Cremation Society of Alaska

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John M Midthun

John M Midthun

Nov 15th, 1951 - Aug 14th, 2023

Dr. John Midthun, 71, passed away 08/14/2023. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by familyafter a brief battle with cancer. John grew up in Wisconsin where he graduated medical school from the University of WisconsinMadison. He met his wife Cathy during his residency in Spokane, WA. In...

Susan Margaret Wagnon

Susan Margaret Wagnon

Nov 23rd, 1959 - Apr 23rd, 2021

Lifelong Alaskan Susan Margaret Wagnon, 61, passed away on April 23, 2021, at home with her husband by her side. Diagnosed with cancer in January 2018, she battled the disease courageously, seemingly not passing until it was on "her terms." Susan was born in Bethel, Alaska, to George and Margaret...

Richard Vander Martin

Richard Vander Martin

Sep 9th, 1943 - Dec 15th, 2022

Richard E Vander Martin, passed away on December 13, 2022, in Wasilla, Alaska; surrounded by loved ones, who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Richard was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa on September 9, 1943. He grew up mostly in an around the small town of Beacon,...

Betty Anne Tuttle

Betty Anne Tuttle

Apr 13th, 1954 - Nov 19th, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Betty Anne Tuttle. Betty passed away on Nov. 19, 2022, from an aggressive form of dementia. She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and loved ones. Born on April 13, 1954, in Seward, Alaska, she was a lifelong Alaskan and friend to all. She was...

Sharie Van Ness

Sharie Van Ness

Nov 24th, 1952 - Dec 4th, 2022

Sharie Van Ness passed away December 4, 2022, in Anchorage, Alaska after battling cancer.Sharie was born November 24, 1952, in Niles, Michigan and moved to Anchorage as a teenager. She graduated from East Anchorage High School in 1970.Sharie and Lee Van Ness were married in 1973, and together they...

Barry Stone

Barry Stone

Aug 10th, 1962 - Dec 1st, 2022

Anchorage resident, Barry Stone, 60 passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage. Barry was born August 10, 1962, in Greenville, Mississippi to Willie Ivan and Mattie (Hunt) Stone. Barry moved in Alaska in 1995 and worked as a truck driver. He was with his...

Patricia Ann Bernard

Patricia Ann Bernard

Jun 27th, 1943 - Nov 25th, 2022

Patricia Ann Bernard, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Anchorage, Alaska, with her children in attendance. Pat was born on June 27, 1943, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Mary Ida Brown and Eugene C. Pendery Junior. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in New Mexico. She...

Robert Edward Lewis

Robert Edward Lewis

Nov 6th, 1951 - Nov 9th, 2022

On November 9, 2022, Robert Edward Lewis passed on to join his loved ones on the other side. Robertwas preceded in death by his father, William C Lewis, mother Norma J Nighswonger, brother Ron Lewisand sister Alice Lewis. Robert is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dianna Lewis, his children Keith...

Dawn Elizabeth Caswell

Dawn Elizabeth Caswell

Jun 10th, 1932 - Nov 8th, 2022

Dawn Caswell, 90, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Wickersham House AssistedLiving in Wasilla, AK where she resided for a little over a year. She is survived by herdaughter-in-law, Judy Caswell of Titusville, FL, her Alaskan friends, several nephews,nieces, and their families in various states....

James A Smith

James A Smith

May 31st, 1934 - Nov 10th, 2022

James A. Smith of Anchorage, Alaska died Nov. 10, 2022. He was born in Ontario, Oregon, May 31, 1934. At age 10 he started work as a cowboy on the family cattle ranch in Eastern Oregon. He met his wife of 50 years, Karen, in Baker Oregon. He joined the Air Force from 1954 through 1958. He loved...

Amara Marie Kim

Amara Marie Kim

Feb 24th, 2023 - Feb 24th, 2023

Amara Marie Kim, 15, of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, unexpectedly in her sleep. She was born March 7, 2007, in Warren, a daughter of Andrew Kim and Traci Robison Kim. Amara loved riding her bike, her job and co-workers, music, Legos, Harry Potter, animals and anything...

Frances Yvonne Elam

Frances Yvonne Elam

Aug 28th, 1933 - Oct 2nd, 2022

Frances Yvonne (Zundel) Elam, 89, passed away on Oct. 2, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was born on the family farm in Harrington, Wash. on Aug. 28, 1933. She grew up helping with the harvest as well as in the kitchen learning cooking skills that would feed the farm hands and serve...

Milano Camacho

Milano Camacho

Aug 4th, 1966 - Feb 9th, 2023

Milano Camacho, 56, passed away February 9, 2023 at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage. Services will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Cremation Society of Alaska. Milano was born August 4, 1966 in Pohnpei, Micronesia. He grew up and attended the Saladak...

William Jeffery Spearman

William Jeffery Spearman

Oct 29th, 1957 - Feb 6th, 2023

William Jeffery Spearman, 65, passed away February 6, 2023 at Alaska Regional Hospital, Anchorage from complications from the incurable Lyme Disease.Services will be held from 9 am to 12 pm on Saturday February 18, 2023 at the Cremation Society of Alaska, 1306 E 74th Avenue. Pastor Jack Phelps will...

Kenneth Lynn Griffeth

Kenneth Lynn Griffeth

Sep 18th, 1968 - Apr 29th, 2021

asilla resident Kenneth "Kenny G" Lynn Griffeth, 52, died on April 29, 2021, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, Alaska. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 10 a.m., at the Palmer Pioneer Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Menard Sports & Events...

August W Engel

August W Engel

Mar 31st, 1932 - Apr 19th, 2021

August W. "Gus" Engel was born March 31, 1932, in Affton, Mo., as the oldest son of August J. and Olga Engel (nee Singer). He died quite unexpectedly of natural causes on April 19, 2021, in Anchorage, Alaska. Gus grew up and attended elementary and high school in Mascoutah, Ill., helping with the...

Denis R Lazarus

Denis R Lazarus

May 6th, 1940 - Apr 23rd, 2021

Denis Lazarus, beloved husband and devoted father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Wasilla, Alaska, on April 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Betty Vehrs of Wasilla; brother, Gary Lazarus (Carol) of Georgetown, Texas; son, Jon Lazarus (Keri) of Salem, Ore.; stepdaughters, Jill...

Mary Christine Wells

Mary Christine Wells

Dec 25th, 1937 - Jun 26th, 2020

Mary, 82, passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2020, with her children at her side. She was born on December 25, 1937, to Andy and Nancy Aleksich. Mary grew up in Butte, Montana. She married her lifelong partner, Vyron Wells, on February 14, 1960 in Butte, Montana. They had three children who...

Henry Lawrence Frazier

Henry Lawrence Frazier

Dec 10th, 1940 - Dec 2nd, 2022

Henry Lawrence Frazier, 81 passed away December 2, 2022 at his home in Anchorage.Henry was born December 10, 1940 in Cordova. He grew up and attended school in Cordova, residing there until 20 years ago when he moved to Anchorage. Henry enjoyed fishing, spending time with family, going on outings...

Christopher William Jones

Christopher William Jones

Sep 12th, 1982 - Dec 1st, 2022

Christopher William Jones of Wasilla, Alaska was called to the great body shop in heaven on December 1, 2022. He was a former resident of Anchorage and Eagle River, Alaska, Grayling and Frederic, Michigan, and Comanche, Oklahoma.He is survived by his daughter Maia J. Jones of Anchorage, Alaska, and...

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