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Local Obituaries for Port Orchard, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Areas

Murel P. Nesseth

Murel P. Nesseth

Apr 25, 2016

Murel P. Nesseth, 88 of Port Orchard, Washington, died Monday, April 25, 2016 at 12:59 pm in Tacoma, Washington. Murel was born March 15, 1928 in Bone Trail, North Dakota to Paul and Nora (Dahle) Nesseth. He attended South Kitsap High School. Following his marriage to the former Joy Andeberg in Williston, North Dakota, they moved to Washington State. Murel...

James Robert Montell

James Robert Montell

Apr 25, 2016

February 21, 1940- April 25, 2016 James (Jim) Montell passed away peacefully at home from complications due to Mesothelioma. He was lovingly surrounded by family and close friends. He was 76 years old. Jim is proceeded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Vira Montell, his wife, Verna (Jean) Montell, and his brother, John Montell. On July 3, 1979, Jim...

Marguerite "Peggy" Long

Marguerite "Peggy" Long

Apr 21, 2016

Marguerite Long, “Peggy”, age 89, passed away at Willow Creek Adult Family home in Port Orchard on April 21, 2016 due to complications from a Stroke and Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on January 4, 1927 in Seattle, Washington to Marguerite and Myron Long and had 2 younger brothers, Ron & Dick. She married Ernest Schramm on October 30, 1945...

Gary Kent Everist

Gary Kent Everist

Apr 18, 2016

Gary Everist, of Port Orchard passed away peacefully in his sleep April 18, 2016. He was born in San Pedro, CA March 26, 1940 to Bill and Ruth Weisel Everist. He was preceded in death by his parents and his younger sister Anne. He leaves behind his sisters Kathie, Debra (Dennis),Janice (Jim) and Jeannie. Brother Jim (Kathleen) and numerous nieces...

Lora Reinhardt

Lora Reinhardt

Apr 18, 2016

Lora Reinhardt, 93, of Port Orchard, died April 18, 2016 at Life Care Center. Lora was born January 3, 1923 in Centrailia, Wa to Albert & Stella Munsell. Lora was a hard working, loving wife & mother, raising 4 children. She enjoyed family gatherings, playing cards and was actively involved in church and faith. Her favorite place to spend time...

Nona Brummet

Nona Brummet

Apr 17, 2016

Nona L. Brummet, of Port Orchard passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 17, 2016. The former Nona Adams was born on November 30, 1940 in Riverside, California to Edgar and Edna Adams. Nona graduated from Selah high school and continued on to Yakima Community College. She married Granvil (Gary) Brummet and together they had two children. Nona settled...

Thomas Norman Hunt

Thomas Norman Hunt

Apr 16, 2016

Thomas N. Hunt 1952-2016 63, died April 16, 2016 at home. Born May 18, 1952 in Portland, OR to Thomas and Norma Hunt. He served in the US Navy in early 1970’s where he developed a love for sailing and the Hawaiian Islands. He received a B.A. in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Portland, where he would meet Margaret...

Ronnie Hans Christerson

Ronnie Hans Christerson

Apr 16, 2016

Ronnie Hans Christerson passed away on April 16, 2016. He was born on August 12, 1956 in Stockholm, Sweden. Ronnie is survived by his wife Terri, sons Ryan and Justin Christerson, daughter Jessica Border, as well as grandchildren Mikayla, Kaleena and Kaden. Ronnie worked as an electrical equipment/ordinance specialist at Keyport, WA for 36 years before retiring on March 2,...

Leona Mae Zukowski

Leona Mae Zukowski

Apr 16, 2016

Leona Mae Zukowski, 89, of Port Orchard, WA, passed away on Saturday morning, April 16, 2016 in the family home of her daughter, where she has been living for over 4 years. She was born in Las Animas, Colorado, 4th child out of 9, to parents Stephen and Daisy Cavanaugh. Leona was 11 when the family moved to Yakima, WA....

Carol Louise Arends

Carol Louise Arends

Apr 13, 2016

Carol L. Arends, 83, of Bremerton, died early April 13 at her residence, just three weeks short of the seventh anniversary of her diagnosis with late stage ovarian cancer. Viewing is scheduled from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Rill Chapel, Port Orchard. A funeral is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton...

Etna G Ruiz

Etna G Ruiz

Apr 12, 2016

Etna Graciela Ruiz, 76, died at her home in Port Orchard, Washington on April 12, 2016. She was born in Quezaltenango, Guatemala on June 9, 1939 to Rodolfo & Columba Dominguez. She had 3 sisters and a brother and married Rodolfo Ruiz on June 8, 1960. Etna was a homemaker. Surviving are husband Rodolfo; children Nery Ruiz, Perla Whitson, Erick...

Curtis Lee Cosens

Curtis Lee Cosens

Apr 12, 2016

*Words to describe Curtis- Caring. Adventurous. Protective. Creative. Quirky. Inspirational. *Favorite stories of Curtis' life- One night Curtis and his baby sister Jennifer were doing mud masks together. Sarah, his other sister, was talking to them via instant messenger and asked what they were doing. They replied that they were doing chocolate masks. Sarah thought that was really cool and...

James "Jimmy" Kelley

James "Jimmy" Kelley

Apr 5, 2016

IN LOVING MEMORY James "Jimmy" Kelly October 27, 1944- April 5, 2016 James "Jimmy" Kelley passed away unexpectedly on the night of April 5, 2016. Jimmy is survived by his five younger sisters, younger brother and many nieces and nephews. He is remembered and loved by his family and close friends. Jimmy was born in Bremerton, Washington on October 27,...

Margaret Anne Blanchard

Margaret Anne Blanchard

Apr 3, 2016

Margaret A. Blanchard, age 70, passed away on April 3rd, 2016, at her home in Sunnyslope surrounded by her family. She was born on September 4th, 1945 in Eye, Nr. Peterborough, England to George & Elsie (Dowsing) Rome and had eight brothers and sisters. She married Gary Blanchard 52 years ago on September 26, 1964 and has four children, Juliette...

Lucille Marie Trail

Lucille Marie Trail

Apr 2, 2016

Lucille Marie Trail (Maiden name: Knaak) was born December 1, 1925 and was raised in various parts of the state of Iowa. During WW 2 she worked as a welder for making glass frames for steel doors. Married Lloyd G. Trail in June, of 1953. After Lloyd Trail retired due to medical issues she owned "Trails Tropical Fish" a pet...

Oliveia Merie Jacobs

Oliveia Merie Jacobs

Mar 25, 2016

Oliveia Merie Jacobs a.k.a Chelcie Anne Jacobs passed away 25 March 2016. She was born 23 August 1991. Olive was born at home she grew to be a free spirited young lady who loved everyone. Olive is survived by her mother Kathrine Neary, her sister Rayana Neary, grandmother Marian Warner, her father James Jacobs, her stepmom Leah Jacobs, sister Amber...

Willard B Teachenor

Willard B Teachenor

Mar 24, 2016

Willard B. Teachenor went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2016 at 12:01 a.m. Will, as he was known to most of his family and friends, was born in Des Moines, Iowa on October 31, 1938. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Teachenor, Daughter, Dana Kovacs, Son, Todd Teachenor, and Grandchildren, Jessica Petersen, Ryan...

Thomas M. Graham

Thomas M. Graham

Mar 18, 2016

Cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather & friend Thomas (Tom) Graham passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, WA due to an extended illness. Tom was born in Bremerton on October 24th, 1950. In his younger years he enjoyed drag racing, stock car racing and rebuilding classic cars. On July 25, 1992 Tom married Cheryl (Watkins) Graham...

Barbara Jean Brainard

Barbara Jean Brainard

Mar 17, 2016

Barbara Brainard Born May 10, 1939 Passed away on St. Patricks Day, March 17, 2016 She was 76 years old. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She was a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her children, grand children and great grand children. She was a pet lover and enjoyed yelling at the TV during...

Beatrice Blanche Manns

Beatrice Blanche Manns

Mar 15, 2016

Beatrice B. Manns, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Bea was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 8, 1925. She grew up in Milwaukee with her parents, three brothers and one sister. As young girl, she lived across the street from a movie theater and loved to watch all the latest movies, especially musicals with...