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Former Petersburg, Alaska resident JoAnne E. Kangas passed away from cancer in Hibbing, Minnesota. She was born to John and Grace Gilbertson on April 19, 1940 in Minnesota. Art and music were favorite pastimes and as a teenager she knew Bob Dylan. As an adult, she was thrilled to meet and shake hands with of her favorite musical artist, Elvis Presley. She married Glen Kangas and sons John and David were born in Washington and Danny in Petersburg. Though she and Glen later divorced they often... Full story
Margaret (Peggy) Feist Stearns, 75, passed away January 19, 2017 in Petersburg, Alaska with Sarah Cheney and son Robert Feist at her side. Peggy was born on July 19, 1941 in New York, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom Stearns. She is survived by sons Michael (Dinell) Feist and Robert (Pronthip) as well as many friends and distant relatives. Per Peggy's request, no memorial service will be held.... Full story
Brandon Estes, 24, was born on May 26, 1993, to David and Teresa Estes in Roswell, New Mexico. He grew up in Roswell, New Mexico, Petersburg, Alaska and Malta, Ohio. He lived in Petersburg and Juneau. Since he was able to start talking, he was always cracking jokes and making people laugh. He was extremely quiet and polite, until he got to know you and felt comfortable enough to be himself around you. Once he opened up to you, he'd be the complete opposite and be a goofball and speak his mind. W... Full story
Ruth Dawson, 81, passed away in Juneau, Alaska on November 28, 2016. On April 25, 1935 Royal Ezra Duval and his wife Clara Marcia Duval were blessed by the birth of Ruth Elaine Duval in Randolph, Vermont. In 1941 the family moved to Bremerton, Washington where Royal worked at the naval ship yard. Five years later in 1946 the Duvals moved to Petersburg, Alaska. After living on Front Street for a time with Ruth's grandfather Charles Oscar Duval and wife Druise, Royal and Clara purchased a home at... Full story
Betty Ann Schmit 87, passed away Oct. 20, 2016 in Vancouver, Wash. Betty was born to J. Harrison and Minnie Bigelow, March 3, 1929, in Olympia, Wash. She was athletic and as a youth played basketball at Wrangell High School in Alaska. Betty and Pete (Beldon) Arthurs raised their five children in Napavine, Wash. Both parents were active in the community, coaching baseball, PTA and ensuring their children got the benefit of learning a musical instrument. Music and dancing were something Pete and Betty enjoyed doing together. As a volunteer, Betty... Full story
Sue (Susan) Linda (Almquist) Gabrinski, 63, died Oct. 16, 2016, with her family by her side. Sue fought colon cancer beginning in May 2013. Sue was born in Wrangell, Alaska on June 19, 1953. In 1954 the family moved back to Willmar, Minnesota. In 1975, she earned her degree in Special Education from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. While teaching in Petersburg, Alaska, she met and married Tom Grabinksi on Aug. 20, 1977. The family moved to Bozeman in the fall of 1979 and lived there until moving to Troy in 1991. Sue is survived... Full story
On October 18, 2016, Marlen W. Davis Sr, went home to be with the Lord. He was born October 30, 1936 in Aberdeen, Washington to Luther and Fern Davis, the eldest of seven children. Due to the premature death of his mother, as a young teen, Marlen quit school along with his brother Cecil to work and help raise all of their younger siblings. He later lived in California and Oregon and eventually started a family. By the age of 35, Marlen had brought six children into the world. Marlen spent his... Full story
Harley C. Solberg, 92, died in Seattle on October 5, 2016. He was born on February 4, 1924 in Sparta, Wisconsin to Adolf Solberg and Selma (Nelson) Solberg. He spent his years growing up in Oaklee, Minnesota on the family farm with his sisters Ada (Moen), Elaine (White) and Delores (Haugen). Harley served in the 85th Infantry during WW2. He was in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Austria. In Italy he was part of the battle at Anzio. In 1948 he was stationed in Alaska with the Alaska... Full story
Lucinda M. Thomassen Capps, 68, died in Petersburg September 26, 2016. She was born August 25, 1948 to Roland and Nina Temple in Eugene, Ore. Home baking was her favorite activity to share among friends, family, and neighbors. She loved sport fishing, but her favorite was crabbing – the crabbers can now have some. She was preceded in death by brothers Randy Sparks, Wally Welton, and sister Diana Whitethorn. She is survived by husband Don Capps; children, of Bob Thomassen, Kelly, Scott and T... Full story
Samuel Hudson Cornthwaite passed away suddenly after falling ill to acute pancreatitis on September 6th, in a Beijing China hospital, with his sister Hannah by his side. Sam grew up in Petersburg, Alaska and in 2001 he made the move with his parents to Montana, attending Petersburg Elementary school and then Shields Valley Schools where he graduated in 2008. As you look back on his short 26 yrs of life, he always had an interest in people and fishing. At a very young age he was known be able to... Full story
Kenneth James Hammer, 66, died September 23 in Petersburg, Alaska. He was born in Petersburg on September 6, 1950, the oldest of the five children born to his parents, Jim and Bev. Ken graduated from PHS in the class of 1968. He then joined the Navy, serving in Vietnam before his honorable discharge in October of 1972. He worked on the Alaska Marine Highway system, rising to Senior Chief Engineer before his retirement. During that time he had three children with his then wife, Katherine (Combs).... Full story
Ruth W. Sandvik, 100, Petersburg resident for 75 years, died on July 29, 2016 at Seattle"s Kline Galland home in the comfort of her family. Ruth fractured her hip in Petersburg, then was medevaced to Swedish Hospital in Seattle. After a successful operation she suffered a stroke and didn"t ever recover. Ruth was born in Portland, Oregon to Hermann and Vesta Wetterborg on February 8, 1916. Her parents preceded her in death as well as her sister, Betty. She and Betty attended Portland schools... Full story
Donald E. Schmit,73, passed away in Roseburg, Oregon on August 26, 2016. Don was born on March 21, 1943. Don and Betty met in Napavine, Washington and lived many years in Petersburg, Alaska before retiring to Roseburg. He is survived by his wife, Betty, his brother Ron and his five step-children, Joyce Arthurs, Ginnie Arthurs, Jerry Arthurs, Belinda Arthurs and Corky Arthurs. Also 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, a niece and two nephews and many cousins. Per Don”s request, no services are planned.... Full story
Anne Oak, 93, passed away June 1, 2016 on Maui, Hawaii. An obituary will follow in the future....
Jamie Bryson, 81, died surrounded by his children and his wife Marjorie on August 8, 2016 at his home in Paonia, Colorado, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Jamie was born to Stuart James and Stella Elizabeth Bryson in San Francisco in 1935. He grew up in southern California, but Jamie traveled extensively and ultimately called Alaska home. Shortly after graduating from La Jolla High School, Jamie married Linda Griffin. The young couple spent their early years together in southern... Full story
Matt Thompson, 50, died in Wrangell on June 24, 2016. He was born on December 24, 1965 in Petersburg, Alaska to Jim and Clara Thompson. They moved in 1968 and made their home in Wrangell. Matt loved to fish, hunt, camp and boat, however the one thing he cherished the most was spending time with his family and friends, catching up on what was happening with them. For the most part of his career he worked in the construction industry all over the state for many different companies. He had a good... Full story
Al Dwyer passed away August 5, 2016. A rosary service will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Petersburg Lutheran Church with a celebration of a life well lived to follow at the Sons of Norway Hall. An obituary will follow in the near future.... Full story
Lorraine R. Fisher, age 79, passed away July 24, 2016 in Yankton, S.D. She was born in Blue Grass, N.D. on February 10, 1937 to Martin and Eugenia (Skalsky) Keller and was raised in the town of Hazelton, N.D. She married Curtis Fisher on November 15, 1952 in Linton, N.D. Together they lived in North and South Dakota, Iowa and Petersburg, Alaska from 1988-1998. They settled in Yankton to be closer to their children. She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose and enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, softball, shooting pool and bingo. Lorraine was preced... Full story
Molly Patricia Judge Parks was born in Ketchikan, Alaska and graduated from Petersburg High School in May of 2016. In her short, sweet time on this earth, she grew to be a strong, kind, beautiful and determined young woman. Molly was a passionate soul who held dearly to her beliefs. She believed in the important things in life; like make-up, hair die, yoga pants, and of course, well-structured eye brows. A surprise to her parents, Molly was a real athlete. From the time she was small she loved... Full story
Bill Overdorff died suddenly on July 22, 2016 in Brownsville, OR, one week short of his 84th birthday. William Roy Overdorff, Jr. was born to Jessie (Olson) and William Roy Overdorff, Sr. in Washington D.C. on July 30, 1932; he was an only child. They moved while he was quite young to Grand Island, Nebraska, which was where he grew up. After he graduated from high school, he attended the University of Montana in Missoula, earning a Forestry Degree. He moved up to Juneau, Alaska to work for the... Full story
Diane Marie (Lund) Forde, 73, died peacefully at home in Mukilteo, Washington on July 12, 2016 after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. Diane was born on March 14, 1943 in Petersburg, Alaska and grew up in a small home on Lumber Street with her dad Arne, mom Dolores, and brother Dennis. She graduated from PHS, was salutatorian of her class in 1961, and chose Oregon State University to continue her education. While still in High School in Alaska; she met Alf Forde from Ketchikan, who was... Full story
Steven Delbert Erickson, 67, died on June 22, 2016 after a long battle with health. He was born on June 2, 1949 in Auburn, Washington to Pete and Irene Erickson and attended Auburn schools. He was both an avid hunter and enthusiastic fisherman throughout his life. In the mid-60s, his family moved to Alaska aboard the M/V Irene E in search of "more elbow room." They settled in Petersburg where he and his family fished commercially, started a construction company and ran Irene's Restaurant.... Full story
Richard Bert Hansen, 85, passed away June 20, 2016 in Palm Springs, California. He was born in Cordova, Alaska on December 8, 1930 to Grace and William Hansen. Richard grew up in Cordova and Juneau, Alaska loving sports, particularly basketball. His Juneau High School basketball team won the state championship in 1950. In his 20s his city league basketball team won the Gold Medal Championship and he was named MVP. After serving in the Marines during the Korean Conflict he returned to Douglas and married Patricia Ann Balog in 1955. He and his... Full story
Ben Gabriel Gross, 43 passed away on June 5, 2016. A celebration of Ben’s life will be held at the Sons of Norway Hall on Fri., June 24 at 4 p.m. A full obituary will follow....
Caley Neil McCay, 43, passed away on June 5, 2016 due to natural causes. Caley was born on March 3, 1973 in Tacoma, Wash. to Rick and Jean (Martinsen) McCay. Two years later Caley became a big brother for the first time when his sister Tatra was born. The family then moved and lived throughout Southeast AK before eventually making their permanent home in Petersburg. After the family settled in Petersburg, Caley would become a big brother eight more times upon the adoption of his younger... Full story
