Karen Solem Grussendorf February 7, 1943 – May 26, 2025 Karen Solem Grussendorf, a beloved educator, tireless community advocate, and pillar of the Sitka arts and education scenes, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 82. Her boundless...
William John Fredrickson known as Bill, passed away peacefully at SEARHC Hospital on May 11, 2025. He was born to Mildred Birch and John Holton on August 28, 1938 in Petersburg, Alaska. Mildred later divorced Mr. Holton when Bill was a...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Natividad Juanitez Manaois, lovingly known as Naty, who passed away on May 4, 2025, at 10:40 PM at the Anchorage Pioneer Home, surrounded by her beloved husband Mario and...
A celebration of the life of Janice Marie (Williams) Limbaugh will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the ANB Founders Hall. It will be potluck-style. Janice died Oct. 13, 2024, in Spokane, Washington. A former Sitkan, she had been a resident of...
Irene Shuler, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, on April 24, 2025, in Sitka, Alaska. Irene is survived by her cherished husband of 47 years, Kaye Dethridge; her loving brother, Dennis; her nieces Chelsea and Elyse,...
Today would have been Cindy Davis's 70th Birthday. However, it was not meant to be. This is a clip of Cindy's life. She always said, “Every year after 30 is a bonus.” Cynthia Nadine...
The family of Donald R. Soukup invites friends and community members to join them 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church for memorial services. Following the service, a celebration of life will take place in the See...
A celebration of the life of Victor D. Jones Sr. will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi community house, 200 Katlian Street. Following the service and refreshments, a potluck barbeque will be held at Pioneer...
Susan Kesler, 78, passed away peacefully on March 20, the first day of Spring, surrounded by her family. Susan was born to Norman and Laura May Lundberg on March 1, 1947, in Poplar, Wisconsin. The baby of the family with two older siblings, she...
Rance Joseph Dailey With sadness, the family announces the passing of Rance Joseph Dailey, who died on March 8, 2025, in Hermosillo, Mexico, with his wife by his side. He was 71 years old. Rance was …
Gayleen Rene Jacobs Gayleen Rene Jacobs (nee Nanney), of Sitka, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Anchorage, with family by her bedside. Born on August 19, 1956, in Caldwell, Idaho, Gayleen spent her …
Janice Lynne Davis Former Sitkan Janice Lynne Davis, 80, passed away peacefully at the Anchorage Pioneer Home on February 13, 2025. Lynne was born on September 16, 1944, in Fitzsimmons, Colorado, to …
Martina Nellie Maria Dundas With heavy hearts, her family announces the passing of Martina Nellie Maria Dundas, lovingly known as Tina, who left us peacefully in her sleep on February 26, 2025. Tina …
Kirk Van Winkle Kirk Van Winkle, 70, of Sitka, died March 13 from complications related to an aneurysm surgery in Seattle, Washington. Kirk was born in Oceanside, California, in 1954, the third of …
Theodore “Ted” Falkner Theodore “Ted” Falkner, who was with the U.S. Forest Service for 42 years, died March 11 in Kent, Washington. He was 88. Ted was born Feb. 24, 1937, in Everett, …
Carl and Vesta Dominicks Carl Theodore Dominicks Carl Theodore Dominicks, a longtime Sitka resident, passed away on Feb. 6, 2025, at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center. He was 88. Carl was born April …
Andrew B. Miller Andrew B. Miller, a former Sitka resident, died February 20, 2025, in Edmonds, Washington, at age 65. Andy was born December 3, 1959, in Spokane, Washington, to Betty Collins and …
Robin Emmens Robin Emmens was born May 26, 1945, in Medford, Oregon, to Robert Gabel Emmens and Justine Miller Emmens, and spent her early years in Southern Oregon. Robin’s father’s career …
Kenneth C. “Kenny” Proctor Kenneth C. “Kenny” Proctor, a resident of Sitka, passed from this life on February 10 at his home in Safford, Arizona. He was 88. Kenny was born June 22, 1936, …
Calvin Mark Bigelow Calvin Mark Bigelow, a longtime commercial fisherman, died of cancer 10 p.m. Feb. 9 at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center. He was 68. He was born in Ontario, Canada, on July 8, 1956, …