May 7, 2008
William G. Bacus Alaska pioneer William G. Bacus, 91, died at Providence Kodiak Hospital on Thursday, May 1, 2008, following a courageous battle with pneumonia. He had been residing at the Kodiak Care Center for the past year.
Winifred "Winnie" Fern Hatfield Homer resident Winifred "Winnie" Fern Hatfield, 92, passed away April 16, 2008, in her home at Friendship Terrace with her family by her side.
Glenn Ray SatterfieldLongtime Homer resident Glenn Ray Satterfield, 53, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage.
Shirley Ann Treadwell
Homer resident Shirley Ann Treadwell, 70, passed away at the home of her son in Puyallup, Wash., on April 19, 2008.
April 30, 2008
Catherine Mae Hobbs Catherine Mae Hobbs, 80, died of natural causes, in her sleep, at home in Anchorage on the morning of April 20, 2008.
Laramie Linwood Morrison Laramie Linwood Morrison died April 24, 2008, in a traffic accident. He was 28.
Tacy Eva Smith Homer resident Mrs. Tacy Eva Smith, 50, died peacefully Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at South Peninsula Hospital.
April 16, 2008
Helen A. Alm Longtime pioneer Alaskan Helen A. Alm, 96, died April 4, 2008, at her home in Homer with her daughter by her side.
June Martha Uminski Longtime Homer resident, homesteader and merchant extraordinaire June Martha Uminski, 85, died April 11, 2008, at South Peninsula Hospital with her family by her side.
April 9, 2008
Ann Carolyn Gillas Homer resident and Alaska pioneer, Ann Carolyn (Condra) Gillas, 78, went to her eternal rest on April 6, 2008, in Galveston, Texas. She was born in Vancouver, Wash., on Feb. 19, 1930, to James M. Condra and Veronica Fay Brophy.
Seth Allen Harris Longtime Anchor Point resident Mr. Seth Allen Harris, 39, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at his home near Anchor Point.
Melva Jean Hillas Melva Jean Hillas, age 76, passed away Saturday evening, April 5, 2008, at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, Calif., from lung disease.
Paul Elwood Jones Longtime Alaska resident Mr. Paul Elwood Jones, 77, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at South Peninsula Hospital.
April 2, 2008
Joseph L. Lothian Homer resident Joseph Lewis Lothian Sr., 57, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer. A private family service will be held.
Robert E. Harford Homer resident, Mr. Robert E. Harford, a.k.a. "Wasilla Gorilla," 70, died March 8, 2008, at South Peninsula Hospital with his family by his side.
Richard D. Synhorst Richard Dale Synhorst, 57, loving husband, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008, at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, following a 14-month courageous battle with leukemia. A memorial service was at 4 p.m. Monday, March 31, at the Community Christian Church.
Lorna Mae Bailey Former Homer resident Lorna Mae Bailey, 89, died March 7, 2008, at the Mary Conrad Center in Anchorage. An informal memorial service was at 2 p.m., March 27, 2008, at the Mary Conrad Center chapel. Chaplain Keith Olsen officiated.
James William Stewart Longtime Homer resident, Mr. James William Stewart, 90, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer. Per Mr. Stewart's request no services will be held. A private family gathering will be held where his ashes will be scattered.
Arnold Robert Rodgers Sr.
Arnold Robert Rodgers Sr., 90, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 27, 2008, after a long battle with heart disease in Petaluma, Calif. Rodgers was a World War II veteran of the Aleutian campaign. He married a long-time Homer resident, the former Ursula Rearden, in 1966, and was a frequent visitor to Homer to see his step-children and their children.
Carol Ann Fox Longtime Alaskan and Kenai resident Carol Ann (Schuttke) Fox, 66, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Heritage Place in Soldotna. Memorial services are at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai. Chaplain Craig Fanning will officiate at the service. A celebration of her life will follow the service at the Kenai Family Moose Center, 12516 Kenai Spur Hwy. Her cremated remains will be scattered over Cook Inlet at a later date.
March 19, 2008
Elisabeth Dorothy Wilsie Aprill Elisabeth Dorothy Wilsie Aprill died March 11, 2008, at South Peninsula Hospital from natural causes.
Lionel S. Haakenson Lionel S. Haakenson passed away on Feb. 26, 2008, at South Peninsula Hospital. He was 93.
Henry "Hank" Isao Nakada Henry "Hank" Isao Nakada died peacefully from complications of pneumonia at South Peninsula Hospital on March 13, 2008. He was 85.
Ellet L. Seavey Jr. Homer resident Mr. Ellet L. Seavey Jr., 66, died March 9, 2008, at South Peninsula Hospital with his family by his side.
March 5, 2008
Dayton Lee Butters Longtime Fritz Creek resident Mr. Dayton Lee Butters, 60, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, from prostate cancer with his family at his side at his home in Homer.
Troy Allan Hill Wasilla resident Troy Allan Hill, 37, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at home, peacefully, in his sleep.
February 27, 2008
James 'Jim' Roy Howard Sr. Longtime Anchor Point resident James "Jim" Roy Howard Sr., 78, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at his home in Anchor Point.
Frieda Rose Monson Frieda Rose Monson passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at South Peninsula Hospital after a brief bout with pneumonia. She had been living at L/V Ark in Homer for the past couple of years.
Hugh Kemp Scott Anchor Point resident Hugh Kemp Scott, 81, died Feb. 11, 2008, at home with his loving niece at his side.
February 20, 2008
Robert G. Kohlbeck Longtime Homer resident Mr. Robert G. "Odie" Kohlbeck, 43, died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at his home in Homer.
Augusta E. Kvasnikoff
Alaska Native and Port Graham resident Augusta E. Kvasnikoff died Feb. 9, 2008, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer. She was 87.
Marlyn JoAnne Roche Funny River area resident Marlyn JoAnne Roche died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Providence Seward Medical Center. She was 70.
February 14, 2008
Corinne Gay Coffey Homer resident Corinne Gay Coffey, 55, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at her home in Homer.
Hugh Kemp Scott
Longtime Anchor Point resident Hugh Kemp Scott passed away Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, at 5:45 a.m. He died at home with his loving niece, Dawn Weber, at his side.
February 7, 2008
Annie A. Fomin Alaska Native and Port Graham resident Annie A. Fomin, 79, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at the Majestic View Bed and Breakfast in Homer.
January 31, 2008
John Corydon Brockel Longtime Soldotna resident John Corydon Brockel, 44, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Seattle, Wash.
Lynn E. Edwards
Homer resident Lynn E. Edwards died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care.
Catherine Isabell Gibbs Homer resident Ms. Catherine Isabell Gibbs, 88, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, at Providence Alaska Medical Center, surrounded by her family and friends.
Phinneus Oval McHenry
Phinneus Oval McHenry was born and passed away on Jan. 22, 2008. His brief life brought tremendous joy and appreciation of everything to all his friends and family expecting him.
January 23, 2008
David Lynn Snowder Longtime Alaskan and Kenai resident David Lynn Snowder died peacefully Jan. 17, 2008, at Heritage Place in Soldotna after fighting bravely against diabetes and related complications for many years. He was 61.
January 17, 2008
Kevin David Bell Homer resident Mr. Kevin David Bell, 53, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 7, 2008, after a yearlong battle with cancer at South Peninsula Hospital with his family by his side.
Donna Mae (Liudahl) Birky Donna went to be with Jesus on Jan. 8, 2008, in Kalispell, Mont.
January 10, 2008
Zelma Stone A memorial for Zelma Stone will be held at 3 p.m. Jan. 12, which would have been her 96th birthday, at the Faith Lutheran Church. Call 235-2020.
Joseph Edmond Berthelot Jr. Anchor Point resident Joseph Edmond Berthelot Jr. died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at his home. He was 72.
January 2, 2008
Zelma Stone A memorial for Zelma Stone will be held at 3 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Faith Lutheran Church. Call 235-2020.
Marilyn Juanita Maurer Marilyn Juanita Maurer, 74, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died Dec. 24, 2007, at her home.
December 19, 2007
Charles Dennis MartinLongtime Ninilchik resident Charles Dennis Martin died Dec. 9, 2007, at home in Ninilchik. He was 54
December 12, 2007
Zelma Jane Eckles Stone Homer resident Zelma Jane Eckles Stone, 95, died Dec. 10, 2007, at the Friendship Terrace Assisted living Center.
December 5, 2007
Evelyn Faulk Engel Evelyn Faulk Engel, 85, died following surgery in Mount Vernon, Wash., on Nov. 28, 2007. There will be a family gathering at the home of her daughter Judith in LaConner, on Dec. 15, the anniversary of Earl and Evelyn's marriage.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Mary Leffler Friedman








