Key Peninsula News

Obituaries Born April 1, 1947, Thomas Donald Rolfzen died peacefully May 30, 2018, at his home in Lakebay, with his sister Cheryl Rose Rolfzen by his side. Tom was an extraordinarily hardworking … more

7/1/18

Kent Andrew McPherson

Obituaries Born Jan. 9, 2018, Kent Andrew McPherson died in his mother’s arms as she sang “You Are My Sunshine,” May 14, 2018, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. … more

6/1/18

Max Marlow

Obituaries Max A. Marlow, 75, a longtime resident of Vaughn, died April 24, 2018. Marlow was a retired electrician of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. He enjoyed gardening and sharing all he … more

6/1/18

Kurt Frender

Obituaries Born Sept. 12, 1956, in Bremerton, Kurt Frender died March 25, 2018. Frender called the Central Kitsap region home. He graduated from Bremerton High School in 1975. Early on in his … more

5/1/18

Helen Provencal

Obituaries Born May 20, 1932, Helen Provencal, a 27-year Herron Island resident, died April 8 at the age of 85 surrounded by family. Helen dearly loved her family and her animals. She was a … more

5/1/18

Leonard Christiansen

Obituaries Leonard Elmer Christiansen died at his home in Longbranch on the morning of Feb. 19 at the age of 90 following a long battle with prostate cancer, bone cancer and congestive heart … more

4/1/18

Edward Pilotte

Obituaries Edward Anthony Pilotte II died shortly after midnight March 6, 2018, at age 18. He was a bright light with a wonderful smile, infectious laugh and loving heart that strived to lift the … more

4/1/18

Suzanne Stuhaug

Obituaries Suzanne “Sue” Stuhaug died Feb. 5, 2017, surrounded by her family and the expressions of love from her friends, after a long battle with a debilitating lung disease. She was … more

3/1/18

Marge Adams

Obituaries Marge Adams died peacefully, surrounded by family, Dec. 15, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Born April 4, 1936, to Johanna Jansen and Glenn Lambertson, Adams grew up in Tacoma. … more

2/1/18

James Theodore Madden

Obituaries James Theodore (Ted) Madden died Dec. 28, 2017, surrounded by loved ones at St. Anthony hospital in Gig Harbor, following his second battle with cancer. A fun-loving man with an … more

2/1/18

Beatrice Louise Ragains

Obituaries Born May 9, 1920, as Beatrice Louise McKean, Ragains died peacefully in her sleep at Mercy Care Adult Family Home in Gig Harbor Dec. 27, 2017. As a young schoolgirl, she was teased … more

2/1/18

Kathy Ann Snider

Obituaries Born to Frank and Elma Snider, Sept. 3, 1959, Kathy Ann Snider died unexpectedly Dec. 24, 2017. She was a resident of the Key Peninsula for over 20 years but grew up in Clark Fork, … more

2/1/18

Robert Ernest Sprague

Obituaries Robert Ernest Sprague died Jan. 7, 2018. Sprague was born in 1920 in Wenatchee, Washington, to John W. and Blanche Sprague. He was educated in Tacoma schools, graduating from Lincoln … more

2/1/18

Virginia Marie Volz

Obituaries Born the first baby of the New Year Jan. 1, 1959, in Reno, Nevada, Virginia Marie Volz was the second child of Raymond and Maria Volz. She died unexpectedly Nov. 27, 2017, from a … more

2/1/18

Virginia Marie Volz

Obituaries Vigrinia Marie Volz Born the first baby of the New Year on Jan. 1, 1959 in Reno Nevada, Virginia Marie Volz was the second child of proud parents Raymond and Maria Volz. She died … more

1/18/18

Terecia Jean Smith (1952-2017)

Obituaries Terecia Jean Smith was born Feb. 1, 1952, and died Nov. 13, 2017. She liked to cook and create signature wedding cakes, and worked at Winchell’s Donuts and later for SPA, a … more

12/29/17

William Elroy Wilson (1957-2017)

Obituaries William Elroy Wilson, resident of Lakebay for 24 years, passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, one day short of his 60th birthday. Bill was born in Anchorage, Alaska but lived much of his … more

12/10/17

Key Pen Loses an Icon

Obituaries By Randy Viers, Special to KP News Ruth Bramhall was a pillar of the Key Pen community. As Key Peninsula Fire District 16’s Battalion Chief Chuck West said, “She was a strong … more

11/1/17

Maureen “Reni” Moriarity

Obituaries Maureen “Reni” Moriarity, 1945 to 2017, dedicated her life to art and creating beauty in everyday life. Her paintings and home are full of beautifully arranged shells, flowers, … more

5/31/17

Ananiah Jacob McCarrell

Obituaries Ananiah Jacob McCarrell died April 5, 2017. Born Sept. 18, 1981, on the Dog Bar of the Bear River in Colfax, California. McCarrell grew up on Lake Tapps and in Home … more

5/31/17