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Steven John Espeseth, 70, passed away October 22, 2022 of natural causes in Fosston, Minnesota. Steve was born August 4, 1952 in Petersburg, Alaska to Arne and Louise Espeseth. He graduated in 1970 from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. With the money he saved being a commercial fisherman, he went to pilot school in Colorado. Soon after he achieved his pilot's license, he bought a Cessna 150 plane and went to Florida where he took up scuba diving. He returned to Alaska to... Full story
Darlene Joy Candee, 90, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona passed away peacefully on November 13, 2022 with her family by her side. Darlene was born on November 6, 1932 to Bernard V. and Grace E. Cuff Morrison in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from Rathdrum High School with honors, then attended Kinman's Business University where she took secretarial and bookkeeping courses. In 1950 she married her high school sweetheart, James W. (Pat) Briggs and settled in Olney, Montana where their children... Full story
We are heartbroken to announce the death of Thomas "Tom" McKeown Jr., 63. Tom was born on March 22, 1959 in Orange County, California. He was the fourth child of Thomas Nealy McKeown, Sr. and Mae Jean "Mickey" McKeown, joining his sisters Gail (Sawyer), Carolyn (Hurtt), and Barb (Herbert). He passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022 surrounded by his family. Tom worked as a mechanic and could fix anything. After retiring, he enjoyed working in his shop, playing dice with his grandchildren,... Full story
Sigrid Medalen passed away peacefully on October 12, 2022 after a short illness. Sigrid Carol Dokken was born on March 8, 1931 to Syvert and Clara (Oium) Dokken, one of 7 children. She grew up on their family farm along the Mouse River at Towner, North Dakota. She attended school through eighth grade in a one room country schoolhouse. After graduating from high school in 1949 in Towner, North Dakota Sigrid went to summer school in Minot, North Dakota and got her teaching certificate. She taught... Full story
David Juel Marifern, age 30, of Shoreline Washington passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 25, 2022 not far from Ballard, where he started his life. David was born in Ballard, Washington on April 27, 1992 to Barbara and Bruce Marifern, brother to his sister Samantha Marifern. He grew up and attended Petersburg High School where he swam competitively. Raised in a fishing family, he took pride in participating in different fisheries throughout his young years. David has always had a heart... Full story
Peter O. Ellert, longtime resident of Petersburg, Alaska passed away on September 22, 2022. Pete was born on November 26, 1959 in Holyoke, Massachusetts and grew up in Blandford, a small town in western Massachusetts. He graduated from Gateway Regional High School in Huntington, Massachusetts in 1978 and immediately joined the United States Coast Guard, serving from 1978 to '81, he was stationed in Ketchikan and Petersburg, Alaska. After serving in the Coast Guard, Pete fell in love with and set... Full story
Richard Keith Burrell was born on February 11, 1949 in Lebanon, Oregon to Loren (Dick) & Doris Burrell. He was the second child in a family of six. Richard's father owned a logging company and the family traveled the West Coast logging. They settled in Eureka, California when he was one and spent six or seven years there before moving to Chilliwack, British Columbia for two years and then on to Campbell River, British Columbia. He said the Campbell River part of their adventure held some of his... Full story
Mark Steven Laurila, 62, passed away at his home in Anacortes, Washington on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Mark was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on June 17, 1960 to Charles Laurila and Sally (Makinen) Hall. Mark was a 1978 graduate of Republic-Michigamme High School, Republic, Michigan. Following his high school graduation, Mark moved to Petersburg, Alaska where he resided for many years working as a commercial fisherman. Mark eventually moved to Washington state and made his home in Anacortes.... Full story
James (Buddy) W. Mortensen was born on June 29, 1930 in Dillon, Montana and died peacefully from lung cancer at his home in Bend, Oregon on May 4, 2021. Jim Mortensen grew up in Petersburg and was a graduate of Petersburg High School where he was the smallest member of the band and played the largest horn: a sousaphone. After graduation he and some friends went off to explore the Pacific Northwest. His father shook his head and wondered if the kid would ever amount to anything. Jim attended... Full story
Marilyn Mae Prus was born in Grand Rapids Michigan on August 19, 1936 to Erwin and Birtha Dressle. On September 9, 2022 she was met at the bridge by her spiritual teacher and he walked her the rest of the way to heaven. In 1954 Marilyn married Donald Prus in Massachusetts and they were honored that nine souls allowed them to bring them into this world. She prayed that she inspired these souls and others to love life and the God who gave it to them. Marilyn pursued an education after raising her... Full story
Alex Steven Reid (Sandy) was born to Alexander John Reid and Mary Hungerford Reid on February 29, 1948 in Petersburg, Alaska. Sandy was raised in Petersburg, attended Petersburg Elementary School and graduated from Petersburg High School in 1966. During his childhood years, he spent summers all over Southeast Alaska at his family's logging camps. He learned to build almost anything from parts and pieces that he could scrounge up. He was interested in anything he could put a motor on. That kind... Full story
Norman Bailey passed away on September 1, 2022 under hospice care at Liberty Shores-Harbor House in Poulsbo, Washington. A kind-hearted man who brightened the lives of everyone who knew him, Norm died peacefully with his wife Denise at his side. Norman Edward Bailey was born on October 8, 1947 in Petersburg, Alaska to Ann and Warren Bailey. He was the fourth of their five children. Following a childhood spent in and around Mitkof Island, he graduated from Petersburg High School in 1965. After at... Full story
Karen Martin-Webster (alias Bubbles) was born on March 11, 1953 and died on August 26, 2022. She said she was one of the "Queens of the Silver Dollar" and her husband found her, won her, and brought her to his world. They had twenty-two loving years together. Karen worked as a bartender, a dog catcher, a dispatcher, she pulled green chain in a sawmill and her last job was working for Petersburg Fisheries, Inc. She is survived by her mother, daughter, grandson, two brothers, two nephews, one... Full story
Raymond Leon Olsen, Senior was born on January 25, 1926 to Oscar and Olga (Kvende) Olsen in Stanwood, Washington. He was their only child. As a young man he joined the Navy, holding the position of machinist's mate until 1946 on the USS South Dakota, one of the most decorated ships in World War II. After the military he wed Gladys Olsen (Jensen). They were the proud parents of five boys, John, Jim, Ray Junior, Bob, and Mike. They lived in Arlington, Washington, where they had a farm and raised... Full story
Leif Wikan was born in Petersburg, Alaska on March 9, 1931 to Olaf and Mette Wikan. His parents immigrated to the U.S. from Norway in the 1920s. His father was a commercial fisherman. Leif passed away peacefully on August 8, 2022. In the Fall 1949, Leif entered Washington State University where he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. He returned to Petersburg every summer to work as a commercial fisherman to pay for his education and graduated in 1954 with a degree in Hotel... Full story
Donald Isabello Lucas was born on February 13, 1956 in Petersburg, Alaska to May Kuwata and Benny Lucas. Donny passed away May 11, 2022 while visiting his daughter and her family in Gloucester, Virginia. Donny was a kindhearted man who loved his family more than anything. He spent most of his days with his children and grandchildren, teaching them the importance of love and family. Donny's love for his family was so strong, he would always say he was the richest man in the world, he was rich in... Full story
Dorothy Jane (Henderson) Roundtree was an only child. She was born August 15, 1924 in Vallejo, California to Jesse Fear Henderson and Fannie Jane (Whitaker) Henderson. After graduating high school in Vallejo, she attended San Jose State University where she earned a master's degree in education. D.J. headed to Alaska in 1949 to start her teaching career and ended up in Petersburg, where she met her perfect man, Claude Lyle Roundtree, Jr. (Lyle). Lyle and D.J. were married on October 5, 1952. A... Full story
Mildred (Harvey) Fuglvog was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, Washington on January 25, 2022. Mildred was born May 28, 1932 in Marysville, Washington to Frank H. and Violet (McFadden) Harvey. After graduating high school, she attended the University of Washington where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. While working at Puget Sound Blood Bank, she met her future husband Edwin Fuglvog, who was attending... Full story
Michael George Seibert died July 14, 2022 at the Petersburg Medical Center after a battle with cancer. Michael was born on the 4th of July 1948 in Longview, Washington to George and Joyce Seibert. He went to high school in Kalama, Washington and then joined the Navy, where he served aboard the USS Columbus during the Vietnam War. After the war he began logging and made his way to Alaska. Mike was often out in his skiff fishing and enjoying his Rainier beer or at the Harbor Bar telling tall... Full story
Beverly Jean Olin Hammer was born in Kalispell, Montana to Arthur and Madeline Olin. She joined her older brother Wilbur. As the oldest daughter, Bev took her role very seriously as she helped with her three younger sisters Alice, Shirley and Twila. Bev always reminisced about her younger years growing up in Montana and Wyoming. She said, "Dad was a company man, we went where the company sent us." Bev was a coal miner's daughter before it was made popular in a song. She said that they didn't... Full story
Scott Allen Hurtt was born on August 29, 1955 in Weston, Wyoming. He was one of seven children born to Frank and Janice Hurtt. He spent most of his childhood growing up in Casper, Wyoming. He grew up having a huge love for animals and enjoyed playing baseball. He graduated in 1973 and then moved to Montana in the late 1980s. In the 1990s, Scott moved up to rural Alaska to work remotely setting up and working in grocery stores. He loved learning the different cultures, communities, and getting... Full story
Sandy Ellis passed away peacefully at her home in Petersburg on Friday, May 13, 2022 with her children by her side after a short second battle with cancer. Last year she was treated by Southeast Radiation and Oncology Center in Juneau. Upon finding that the cancer had recently returned and was terminal, she was treated by staff at Petersburg Medical Center and the Home Health and Hospice Program. The gentle and thoughtful care in her last few days, as well as the support shown to family... Full story
Ray Dugaqua was born January 8, 1939, in Kake, Alaska. Ray always chuckled when he explained that he was a miracle baby. There was a terrible winter snow storm. Ray was premature. Because of the storm, Dr. Benson from Petersburg was forced to be in Kake as he was traveling from Juneau to Petersburg. Dr. Benson was able to deliver Ray successfully. As Ray tells the story, Dr. Benson put him in a shoe box and put him on the door of the oven to keep him warm and alive. Ray was raised in a... Full story
Our mother, Lois Ellen was born on August 26th, 1935 in Mandan, North Dakota to Alice and Carl Schiller. Growing up on a family farm, following the Great Depression, were challenging times in the rural Midwest: no electricity, running water or phone service. Mom could recall meager living with no money for holiday celebrations or frivolous gifts. A favorite memory was a ballpoint pen given to her when she was learning to write. Education was extremely important to her father, and he impressed... Full story
Laurel Ann Greseth passed away peacefully at her winter home in Thousand Palms, California with her family by her side after a months long battle with cancer. She had been treated by the Eisenhower Medical Center and was at home under care of Reliance Hospice. A lifelong Alaska resident, Laurel was born to Norman and Evangeline "Vange" Tate on September 15, 1947 in Ketchikan, Alaska. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1965. On June 4, 1972 Laurel gave birth to twins Guy Clifford... Full story
