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Colleene P. Carlson Brososky, 87 passed away on December 14, 2016 at the Petersburg Medical Center. She was born to Ellery and Ann Carlson on August 18, 1929, in the Petersburg Alaska Territory. She attended business college in Terre Haute, Indiana. In her lifetime she enjoyed many different jobs including being a bookkeeper, assistant manager for Montgomery Ward, professional seamstress working in her home and various other businesses throughout Seattle. Her most prized occupation was that of...
Aaron Daniel Vincent was reunited in death with his twin brother, Matthew John Vincent, on July 16, 2017. Aaron is survived by his mother, Christi Hammer-Burrows, his bonus dad, Doug Burrows, his sister, Tami Vincent, dad and step-mom, Gene and Sandy Vincent, niece and nephew, Adonica and River Jordan as well as grandmother Beverly Hammer, Don the Great, and many cousins, aunts, uncles and to include: Wendy and Bruce Westre, Roger, Jean and Chase Hammer, Bob and Patrice Hammer, Cari and Jay...
Harriet Crocker Jackson Schirmer, M.D., 90 died at Wrangell Medical Center, Wrangell, Alaska on July 10, 2017. She was born on September 25, 1926 to Myron Robinson Jackson M.D. and Mildred Wicker Jackson M.D. in Oyster Bay, New York on the outskirts of New York City. In high school she competed in sailing and ping pong, and played flute in the band. She continued to enjoy all three activities well into her 60s. Upon entering medical school at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, she felt strong... Full story
Lisa Ann Johnston, 58 passed away peacefully in Petersburg, Alaska, on July 17, 2017 after a long illness. Her sister, Donna and her mother Bonnie were by her side. She was born June 7, 1959 the third of four children. She went to grade school in Ridgefield, Washington. She was involved in many activities such as the Girls Athletic Association, Cheerleading, Drill Team, riding the family horse in parades and competing on the track team. She earned her cosmetology license and worked as a... Full story
On June 20, 2017, at age 76, William "Bill" Rodenberg passed away in Murrieta, CA. Bill was born on June 5th, 1941 in Juneau, AK to Jennie (Hammer) Rodenberg and William "Willie" Rodenberg. He is survived by his wife, Lanore (Bennett) Rodenberg, sister Nancy (Rodenberg) Quinto, brother-in-law Marcelo Quinto of Juneau, brother Ralph Rodenberg of Bellingham, WA, aunt Bev Hammer, aunt and uncle Jeannine and Art Hammer, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Lyle and Carol Bennett all of Petersburg, plus...
Myna H. Nissen, 77, passed away on April 22, 2017 at her home in Poulsbo, Washington. She was born April 24, 1939 in Petersburg, Alaska to Arnold A. (Lindy) and Emma Lindstrom. The family moved to Ketchikan in 1951. She graduated from Ketchikan High School in 1957 and was married in Ketchikan in 1961. She and her two daughters moved to Juneau in 1971. She worked for the State of Alaska DOT for many years. She loved Alaska, and later lived for a time in Sitka, Wasilla and Fairbanks, before... Full story
Odlaug (Oddie) Otness Swartz, 94, died on June 13, 2017, in Mississippi. She was born October 3, 1922 near Kristiansund, Norway on the island of Smola in the community of Drynes to Fredricka Inga and Oscar Lars Otness. In the summer of 1923 her parents moved to Petersburg Alaska where her father was a commercial fisherman. She graduted from Petersburg High School in 1940. After graduation she attended beauty school in Seattle, Washington and after receiving her license, returned to Petersburg to... Full story
Ginnie Marie Arthurs 69, born May 19, 1948 passed peacefully at home with her family by her side in Sweet Home, Oregon, June 11, 2017. She served her country in the Air Force. She also served her community as a Police Dispatcher and administrator for 21 Years in Petersburg, Alaska. She was preceded in death by her father, Pete Arthurs, mother, Betty Schmit, step- father, Donald Schmit, and a great-nephew, Kody Wilson. She is survived by her daughters Kimberly Gappins of White Lake, North Carolin...
Kristine L. Holtzheimer Hibbits, 49, died on May 23, 2017. She was born on March 20, 1968 in Bellingham, Washington to Sue and James Holtzheimer. Her family lived in Petersburg in the 1970s and 1980s. A US Army veteran, Kris was a devoted mother and wife. She married Bob Hibbits in 1994. She volunteered at her children’s school and with them she shared her deep love for all living creatures. She enjoyed road trips, going to see movies at the drive-in and vacations with her family.. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Bob; daughters R... Full story
Ernest Ray Smith, of Issaquah, died peacefully at home on May 24, 2017. Ernie was born April 24, 1949, in Kelso, Washington, the son of Dean and Dona Smith. He was raised in Kelso, and graduated from Kelso High School and Puget Sound University, playing both basketball and baseball. In the late 1970's Ernie moved to Issaquah, Washington to work for Puget Sound Bank, finishing out his career with Columbia Bank. He served on the Issaquah City Council, coached youth sports and enjoyed being part... Full story
Scott Louis Larson, 54, passed away Monday, May 15, in his home in Petersburg, Alaska. Larson was born October 19, 1962, the son of Clifford and Lois (Blekeberg) Larson, in Denver, Colorado. He was raised and educated in Minot, North Dakota, where he graduated from Minot High School in 1981. Scott furthered his education at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton and graduated in 1983 with a degree in Electronics. Once he obtained his degree, he packed his bags and moved to Alaska. He... Full story
Rebecca L Rawlinson, 62 passed away May 4, 2017 at Alaska Native Medical Center, Anchorage. She was born June 19, 1954 in Seattle, Washington. She attended Houghtallng Elementary School in Ketchikan; Kamehameha Preparatory School in Honolulu, Juneau Grade School in Juneau, and Petersburg Grade School and High School. She earned her degree in Anthropology from the University of California-San Diego. Becky was employed at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. performing identification of... Full story
Emma Lavaughn Young Llewellyn, 95, passed away at home in Petersburg, Alaska on March 25, 2017. She was born on October 18, 1921 in Monterey, Texas to Medford and Emma Parrott. She grew up in Nacogdoches County until the family moved to Houston during the Depression years. During those bad economic times she and her sister joined the All-Girl Band and played and sang at root beer stands in Houston. Lavaughn played the banjo. Lavaughn married Elroy Young Sr. in 1938 and they had one son, E.L.... Full story
Gary James Stevens passed away February 12, 2017, just two days after his 75th birthday. Born on February 10, 1942 to James C Stevens and Patricia Youens, he was one of five children. Gary was a member of the Pioneers Alaska, The Moose in Sitka, The Elks in Wrangell, and Sons of Norway in Petersburg. Gary spent most of his life commercial fishing, first on his father's boat then later building and fishing/shrimping on the Miss Susan. He would regularly donate his catch to local businesses, benef... Full story
Former Petersburg, Alaska resident JoAnne E. Kangas passed away from cancer in Hibbing, Minnesota. She was born to John and Grace Gilbertson on April 19, 1940 in Minnesota. Art and music were favorite pastimes and as a teenager she knew Bob Dylan. As an adult, she was thrilled to meet and shake hands with of her favorite musical artist, Elvis Presley. She married Glen Kangas and sons John and David were born in Washington and Danny in Petersburg. Though she and Glen later divorced they often... Full story
Margaret (Peggy) Feist Stearns, 75, passed away January 19, 2017 in Petersburg, Alaska with Sarah Cheney and son Robert Feist at her side. Peggy was born on July 19, 1941 in New York, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom Stearns. She is survived by sons Michael (Dinell) Feist and Robert (Pronthip) as well as many friends and distant relatives. Per Peggy's request, no memorial service will be held.... Full story
Brandon Estes, 24, was born on May 26, 1993, to David and Teresa Estes in Roswell, New Mexico. He grew up in Roswell, New Mexico, Petersburg, Alaska and Malta, Ohio. He lived in Petersburg and Juneau. Since he was able to start talking, he was always cracking jokes and making people laugh. He was extremely quiet and polite, until he got to know you and felt comfortable enough to be himself around you. Once he opened up to you, he'd be the complete opposite and be a goofball and speak his mind. W... Full story
Ruth Dawson, 81, passed away in Juneau, Alaska on November 28, 2016. On April 25, 1935 Royal Ezra Duval and his wife Clara Marcia Duval were blessed by the birth of Ruth Elaine Duval in Randolph, Vermont. In 1941 the family moved to Bremerton, Washington where Royal worked at the naval ship yard. Five years later in 1946 the Duvals moved to Petersburg, Alaska. After living on Front Street for a time with Ruth's grandfather Charles Oscar Duval and wife Druise, Royal and Clara purchased a home at... Full story
Betty Ann Schmit 87, passed away Oct. 20, 2016 in Vancouver, Wash. Betty was born to J. Harrison and Minnie Bigelow, March 3, 1929, in Olympia, Wash. She was athletic and as a youth played basketball at Wrangell High School in Alaska. Betty and Pete (Beldon) Arthurs raised their five children in Napavine, Wash. Both parents were active in the community, coaching baseball, PTA and ensuring their children got the benefit of learning a musical instrument. Music and dancing were something Pete and Betty enjoyed doing together. As a volunteer, Betty... Full story
Sue (Susan) Linda (Almquist) Gabrinski, 63, died Oct. 16, 2016, with her family by her side. Sue fought colon cancer beginning in May 2013. Sue was born in Wrangell, Alaska on June 19, 1953. In 1954 the family moved back to Willmar, Minnesota. In 1975, she earned her degree in Special Education from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. While teaching in Petersburg, Alaska, she met and married Tom Grabinksi on Aug. 20, 1977. The family moved to Bozeman in the fall of 1979 and lived there until moving to Troy in 1991. Sue is survived... Full story
On October 18, 2016, Marlen W. Davis Sr, went home to be with the Lord. He was born October 30, 1936 in Aberdeen, Washington to Luther and Fern Davis, the eldest of seven children. Due to the premature death of his mother, as a young teen, Marlen quit school along with his brother Cecil to work and help raise all of their younger siblings. He later lived in California and Oregon and eventually started a family. By the age of 35, Marlen had brought six children into the world. Marlen spent his... Full story
Harley C. Solberg, 92, died in Seattle on October 5, 2016. He was born on February 4, 1924 in Sparta, Wisconsin to Adolf Solberg and Selma (Nelson) Solberg. He spent his years growing up in Oaklee, Minnesota on the family farm with his sisters Ada (Moen), Elaine (White) and Delores (Haugen). Harley served in the 85th Infantry during WW2. He was in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Austria. In Italy he was part of the battle at Anzio. In 1948 he was stationed in Alaska with the Alaska... Full story
Lucinda M. Thomassen Capps, 68, died in Petersburg September 26, 2016. She was born August 25, 1948 to Roland and Nina Temple in Eugene, Ore. Home baking was her favorite activity to share among friends, family, and neighbors. She loved sport fishing, but her favorite was crabbing – the crabbers can now have some. She was preceded in death by brothers Randy Sparks, Wally Welton, and sister Diana Whitethorn. She is survived by husband Don Capps; children, of Bob Thomassen, Kelly, Scott and T... Full story
Samuel Hudson Cornthwaite passed away suddenly after falling ill to acute pancreatitis on September 6th, in a Beijing China hospital, with his sister Hannah by his side. Sam grew up in Petersburg, Alaska and in 2001 he made the move with his parents to Montana, attending Petersburg Elementary school and then Shields Valley Schools where he graduated in 2008. As you look back on his short 26 yrs of life, he always had an interest in people and fishing. At a very young age he was known be able to... Full story
Kenneth James Hammer, 66, died September 23 in Petersburg, Alaska. He was born in Petersburg on September 6, 1950, the oldest of the five children born to his parents, Jim and Bev. Ken graduated from PHS in the class of 1968. He then joined the Navy, serving in Vietnam before his honorable discharge in October of 1972. He worked on the Alaska Marine Highway system, rising to Senior Chief Engineer before his retirement. During that time he had three children with his then wife, Katherine (Combs).... Full story
