Elemental Cremation & Burial - Obituaries

Maureen Elizabeth Martin

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:06:39

Maureen Elizabeth Martin, 88, of Whidbey Island, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026.

Born on April 4, 1938, in Derby, Derbyshire, England, Maureen’s early life carried her from Derby to London and Dublin. Earning her B.A. at Trinity College Dublin, she traveled across the Atlantic to the United States with her husband in 1966, eventually finding her true home in the Pacific Northwest.

Maureen was a woman of quiet grace and strong convictions. Private by nature, she shared her warmth, generosity, and steady care with those who knew her well. She found joy in the rhythms of nature, the companionship of animals, and the beauty of a flourishing garden.

An equestrian at heart, Maureen spent decades riding, training, and breeding horses. When she was not at the stables, she could often be found tending her vibrant gardens, where beauty grew freely and color abounded in every direction.

Her compassion for animals extended to the Whidbey Island community, where she volunteered with WAIF, the Whidbey Animal Improvement Foundation. She believed every animal deserved dignity and love, and she held a special place in her heart for senior pets, often opening her home to elderly dogs and giving them a safe, gentle place to spend their final years.

Above all, Maureen was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her family meant the world to her, and she cherished the bonds she shared with loved ones near and far.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Denis Martin, and her sister, Angela Robinson, with whom she shared a deep and lasting closeness.

She is survived by her sons, Clifford Martin and Kingsley Martin; her grandchildren, Murphy Martin and Bryce Martin; her niece, Sandra Robinson; and her nephew, Geoffrey Robinson. Her love, guidance, and generous spirit will be deeply missed.

Roger Carl von Doenhoff

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:39:05

Roger von Doenhoff passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2026, with his wife by his side. He was born Feb. 12, 1956, in Niagara Falls, NY to his parents Carl and Phyllis von Doenhoff. Roger grew up in Niagara Falls and led a very adventurous childhood. Roger graduated from Michigan State University with a mechanical engineering degree in 1980. He then moved to Seattle and worked at Boeing for 39 years. He was a very valuable employee and worked in various departments starting with brakes, wheels and tires and ending up in network securities. He was valued enough to have worked on the airlines standards committee with the FAA and Airbus. As a child he spent many hours on or in the water - a true Aquarian. He was either on Niagara River in his boat or playing in Cayuga creek behind his parents’ house. His adventurous spirit continued throughout his life. He loved music, animals and tried many sports. His love of volleyball and playing in tournaments led him to his wife Jayne with encouragement from our friends Sarah and Kirk. Their first date was a hike and dinner. Six months later, on Tax Day, he proposed to Jayne. They married on Aug 2, 1997, at Point Defiance Park in the rose garden. His activities included competitive table tennis, skiing, backpacking, tennis, volleyball, golf, ballroom dancing, ballet etc. He loved music, especially classic rock. He would often banter with his friends over artists, song lyrics, bands and band members. He was an incredibly intelligent, compassionate, loving and kind man. He is predeceased by his mom (Phyllis), dad (Carl), brother (David) von Doenhoff and brother in-law (Bob Stickney). He is survived by his wife Jayne plus a big loving family, including his sisters Barb Stickney and Laura Morrissey and sister’s in-law JoAnne (Clay) Jones and Sue Best and a multitude of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews who all played an important role in his life. His celebration of life will be held at Federal Way Arthur Murray 32724 Pacific Hwy S., Federal Way, WA June 21st at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fred Hutch Cancer research at https://fredhutch.org or ASPCA at https://secure.aspca

Mark Andrew Plesko

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:19:11

Mark’s 21-year battle with prostate cancer ended peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Mark was born in Michigan and grew up in the deserts of Arizona and Southern California along with his five siblings. Mark’s career in software development spanned many companies and titles, and also brought Mark to Seattle where he met his wife, Jessica, working at a startup together in the late nineties. They bonded over their shared love of Guinness.

Fiercely independent and athletic, Mark was an avid surfer and cyclist. You could often find him along the coast in San Diego or Mexico, checking out the quality of the waves in the early morning light. He loved cycling - both the actual riding and watching professional races. In fact, he once owned more than 20 bikes, many of which he built himself. In 1999 Mark and Jessica went to France and followed many stages of the Tour de France. Logan still has the t-shirt Mark got thrown to him at la Caravane publicitaire.

Back home, Mark completed the Seattle to Portland (STP) bike ride multiple times and eventually created his own ride he called the “STS” (Seattle to Seattle) so he didn’t have to deal with the hassle of bussing back. When Logan was little, he expressed interest in skiing so Mark went all in like always. He took Logan up to Snoqualmie Pass for a weekend and got him a private lesson. After that, Mark was obsessed, and you could find him and Logan bombing down Silver Fir as often as possible in the winter.

Mark could fix almost anything and would create tools to solve all sorts of problems. He earned the nickname “handy husband” tenfold. He was always keeping the yard trimmed and tidy and the garage is a masterpiece of organization with everything in its place.

Mark played guitar and wrote many songs at the end of his life including an ode to Logan titled, “Father Says.” Mark was a stoic, insular person so if you got to experience his quiet, and oftentimes hilarious, dry humor you knew you were one of the lucky ones. Mark was a wonderful dad, and a supportive partner, brother, friend and son.

He fought a long and hard battle with his disease, undergoing countless treatments and clinical trials to be here for his family. He was incredibly strong and stayed active until this year. Amazingly, he even biked to some of his treatment appointments. He will be sorely missed by many.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents Mary Jane and John Plesko, his eldest brother Jack Plesko, and his dog Shadow. He is survived by his wife Jessica and son Logan, as well as his sister Alexis and husband Joe Gonzalez, sister Amy Cooper, brother Matt Plesko and wife Diane, sister Tess Murphy and husband Kevin, in-laws Marcia and Michael Horswill, many nieces and nephews, and his dog Cori. Celebrations of Mark’s life will take place in Seattle and later in California - dates and locations to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you to consider a donation to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Michael Thomas Mullaney

Sun, 31 May 2026 20:12:26

Michael Thomas Mullaney died in a hiking accident near his home in Seattle, WA, May 10, 2026. Born May 27, 1960 in San Francisco, CA, Michael grew up in Michigan and completed his pharmacy degree at Wayne State University. Over his nearly 40 year career as a clinical pharmacist he became known for his quiet—sometimes grumpy—generosity, and mildly exasperated patience. He was a steadfast, calm presence in tense settings, and an ever-encouraging mentor. As a young man Michael discovered, and continued to benefit from the accomplishment, contentment, and sense of perspective received from challenging trekking and mountain ascents. He reached the high points of the 50 states, summited all of the Colorado fourteeners, and climbed many other peaks, both obscure and famous, including Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Everest Base Camp, Denali and Rainier. His brothers and sisters, Patricia, Kathleen, Joseph (Pamela Anderson, Daniel), John (Juliet Nolta) and Mary are profoundly sad from the sudden loss. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Michael Mullaney and Leea Peirce Mullaney. A celebration of life, attended by Michael’s brothers and sisters, and many, many friends took place May 16 in Seattle. In memory of Michael consider a gift to your local animal rescue/shelter organization or the King County Search and Rescue Association (KCSARA).

William Allen Redinger

Sat, 23 May 2026 11:16:57

William “Bill” Allen Redinger passed away on April 27, 2026, in Bellevue, Washington. The youngest of eight children, Bill was born in Vancouver, Washington, on January 20, 1948, to Glen and Ella Redinger. Bill grew up milking cows, harvesting chickens, working with his father in the garden, and caddying at the adjacent golf course. After graduation from Battleground High School, he attended Clark County Community College, then Washington State University, where he graduated in 1973 with a degree in Computer Science. Bill began his career as a computer programmer during the dawn of the computer technology era writing code at a pulp and paper company in Burns, Oregon. He then accepted a job at Diamond Engineering Company in Seattle, Washington in 1974, with the initial responsibility of spending a year in northern Quebec. He then returned to Seattle and was promoted to Sales, which was the beginning his career in various software companies, where his charisma, sense of humor, charm, and love of chatting with people were some of his major assets. Despite being a businessman in the city for most of his life, Bill was a country boy at heart. He spoke wistfully of caring for farm animals, fishing alongside his father, and spending childhood summers in Montana. With his tall frame, broad shoulders, and baritone voice, Bill sometimes gave the aura of having just walked off the set of a Western movie. His swagger, frank and genial affect, cowboy boots, and fondness for classic country music, and especially The Outlaws, charmed others. Bill had an easy laugh that made the joke-teller feel like the funniest person in the world, and a way of talking to others that made them feel they were the only person in the room. Through the years, Bill developed an addiction to fly fishing and spent every moment he could on the rivers of Montana and Central Washington. And trips to fish in Alaska with friends were some of his fondest memories. For Bill, vacation meant a fly rod and waders, not tropical beaches. He described his time on the river as his meditation when he could commune with something bigger than himself. Recovery was a cornerstone of Bill’s life for nearly 45 years, and in 2009, he founded an outpatient recovery center serving those with alcohol and drug addiction. This work brought him profound satisfaction and many deep friendships. Despite advancing illness, Bill went to the office right up until the last days of his life, sharing hope withthose struggling with addiction. Bill will be remembered for his irreverent humor, dreaming big, endless optimism even in the face of disaster, bottomless charisma, and the deep love for his family, especially for his “best pal” Nicole, the only person he asked for by name during his final, lucid moments. We will think of him every time we see a meandering river, and will remember him always for his love of his family. He is survived by daughters Nicole and Jennifer, son Jeffrey, his life-long friend Denise, son-in-law Andrew, daughter-in-law Jenny, two beautiful grandchildren, Ruby and River, and much extended family and friends. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

Winfred Van Johnson

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:15:29

Winfred Johnson passed away on April 22, 2026, leaving the world a little less bright, a lot less funny, and far less stylish. Rather than mourning his departure, Winfred would want us to celebrate the vibrant life he led. Winfred was a man who truly loved life and lived it to the fullest. He had an incredible gift for storytelling, an unmatched sense of humor, a deep passion for good food enjoyed in great company, and a sharp eye for fashion—always making sure he looked his absolute best. He taught us all to find joy in the struggles, that things could always be worse and that family is very important. Rest in peace, Winfred. Your jokes and laughter echo in our hearts forever.

William Robert Williamson

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:13:41

William "Bob" Robert Williamson, 69, has officially left the building, leaving behind three children (who we know of), a stack of unpaid child support notices, and a chemical legacy that finally caught up with him. Bob passed away on 4/20, oh the irony. You literally can't make that up. Concluding a lifelong, passionate romance with substances that he consistently prioritized over his own offspring. He loved a good high, and frankly, he spent his entire adult life a few miles higher than reality. He is survived by his three children, Melissa, Garrett, and Dustin, who will remember him fondly for his uncanny ability to disappear whenever a diaper needed changing, a tuition bill was due, or a drug test was scheduled. Bob was a master of hide-and-seek; he hid so well in the local trap houses and dealer dens that his kids didn’t see him for most of their lives. A man of few words (mostly because he was slurring them), Bob spent his years perfecting the art of pawn-shop negotiation. He loved cold beer, anything that could be crushed and snorted, and telling strangers at the local pub how proud he was of "his kids," whose middle names he could never quite recall through the haze. He finally found a trip he couldn't come down from. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please check your copper piping, hide your valuables, and support local addiction recovery programs. Or, just show up to your kid's baseball game sober. Per Bob’s lifelong philosophy of being completely unavailable, there will be no funeral services. The children will celebrate his memory by continuing to succeed entirely without his chaos, just as they always have. He will be missed by his favorite dealer. Likely the one who laced his last score with fentanyl. His kids, however, are just glad they finally know his exact whereabouts and no longer have to lock the cabinets when he visits.

Kazimierz Pierepiekarz

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:26:30

Kazimierz (Casey) Pierepiekarz grew up in Poland during World War II and overcame many challenges to become an engineer. He was passionate about the outdoors, enjoying hikes, gardening, and sharing his potato pancakes. Casey loved time with his grandson, traveling, and relaxing at the beach. He was devoted to his friends and family, maintaining close ties with relatives in Poland. Casey was married to Helena for 50 years until her passing in 2010. He is survived by his son Mark (Gail), grandson Marek, and sister Maria Martyn in Poland. Casey’s warmth and adventurous spirit touched all who knew him. He made a final prayer for peace among all nations and will always be remembered in our hearts.

A funeral mass will be held in Tacoma, WA. He will be buried in Krosno Odrzanskie in Poland.

Eunice Nadine Warner

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:59:03

Nadine was a beautiful woman devoted to her family, nursing profession and her Christian faith. She passed away on Easter Sunday. Nadine had recently joyfully celebrated her 90th birthday. E. Nadine Johnson was born in Burlingame Kansas, later moved to Oregon and attended Sherwood High, where she was crowned the Senior May Queen in 1954. She married Lee Roy Warner, from neighboring Lake Oswego Oregon, in 1954. They settled in Tualatin Oregon and welcomed four children to their home. Always a hard worker, Nadine took care of her four children as well as other neighborhood children, took in odd ironing/sewing jobs, and waited tables to help support their family of six. Nadine re-entered the work force after staying home with young children, by taking a job in the same profession she held prior to starting her family, as an office nurse at a Portland area heart clinic. She loved working in the medical field and was very good at it with her skill, compassion, empathy for others and her cheery disposition. Years later her husband's employment took him to the Seattle area, so she followed him and continued to work in the medical field as an office nurse. Her final position was working in a downtown Seattle high rise as an office nurse to a doctor with a solo practice. She worked for this doctor for over 20 years until retirement at 76 years of age. Nadine loved her job but sadly her bad knees would not let her continue her profession anymore. She retired after more than 40 years of being a devoted nurse to many doctors and patients. Her husband Lee Roy preceded her death in 2005. Nadine is survived by her four children Kirk Warner (Pam), Ken Warner (Rebecca), David Warner (Christina), and DeeAnn Wheaton (David). She also is survived by seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Nadine will be remembered for her generosity, kindness, warmth and her beautiful smile. She loved being a mom, a grandma & 'GG' (Great Grandmother) and cherished every one of her family members, always gifting them generously on special occasions. Nadine was an excellent seamstress; she was always ready to make beautiful dresses or elaborate Halloween Princess costumes for her many granddaughters. She was such a generous, giving spirit and was always looking for someone to spoil. So many will miss her, she was such a special woman. Her family wants to thank the people at the Factoria Adult Family Home, in Bellevue WA for their care and kindness in her final years. Burial will be at Gibbs Cemetery on Chehalem Mountain, Sherwood Oregon beside her beloved Lee Roy. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Society in Nadine Warner's name.

Landrum Thomas Head

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:25:12

'Lanny', son of Carol and Tom Head, grew up in Alki, West Seattle where he developed an eye for nature. At 19 he enlisted in the USMC during Viet Nam. Upon returning he became a Draftsman for the Aerospace industry. He was a mountain climber, avid traveler and loved his family. He's survived by his wife Liz, brother Bill (Sandee), sister Mary and daughter Jessica. Lan - a beautiful soul. He will be missed immensely.