Phyllis Ruth Donnelly
Phyllis Ruth Beauch Donnelly, 79, of Issaquah, diedon Dec. 23, 2000, at Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue. Private family services were held at Tahoma National Cemetery.
Mrs. Donnelly was born on Aug. 1, 1921, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Clifford and Florence Beauch. She lived most of her young life in Washington, D.C., where she graduated from high school.
She married Garin "Doc" Donnelly on Feb. 11, 1946, in Washington, D.C. They moved to Issaquah in 1946 where they settled and raised their family.
During her working career, Mrs. Donnelly was employed by the U.S. Customs in Seattle and later at Darigold in Issaquah. She was a member of the Issaquah PTA, helped to found the Issaquah kindergarten and assisted with Labor Day parades in Issaquah.
In her leisure time she enjoyed bowling, traveling, farming and gardening. She was preceded in death by son Ed Donnelly on Feb. 5, 1979.
Mrs. Donnelly is survived by her husband of Issaquah; daughter Christy Davidson and husband Mel of Fall City; daughter-in-law Marilyn Donnelly; and three grandchildren.
The family suggests remembrances to the Washington Council of the Blind, the Northwest Kidney Center or a charity of choice.
Arrangements are by Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home.
Gunvor Wickstrom Johnson
Gunvor Wickstrom Johnson, 76, of Sammamish, died on Dec. 28, 2000, at Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2001, at Hillside Cemetery in Issaquah.
She was born on March 1, 1923, in Boden, Sweden.
She is survived by her husband, Forrest, of Sammamish; children Lynn, Judy and Eric; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home.
Floyd A. Matheny
Floyd A. Matheny, 81, of Issaquah, died on Dec. 25, 2000. A graveside service was on Dec. 29 at the Lower Hillside Cemetery in Issaquah.
Mr. Matheny was born on June 18, 1919, in Leneve, Ore., the son of Arthur and Myrtle Matheny. He was raised in Index, Wash., where he graduated from high school.
Mr. Matheny served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Following the war he married Donna Carter on June 18, 1946. They moved to Issaquah in 1956. She preceded him in death in 1990.
Mr. Matheny worked as a machinist for The Boeing Co. for 27 years prior to his retirement in 1981.
In his leisure time he enjoyed listening to rock `n' roll music, reading, working puzzles, playing card games and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Matheny Smith, on March 16, 1971.
Mr. Matheny is survived by two daughters, Karen L. Davidson of Sammamish and Cheryl Matheny of Issaquah; two sons, Sonny Matheny of Cedar Park, Texas, and Larry Matheny of Issaquah; sister Dolores Richards of Livermore, Calif.; and five grandchildren.
The family suggests remembrances to Mountain View School in Snoqualmie or the American Heart Association.
Arrangements are by Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home.
Edward S. Pytel
Edward S. Pytel, 76, of Issaquah, died on Dec. 25, 2000, at Providence Marianwood in Issaquah. Memorial services will be held in Waynesburg, Penn., in the spring of 2001.
Mr. Pytel was born on April 12, 1924, in Mather, Penn., the son of Anthony and Sophia Pytel. He was raised in Mather where he attended school.
On Dec. 31, 1942, he married Devonah M. Young in Waynesburg.
Mr. Pytel served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following the war he and his wife moved to Illinois. He worked for 27 years in civil service at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois. Mr. Pytel retired in 1983 and the couple moved to Mountain Home, Ark. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Mountain Home. The Pytels lived in Portland, Ore., for five years prior to moving to Issaquah in 1998.
Survivors include his wife of Issaquah; daughter Cynthia D. Redine of Issaquah; sister Helen Kovach of East Millsboro, Penn.; and one granddaughter.
Arrangements are by Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home.
Clive Berry
Clive Berry, 77, owner of the Issaquah Floral Shop from 1949 until 1962, died Oct. 18, 2001, at his home in Spokane.
Mr. Berry served on the Issaquah City Council from 1952 to 1962, and was a charter member of the Issaquah Junior Chamber of Commerce.
He was also a member of the Issaquah VFW #3146.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Willa "Billie" Berry; daughters Ann Burland of Germany, Gwen Berry of Bainbridge Island, Leslie Clark of College Park, Md., and Gayle Hoover of Omak.
Marie M. Hagerman
Marie M. Hagerman, 94, of Issaquah, died on Dec. 27, 2001, at the Issaquah Care Center.
A private family service will be held.
A private burial will be held in Omaha, Neb.
Mrs. Hagerman was born on Dec. 20, 1907, in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of Victor and Margaret Holman.
She was raised in Omaha where she attended school.
She married George M. Hagerman on June 29, 1929, in Omaha where they lived for a short while before moving to Estherville, Iowa.
They raised their family in Estherville before moving to Boulder, Colo., in 1953.
The couple moved to Kirkland in 1976.
Mrs. Hagerman lived in Washington Court Assisted Living in Bellevue for a few years prior to her move to Issaquah.
She participated in numerous positions in Lutheran churches such as serving on the church councils, teaching Sunday school classes and Evangelical Lutheran Church Women (ELCW), and most recently was a member of First Lutheran Church in Bothell.
Mrs. Hagerman was a committed mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was an avid knitter, enjoyed all types of handcrafts and also liked writing letters to family and friends.
Mrs. Hagerman was preceded in death by her husband in 1990.
She is survived by her daughter Nancy Cumming of Issaquah; sons Keith Hagerman of Denver, Colo., and Neil Hagerman of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family suggests remembrances to First Lutheran Church in Bothell.
Alf M. Nordli
Alf M. Nordli, 89, of Issaquah, died on Dec. 26, 2001, at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland.
Funeral services were held Dec. 29 at Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home.
A private burial was at Washington Memorial Park in SeaTac.
Mr. Nordli was born on Dec. 8, 1912, in Cottonwood, Minn., the son of Carl and Theoline Nordli.
He was raised in Cottonwood and worked in his father's blacksmith shop and played semipro baseball and hockey.
He married Dorothy K. Endress in Seattle on Dec. 20, 1941.
Mr. Nordli worked at the Puget Sound Navy Yard during World War II and served in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1947 to 1952.
The family moved to West Lake Sammamish in 1955.
He was a structural iron worker and worked at Issacson Iron Works for many years.
After retirement they moved to Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
They returned to Issaquah in 2001.
He was a member of Iron Workers Local No. 86. In his leisure time, Mr. Nordli enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing cards and spending time with his friends and family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter Mitzi T. Brennan of Woodinville; son Carl Nordli of Bellevue; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Remembrances may be made to Medic I or Evergreen Hospice.
Erika R. Banks
Erika R. Banks, 29, of Kirkland, died Dec. 16, 2001, at home.
A private family service will be held.
Ms. Banks was born on Nov. 13, 1972, to Russell and Candice Banks in Kirkland.
She was raised in Redmond and graduated from Two Rivers High School in Snoqualmie in 1991.
She was employed as an administrative assistant for several years.
Ms. Banks enjoyed reading, listening to country music, bike riding, camping, watching classic love story movies and cooking.
The family recalled that one of Erika's goals was to become a chef.
She had a collection and passion for candles and candle holders.
Erika is survived by son Benjamin, 2, of Sammamish; her father of Kirkland; mother and stepfather Cory Hagen of Sammamish; brothers Christopher Banks of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Seth Hagen of Marysville; sisters Natalie Hagen of Sammamish and Nicole Hagen of Anaheim, Calif.; and her grandparents Betty and Reuben Decker of Kirkland and Madison Haas of Eagle, Idaho.
Donald A. Pusch
Donald A. Pusch, 96, of Issaquah, died on Dec. 28, 2001, in Issaquah.
A memorial service will be at the Issaquah Community Church at 2 p.m. on Jan. 5.
His final resting place will be Hillside Cemetery, Issaquah.
Mr. Pusch was born on Dec. 21, 1905, in Anaconda, Mont., the son of Peter and Christine Pusch.
He was raised in Spokane and served in the U.S. Navy from 1920 to 1922 and in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1922 to 1924.
Mr. Pusch married Margaret Hermanson on Aug. 14, 1930, in Mt. Vernon.
The family moved to Issaquah in 1948.
He worked as an automobile mechanic for Stonebridge Chevrolet in Issaquah for several years.
In his leisure time he enjoyed boating, especially on the waters of Puget Sound.
He was a member of the Issaquah Community Church.
Mr. Pusch was preceded in death by his wife in 1973.
Mr. Pusch is survived by daughter Dolores Luse of Issaquah; son Robert Pusch of Issaquah; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters.
Remembrances may be made to Community Enterprises of Issaquah, now called Atwork.
Wendy Sullivan
Wendy Lee Sullivan, 47, of Mercer Island, died Dec. 21, 2001, after a battle with cancer.
A funeral mass was Dec. 27 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Mrs. Sullivan was born on July 14, 1954, in Roseville, Minn., the daughter of Paul and Phyllis Mayo.
She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in zoology.
She moved to Issaquah in 1984 and worked at Neorx until 1991.
Mrs. Sullivan was an active member of St. Joseph's Issaquah parish and choir.
She helped start a school at the church that has grown to more than 165 students.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel, formerly of Arden Hills, Minn.; four daughters, Kelly Maureen, Erin Lee, Bonnie Rose and Molly Robin, all of Mercer Island; parents Paul and Phyllis Mayo of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; sister Pamela Hansen of Forest Lake, Minn.; brother Gary Mayo of Hopkins, Minn.; and mother-in-law Dorothy Sullivan of Austin, Texas.
Phyllis D. Gleason
At the family's request there will be no services.
Mrs. Gleason was born on March 20, 1921, in Tacoma, the daughter of James and Lillian Phillips. She graduated from Stadium High School and attended the Cornish School of Fine Arts and the College of Puget Sound.
She married Donald Gleason on Sep. 25, 1942, in Olympia. The couple lived in the Pacific Northwest for many years prior to moving to Issaquah in 1973.
Mrs. Gleason enjoyed spending time with her family, painting, traveling and entertaining friends.
Mrs. Gleason is survived by her husband of Issaquah; her children, Roger W. Gleason of Issaquah, Kenton F. Gleason of Fall City, Ronald M. Gleason of Issaquah and Tamatha E. Gleason of Issaquah; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Arrangements are by Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home.
Marion J. Freegard Sears
Marion J. Freegard Sears of Issaquah died on Jan. 4, 2002, in Issaquah. She was 71.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 13 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Issaquah.
Mrs. Sears was born on Feb. 11, 1931, in Glendale, Calif., the daughter of Laine and Jessie Sweeney. She was raised in Glendale and moved to Issaquah in 1962.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Franciscan Order.
In her leisure time she enjoyed crocheting, knitting and making rosaries for the church.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jim Freegard, in 1973.
Survivors include two daughters, Anne M. Freegard and Keri K. Freegard, both of Issaquah; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Remembrances may be made to Medic I or your favorite charity.
Arrangements are by Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home.
Bonnie Jean Aldrich
Bonnie Jean Aldrich, 65, died Dec. 19, 2001, in Little Rock, Ark.
Cremation took place in Arkansas.
Mrs. Aldrich was born on May 24, 1936, in Heber Springs, Ark.
She moved to Issaquah in 1967 with her former husband and three children.
She enjoyed art, storytelling and poetry and was active in the Issaquah arts community.
She opened her home in the late 1960s to community-sponsored classes in pottery and painting, and she frequently contributed human-interest stories to The Issaquah Press in the late 1970s.
Mrs. Aldrich was the proprietor of the Treasure Galley, an art-supply store in Issaquah, ran the Little Shoppe and was a server at the Sun Restaurant.
Mrs. Aldrich is survived by son Steven Aldrich of Olympia; daughters Dinah Aldrich of Kirkland and Wenda Alvarez of San Diego, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
Remembrances may be made to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, 4301 W. Markham St., Slot 600, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Colleen Baldino
Colleen Baldino, 56, of Issaquah, died Dec. 28, 2001, at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle.
A funeral service was Jan. 3 at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Black Diamond.
Mrs. Baldino was born on Oct. 22, 1945, in Seattle, the daughter of Woodrow and Margaret Dougherty.
She was raised in Hobart and graduated from Issaquah High School in 1964.
On Oct. 13, 1973, she married Robert J. Baldino in Bellevue. In 28 years of marriage they lived in Seattle, Hawaii and California, before moving back to Issaquah in 1992.
In her leisure time Mrs. Baldino enjoyed reading, making crafts, collecting antiques and spending time with her family.
She and her husband also enjoyed traveling extensively in Europe.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jo Dougherty.
Mrs. Baldino is survived by her husband of Issaquah; son Robert I. Baldino of Issaquah; sisters Susan Nichol of Bellingham, Betty Richardson of Kent, Celia Guiles of Warrenton, Ore., and Teresa Craver of SeaTac; and brother Tim Dougherty of Kent.
Lilly Cornelius
Florence Louise "Lilly" Cornelius, 68, of Enumclaw, died Dec. 24, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Cornelius was born on July 18, 1933, in Seattle.
She married Lloyd Cornelius and was preceded in death by him.
She loved her family and was devoted to raising her grandson, Jordan "Sweety Pie" Lloyd Allen.
Survivors include daughters Laurie Allen of Issaquah and Tami Rigden of Enumclaw; sons Mark of Quincy and Scott of Enumclaw; and three grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to King County Fire District 28, 1330 Wells St., Enumclaw, WA 98022.
Clara M. Deeter
Clara M. Deeter, 94, died Dec. 31, 2001, at Tiburon Estates Adult Family Home in Sammamish.
A service celebrating her life is at 2 p.m. Jan. 16 at St. Peter's Methodist Church, 17222 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue.
Mrs. Deeter was born on Oct. 26, 1907, in Dayton, the daughter of Lewis and Bertha Windust.
She attended Cheney Normal School in Cheney and Western Washington University.
In 1926 she married D.M. Deeter.
They were married 52 years.
Mrs. Deeter was a school teacher and taught in many areas in Washington and Oregon before becoming the librarian at Lynden High School, where she worked for 24 years.
In her leisure time she enjoyed playing bridge and pinochle, and dancing.
She especially enjoyed traveling, and visited Australia, Europe, the South Pacific, Alaska, Costa Rica and Mexico.
She also traveled around the world with her husband on a five-month cargo-liner trip.
Mrs. Deeter is survived by daughter Joy B. Littlefield of Issaquah; son Thomas M. Deeter and his wife Pam of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the Issaquah Valley Senior Center, the Hospice of Providence or a charity of choice.
George A. Fallstrom Jr.
George A. Fallstrom Jr., 81, of Issaquah, died Dec. 31, 2001, at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue.
A memorial service was Jan. 4 at Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home.
Mr. Fallstrom was born on Jan.17, 1920, in Roy, the son of George and Olive Fallstrom.
He was raised in Roy and graduated from Roy High School and Pacific Lutheran College.
On Nov. 22, 1950, he married Frances Callow in Parkland.
The family moved to Issaquah in 1965.
Mr. Fallstrom served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He taught school in Elma then worked as an electronic technician for The Boeing Co. for many years.
In his leisure time he enjoyed spending time at his cabin near Shelton, clam digging, fishing and being with his family.
Mr. Fallstrom is survived by his wife of Issaquah; sons Jon Fallstrom of Snohomish, Robert Fallstrom of Yakima and Eric Fallstrom of Lake Stevens; brother Harold Fallstrom of Manchester; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.
Remembrances may be made to Medic I or a charity of choice.
Richard E. Heinz
Richard E. Heinz, 80, of Issaquah, died at home on Jan. 3, 2002.
A memorial service was Jan. 7 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church of Issaquah.
Mr. Heinz's final resting place will be at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Maple Valley.
Mr. Heinz was born on Sept. 23, 1921, in Sutton, Neb., the son of Julius and Martha Heinz.
He was raised in and near Sutton and Lincoln, Neb.
Mr. Heinz joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1940.
He was stationed initially at Port Townsend and later at Alameda, Calif.
He also proudly served during World War II.
On Feb. 24, 1944, Mr. Heinz married Leila A. Busse in Oakland, Calif.
They settled and raised their family in nearby San Leandro.
Mr. Heinz was a construction superintendent with Stolte, Inc. of Oakland until his retirement in 1982.
The couple moved to Bellingham in 1991 and to Providence Point in July 2000.
Mr. Heinz enjoyed woodworking, genealogy and spending time with family.
Mr. Heinz is survived by his wife of 58 years, and by daughters Carol A. Newhouse of Antelope, Calif., and Laurie D. Heinz of Issaquah; sons Richard A. Heinz of San Francisco and Gary D. Heinz of San Leandro; and sisters Florence Schwarz of Loveland, Colo., and Bernice Nelson of Kettle Falls, Idaho.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
