the Korean War and became a MASH nurse. Marion...