WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     KO - KOR

KOBBERSTAD, Olaf J., age 70, of Rt. 2, Ferndale, passed away at his home, Thursday, Oct. 13, (1955) following a brief illness. He had been a resident of the Ferndale community for 18 years and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He is survived by his wife, Anna; one son, Earl of Ferndale; one brother, Sam of Medicine Hat, Alberta; three sisters in Norway; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 17, at 1:30 p.m. in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale. Elders Norman Chamberlain and C. A. Taylor officiating. Final resting place, Greenacres.

KOBERLEIN, Charles J., age 90 of 1509 Knox, passed away Friday, August 12, (1966). He had been a longtime resident of Bellingham. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 17 at 10:30 a.m. in Bay View Cemetery, Pastor Raymond E. Pflueger officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

KOBERSTEEN, Ronald - A memorial service for Ron Kobersteen will be Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1111 14th St., in Bellingham at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jay Defalco officiating. Ron, a Bellingham resident for 50 years, died at Bellingham Health Care and Rehabilitation on Tuesday (Aug. 26, 1997). Ron was born March 23, 1917, in Sheboygan, Wisc., to Carl L. and Hannah Kobersteen. He attended Catholic schools in Milwaukee. When 18, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. In the CCC, he suffered an injury that crippled his hip. He then began an apprenticeship with a dental laboratory in Milwaukee. He worked at the Bremerton shipyards during World War II to support the war effort. After the war he returned to work as a dental technician, moving to Bellingham in 1947. He worked for "Painless" Parker, Dr. Heffner and Precision Dental Laboratory. He jokingly referred to himself as the "tooth fairy." A talented musician, known professionally as Ron Kay at the Hammond, Mr. Kobersteen played in Northwest Washington nightclubs, including the Bellingham Yacht Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Skyline in Anacortes. He was a man of great humor and wit, with a twinkle in his eye, never taking life or himself too seriously. He never lost an opportunity to tell jokes or stories. Mr. Kobersteen enjoyed traveling, particularly to the Reno and Lake Tahoe areas. He married Babs (McCartney) Wheeler on July 5, 1972, in Reno. Mr. Kobersteen is survived by his wife of the family home in Bellingham; one son, Gary K. Kelly of Mukilteo; three sisters; Janet Dunn of Roseville; Doris Bramer of Carson City, Nev.; Lois Lauer of Lake Tahoe, Calif. One granddaughter, Christine Hanson of Woodbridge, Vermont, and two step-children, Rick Wheeler of Redondo Beach, Calif.; and Kathleen Morel of Augsburg, Germany. After the service, family and friends will gather at the family home.

KOBLEIN, Mike - A memorial service for Mike Koblein will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, at The Calvary Temple. Mr. Koblein, a Bellingham resident for 15 years, died Friday, December 26, 1997, in a car accident in Whatcom County. He was 62. Born July 23, 1935, to Joseph and Frances Perry Koblein in Honolulu, HI, he graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's degree in physical education. Mr. Koblein was Atlantic Sales Manager for Bayliner Marine Corp., receiving the Bayliner President's Award for excellence. He enjoyed boating, golfing, surfing, skiing, tennis and basketball. Before moving to Bellingham, he owned and operated a chain of sporting good stores in Fremont, Calif. Upon arriving in Bellingham, he was a regional sales manager for Smith and Wesson Gun Co. and later managed the Bellingham Athletic Club. Survivors include his wife Mollie Koblein; sons Steve Koblein of San Jose and Beau Koblein of Grass Valley, Calif.; daughters Michele Dulsky of San Mateo, Calif., and Brittany Grebens also of Grass Valley; stepson Dave Esp of Bellingham; brother Traff Hubert of Seattle; sister Adeline Wilson of Kailua, Hawaii; four grandchildren; 2 nieces; and 1 nephew. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

KOBUS, Bernice M., age 78, of 1567 Main St., Ferndale, passed away Fri., March 7th, (1986). Mrs. Kobus had resided in Whatcom County since 1944 and was a retired RN having worked in Visiting Nurse, Whatcom County Hospital, Needham's & St. Frances Convalescent Home. She leaves to survive her husband, Fred of the home; a son, Jim of Ferndale; a daughter, Marilyn Miller of Pasco; 2 grandchildren; 1 sister, Lucille Earhert of Eaton, Ohio. Private family funeral services were held Tues., March 11th at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Martin Wells officiating. Interment Woodlawn. [b. 26 May 1907 OH]

KOBUS, Fred C., age 80, of 1567 Main St., Ferndale, passed away at the family home Mon. March 31, (1986). Mr. Kobus had resided in Whatcom County since 1944, was retired from the Seattle City Light and also retired sexton at Greenacres Memorial Park; a veteran of WWII and a member of the Custer Post of the VFW. He also worked as a caretaker for the Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio for many years. He had a great love for gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernice, March 7, 1986. He leaves to survive 1 son Jim of Ferndale; a daughter, Marilyn Miller of Pasco; 3 grandchildren; several nieces & nephews in Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs. April 3 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Martin Wells officiating. Interment Woodlawn. [b. 13 Feb 1906]

KOCH, August, age 61, of 2423 F St., passed away at home, Sunday, Oct. 5, (1958). Mr. Koch had resided in this community for the past 51 years and was employed as a custodian for the Bellingham School District. Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Mable Griffin, of Bellingham, Mrs. Ella Johnson, of Lynnwood, Mrs. Minnie Sand, of Port Ludlow, and Mrs. Florence Christensen, of Sparks, Nev. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Grant Whipple, Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 2:30 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

KOCH, Mary M., age 77 years, of 2508 King St., passed away at a local hospital January 17, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Koch has been a resident of Bellingham; for the past 28 years. She was a member of the Church of Assumption and the Royal Neighbors. Mrs. Koch is survived by her husband, Anthony J.; one son, John of Mount Vernon; two daughters, Mrs. C. A. Nicholls, Bremerton, Mrs. J. A. Nesbitt, Bellingham; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brother, George and Michael Kerig; three sisters, Mrs. Tillie Walrath, Miss Emma Kerig and Mrs. Josephine Esker, all of Madison, Wis. Rosary will be said Monday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. within the Cathedra Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be sung Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Fr. Dermot Foyle, Celebrant. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOCH, Robert G., age 60 of Blaine passed away in Bellingham Thursday, Sept. 15, (1988). He was born in Snoqualmie Falls, WA & has been a resident of the Blaine community since 1962. He attended the United Methodist Church in Blaine, D. A. V. No. 19, American Legion No. 86, Retired from the Air Force in 1968. He is survived by his wife, Ruth of the family home; 7 sons, Robert Koch of Texas, Bruce & Richard Koch of Blaine, Tom Smyth, Neil Smyth & Kevin Smyth all of Blaine, Charlie Smyth of Illinois; daughter Karen Koch of Blaine; mother, Leona Koch of St. John, WA; brother, Harold Koch of Chehalis; sister, Edna Fitzgerald of St. John, WA; 5 grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Mon., Sept. 19, at Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel with Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Memorials may be made to Blaine Fire Dept. or Whatcom County Medic I. Under the direction of Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel.

KOCHER, Larry, Major, age 46 of Custer, died July 12, 1983. He was a retired Air Force Major and was the past commander of the Blaine Air Force Station. He was a member of the American Legion Blaine Post No. 86, the Air Force Association, and Grace Lutheran Church. Surviving is his wife Marie; 2 sons, Brian and Gary, both of Custer; a daughter, Suzanne Kocher of Ferndale; his mother, Vivian Kocher in Wisconsin; 2 brothers, James Kocher in Lansing, Michigan, and a brother David in Fort Smith, Arizona. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 15, 1983 at 3:00 p.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church in Blaine with Military honors rendered by the United States Air Force. Reverend Dennis Wildermuth officiating. Service arrangements by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Home of Blaine. [born Jan. 25, 1937 Cadot, Wis.]

KODER, Chester N., age 65, of 2711 44th St., passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, March 14, (1962). A retired carpenter, Mr. Koder was a 38-year resident of Bellingham; was a veteran of world War 1 and a member of the Albert J. Hamilton Post 7, American Legion. Survivors are two brothers, Benjamin F. of Bellingham and Richard F. of Tulsa, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn E. Swarthout of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Janette (Kuiper) of Cottage Grove, Ore., and Mrs. Lydia J. Ferguson of Everett, Wash., 1 brother-in-law, Gus Moody of Bellingham; nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. W. J. Gunter, Wednesday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at Bayview Cemetery.

KODER, Ivy Gladys, age 42, of 2711 Forty-fourth Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, January 11, (1948). Mrs. Koder had been a resident of this community for the past 29 years and leaves to survive her husband, Chester N., at home; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Anderson, and Mrs. Violet Glen; one brother, Frank K. Doolittle, and father, Frank E. Doolittle, all of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, January 14, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

KOEHLER, Alice S., a member of several local clubs., died Tuesday (July 21, 1987). Mrs. Koehler, 84, 3103 Eldridge St., was active in the Bellingham Yacht Club, the Bellingham Garden Club and the Aftermath Club. She was born June 6, 1903, in New York, N.Y., and lived in Whatcom County for 45 years. She was married to Harry Koehler, who died in 1966. Survivors include a son, Bruce Hannaford of Carneys Point, N.J.; and three sisters, Edith Lowman of Bellingham, Norma Manning of Seattle and Mrs. Palmer Clark of San Antonio, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Westford Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOEHLER, Harry A., age 71, 3103 Eldridge Ave., passed away Wednesday, January 5, (1966). A twenty-five year resident of this city, Mr. Koehler was a drafting engineer for Georgia-Pacific. He was a member of Broadway United Presbyterian Church, and a veteran of WWI. Survivors are his widow, Alice, at home; a son, M. L. "Jack" Koehler of Huntsville, Ala.; a daughter, Mrs. John Hinton of Las Vegas, Nev.; a step-son, Bruce Hannaford of Wenatchee; two grandchildren, and a brother, Charles Koehler of Monrovia, Calif. Services will be conducted by Rev. C. Theodore Hegg Friday, January 7 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOEHLER, Louis F. of Boise, Idaho, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997. He was 85. A local service will be held later. Born to Max and Florence Koehler in Whatcom County, he graduated from Maple Falls High School. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Mr. Koehler moved to Boise and worked in the Boise Veteran's Hospital. He was preceded in death by brothers Paul, Lawrence, Mark and Max Koehler. Survivors include his wife of Boise, sister Josephine Swartwood of Shoreline and brothers Stephen Koehler of Sumas and John Koehler of Haines, Alaska. Local arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

KOEHLER, Mark, age 75 of 6065 Markel Rd., Deming, passed away Fri. July 31, (1981). Mr. Koehler had been a life resident of Bellingham and was a retired custodian of the Mt. Baker School District. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church and leaves to survive his wife Agnes of the family home; 2 sons, Gary & wife Mona of Moscow, Idaho, Timothy & wife Kerry of Chelan; 2 daughters, Kathy Kelley of Deming, Carol & husband Ben Compton of Wasilla, Alaska; 2 grandchildren; 1 sister Josephine Swartwood of Sumas; 6 brothers, John of Haines, Alaska, Lawrence of Seattle, Louis of Boise, Idaho, Max of Bellingham, Steve & Paul both of Sumas. Rosary will be said Mon. Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered Tues. Aug. 4 from St. Peters Catholic Church, with Father Patrick Keatty officiating. Interment Columbia Valley Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. [Feb. 25, 1906 in Bellingham]

KOEHLER, Max Peter, 71, of 113 Virginia Street, Bellingham, died at home Oct. 8, (1981). He was born Jan. 14, 1910 in Columbia Valley and was a life resident of Whatcom County and Bellingham. He was married to Agnes Buckenmeyer April 19, 1934 in the original St. Peter's Catholic Church in Columbia Valley. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption, Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Council 829, member of St. Vincent DePaul Society. He was employed by Puget Power, retiring in 1972. He is survived by his wife Agnes, one son, Edwin of Seattle, four daughters, Sister Maxine Koehler, OSF of Seattle, Sister Florence Koehler, OSF of California, Irene Koehler of Bellevue and Mary Jane Koehler in California. There are five brothers, Paul of Columbia Valley, Lawrence of Seattle, Louis of Idaho, Steve of Sumas, John in Alaska and one sister, Josephine Swartwood, of Columbia Valley. Rosary was Monday, Oct. 12 in the Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, Oct. 13 in St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father Barrett Corrigan celebrant. Interment was in St. Peter's Cemetery.

KOEHLER, William, 58, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2001. Will had many passions and interests throughout his life including: his love for God, his family and friends and the Old West. His gifts of music and acting he shared with his children by teaching and actively participating with them in productions and concerts. Will worked in British Columbia as a disc jockey and after moving to the U.S. became involved in doing voice-overs for various TV and radio commercials. So many fond memories: singing together in the car, reading to us, silly puns, lively talks, playing records, Barbershop and birdie rides. We will always think of Will as a cowboy with his bandana around his neck, his favorite pair of Levi's and a smile. He is loved and will be missed by his wife, Wendy and his four children, Matthew, Amanda, Jennifer, Darcy and son-in-law, Justin and grandson, Justin William. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 10th, at Christ the King Church in Lynden at 3:00 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Aug 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KOEHN, Elinda, age 93, of 205 South B. C. Ave., Lynden, passed away Wed., July 9th, (1986) in Lynden. She was born in Kansas March 15, 1893. She had been a Blaine resident for the last 46 years & was preceded in death by her husband, David Koehn Aug. 8, 1941. A member of the Glendale Mennonite Church of Lynden. Survivors include her daughter, Leona & husband George Workentin of Blaine; son, LeRoy Koehn & wife Rowena of Ferndale; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren all of Whatcom County; 2 sisters, Ada Teske of Oklahoma, Susan Scott of Texas; 1 brother, Walter Koehn of New Mexico; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. Funeral services will be held Tues., July 15th, 1 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Elmer Friesen officiating. Burial to follow at Enterprise Cemetery.

KOEHN, Ferd D. Jr., 70, 1878 Matz Road, Ferndale, died Saturday (July 27, 1991) in Bellingham. Graveside services were schedules at 1 p.m. today at Greenacres Memorial Park, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church with the Rev. Dick Talley officiating. Mr. Koehn was born Nov. 28, 1920, in Taloga, Okla. He had been a Ferndale resident since 1967. He worked as a heavy equipment operator/engineer before his retirement. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II. Mr. Koehn was a member of the International Operating Engineers Local No. 302, and worked building the Alaska Pipeline for six years. He was a member of the VFW. He married his wife Carolyn on Nov. 28, 1941. She survives him at the family home. Other survivors include sons, Ferd D. Koehn III of San Angelo, Texas, and Randy Koehn of Ferndale; daughter Cynthia Koehn of Ferndale; brothers, Alvin Koehn of Perryton, Texas, and Gus Koehn of Newton, Kan.; sisters, Pauline Koehn and Frieda Gooch, both of Perryton, Selma Gienger of Blaine and Elizabeth Koehn of Lynden; and five grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

KOEHN, Helena, age 83, Rt. 2, Blaine, passed away Tuesday, March 1, (1966). She was a resident of Whatcom County 25 years and a member of Glendale Mennonite Church. Survived by husband, Ferd; 5 daughters, Mrs. Frieda Goock of Perryton, Texas; Miss Pauline Koehn of Amarillo , Texas; Miss Elizabeth Koehn of Blaine; Mrs. Augusta Decker of Bellingham and Mrs. Selma Gienger, of Blaine; 2 sons, Alvin and Ferd Jr. of Perryton; Gus of Newton, Kan.; 1 sister, Mrs. Mary Jantz of Ferndale; 2 brothers, Ben Koehn of Enid, Okla., and Pete Koehn of Ferndale; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5 at 2 p.m. in Glendale Mennonite Church, Rev. John Suderman officiating. Interment under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOEHN, Jacob T., age 70 years, of Rt. 1, Blaine, passed away Friday, Jan. 28, (1955) at a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Koehn had been a resident of this county for the past 14 years and was a member of the the Glendale Mennonite Church. He is survived by his wife, Amanda; one daughter, Mrs. Susie Koehn; one son, Paul, of Centralia; three brothers, Henry and Ben in Oklahoma, and Pete of Ferndale; two sisters, Mrs. F. D. Koehn of Rt. 2, Blaine, and Mrs. J. W. Jantz of Custer. Funeral services will be conducted at the Glendale Mennonite Church Monday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. under the direction of the Monroe Funeral Home of Ferndale, with the Reverend F. D. Koehn and Myron Hilty officiating. Interment, Enterprise Cemetery.

KOEHN, Karl Alvin, 7, of Route 1, Custer, passed away Wednesday, December 7, (1966). Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Koehn; 2 sisters, Carol Ann and Grace; 2 brothers, Keith, USA in Korea, and Conrad, U. S. Naval Seabees in Port Hueneme, Cal.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Reimer of Ferndale; Mr. Ben Koehn of Newton, Kansas; many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 10 at 2:30 p.m. in Glendale Mennonite Church, Rev. John Suderman officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

KOEMAN, Anna Plesmid, age 80, of 2508 Peabody St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, October 22, (1955) following a lingering illness. Kocman (sic) had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 17 years and is survived by 3 sons Charles of this city, George of Everett, Otto of Port Angeles; one daughter, Mrs. Rose Odegard of Everett; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 26 at 2 p.m., within the cathedral chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb, Pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Cremation.

KOENIG, Velinda E., age 91 of Pacific, WA passed away May 22, 1985 in Auburn. Survivors include 1 daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Barbara) Fry of Pacific; 2 brothers, William Van Hoy of Seattle; Theodore Van Hoy of Pasco; 2 sisters, May Smith & Anna Brown, both of Pasco; 2 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Graveside services 11 am Tuesday, May 28 at Bay View Cemetery, Bellingham. Arrangements by Yahn & Son Funeral Home, Auburn. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation, Seattle.

KOENNIGER, Anton, age 49, of Blaine, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, (1956) following a short illness. Mr. Koenniger was a stationery engineer. There are no known survivors. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with Rev. Evan David officiating. Interment Blaine Cemetery.

KOERNER, Edward Gerhard, age 64, of 2526 Humboldt Street, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, January 22, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Koerner had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 23 years, and was a member of the International Association of Machinists, local No. 239. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Frieda Koerner; one son, Theodore F., city; six daughters, Mrs. Jesse R. Lewis, Anacortes, Mrs. Karl Kenmuller, of San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Earl Dennis, Mrs. Gerald Deeter, Mrs. Harold Peterson, and Mrs. Phil Pederson, all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. M. A. P. Keller, pastor of the St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment in Bay View.

KOERNER, Frieda M., of 2516 Humboldt, passed away at the family home Friday, April 15, (1955) following an extended illness. Mrs. Koerner had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 31 years and was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church. She is survived by one son, Theodore F., city; six daughters, Mrs. Jesse M. Lewis, Anacortes;; Mrs. Karl Kanmuller, San Francisco; Mrs. Earl Dennis, Mrs. Gerald Deeter, Mrs. Harold Peterson and Mrs. Phil Pedersen, all of this city; 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 19 at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. E. M. Butenschon, pastor, officiating. Interment Bayview.

KOERT, Petronella, age 86 years, of Route 1, Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, November 19, (1955) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Koert had resided in the Lynden district for the past 43 years; and was a native of The Netherlands. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Ren Ambrosius of Lynden; three sons, Adrian, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Reverend John L., Grand Haven, Mich.; and Peter, of Lynden; ten grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the First Christian Reform Church Friday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Final resting place in Monumenta Cemetery.

KOETJE, Alice, age 83, formerly of 214 Second St., Lynden, passed away in a Lynden Nursing home on Wed. Sept. 8, (1982). Born in Beaverdam, Michigan, Mrs. Koetje was a member of the Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden and had been a county resident for the past 80 years. She is survived by 3 sons, Neal & wife Leona of Lynden, Alvin & wife Joan of Bellingham, Howard & wife Dalene, also of Lynden; 3 daughters, Mrs. Bev & husband Martin Sterk of Everson, Mrs. Norma & husband Jerry Stenevich and Mrs. Joanne & husband Gaylon Vander Yacht, all of Lynden; 21 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Rena Anderson of Bothell; 2 brothers-in-law, Mr. Versil Boice of Lynden and Mr. John Burger of Bellingham; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Beth Haveman of Bellingham; numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded by her husband Clarence in 1957 and 2 sons, Ron & John. Funeral services will be conducted on Fri. Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. in the Third Christian Reformed Church. Graveside services will precede at noon in Monumenta Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lynden Christian Resthome. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

KOETJE, Clarence R., age 56 years, of Route 1, Lynden, passed away at his home suddenly Friday, Feb. 1, (1957). He was a member of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association, and had resided in the Lynden district for the past 37 years. Survivors include his wife Alice of the family home; three daughters, Mrs. Martin Sterk of Route 1, Sumas; Norma Joetje of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Joanne at home; four sons, Ronald of Route 1, Lynden; Neal of Lynden; Howard of Route 3, Lynden, and Alvin of Everson; 12 grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Hattie Koetje of Sumas; six sisters, Jeannette Deiterman of McBain, Mich.; Alice Stuurmans of Bellingham; Bernice Van Diest of Cle Elum, Wash; Katherine Duyksterhous, both (sic) of Sumas, and Wilna Bylsma of Seattle; one brother, Charles of Pasco. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. from the Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden with Rev. William Ver Wolf, officiating. Interment Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

KOETJE, Cornelius of Sumas, passed away at his home Sunday, March 11, (1945) at the age of 69 years. Mr. Koetje was born in the Netherlands and came to the U. S. at the age of 13. He leaves to survive, his wife, Hattie; six daughters, Mrs. Garet Dieterman, of Michigan; Mrs. Cecil Stuurman, of Lynden; Mrs. Peter Van Diest, Mrs. John Dyksterhuis, Mrs. Clarence Kamphouse and Mrs. Bernard Bylsma, all of Sumas; two sons, Clarence and Charlie, both of Sumas; twenty-three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 15, at 2:00 p.m. from the Sumas Christian Reformed Church, with Rev. Peter Spoelstra officiating. Interment will follow in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home.

KOETJE, Hattie Berdina, age 79, of Sumas, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Thursday, Oct. 22, (1959). Born in Michigan, Mrs. Koetje had lived in Whatcom County since 1920 and was a charter member of the Sumas Christian Reformed Church. Surviving are one son, Charles of Pasco; six daughters, Mrs. Gerrit Dieterman of McBain, Mich., Mrs. Cecil Sturrmans of Los Angeles, Mrs. Pete Van Diest of Cle Elum, Mrs. John Dyksterhuis of Sumas, Mrs. Clarence Kamphouse of Everson, and Mrs. Bernard Bylsman of Lynnwood; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alice Koetje of Lynden; one brother, Tom Hamming of Oak Harbor; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Van Huising, of Allendale, Mich., and Mrs. George Bronkema of Lynden; also 40 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren. Mrs. Koetje was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius in 1945 and a son in 1957. Funeral services will be held in the Sumas Christian Reformed Church, Monday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Entingh, officiating. Burial in Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

KOETJE, Joan Kathleen Lee (Cameron) 9/18/24 - 9/26/06 - Joan was creative, fun loving, warm and compassionate, and brought great joy to those around her. She loved a good story and laugh. Family was Joan's focus in life and her husband, children and grandchildren will miss her dearly. Survived by her husband, Al; her four children Michael, Mark, Cathy, and Heather; her three step-daughters Jeanne, Nancy and Kerri; 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved siblings Daley, Margaret, and twin sister, Joyce. Born in Kamloops, British Columbia, she moved with her family to Cornwall, Ontario, Canada where she met and married Art Cameron in 1948. She and Art raised their four children in Upstate New York. Following her husband's death in 1972, Joan relocated to Bellingham in 1974. She married Lynden-born Al Koetje in 1977. As a young woman she shined in basketball, softball and later, golf and bridge. She was an expert seamstress and craftsperson with an endless supply of projects. Joan was always engaged by new experiences: foreign travel or a long Sunday drive with her husband Al and the kids, a trip to the art museum or farmers' market, or a conversation with a stranger. When you told her something about yourself she'd respond with the word "interesting," and you felt she really meant it. She lived happily the last few years of her life at the Leopold, where she created The Secret Garden and initiated The Bridge Club. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30th at The Leopold, 1224 Cornwall Avenue in Bellingham. A master gardener, she loved nonetheless nothing more than a "volunteer." Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Sep 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KOETJE, Ronald C., age 42, 304 S. B. C. Avenue, Lynden, passed away suddenly in a local hospital Tuesday, October 27, (1964). A lifetime resident of the Sumas-Lynden areas, he was a graduate of the Nooksack School and had been employed by Lynden Transfer, Inc. since 1958. He leaves to survive his wife, Evelyn; 1 son, Gale; 1 daughter, Donna, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Alice Koetje, Lynden; 3 brothers, Neal and Howard, Lynden; Alvin of Everson; 3 sisters, Mrs. Beverly Sterk, Nooksack; Mrs. Norma Stenvich, Everson and Mrs. Joanne Vander Yacht of Lynden. Funeral services will be held at the First Reformed Church in Lynden Friday, October 30, at 2 p.m. with Rev. William Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

KOGER, Della Mae - In Ross, CA, October 13, 1977, Della Mae Gifford Koger of San Anselmo, CA, devoted wife of the late Ernest A. Koger, beloved mother of Mrs. Charles M. McRae and loving mother-in-law of Charles M. McRae of San Anselmo, loving sister of Mrs. William Fraser of San Francisco, CA and Mrs. Donald Ball of San Rafel, CA, dear grandmother of Stewart and Robert McRae of San Anselmo, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Vancouver, B. C., Canada, aged 81 years. Funeral services were held Mon., Oct. 17, 1977 at the Chapel of The Hills, San Anselmo, CA. Interment Mt. Tamalpais Cemetery, San Rafael.

KOGER, Ernest A., age 84, passed away in San Anselmo, Calif., March 26, 1976. Beloved husband of Della-Mae Koger, devoted father of Mabel E. McCrae and father-in-law of Charles M. McCrae both of San Anselmo; loving brother of John Koger of Washington, Mrs. Casandra Farthing of Stockton and Mrs. Uva Sanderson of Oregon; loving grandfather of Stewart and Roger McCrae. Mr. Koger was a native of Washington, a member of Whatcom Lodge No. 151 F&AM and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 30, 1976 at the Chapel of the Hills, 330 Redhill Ave., San Anselmo, under the auspices of Marin Lodge No. 191 F&AM.

KOHFELD, Elsie & Ruth - Elsie, age 37 years, and infant daughter, Ruth, resident of Blaine, Route 1, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, August 19, (1945). Mrs. Kohfeld had been a resident of this county for the past four years and is survived by her husband, Albert; three sons, John, Albert Jr. and David; her mother, Mrs. H. H. Berg, of Inola, Oklahoma; five sisters, Clara Berg, Los Angeles, Calif., Emma Berg, Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Alfred David, Mrs. Edwin Nickel and Ruth Berg, all of Inola, Okla.; three brothers, William and Arthur Berg, of Inola, Okla., and Johnnie Berg, in the U. S. navy. Funeral services will be conducted at the White Horn Mennonite Brethren church, of which Mrs. Kohfeld was a member, Friday, August 24, at 2 p.m. Interment in Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale.

KOHFELD, Emma, formerly of Blaine, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 1997. Services will be held today in Reedley, Calif. Burial will be in Reedley Cemetery. Mrs. Kohfeld was a homemaker and a member of Reedley Menonite Brethren Church. Survivors include sons Albert of Newport, John of San Jose, Calif., David of Alhambra, Ill., Paul of Sonoma, Calif., brothers Art Berg and John Berg, both of Fresno, Calif., sisters Esther Nickel of Inola, Okla., and Ruth Friesen of Reedley, seven grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

KOHFELD, Liese, age 83, of Rt. 1, Blaine, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, Dec. 25, (1961) following an extended illness. She had been a resident of the Whitehorn community for the past 18 years and was a member of the Whitehorn Mennonite Brethren Church. Survived by one son, Albert of Rt. 1, Blaine; four grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted in the Whitehorn Mennonite Brethren Church, Saturday, Dec. 30, at 1:30 p.m. Pastor P. C. Martens officiating. Concluding services will be in Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of the Moles' Monroe Funeral Home.

KOHL, Alice of Bellingham died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1997, at Mount Baker Care Center. She was 81. A private service will be held. Born Sept. 20, 1915, in Cedar City, Utah, she married Herald Kohl in 1945 in Seattle. Mrs. Kohl worked as a chef for Wing Point Golf & Country Club on Bainbridge Island and moved to Bellingham in 1980. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982. Survivors include sons Steven Kohl of Bremerton, Michael Kohl of Bellingham and Skip Kohl of Montesano; daughter Molly Ugles of Bainbridge Island; brothers Roy Urie and Scott Urie, both of Cedar City; sisters Winnie Rosenburg of Roy, Utah, Carol Woodubry of Odgen, Utah, and Barbara Bergstrom of Sonora, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

KOHLER, Edna R., age 86 of 3108 Laurelwood Ave., passed away, Fri. April 10, 1981 in Bellingham. She was a member of the First Christian Church; member of the Amaranth Lodge; member of Sehome Chapter, No. 17, Order of the Eastern Star; retiree of Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company. She is survived by her husband, Edwin; 1 son, Bob Leitch of Winlock, Washington; 2 grandchildren, Kathy Leitch of Olympia; & Douglas Leitch of Ellensburg; 2 sisters, Mrs. Artie Bennett of Winlock; & Mrs. Fae Szymanski of Bellingham; 1 niece, Doris Kohler; 1 nephew, Dick Kohler, both of Anacortes. Services will be held Monday, April 13 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Talley and Sehome Chapter, No. 17, OES officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

KOHLER, Edwin, age 86 of 3108 Laurelwood, died Tuesday April 14, 1981. Mr. Kohler was a 22 year resident of this community and on April 30, 1959 he retired after 38 years of service with Minnesota Power & Light Company. Mr. Kohler was preceded in death by his wife Edna R. Kohler on April 10, 1981. He is survived by a step son Bob & wife Norma Leitch of Winlock, Wash.; step grandchildren, Kathy Leitch of Olympia, Douglas Leitch of Ellensburg; 3 sisters-in-law, Mrs. Elsie Kohler, Mrs. Fae Szymanski both of City & Mrs. Artie Bennett of Winlock; nephew Dick Kohler of Anacortes; great nephew Ronald Kohler of Pullman; great niece Laura Kohler of Anacortes. Services Thurs. April 16 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Talley officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery. [b. April 26, 1894 Orting, WA]

KOHLER, Eva, age 77 of 241 Henry Street passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, March 22, (1961) following a short illness. Mrs. Kohler had resided in Bellingham for the past 22 years and leaves to survive, two sons, George and Val, both of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Eva Brown of Medford, Oregon and Mrs. Katherine Feenstra of this city; one step-daughter, Lena in California; also 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Julia Harworth and Mrs. Katherine Bauer, both in Spokane. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 24, at 4 p. m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Cremation.

KOHLER, Grace M., of 1212 W. Holly passed away in a local hospital Thursday, March 24, (1966). She had been a resident for the past 20 years. She was a life member of Roeder PTA. She is survived by her husband, George; 1 son, Dale, at home; 2 daughters, Wilda at home and Mrs. Fern Hirschkorn, city; a step-daughter, Mrs. Yvonne Farmer of Seattle; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Howard Mounts, Hollister, Calif.; Dean and Neil Mounts, both of Auburn; 2 sisters, Mrs. Gretna Franz of Granger, Wash., and Mrs. Mildred Franz of Auburn. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 28 at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, rev. C. Theodore Hegg, pastor of the Broadway United Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

KOHLER, Richard, age 80, of 1939 Lincoln Street, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Norman Rogers, of 2616 Kulshan Street, Tuesday, May 20, (1947). Mr. Kohler had resided in this community for the past sixty years and was retired after having served with the Puget Sound Power & Light Company for twenty-seven years as an electrician. Surviving relatives aside from Mrs. Rogers, are two sons, Victor, of Bellingham, and Edwin, of Duluth, Minn.; two grandchildren, Duane Richard and Ronald Victor, of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Helene Gente, of Solingen, Germany, and one brother, Reinhart Kohler of San Jose Calif.; also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Saturday, May 24, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOHLER, Ronald Victor, Sgt, age 20, of Rt. 5, passed away after an automobile accident in San Diego, Calif. Saturday, Aug. 4, (1956). Sgt. Kohler had been a lifetime resident of this community, attending local schools and residing with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kohler of this city, brother Dick Kohler in the U. S. Navy in California; and a grandfather, Nick Gerner of Sedro Woolley; and numerous aunts and uncles. The remains will be received by the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Forsberg Monday, August 13, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOHLER, Valentine, age 71, of 2421 Henry Street, passed away in a local hospital Friday, February 24, (1950) following a short illness. Mr. Kohler had been a resident of this community for the past 24 years and was a retired machinist, and a member of the Washington Old-age Pension Union. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Eva Kohler; two sons, George and Val, both of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Katherine Feenstra and Mrs. Eva Brown, both of Bellingham, and Miss Madge Kohler of Oakland, Calif.; four grandchildren; one brother, Frank Bauer of Spokane. Funeral services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home Monday, February 27, at 2:30 p.m., followed by cremation.

KOHLER, Victor, age 55, of 1800 Rainier passed away suddenly on Orcas Island, Tuesday, July 11, (1961). Mr. Kohler had been a life resident of this community and was employed as a warehouseman at the Bellingham Warehouse. Surviving relatives are his widow, Elise, at home; one son, Duane R. "Dick" of Anacortes; two grandchildren; one brother, Edwin in Duluth, Minn., and one sister, Mrs. Carmen Rogers of Bellingham, also nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Don Taylor, Friday, July 14, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOHLER, Willard A., age 50, of 1559 Larson Road, passed away Monday, April 1st, (1963) in a local hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Kohler had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 26 years and was employed by the Pacific Coast Paper Mill. Surviving are his wife, Verla; four daughters, Mrs. Maxine Williamson of Columbus, Indiana, Mrs. Ardeth Zatrine of Bellingham, Mrs. Wilda Haigwood of Seattle, Miss Marcha Kohler, at home; one sister, Mrs. Florence Petrick of Minneapolis; two brothers, Herbert of Annamoose, N.D., and Bert of Bellingham; his mother, Mrs. Augusta Kohler of Minneapolis, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 4th, at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Kenneth Daugs officiating. Final resting place, Greenacres.

KOHLIEBER, Harry of 6431 Noon Road in Everson drowned in the Nooksack River on Monday, May 31, 1993. He was 77. A music and praise memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Laurel Community Baptist Church with Pastor Don Buckingham officiating. Born Aug. 29, 1915, in Herington, Kan., he married Marjorie Martin in his hometown on Dec. 6, 1936. They moved to Washington the next year and came to Whatcom County in 1971. Mr. Kohlieber retired from Intalco Aluminum Corp in 1982. He was a avid gardener and enjoyed cutting wood for himself and others. He also enjoyed square dancing, bowling and swimming and was a longtime member of Laurel Community Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of the family home; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jun 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KOHN, Adett Louise, age 2 years, passed away at the home of her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Goheen, 2401 Keesling Street, Monday morning, February 18, (1946). Immediate surviving relatives include her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kohn and one sister, Bethel Mae, of the home in Blaine; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Goheen, of Bellingham; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kohn, Bellingham; one aunt, Mrs. Fred Greer, of Deming; three uncles, Lt. James Goheen of the U. S. navy, Hazen Goheen and Milton Goheen, of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Wednesday, February 20, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. George A. Arthur of the First Advent Christian Church officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

KOHN, Edwin H. of Blaine, WA, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2004, in Lynden. He was 89, born November 21, 1914, to Martha (Zimmerman) and Herman Kohn in Minot, North Dakota. When Ed was a small child, the family moved to Washington State. He grew up on the Smith Road family farm, graduating from Harmony School. He attended Aurora College in Illinois after a summer working in the CCCs. Ed married Mae Ward Goheen in 1939 and shared a life with her for almost 65 years. Together on their farm along Drayton Harbor Bay they raised four children: Bethel Kohn, Louise Fayette, Marna Vinup, and Ivan Kohn. They treasured their six grandchildren: Lowell, Adette and Will Highley; Shannon and Amber Vinup; Shelly Fayette; and six great- grandchildren: Garrett, Lisa and Jenna Highley; Ethan Vinup; and Molly, Abby and Callie Highley. Ed was a lifelong farmer and worked at Mt. Baker Plywood. He was a member of the Advent Christian Church in Bellingham and attended the Northwest Community Church in Blaine. He was preceded in death by his daughter Adett, sister Evelyn, and his parents. Friends may greet the family at the visitation on Wednesday, April 21, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Jones | Moles Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 22, at Woodlawn Cemetery, followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. at the Fountain Community Church, 2100 Broadway Street, with luncheon. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Apr 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KOHN, Herman, age 73, of 510 Girard St., passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Aug 23, (1961). A member of the Advent Christian Church, Mr. Kohn was a 30-year resident of the Smith Road prior to his moving to Bellingham 12 years ago. He was a retired mill worker, having been employed by the Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Mills. Survivors are his widow, Martha H., at home; one son, Edwin H. Kohn, of Blaine; one daughter, Mrs. George Gunter, of Seattle; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother, Arthur Kohn, of Auburn; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Siefke and Mrs. A. F. Erdman, both of Bellingham; nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Wrigley, Friday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

KOHN, Martha Helene, age 71 of 510 Girard St. passed away in a local hospital Saturday, April 28, (1962). Widow of the late Herman Kohn she was a 42 year resident of Bellingham and Whatcom County; was a member of the First Advent Christian Church and was very active in the missionary work of the church. She was a member of the Leisure-time Club and the Ground Observers corp. Survivors are one son, Edwin H., Rt. 1, Blaine, one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Gunter, Seattle, 5 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. One sister Mrs. Edna Lewis of Las Vegas, Nev., one brother Carl Zimmerman of Minnesota. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Wrigley Tuesday, May 1 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

KOHN, Mae Ward of Blaine WA, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2005. She was 87, born June 24, 1917, to James and Fern Goheen in Bellingham, WA. She was raised in Bellingham and attended business school following graduation from Bellingham High School. Mae married Edwin Kohn in 1939 and shared a life with him for almost 65 years. Together they raised 4 children on their beloved farm on Drayton Harbor Bay. Mae was a lifelong member of the Advent Christian Church in Bellingham and attended the Community Church in Blaine. She worked for Whatcom County Hospital and Lynden Grange Supply, as well as raised a family. She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin, her daughter Adett, brothers James and Hazen Goheen, and her parents. Mae is survived by her brother Milton Goheen (Marion), and her children Bethel Kohn, Louise Fayette (Fred), Marna Vinup (James), and Ivan Kohn (Mimi). Also surviving her are six grandchildren (Lowell Highley, Adette Keifer, Will Highley; Shannon and Amber Vinup; and Shelly Fayette) and six great grandchildren (Garrett, Lisa and Jenna Highley; Ethan Vinup; and Molly, Abby, and Callie Highley). Visitation will be Wednesday, March 16, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Jones/Moles Funeral Home. A Graveside Service follows at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5977 Northwest Road, Ferndale.

KOHNKE, Loraine (Grace) died Thursday, Sept. 15, (1994) at her home in Bellingham. She was 80. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born July 29, 1914, to Otto Wellington and Edith Arrowsmith Elder in Yakima, she graduated from Yakima High School. She married Howard Kohnke on June 15, 1938, in Yakima. A Whatcom County resident since 1948, Mrs. Kohnke loved to read and sew and was employed by the Bon Marche drapery department for 20 years. She is survived by her husband of the family home; son Richard Kohnke of Bellingham; daughter Edith Puscher of Vancouver, Wash.; sister Mary Lou Groenig of Nordland, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

KOK, Albert, age 75, of Lynden, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, July 20, (1950) following a short illness. Mr. Kok had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 30 years. Surviving relatives include four daughters. Mrs. Catherine Greipsma, Mrs. Jean Snapper and Mrs. Anna Van Diest, all of Bellflower, California, and Mrs. Marcella Snapper, of Lynden; two sons, John A., of Missoula, Mont., and Wilbur P., of Route 1, Everson; a brother, Gerrit, of Lynden; two sisters, Mrs. Roline DeValois, of Lynden, and Mrs. John Bloenendaal, of Orange City, Iowa; 17 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 24, at 2 p.m. from the First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden with the Rev. J. C. Bergrugge officiating. Interment in the Monumenta cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

KOK, Edward F., age 60, of 106 Hawley St., Lynden, passed away in a local hospital, Saturday, Nov. 4, (1961) following a short illness. Mr. Kok was a retired farmer and had made his home in the Lynden area since 1904. He was a member of the Bethel Christian Reformed Church. Surviving are his wife, Grace; six sons, Rev. Louis Kok of Seattle, Hilbert, Marvin, Edward G., John, and Matthew Kok, all of Lynden; two sisters, Mrs. Arie Schouten, Lynden, and Mrs. Phil VanWeerdhuizen of Sumas. Also 20 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Andrew Zylstra officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

KOK, Egbert John, age 79 formerly of 719 Judson St., Lynden, passed away Sun. Nov. 28, (1976). Born in Iowa, Mr. Kok moved to the Lynden area in 1903 and had been employed by the Whatcom County Road Dept. for 19 years, and Van's Hardware in Lynden for 12 years, and was the original Shop Teacher at Lynden Christian High School. He was a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church and had served as an elder in the church. He was married to Carolyn Rutgers in Lynden on Aug. 2, 1922. Besides his wife Carolyn he is survived by 2 sons, Glen and James, both of Lynden, and a daughter, Mrs. Grace (Floyd) Torrence of Sequim, a sister, Mrs. Hilda Korthuis of Lynden, 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. in the Second Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Andrew Kimminga officiating. Interment will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

KOK, Gerrit, age 92 of 1419 "E" Street Lynden, passed away in the Lynden Christian Rest Home Tuesday, April 14, (1964) following an extended illness. A native of Holland, he had made his home in Lynden since 1904 and was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church. Surviving are 2 sons, Egbert and Hilbert, both of Lynden; 2 daughters, Mrs. Hilda Korthuis of Lynden and Mrs. Alice Bouwman of Fairbanks, Alaska; 1 sister, Mrs. John Bloemendall of Orange City, Iowa; 14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church Friday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bernard Byma officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

KOK, Grace - Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Kok, age 81, who died at her home, 913 Liberty Street, Lynden, on Tuesday, September 14, (1982) were conducted on Friday, September 17, at 2:00 p.m. in the Bethel Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Ken Koeman officiating. Graveside services preceded in Monumenta Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Mrs. Kok was born in LeMars, Iowa and had been a county resident for more than sixty years. She was a member of the Bethel Christian Reformed Church and was married to her husband Edward F. Kok on April 10, 1923; Mr. Kok died in 1961. She is survived by six sons, Hilbert "Hip" and wife Henrietta, Marvin and wife Lena, Ed and wife Shirley, and John and wife Peggy, all of Lynden, Louis and wife Fran of Tacoma and Matt and wife Shelia of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Betty and husband Jim Kaemingk of Lynden and Mrs. Marcia DeYoung of Yakima; thirty-two grand and seventeen great-grandchildren; a brother, Cecil Van Dalfsen of Lynden and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

KOK, John A., 74, of Missoula, Montana, formerly of Lynden, Wash. passed away at his home on Sat. Nov. 29, (1980). Funral services were held on Tues. Dec. 2 in Missoula. He is survived by a wife Anne, two sons Alvin and Keith and seven grandchildren. Also a brother Wilbur (Bill) Kok and a sister Marcella Snapper, both of Lynden and two sisters, Jean Snapper and Anna Van Diest, of Bellflower, Calif.

KOK, Laurie Ann - Funeral services for Laurie Ann Kok, age 33, formerly of 655 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham, were conducted on Saturday, December 13, at 1:00 p.m. in the Third Christian Reformed Church with Revs. Bob Koornneef and Gerrit W. Sheeres officiating. Burial followed in Monumenta Cemetery. Laurie, who died on Wednesday, December 10, 1980, following an extended illness, was a lifetime county resident. She was a member of the Bellingham Christian Reformed Church and a 1965 graduate of Lynden Christian High School. In 1968, she graduated from St. Francis Xavier Cabrini School of Nursing and prior to her illness was a Registered Nurse in Oak Harbor and St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. She is survived by her parents, Egbert and Tootie Maas of Lynden; a daughter, Tanya Joy and a son, Kevin John of Bellingham; her former husband Matt of Bellingham; a brother Loren J. and his wife Nancy Maas and their two sons Ryan and Matthew of Kennewick; a grandmother Mrs. Alice VanderPol of Lynden and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Hospital Pediatrics Ward. Funeral services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

KOK, Nellie, 65, wife of Albert Kok, route 1, Everson, passed away Tuesday after a residence of 24 years in Whatcom county. She was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. The surviving relatives, aside from the husband, include two daughters in California and two daughters in Lynden; one son at home and one in service in Italy, two sisters in Iowa, one brother in Iowa and thirteen grandchildren. The body is at the Gillies mortuary at Lynden where services will be announced later. Image
(From the Bellingham Herald, January 2, 1945) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

KOKER, Armetta Jane - At her request no services will be held for Armetta Jane, age 72 of Route 1, Bandon, Ore. Mrs. Koker died Friday, June 5, 1981. She is survived by 1 son Bob & wife Faye Koker of City; 3 grandchildren, R. L. Koker of Ferndale, Linda Scott of Sumas & Vicki Koker of Deming, 5 great grandchildren, 1 brother, Orville Lee Phillips of Seattle. She had resided in Bellingham & Bandon, Ore. all of her life. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Nov. 22, 1908 in Bandon, OR]

KOKER, Faye - Funeral service for Faye Koker, age 61, of 2115 Cody, City, will be Mon. Feb. 1, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home. Private interment Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Koker passed away Fri. Jan. 19, 1988 following an extended illness. Born March 17, 1926 in Clear Lake, WA, she was an active member & discussion leader of Bible Study Fellowship; member of Chuckanut Village Church; served many years as a volunteer at the Nooksack Bible Camp and is survived by her husband of 43 years, Robert; 3 children, Pete & wife Virginia Koker of Ferndale, Linda & husband Mick Scott of Everson, Vicki & husband Jim Maushak of VanZandt; 2 sisters, Ethyl & husband Norm Caron of City, Irene & husband Bob Swearingen of Everett; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.

KOKER, Glen L., age 89 of 2115 Cody St., passed away Friday April 13, 1979. A 50 year resident of Whatcom County, Mr. Koker was retired from the PAF. He is survived by 1 son, Robert R., City, 1 grandson, R. L. Koker of Deming, 2 granddaughters, Vicki Koker of Deming and Linda Scott of Sumas, 7 great grandchildren, and 1 nephew, Ray Kennedy of Skagit County. At the families request no service will be held. Burial at Bayview. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

KOKER, Lula Mae, age 78, of 1509 J St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, August 24, (1963) following a short illness. Mrs. Koker had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years and she leaves to survive 1 daughter, Mrs. Mayme Hill of Route 1, Everson; 3 sons, Leslie LaRue of Spokane, Ralph LaRue of Walla Walla and Lewis Koker of Spokane, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 27 at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Cantelon, Pastor of Calvary Temple Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.

KOKER, William, age 71, of 1106 Irving Street, passed away at the family home, Tuesday morning, March 8, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Koker had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 22 years and was a retired employe of the City Water Department. Surviving relatives include his widow, Lula T. Koker; two sons, Louis Koker, city and Clifford Koker, Nebraska; two daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Blank and Mrs. Juanita Logan, both of Spokane; three step-children, Mrs. Mayme Hill, of Everson, Ralph LaRue, city, and Leslie LaRue, of Spokane; eleven grandchildren and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 11, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Everett Montgomery, pastor of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, officiating. Interment in Greenacres Cemetery.

KOKESH, Arthur E., 2200 196th St. S. E., Bothell, age 58, passed away Wed., Oct. 16, 1985 at home. Born Oct. 1, 1927 in Sundance, Wyoming. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union, the Elks Lodge No. 1450 in Puyallup, the National Rifle Assoc. and a past member of the Moose & Grange. He was an avid hunter. He lived in the Custer area until 1976 when the family moved to Bothell. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia at home; 2 sons, Arthur Jr. of Duvall, WA and Duncan Neff of Woodinville; 3 daughters, Lorrae Kelly of Casper, Wyoming, Jody Maddux of Birch Bay and Paty Benik of Susanville, Calif.; 1 brother, Joe Kokesh of Sundance, Wyoming; 4 sisters, Greta Minor of S. Dakota, Bertha Seeley of Wyoming, Juluia England of Calif. and Margaret Ellsbury of Wyoming; 5 grandchildren. 3 brothers, Charles, Freddie and James preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Mon., Oct. 21st, 2 p.m. at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church on 2117 Walnut St., Bellingham, Father John Langlitz officiating. Interment will follow at Greenacres Mausoleum.

KOLACKI, Edna M., age 81 of 2285 Timon Rd, Everson, passed away Wednesday May 25, (1988). She was born in Michigan June 17, 1906. Her husband John passed away in 1981. She enjoyed reading Louis Lamour westerns. She lived in Everson since 1984. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mary Buckner of Everson, Helen Kolacki of Maryland, Martha Manning of New York; 2 brothers, Ernest McAllister of Florida, Richard McAllister of B'ham; 5 grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 Tuesday, May 31 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Pastor Dean Bott officiating. Services under the direction of Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel.

KOLASKI, Angeline, age 68 years, of 2500 King Street, passed away suddenly at her home Thursday, October 20, (1955). Mrs. Kolaski had been a resident of Bellingham since 1929, and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Surviving relatives include three daughters, Mrs. Angie Phillips, of Bellingham, Mrs. Allen Wirts, and Mrs. Ace DeBruiyne, both of Seattle; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother and three sisters. Rosary will be said Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be sung Thursday, Oct. 27 at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Interment Woodlawn.

KOLASKI, James, age 65 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Angelina Kolaski, passed away at the family residence, 2500, King street, Friday, June 22, (1945) following a lingering illness. Mr. Kolaski had been a resident of Bellingham for the past fourteen years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Surviving relatives include, beside the wife, three daughters, Mrs. Angie Phillips and Mrs. Ace De Bruyne, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. A. Wirts, of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Mary Merzerski, Milwaukee, Wis.; also seven grandchildren. Rosary will be said within the Church of the Assumption Wednesday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul in the church, Thursday, June 28, at 9:00 a.m., with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford, celebrant. Interment will follow in Woodlawn cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home.

KOLASSA, Benjamin, age 83, of Bellingham, WA passed away on December 16, 2003 at Mt. Baker Care Center. He was born October 21, 1920 in Bronson, MI to Frank and Magdaline (Krus) Kolassa. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Mechanist in WWII. Ben later worked for Bellingham School District and Pacific Northwest Bell as a mechanic. He enjoyed fishing on Lake Whatcom and watching the Mariners. Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Larson. He is survived by niece Jean Jenkins of Bellingham; niece Karen Williams of Ferndale; nephew Eric Larson of Ferndale; sister Beatrice Koperski of Illinois; brother-in-law Kaye Larson; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, December 26 from 1 – 5 p.m. Services will be held at Assumption Church on Saturday, December 27 at 10:30 am with Father Frank officiating.

KOLASSA, Bettie B., age 61 of 1814 Mt. Baker Hiway, passed away Thurs. Oct. 13 (1983) in a local hospital. She was a member of Senior Activity Center. She is survived by her husband Ben; 2 brothers, Gene Larson of Redding, Calif., and Kaye Larson of Ferndale; numerous other relatives. Mass of Christian Burial will be said Mon. Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Assumption Church with Father Paul Dalton, officiating, followed by burial in Bay View Cemetery. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. Dec. 2, 1921]

KOLB, Allene Mae, age 80 of Bellingham passed away July 8, 2005 in Bellingham. She was born June 26, 1925 in Bellingham to Harold and Merle Frisbie. She married Harold Kolb on March 18, 1946. She lived for her family and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a great cook and loved camping and traveling with her husband in the motor home. She loved her crossword puzzles, computer solitaire and watching the Mariners. She is survived by husband Harold, brother Dale Frisbie, daughter Sandee (husband Jim) Lindhout, sons Jim Kolb, Tom Kolb (wife Laurene), and John Kolb, all of Bellingham; grandchildren Kelli (husband Greg) Little, Keri (husband Erich) Kleinknecht, Sarah (husband Roman) Bergquist, Katie Kolb, Matthew Kolb, Jason (wife Laura) Kolb, Tim Kolb, Erica Connell, Cory Silves, great-grandchildren Alison, Kyle, Hailey, Summer, Emma, Ethan, Avery and Taylor. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tues. July 12 from 3-6 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wed. July 13 at 11 a.m. followed by burial in Bayview Cemetery and a reception at Westford's Broadway Hall.

KOLB, Carrie - Funeral services for Carrie Kolb, age 86 of 513 E. Sunset Dr. will be Wednesday, July 7 at 1 pm at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Mrs. Kolb passed away Fri. July 2, 1982. She is survived by 1 son, Harold C. & wife Allene Kolb of City; 3 daughters, Jean & husband Eugene Hershey, Irene & husband Peter Sebastian all of City, Dorothy & husband Bert Thomson of Anacortes; 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Joe & wife Catherine Szymanski of City, John & wife Doris Szymanski of Seattle; sisters-in-law, Fae Szymanski & Alice Szymanski, both of City; numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry C. Kolb in 1961. A resident of this community for the past 82 years, Mrs. Kolb was a member of NARFE; member & past president of Local Letter Carriers Auxiliary. [b. 4 Apr 1896 Denver CO; Kazmiera?]

KOLB, Harry C., age 67, of 513 E. Sunset Dr., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Feb. 10, (1961). A resident of Bellingham for the past 54 years, Mr. Kolb was a retired mail carrier; was a member of the Church of God; was a veteran of World War I. Survivors are his widow, Carrie, at home; one son, Harold Kolb, of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Sebastian and Mrs. Jean Hershey, both of Bellingham and Mrs. Dorothy Thompson, of Anacortes; 12 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Theodore Setzer, of Bellingham. The remains rest a the Jones Funeral Home were services will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

KOLB, Richard Jackson, age 90, of 513 Sunset Dr., passed away in a local rest home Friday, Aug. 7, (1953). Mr. Kolb had been a resident of this community for the past 46 years and was a retired farmer. Deceased was a member of the Church of God and leaves to survive one son, Harry C., with whom he had been making his residence; one daughter, Mrs. Annabelle Setzer of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ronald W. Glessner, pastor of the Church of God, Friday, August 14, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

KOLB, Sadie Jane, age 72, of 1777 Kelly Road, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, January 24, (1946). Mrs. Kolb had resided in this community for the past thirty-nine years and was a member of the Church of God. Surviving relatives are: the husband, Richard J.; one son, Harry C.; one daughter, Mrs. T. L. Setzer; also seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, all of Bellingham, and one sister, Mrs. Cora Hane, of Frederick, Md. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. J. B. Sawyer, of Seattle, Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

KOLBERT, Jonas, age 70 who resided at 2720 Sterling Dr. passed away on Saturday May 20, (1961) following an extended illness. Mr. Kolbert had been a resident of Bellingham for several years and leaves no known surviving relatives. Rev. Clarence H. Lund, Pastor of the Allen Methodist Church will conduct graveside services in Bayview Cemetery on Wednesday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. under the direction of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

KOLE, Marcus, age 84, of 1509 East Victor St., Bellingham, passed away Sunday, November 24, 1991. Born February 10, 1907 in Goes, The Netherlands, to Dingenis & Maria Kole he was a Commissioner with Dept. of Agriculture, Dutch Government, for 20 years; moved from The Netherlands to Sunnyside, WA in 1954 and to Bellingham, February 1991; member of the Christian Reformed Church in Sunnyside, WA. Survived by his wife, Christine; 4 children, Richard and wife Terry Kole of Virginia Beach, VA, Tineke and husband Larry Geringer of Tacoma, WA, Mark and wife Norma Kole of Leavenworth, Kansas, John and wife Lynn Kole of Bellingham, WA; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson. Funeral services Wednesday November 27, 1991 at 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Reverend Ken Log, Cornwall Park Church of God officiating. Burial in Bayview Cemetery. [m. Christina Schwenke in 1939]

KOLSTAD, Carlton B. - Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m., in Moles Funeral Home for Carlton B. Kolstad who died Sunday evening following a heart attack. The Rev. Donald Cornell will officiate. Mr. Kolstad had been a resident of Ferndale for 35 years. He was a retired dairy farmer and a member of the Jet Oldsters. Survivors include his wife Julia; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Barnes of Bellingham, Miss Arloween Kolstad of Ferndale; two sons, Carlton Jr., of Ferndale and Melvin of Seattle; three (sic) sisters, Mrs. Mabel Evje, Mitchell, S.D., Miss Josephine Kolstad in Minneapolis, Minn.; a brother, George of Ada, Minn.; four grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOLSTROM, Christine E., age 87, passed away at the family home, 2800 Humboldt Street, Friday, April 16, (1948). Mrs. Kolstrom had been a resident of this community for the past thirty-five years and was a member of the Champion Street Baptist Church. Surviving relatives are one sister, Miss Ericka Ramstead, of Clinton, Minn.; four nieces, Mrs. Effie Enderlin, at home, Mrs. Ann Nelson, of Seattle, Mrs. Birdie White, of Vancouver, B. C., and Mrs. Mabel Thunstrom, of Macrorie, Saskatchewan, Canada; three nephews, John Swelander, of Abbotsford, B. C., Albert Oslund, of Vancouver, B. C., and Eugene Fredeen, of Dunblane, Saskatchewan, Canada; also numerous other nieces and nephews. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. G. Sjolund, pastor of the Champion Street Baptist Church, Monday, April 19, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

KOMAC, Andrew, age 84, of Fontana, Calif., passed away in that city Monday, May 23, (1977). He was born in Yugoslavia on Aug. 28, 1892. He was a long time resident of Bellingham before moving to Fontana, Calif. He was a retired blacksmith from the Bellingham Coal Mine, a member of the United Mine Workers and the SNPJ Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline on Nov. 3, 1964; also a son, Andy on Nov. 4, 1973. He is survived by 1 daughter, Evelyn Beadle of Roundup, Montana; 8 grandchildren, Randy Beadle of Laurel, Mont., Dan Beadle of Billings, Mont., Steven and John Beadle, both of Roundup, Donald Komac of Kirkland, Wa., Norman and Michael Komac of Ferndale, Mrs. Merlyn Mitchell of Bellingham; also 7 great grandchildren, many other friends and relatives. Cremation. There were no services at his request.

KOMAC, Andy, age 54, of 600 Hatton Place, Ferndale, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, (1973). Mr. Komac had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1947, was a WWII U. S. Army veteran, a member of the Streets Pike Post No. 9474, VFW, Delta Grange No. 760, I.O.O.F. and A.W.P.P.W. No. 194. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; three sons, Donald of Redmond, Norman and Michael of Ferndale; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Mitchell of Bellingham; his father, Andrew of Fontana, Calif., sister, Mrs. Evelyn Beadle of Roundup, Montana; three grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Russell Hendrickson, Wednesday afternoon in Moles Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOMAC, Carol, age 32 of 13236 118th Place NE, Kirkland, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 1982 at her home. Carol was born in Bellingham, had been a resident of Kirkland for the past 11 years, and was a member of the Woodinville United Methodist Church. She was the 1968 Whatcom County Dairy Princess. She is survived by her husband, Donald & 1 daughter, Heather, both of Kirkland; her parents, William & Elizabeth Snydar of North Bellingham; brothers, Jim Snydar & Robert Snydar, both of Ferndale; Donald Snydar of Blue Earth, Minnesota. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Don Steeb & Rev. Richard Husman Friday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. Jan 29, 1950]

KOMEN, Dorothy L., age 78 years, of 1154 Franklin Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, July 16, (1957) following a short illness. Mrs. Komen had resided in Bellingham for the past 28 years; she leaves to survive, two daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Henson of this city, and Mrs. Hilda Willis of Portland; two sons, William E. Uppinghouse of Mercer Island and Lawrence Uppinghouse of Seattle; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, July 18 at 3 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery.

KOMEN, John E., age 70, of 4478 Northwest Rd., passed away Thurs., Jan. 25, 1979. A life time Whatcom Co. resident, he was a retired sheet metal worker; had operated a grocery store on Lakeway Dr., farmed in the Ferndale area & was a retired member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 99. He is survived by 2 sons; John Komen of Tacoma & Larry DeMerice of city. 2 daughters; Mrs. Linda Jacoby of Deming & Mrs. Tamsen Templeman of Richardson, Texas. 3 brothers; Ben Komen of Burlington, Jacob W. Komen of city & Peter J. Komen of Albuquerque, New Mexico. 3 sisters; Gertrude Kirkham of Seattle & Theresa Bristol of Anaheim, CA. 14 grandchildren. Funeral service Mon., Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home, interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOMEN, Peter John, Sr., age 76 years, of 1154 Franklin Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, Mar. 14, (1955) following a short illness. Mr. Komen had been a resident of this community for the past 34 years and was a well-known retired grocer. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy L.; four sons (Ben) of Burlington, Jacob W. of Sumas, John E. of this city, and Peter J. Jr. of Albuquerque, N. M.; three daughters, Mrs. L. R. Kirkham, Mrs. A. L. Carlson and Mrs. Gordon Bristol, all of Langley, Wash., a grandson, Percy C. Komen of this city; 22 grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Mar. 17, at 3 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. C. C. Hovda of the Emmanuel Bible Church officiating. Interment Lynden Cemetery.

KOMEN, Ruth M., age 72, 1211 Alabama St., Bellingham, died at her home on Sun. Feb. 2, (1986). Born July 3, 1913 in Mission City, B.C., Mrs. Komen moved to Whatcom County in 1926. She was married to her husband Jacob in Bellingham on March 14, 1934. She had also been employed as a housekeeper at Sehome Convalescent Center for 3 years. Survived by her husband Jacob; a son Don & wife Donna Neis of Newport, Wa.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Arlene & husband Al Bauter of Sumas and Mrs. Judy & husband John Farnsworth of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Mrs. Cyndie Lindemuth of Everett, Bart Knight of Sumas, Geoffrey Farnsworth of Columbus, Ohio, and Alana & Lisa Neis of Newport; 4 great grandchildren; a brother, Harold Thomas of Everett; 2 sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Mason of Bellingham and Mrs. Caroline Allen, Forks, Wa.; numerous other relatives. Graveside services and interment of ashes will be held on Wed. Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. in Sumas Cemetery. Cremation is under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

KOMEN, Terrence Lee, age 16 years of 19141 First Ave. N. W., Seattle, passed in his home Friday, March 2, (1956) following an extended illness. Terrence had resided in Seattle the past 3 years. Prior to that time he had lived in Bellingham. He attended Roeder Grade School and Whatcom Jr. High in Bellingham and Lincoln High School in Seattle. He is survived by his father John S. Komen of Bellingham, his mother, Mrs. Laura Young of Seattle, one brother, John Dennis Komen of Bellingham, one step-brother, Larry DeMerice of Bellingham, 2 sisters, Tamsen Komen and Shannah Young, both of Seattle and one step-sister, Linda DeMerice of Bellingham, two grandmothers, Mrs. Susan Mortimer of Seattle and Mrs. P. J. Komen of Bellingham. Private family services will be conducted Monday, March 5 at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Norman B. Harrison, pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment Greenacres.

KOMEN, Tunis, age 49, of Deming, passed away at his home Saturday, March 3, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Komen had been a farmer in the Deming district for the past 33 years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mary, at home; two sons, Percy of Bellingham, and Raymond of Oceanside, Calif. USMC; two daughters, Mrs. Aletha Graves of Bellingham, and Mrs. Jacqueline Seidel of Mt. View, Calif.; his father, Peter J. Komen, of Bellingham; four brothers, Ben of Burlington, Jake of Sumas, John of Bellingham, and Peter J. Jr., of Portland, Ore.; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Kirkham, Mrs. Anice Carlson and Mrs. Theresa Bristol, all of Seattle; two grandsons, Douglas Graves of Bellingham, and John Riddle of Mt. View, Calif.; a step-son, William Veule, of Seattle. Services will be conducted Thursday, March 8, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with Eugene Smerchek officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOMETZ, Elizabeth E., age 92, formerly a resident of the Custer area, passed away in a Blaine rest home, Friday, Aug. 24, (1962) following an extended illness. A native of Czechoslovakia, she immigrated to the United States in 1885. She had made her home in Whatcom County for the past 14 years. Surviving are three sons, George of Everett, John of Lethbridge, Alberta, A. W. Kometz of Vancouver, B. C.; two daughters, Mrs. Susie Hovan of Rt. 3, Lynden, Mrs. Lewis Krall of Natal, B. C., also seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, Monday, Aug. 27, at 2 p.m. with Rev. G. P. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOMETZ, Timothy George, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Kometz, of 2408 Dean Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, May 8, (1949). Surviving relatives, besides his parents, are two brothers, Michael and Paul, and one sister, Mary Kathleen, all at home. His maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cummings, of Bellingham, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kometz, of Snohomish. Also many other relatives. Graveside services were held under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home in Bay View Cemetery, Tuesday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Ralph Lawrence, pastor of the First Evangelical Church officiating.

KOMISARUK, Iosif G. - A funeral for Iosif G. Komisaruk of Blaine will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church followed by burial in Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Komisaruk died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998. He was 79. Born April 7, 1918, to Gregori and Paraskaviya Kosko Komisaruk in Ukraine, he emigrated to the United States in 1992. Survivors include his wife, Ulyana; son Vasily Komisaruk of Ukraine; daughters Liliya Lysikov of Blaine and Nina Soldatova of Ukraine; sister Dariya Bordiychuk of Ukraine; and 11 grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

KONNERUP, Nels M., age 87, of 304 N. Forest St., passed away Fri. April 6, 1979. A Bellingham resident for the past 34 years, he was a retired realtor. Member of Camanio Lodge No. 19 F&AM of Stanwood, Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F&AM for 50 years, Scottish Rite Bodies, OES, Nile Temple of the Shrine & IOOF. He is survived by his wife, Lucile, 1 son, Dr. Nels M. Konnerup of Silver Springs, Maryland, 2 daughters; Mrs. Mavarre Orth of Camano Island & Mrs. Yvonne Lahti of city. 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. 1 niece & 2 nephews. Funeral service Mon. April 9th at 10:30 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOOLE, Leonard, age 67, of Lynden passed away at his home Wednesday, August 2, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mr. Koole had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 46 years. He leaves to survive his wife, Catherina; three daughters, Mrs. Reta Patton, Alberta, Canada, Mrs. Engetta Hooft, Huntingdon, B. C., Miss Catherina Koole at home; four sons, Arie Kipp, Alberta, Canada, John, of Monarch, Alberta, and Bastian and Leonard, of Lynden; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Blok, of Sanborn, Iowa, and Mrs. Dora Hoeven, of California; two brothers, Peter, of Pierce, Alberta, and Cornelius, of Holland; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 4 at 2 p.m. within the First Reformed Church of Lynden with Gerrit Rientges officiating. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies funeral home of Lynden.

KOONS, Carol C., age 67 of 808 Baker St., passed away Tuesday Nov. 21, (1978). Mrs. Koons was a life resident of Whatcom County, and was retired from the Bellingham School District. She leaves to survive her husband Francis J. of the family home, 2 daughters, Sharon Sobjack of City and Joy Guthrie of Ferndale, 1 son, Gary Boatwell of San Jose, 1 stepson, John W. Koons of Everson and 1 stepdaughter, Beverly S. Renlie of Seattle, 14 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 2 sisters, Ruby Teatherston and Margrete Goheen both of city, 3 brothers, Wayne Little, Truman Little and Michael Little, all of this city. Private family Christian Science Memorial services will be read Fri. Nov. 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Cremation.

KOONS, Francis J. "Fritz" age 94 of Bellingham died Thursday, April 24, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1902 to Ernest and Florence Riley Koons in Matton, IL. He moved to Bellingham in 1926 where he worked for Puget Power as a surveyor until 1967. Fritz was a pioneer member of Mt. Baker Hiking Club and Mt. Baker Ski Club, and one of the earliest members of the Mt. Baker Ski Patrol. He joined the Army National Guard and later the Naval Reserve where he served from 1935-1942. Following WWII, Fritz joined Komo Kulshan Ski Club and taught youngsters to ski. Fritz was a charter member of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce and volunteered for years for YMCA and Community Chest Drives. Throughout his life Fritz continued to be an avid hiker, in later years leading the Senior Trailblazers on many jaunts. He is survived by his wife Bertha of the family home, son John Koons of Bellingham; daughter Beverly Renlie of Seattle; stepson Gary Boutwell of San Jose, CA; step-daughters, Kathleen Hansen of Woodland, WA; Joy Guthrie of Ferndale; Sharon Deerwester of Bellingham; brother Don Rumbough of Rogue River, OR; 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and close friends. Visitation will be Tuesday and Wednesday 9-5 at Westford Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be at 2:30 on Wednesday, April 30 at Bellingham Senior Activities Center. Private burial Thursday in Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

KOOP, Henry J., age 77, of Ferndale, passed away Tuesday, February 5, (1952) at a local hospital. Mr. Koop had been a resident of Ferndale for the past 10 years. He is survived by one brother, John in Oklahoma, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale Saturday, February 9, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. C. W. Wheeler officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

KOOP, Hermina, age 62, 1030 Edson St., Lynden, passed away at her home on Mon. Jan. 28, 1985. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Jan. 6, 1923, Mrs. Koop had been a Lynden resident since 1948. She was a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church where she had been active in the Ladies Societies and for many years worked as a seamstress from her home. She was married to her husband Edward in Grand Rapids on Aug. 10, 1945. Survived by her husband Edward; 2 daughters, Mrs. Carol & husband Greg Laird of Ferndale & Mrs. Barbara & husband Art Bergquist of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Julie & Gary Laird & Chad Bergquist; 3 sisters, Mrs. Sue Hovinga, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mrs. Barbara & husband Harvey Shropshire, New Jersey, and Mrs. Carolyn & husband Jack Grubb in Maryland; 7 brothers, Jack Brinks & wife Rena, Harold & wife Agnes, Ade & wife Millie, Rich & wife Henrietta, Jim & wife Nancy, Chuck & Ben all in Michigan & numerous nieces & nephews. Memorial funeral services will be conducted on Thurs. Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. in the Second Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Andrew Cammenga officiating. Committal services and interment will preceded in Monumenta Cemetery at 1:15 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation hours will be at the Gillies Funeral Home, until 9 p.m. on Wed. & 9 a.m. till noon Thurs.

KOOP, William, Sr. - A memorial service for William Koop Sr. of 2105 I St. will be at 3 p.m. today at Grace Baptist Church in Bellingham with the Rev. Robert Mordhorst officiating. Mr. Koop died at home Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997. He was 77. Born July 26, 1920, to Herman and Ida Roosma Koop, he married Dena VanEgdom in 1951 in Lynden. A member of Grace Baptist Church, he enjoyed Christian reading, bowling, camping and loved his family. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel, and a brother, Peter. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Peter Visser of Lynden, Bill Koop Jr. of Ferndale, Marvin Koop of Bellingham and Leroy Visser of Mosier, Ore.; daughter Jennifer Jansen of Tigard, Ore.; brother Edward Koop of Lynden; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

KOOPS, Jacob - Lyman -- Justice of the Peace Jacob Koops Sr. died Monday in Memorial Hospital in Sedro Woolley at 70 years of age. Mr. Jacobs had lived in Lyman 35 years, and at the time of his death was police judge and justice here. He operated a grocery store for 30 years in this community, retiring five years ago. He was a member of the magistrates' association. Mr. Koops was born in the Netherlands, and came to the United States in 1912. He lived a short time in Bellingham and Lynden before settling in Lyman. Services are scheduled Thursday at 1:30 p. m. at Lemley Funeral Home in Sedro Woolley, with the Rev. Jack Gailey, pastor of Lyman Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the mausoleum at Greenacres Memorial Park north of Bellingham. Survivors include his wife, Jetske; a son, Jacob, of Lyman; a daughter, Mrs. Jessie Bendschneider of Seattle; a brother and sister in Holland, and four grandchildren.

KOOY, Bertha, age 90 years, of Rt. 1, Lynden, passed away at the family home Sunday, Oct. 17, (1954). She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J. Koster, Mrs. Andrew Hempel and Mrs. William Heusingveld, all of Rt. 1, Lynden, and Mrs. E. Van Dyke, of Nobleford, Alberta; one son, John of Lynden; 22 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ida Westerbaan, of Edmonton, Alberta. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 21, at 2 p.m. from the First Christian Reformed church in Lynden, with the Rev. Louis Voskuil, officiating. Interment Monumenta Cemetery under direction of the Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

KOOY, Cornelia "Katie," age 80, of 307 N. 9th St., Lynden, passed away on Tues. Oct. 2, (1979). Born in Vesper, Wisconsin, Mrs. Kooy was a member of the Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, and had also been active in the Lynden Christian Resthome Auxiliary. She was married to her husband John in Lynden on Feb. 24, 1920. After their marriage they moved to Alberta, Canada, and returned to the Lynden area in 1946. She is survived by her husband John, 4 sons, Ralph, John Jr., Harold & Don, all of Lynden; 18 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Lena DeBoer of Lynden; a brother Mr. Dick Geleynse of Bellingham; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Fri. Oct 5 at 2 p.m. in the Third Christian Reformed Church, Rev Gerrit Scheers officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. [b. April 9, 1899]

KOOY, Jennie - Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Kooy, age 82, former area resident, will be conducted on Friday, January 19, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. William Verwolf officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Mrs. Kooy, who died on Sunday, January 14, (1979), was born in the Netherlands and came to Canada in 1908. After marrying her husband Peter, they moved to Abbotsford where they resided until his death in 1954. Mrs. Kooy returned to Nobleford, Alberta where she lived since that time. A member of the Nobleford Christian Reformed Church, she is survived by three sons, Ralph P. of Quincy, Albert J. of Nobleford, Alberta and Peter M. of Lethbridge, Alberta; three daughters, Mrs. Johanna Konynenbelt of Nobleford, Mrs. Bertha Hofman of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Mrs. Alice Postman of Nobleford; thirty-two grand and five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Dena Messelink of Edmonton, Alberta and Mrs. Janna Krikke of Neerlandia, Alberta; and a brother, Mr. John Oldegbers of Edmonton. She was preceded by two sisters and is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, many of whom reside in the Lynden area.

KOOY, John, age 89, formerly of 307 N. 9th St., Lynden, passed away on Sun. Jan. 10, 1982. Born in the Netherlands, Mr. Kooy was a retired farmer & carpenter and a member of the Third Christian Reformed Church of Lynden. On Feb. 24, 1920, he was married to Cornelia Geleynse at Lynden. They then moved to Nobleford, Alberta and returned to Lynden in 1946. Mrs. Kooy died in 1979. He is survived by 4 sons, Ralph and his wife Geraldine, John Jr. and his wife Dena, Harold and his wife Sarah and Don and his wife Bernice, all of Lynden; 18 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Mrs. Alice Koster, Mrs. Grace Heusinkveld and Mrs. Ida Hempel, all of Lynden and Mrs. Helen VanDyke of Nobleford, Alberta and numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Thurs. Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Third Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Gerrit W. Sheeres officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

KOOYMAN, Harry P., age 68 years, of Tacoma, passed away Friday, August 7, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mr. Kooyman was a former resident of the Lynden district. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John Vellinga of Sheldon, Iowa; one brother, Jake, of Tacoma; two sisters, Mrs. William Bauman, of Lynden, and Mrs. Harry Oldemeyer, of Tacoma, and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 11, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home at Lynden, with the Rev. M. Goote, officiating. Interment Monumenta Cemetery.

KOPE, Iris Olive - Visitation for Iris Olive Kope of 1382 Kope Road will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Greenacres Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Richard Ellison officiating. Mrs. Kope died at home Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997. She was 87. Born May 9, 1910 to William and Amy Allsopp Portrey in Durham, England, she grew up in Lady Smith, Vancouver, B. C., and moved to the United States as a teenager. She married Arthur Kope Oct. 26, 1934, in Bellingham. He died in 1973. Mrs. Kope was a dairy farmer and worked at the Georgia-Pacific West Inc. mill. She enjoyed helping at her church and on the Contact-Help Line. Survivors include son Roland Kope of Bellingham, daughter Darla Mork of Bellingham, brothers Cyril Portrey of Bellingham and Phillip Portrey of Ferndale, nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

KOPE, Paul L., 78, of 1376 Rural Avenue, passed away May 10, (1952) at a local hospital following lingering illness. Mr. Kope had resided in this city for the past 20 years. He leaves to survive one son, Arthur W. Kope, Bellingham; five daughters, Myrtle Sherin, Anacortes; Dorothy Parker, Seattle; Dreesella Kope, Seattle; Mrs. Edna Marr, Alaska; Percola Kaeesinoff, Alaska; 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday, May 13, at 2:00 p.m. within the chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns with the Rev. David Land of the Calvary Pentecostal Church, officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

KOPLOWITZ, Arthur Bayer, age 75, of Bellingham, died Thursday, March 17, 1994 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born to Mary and Joseph Koplowitz May 9, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended schools in New York, Salt Lake City and graduated from Whatcom High School in 1936. He attended Washington State Univ. Mr. Koplowitz was president of Draper Valley Farms for 40 yrs and in that time they were the first in the state to raise fryers year round. Draper Valley was expanded in 1972 and with his two sons, has become the 51st largest poultry company in the United States. He was a veteran of WWII and received the Purple Heart; past president of The Washington Poultry Assoc.; member of the Ferndale Masonic Lodge and the Northwest Shrine Club. He belonged to Temple De Hirsch-Sinai of Seattle. Survivors are his wife of 49 years, Janet Koplowitz of Bellingham; sons James Koplowitz and wife Christine, Richard Koplowitz and wife Sandie both of Bellingham; six grandchildren, Rebecca, Michael and Jordan Koplowitz, and Adam Cameron and Logan Luft. Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday March 20, 1994 at the Hills of Eternity Mausoleum, Seattle, WA.

KOPLOWITZ, Charles B. "Bud", age 59, of 2317 Crestline Dr., passed away Thurs., March 29, (1984). Mr. Koplowitz had resided in Whatcom Co. for the past 53 years and was vice president of the Draper Valley Farms. He was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 194 and the Bellingham Yacht Club, also a member of Beth Israel Synagogue. He leaves to survive his wife Colleen and a daughter Maria both of the home; one son Joseph of Tokyo; a brother Arthur Koplowitz of city; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sun., April 1 at 3 p.m. is the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rabbi Mirel and Rabbi Fred S. Gartner officiating. Interment Beth Israel Cemetery. [b. 6 Feb 1925 Brooklyn, NY]

KOPLOWITZ, Joseph, age 63, of Rt. 2, Lynden, passed away at the family home December 16, (1954). He had been a resident of that district for the past 20 years. Mr. Koplowitz was a member of the Beth Israel congregation, B'nai B'rith, Elks Lodge No. 194, Huron Club of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Koplowitz was the owner and operator of the Draper Valley Poultry Ranch. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary B.; two sons, Arthur B. Bellingham, Charles B. of Lynden; one brother, Morris of Brooklyn, N. Y.; one sister, Mrs. Yetta Rivkin of Brooklyn, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, November 17, at 1 o'clock from the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. F. S. Gartner officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Active pallbearers will include Barry Zell, Leon Mendenhall, William Lewis, Meyer Horwtiz, Monford Orloff, Abe Pilling.

KOPLOWITZ, Kurt Jerome, age 17, of 2317 Crestline Dr., passed away Thurs., Oct. 26, 1978. He was a junior at Sehome High School, a member of Beth Israel Synagogue. He is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles "Bud" Koplowitz of city; 1 brother, Joseph, U. of W., Seattle; 1 sister, Maria at home; uncles & aunts, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Koplowitz of city, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Borde of Battle Ground, WA. Funeral services will be conducted Mon., Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rabbi Fred Gardner officiating. Interment Beth Israel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Children's Orthopedic Hospital.

KOPPERDAHL, Adelphena, age 95 who resided at Woodstock Farm, Bellingham passed away Jan. 5, 1980. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 65 years and was one of the former owners of Cascade Laundry. She was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive, 1 daughter, Gladyce Lee of Woodstock Farm, 1 brother, Albert Quiram of Lynden, 1 sister, Mrs. Arnold Weegman of MN, 2 granddaughters, Mrs. Georgie Bailey of Woodstock Farm, & Miss Margie Lee of NY, 2 grandsons, Peter Lee of Woodstock Farm, & Roger Lee of CA, 2 great grandchildren, Anne & Fred Bailey of Woodstock Farm. Funeral services will be held Tues., Jan. 8, 1980 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home with Pastor John H. Melton officiating, followed by interment at Bayview Cemetery.

KOPPERDAHL, George A., age 80 of 2019 Eldridge Ave., passed away at his residence Thursday, April 23, (1964). Mr. Kopperdahl had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 53 years and was formerly owner of Cascade Laundry. He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, the Bellingham Golf and Country Club, the Kiwanis Club, and the Whatcom County Planning Commission. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Adelphena Kopperdahl at the family home; one daughter, Mrs. Gladyce Lee, of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren, Margie Lee, Roger and Peter Lee, all of Bellingham and Mrs. Georgia Anne Bailey of Seattle. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 27, at 2 p.m. in Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 18th and McKenzie, with Rev. Raymond Pfleuger officiating, under the direction of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

KOPPERDAHL, Hazel Isabelle, age 42 years, who resided with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Kopperdahl at 2019 Eldridge ave., passed away at the family residence Friday, November 28, (1958) following a brief illness. Miss Kopperdahl had resided in Bellingham her entire lifetime and was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in South Bellingham. Besides her parents, she leaves to survive one sister, Mrs. Gladyce Lee, also two nephews Peter and Roger, and two nieces Georgia Ann and Margie Lee, all residing in Bellingham and the East. Rev. Donald W. Taylor, pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church will officiate at funeral services on Tuesday, December 2, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be: Nels Leque, Neil Leque, Arthur Miller, Robert Funkhouser, Edward Sandvig, Bernie Quiram. Interment in Bayview Cemetery.

KORANDA, Henry age 84 of 1200 Lincoln St. passed away Fri. Nov. 14, 1980 in Bellingham. He was born May 9, 1896 in Iowa and moved to Bellingham in 1978. He was preceded in death by 1 son Myron Koranda. Survived by his wife Rose; 2 sons, Walter Koranda of Sebring, Florida & Laverene Koranda of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; a step sister, Mary Becker of Lost Nation, Iowa. Services will be held Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Cremation followed by inurnment at Bayview Cemetery.

KORANDA, Rose S., age 88, of 1200 Lincoln Street, Bellingham passed away Thursday August 30, 1990. Born May 15, 1902 in Jones County, Iowa, she was preceded in death by one son, Myron Koranda, and her husband, Henry Koranda. Survived by two sons: Dale Koranda of Bellingham and Walter Koranda of Sebring, Florida. Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private graveside inurnment service at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

KORDAL, James W., 3028 Cedarwood Ave., age 15, passed away January 13th, (1967). James was a life resident of this City, and was a student at Bellingham High School. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben F. Kordal; two brothers, A 1/c John Hamilton, McCord Field, Tacoma; Kevin Kordal, at home; a sister, Tammy, also at home; grandparents, Mrs. Bernice Worthington, and Mr. and Mrs. Lars Kordal, all of this City. Private graveside services will be conducted by Pastor E. E. Olsenius Monday, March 20 at 3:30 p.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

KORDAL, Joseph A., age 33, 2836 Cottonwood Ave., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, April 25, (1959). Mr. Kordal had resided in Bellingham his entire life; was a member of the Lutheran Church; was a veteran of World War II; was an installer for the Pacific Telephone Co. Survivors are his widow, Angela R., at home; three daughters, Cheryl, Karen and Janice, all at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lars J. Kordal, of Bellingham; one brother, Reuben, of Ferndale; five sisters, Mrs. Alice O. Deeter of Sumas, Mrs. Lila Janitscheck and Mrs. Dorothy Hoffman, both of Bellingham, Mrs. Marjorie Brown, of Ferndale and Mrs. Wilma LaKlar, of Jamestown, Penn. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Albert C. Tinberg, Wednesday, April 29, at 10 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

KORDAL, Reuben F. - A memorial service for Reuben F. Kordal of 304 Pioneer Drive, Burlington, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, Northwest and Axton roads. His ashes will be placed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Kordal, 70, died Jan. 23, 1992, in Apache Junction, Ariz. He was born Oct. 16, 1921, in Portland, N.D., to Lars and Emma Kordahl. The family moved to Bellingham when he was 5. He attended school here and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1941. He was wounded while serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. A member of the D.A.V., he served as commander of local Chapter 19 in 1957 and 1958; and as adj. treasurer of Burlington Chapter 42. His career included 16 years with American Optical, and a variety of construction jobs in Whatcom County. He took early retirement from the city of Burlington. Survivors include his wife Esther of Burlington; daughter Tamara Kordahl of Bellingham; son Kevin Kordal of Bellingham; stepsons Wayne Bressler and David Bressler, both of Bellingham; stepdaughter Janet Spenst of Burlington; sisters Alice Deeter of Sumas, Wilma LaClair of Edmonds, Lila Janitscheck and Dorothy Kinkade, both of Bellingham; two grandchildren and numerous nieces.

KOREVAAR, Cora, age 82, 812 Edson St., Lynden, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, (1977). Born in Gary, Indiana, Mrs. Korevaar moved to Lynden in 1943 from Edgerton, Minn. She was also a charter member of the Faith Reformed Church in Lynden. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Carol (Marvin) VanMersbergen of Lynden, Mrs. Edith (Henry) Wensink of Chico, Calif.; 5 sons, Dick Tenkley of Lynden, Marvin Tenkley of Deming, Adrian Tenkley of Lynden, Gerrit Tenkley of Deming and Clarence Tenkley, also of Lynden; 29 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Mr. John VanHofwegen, Oxnard, Calif.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Martha Pars, Mrs. Grace Ademas and Mrs. Elizabeth Mouw all of Belflower, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. in the Faith Reformed Church, Rev. Arvin Wester officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

KOREVAAR, Henry, age 65 years, of Route 2, Lynden, passed away in Bellingham hospital Friday, Feb. 8, (1957) following a short illness. He had resided in the Lynden district for the past 16 years, and was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Kate; three daughters, Mrs. Gerrit Heeringa, of Route 3, Lynden; Mrs. Adrian Vander Griend, of Blaine; Corinne, at home; one son, Arlo, of Route 1, Everson; five granddaughters; two step-daughters, Mrs. Lee Kiel and Mrs. Doyle DeJong, both of Lynden; one step-son, Albert Vander Werff, of Route 2, Lynden; four brothers, Pete of Lynden, John Corica, S. D., and two brothers and two sisters in the Netherlands. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. from the Faith Reformed Church in Lynden with Rev. Paul Mander Woude, officiating. Interment, Monumenta Cemetery, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

KOREVAAR, Kate, age 95, formerly of 418 Edson St., Lynden, passed away in Lynden on Sat. Jan. 26, 1985. Born in Armour, So. Dakota on Dec. 16, 1889, Mrs. Korevaar had been a Lynden are resident since 1935. She was a member of the Faith Reformed Church and had also been active in the Lynden Senior Citizens. She was preceded by her first husband Jacob Vander Werff in 1941 and her second husband Henry Korevaar in 1957. She is survived by a son Albert Vander Werff & wife Margaret of Lynden; 2 daughters, Mrs. Janet & husband Lee Kiel and Mrs. Irene & husband Doyle DeJong, all of Lynden; a step-son, Arlo Korevaar & wife Ann of Everson; 3 step-daughters, Mrs. Nell & husband Gerrit Heeringa of Lynden, Mrs. Ann & husband Adrian Vander Griend of Blaine and Mrs. Corinne & husband LeRoy Ligtenberg of Mitchell, So. Dakota; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren & 9 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Wed. Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. in the Faith Reformed Church, Rev. Dick Vriesman officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

KOREVAAR, Velma, age 68, of 622 Glenning St., Lynden, passed away suddenly at her home Wednesday, March 18, (1959). A resident of Lynden for the past two years, she had previously resided in Tacoma for sixteen years. She was a member of the Faith Reformed Church. Surviving are her husband, Peter, at home; two brothers, Marius and Marion Staerrburg, both of Tacoma, and one sister, Mrs. George Richen, also of Tacoma. Funeral services will be conducted in the Faith Reformed Church, Friday, March 20, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Vander Woude officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

KORHUMMEL, Margery Joan (McAlpine) passed away peacefully at home Wednesday night, Jan. 19, 2005. Joan was born in Silverton, OR in 1936. Joan graduated from Ferndale High School in 1954 whereupon she joined the WAVES for 3 years. Upon leaving military service, Joan married Ron Canterberry. Joan and Ron lived in the San Diego area where Joan worked in the post office for over 30 years. Ron predeceased Joan, and later Joan married Bill Korhummel. Joan and Bill retired and moved to Ferndale to be close to family and to help care for Joan's mother. During this last year of Joan and Bill's 12 years of marriage, Joan and Bill suffered from major health problems. Bill predeceased Joan on Dec. 3, 2004. Also predeceasing Joan were her parents, Jack and Edith McAlpine, and her brother, John McAlpine. Joan is survived by her son, Steve Canterberry of San Diego, daughter, Terry Canterberry of Alturas, CA, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and Bill Korhummel's five children and many grandchildren. Joan is also survived by her sister, Jean (Dave) Nelson; sister-in-law, Ginny McAlpine; brother, Jerry McAlpine, brother Del (Joey) McAlpine; and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Whatcom Hospice and Joan's recent caregivers. At Joan's request, there will be no services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jan 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KORKALO, Harold A., age 61 of Ferndale passed away Wednesday, March 26, 1980. Mr. Korkalo had been a resident of Ferndale the past several years. He was a member of the Laborer's Union & the Ferndale Senior Citizens. He is survived by brothers, Carlo of Bremerton, Roy of Missoula, Mont. & a sister, Milde in Virginia. His remains have been forwarded to Seattle for Cremation.

KORNELIS, Jessie, age 89, formerly of 612 Main St., Lynden, passed away in Lynden on Sat. Nov. 17, 1984. She was born on Feb. 8, 1895 in the Netherlands and moved to Sumas from Montana in 1944 and then to Lynden in 1960. A member of the Second Christian Reformed Church she was married to her husband Abram in Shepherd, Montana on Dec. 5, 1917. Mr. Kornelis died in 1971. She is survived by 5 sons, Ken & wife Bertha, Tom & wife Hilda, Louis & wife Marian, all of Lynden, John & wife Wilma of Jenison, Michigan & Sid & wife Ruth of Cupertino, Calif.; 4 daughters, Mrs. Henrietta & husband Joe DeWaard of Ferndale, Mrs. Niecia & husband Bernard Engbers, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mrs. Gertrude & husband Ralph Kooy of Quincy and Mrs. Evelyn & husband Harry Van Dyke of Lynden; 44 grandchildren; 61 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Dora Van Dyke of Sioux Center, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Sid Kornelis of Columbia Falls, Montana; numerous nieces & nephews. She was also preceded by an infant son & 2 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Mon. Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. in the Second Christian Reformed Church, with Revs. William VerWolf & Andrew Cammenga officiating. Burial followed in Monumenta Cemetery. Services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

KORNOELJE, Jacob M. J., aged 19, of Rockford, Michigan, passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, January 19, 2002. Jacob lived in Bellingham and attended Silver Beach Elementary and Whatcom Middle Schools. Jacob was born in Juneau, Alaska and was a true outdoorsman. He had a great passion for fishing and spent the early years of his life helping crew the family salmon troller. Jacob was never one to pass up a downhill ski opportunity and a need for speed was part of what made him tick. Jacob had a large network of friends and for those who knew him he was never more than a "Nextel beep" away. He was a true person. Jacob was becoming a young entrepreneur with the creation of Jacob's Snowplow Service. Surviving are his parents, James and Patricia Kornoelje; his brother Casey Kornoelje all of Rockford; and numerous other friends & relatives.

KOROTENKA, William, age 72 years, of Friday Harbor, passed away Saturday, March 30, (1957) in a local hospital following an extended illness. He had been a resident of Ferndale and Friday Harbor the past 32 years. He is survived by one son, William, in Russia. Also several brothers and sisters in Russia. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Chapel Saturday, April 6, at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

KORSTAD, Martha, age 72, of 1908 G St., passed away in a out-of-town hospital following a lingering illness (May 2, 1960). Mrs. Kostad (sic) had been a longtime resident of Bellingham, and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. Survived by one son, Ole Korstad of Bellingham; two daughters, Ruth Hoyt of Bellingham, and Josie Farrar of Seattle; two brothers, Odean and Oscar Kendall, both in Long Beach. Rev. Oscar Jacobsen will conduct services Thursday, May 5, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres.

KORSTAD, Ole A., age 74, of 1808 D Street, passed away in a local hospital Friday, February 5, (1954). Mr. Korstad, a resident here for the past 30 years, was in the employ of the Leopold Hotel and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. He leaves to survive, his wife, Mrs. Martha Korstad, at home; one son, Ole E. Korstad of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Hoyt of this city, and Mrs. Josie O. Farrar of Seattle; four sisters, Mrs. Amada Anderson, Mrs. Anna Fryseth, Mrs. Ela Gloege, and Mrs. Olive Tisthammer, all in Wisconsin; and 11 grandchildren. The Rev. O. A. Jacobson will officiate at the funeral services Monday, February 8, at 2 p.m., within the chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

KORTH, Nettie M., age 75 of 2075 Vista Dr., Ferndale passed away Sat. July 14, 1979. Mrs. Korth had been a resident of Ferndale for 7 years and was a former resident of Yakima. She is survived by 2 daughters: Margaret Bailey and Karen Roller both of Ferndale. 3 brothers: Forrest Williams and Howard Williams both of Yakima, Cecil Williams of San Mateo, Calif. 1 sister: Violet Noel of Yakima, 4 grandsons, 1 great granddaughter. Funeral services were held Mon. July 16 at 11 a.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel with cremation following at Greenacres Memorial Park.

KORTHUIS, Bart, age 76 of 806 Judson St., Lynden passed away in a Bellingham hospital on Tuesday, September 28, 1982. Born in Manhattan, Montana, Mr. Korthuis moved to Whatcom County in 1926 and prior to his retirement he had been employed as an equipment salesman for North Washington Implement in Lynden for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church in Lynden and was married to Hermiena Nyland in Everson on Sept. 24, 1931. Besides his wife Hermiena he is survived by 4 sons, Gerald and wife Virginia of Bethel, Alaska, Herb and wife Bernace and Ken and wife Ester all of Lynden and Bernie and wife Rea of Juneau, Alaska; 1 daughter, Mrs. Elaine & husband Clark Haan of Puyallup; 28 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 4 brothers, John of Lynden, Neil of Bellingham, Jake of Edmonds and Dale of Grand Rapids, Mich. Also a sister Mrs. Irene Cook of Grand Rapids, Mich.; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Thurs. Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. in the Second Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Andrew Cammenga officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Friends wishing may call at the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden until Noon Thurs.

KORTHUIS, Neil, 2726 Alderwood Ave. died Sat. July 6, 1985. He was 74. Mr. Korthuis was born May 3, 1911 in Grangeville, Idaho, but lived most of his life in Bellingham. He was a long time businessman in the community, owning and operating Korthuis Refrigeration Company. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church. He leaves to survive his wife Jeannette; daughter Linda Brummel & her husband Dave; 3 grandsons, Michael, Steven & Jeffrey; 3 brothers John of Lynden, Jake of Edmonds & Dale of Grand Rapids, MI; Sister Irene Cook of Grand Rapids, MI, numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be at Greenacres Memorial Park Tuesday July 9 at 2 p.m. Memorial services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 7 p.m. with Pastor Charles Carlson & Pastor Russell Bisnett presiding. Jones Funeral Home.

KORTLEEVER, Cornelius B., age 77 years, of Lynden, Route 1, passed away Friday, March 19, (1948) at his home, following a lingering illness. Mr. Kortleever had been a resident of Lynden for the past twenty years, and leaves to survive a bother-in-law, Jacob Zweegman; one nephew, Ernest Zweegman; two cousins, Mrs. Ren Van Diest and Mr. Hugo Kortleever, all of the Lynden district. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 22, at 2 p.m. from the First Reformed Church of Lynden, Rev. George Hankamp officiating. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

KORTLEVER, Ann J. of 913 Liberty St., Lynden passed away Thurs., Dec. 8, (1983) in Bellingham. She had been a life resident of Lynden and was a member of the Lynden United Methodist Church, the Lynden Sr. Citizens Center, and a member of the Lynden Sr. Citizens Band. She married her husband John H. Kortlever on Nov. 15, 1928 in Lynden and was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 20, 1975 and one daughter Marceline Kohnik on Nov. 9, 1975. She is survived by three sons Donald and wife JoAnn Kortlever of Mt. Vernon, Doyle and wife Roberta Kortlever of Bellingham, Howard & wife Carol Kortlever of Packwood, WA. Two daughters, Wanda Bajema of Lynden and Nancy Larson of Alaska, 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren. Sisters & brothers-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Carl Kortlever of Lynden and Mr. & Mrs. Victor Kortlever of Camano Island, Florence Kortlever of Lynden and Rowena Kortlever of Oregon. Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Lynden United Methodist Church with Rev. Thomas Carlson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. [b. 4 Sep 1909 NE]

KORTLEVER, Hugo, age 79 years, of Lynden, passed away at his home Thursday, June 16, (1955) following a lingering illness. He had resided in Lynden for the past 56 years and was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife, Martha; five sons, John H., Raymond B., both of Lynden, Carl M. of Everson, Marshall F., of Hillsboro, Ore., Victor E., of Seattle; one sister, Maggie Pen of Lynden; one brother, John C., Long Beach, Calif.; 25 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 18, at 2 p.m. from the First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden with the Rev. F. Van Houten officiating. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

KORTLEVER, John H., age 69 of 1764 A Front St., Lynden, passed away suddenly Saturday Dec. 20, (1975) in Mission, Texas. A lifetime Lynden resident, Mr. Kortlever was a retired real estate salesman, was a member of the Lynden Methodist Church and was active in the Lynden Senior Citizens Center and the Good Sam Trailer Club. He was married to Ann DeBoer, Nov. 15, 1928. Besides his wife Ann, he is survived by 3 sons, Don of Mt. Vernon, Doyle of Lynden and Howard in Anchorage, Alaska, 2 daughters, Mrs. Wanda Bajema of Lynden and Mrs. Nancy Larson in Alaska, 2 brothers, Carl of Lynden and Victor of Camano Island, 18 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday Dec. 23rd at 2 p.m. in the Lynden Methodist Church with Rev. Gordon Harrison officiating. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Contributions and memorial gifts may be made to the Senior Citizens Center of Lynden. Services are under direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

KORTH, August, age 89, of 2720 McLeod Road, passed away at his home Sunday, January 22, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mr. Korth was a native of Germany, coming to the United States in 1904. He had been a resident of Bellingham for many years. Tuesday services were postponed. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, January 26 at 2:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

KORTUS, Gertie, age 88, formerly 411 E. Main St., Lynden, passed away in Lynden on Tues. July 5, (1988). She was born in Holland on Aug. 26, 1899, was married to her husband John in Doon, Iowa on Oct. 18, 1920 and they moved to the Lynden area from Eastern Washington in 1945. Mr. Kortus passed away in 1965. She was a member of the Everson Christian Reformed Church. She is survived by 5 sons, Gerrit & wife Myra of Burlington, Albert & wife Caroline of Everson, John & wife Grace of Ferndale, Tony & wife Virginia of Lynden, William & wife Agnes of Lincoln, NE; 6 daughters, Mrs. Jennie Schab of Benton City, WA, Mrs. Effie Schmick of Endicott, WA, Mrs. Gertrude & husband Bill Cook of Nooksack, Mrs. Cora & husband Elmer Winterberg of Lynden, Mrs. Johanna & husband Gene Cure of Los Angeles, Mrs. Henrietta & husband Richard Silvas of Bellingham; 45 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; a sister, Trena & husband Gerrit Hols of Duncan, B.C. and other brothers and sisters in Holland. She was also preceded by a daughter Alice in 1926. Funeral services will be conducted on Sat. July 9 at 2 p.m. in the Everson Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Merlin TenPas officiating. Burial will precede in Monumenta Cemetery at 1 p.m. Visitation hours will be at the Gillies Funeral Home until 9 pm on Friday and 9 a.m. till noon on Sat. [parents: Albert Van Malkenhorst & Effie Wallenburg]

KORTUS, John J., age 67, of 1580 Main St., Ferndale, passed away Tues., Feb. 11, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Mar. 14, 1929, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to John and Gertie (VanMalkenhorst) Kortus and has been a Whatcom County resident for 28 years. Mr. Kortus served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in the 15th U.L. Infantry. He married Grace Holtrop in Everson on April 30, 1954. Mr. Kortus was a member of the American Legion Post #212 of Sumas and attended First Baptist Church of Ferndale. He was a beloved father and grandfather who enjoyed farming, bowling, hunting and socializing. Survived by his wife, Grace, of the family home; 3 daughters, Gean Nelson of Bellingham, Bernie & husband Bob Rottinghaus of Bothell, and Geri & husband Mark Trudeau of Chewelah, WA; son, John Kortus & wife Donna of Chewelah, WA; 3 brothers, Albert Kortus of Everson, Tony Kortus of Lynden, and Bill Kortus of Nebraska; 5 sisters, Jennie Schab of Benton City, WA, Effie Schmick of Hay, WA, Cora Winterberg of Lynden, Jody Cure of Lakewood, CA, and Etta Silves of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren; and numerous other family members. A funeral service will be held Thurs., Feb. 13, 11 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bob Marvel officiating. Inurnment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

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