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Elisabeth Sato, of Sammamish, died Feb. 28, 2010, at Providence Marianwood nursing home. She was 82.
Elisabeth was born March 26, 1927 in Sandhausen, Germany. She married Jack Sato on July 29, 1954, in Heidelberg Germany.
Elisabeth and Jack met in post-war Germany, where Jack was stationed in the U.S. Army. After marriage, Elisabeth moved to this country with Jack and became a U.S. citizen.
Read moreLance Cpl. Eric Levi Ward died Feb. 21 while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was 19.
From the moment he opened his eyes each morning Ward surged with vivacious life and energy. He was a morning person and could almost always be found enjoying a hearty breakfast with his family at the break of dawn.
Read moreJulie Marie Perry (Ostrander) died peacefully in the presence of family March 4 after a short but unexpected illness. She was 51.
A memorial service will be at Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home, 540 E. Sunset Way. Please go to
www.flintofts.com for more information.
Read moreShirley Ann McCarty, of Sammamish, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Evergreen Hospice, Kirkland. She was 74.
A celebration of Shirley’s life will be at 11 a.m. March 12 at Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home, 540 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah. Call 392-6444.
Read moreBen Allen Gay, of Sammamish, died Feb. 15, 2010, after a valiant battle with brain cancer. He was 53.
The cancer may have claimed him, but it could never take away his sweet smile and gentle nature.
Read moreLloyd D. Grote, of Sammamish, died at Providence Marianwood nursing home, Issaquah, on Jan. 31, 2010. He was 88.
A funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Sammamish. Burial will take place at Mount Olivet Cemetery in St. Joseph, Mo.
Lloyd was born July 2, 1921, in Berwick, Kan., the son of August and Frieda Grote. He was raised in Sabetha, Kan., and graduated from Highland Community College, Highland, Kan., in 1942.
He served as fireman second class beginning Dec. 14, 1944, and finally as third assistant engineer in the United States Merchant Marines until his discharge April 24, 1945.
Lloyd moved to Manhattan, Kan., and enrolled at Kansas State University, receiving his professional mechanical and electrical engineering license in June 1950.
He then accepted a job with St. Joseph Light & Power Co., St. Joseph, Mo., where he met and married his wife Frances Willman on Jan. 10, 1953.
In 1970, Lloyd accepted the position of assistant director of public utilities for Hamilton, Ohio, and moved his family there in January that year.
He retired from the position in March 1992. He moved to Sammamish in August 2002.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Rolland and Harold, of Sabetha, Kan. He was also preceded in death by his son L. Dale Jr., in 1990, and his wife Frances, in 1998.
Survivors include daughters Jane, of Sammamish, and Sarah, of Washington, D.C., and son John, of Morrow, Ohio. He leaves behind six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The family suggests remembrances to Mercy Corps or Catholic Relief Services.
Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.
Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.
Lloyd D. GroteLloyd D. Grote, of Sammamish, died at Providence Marianwood nursing home, Issaquah, on Jan. 31, 2010. He was 88.A funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Sammamish. Burial will take place at Mount Olivet Cemetery in St. Joseph, Mo.Lloyd was born July 2, 1921, in Berwick, Kan., the son of August and Frieda Grote. He was raised in Sabetha, Kan., and graduated from Highland Community College, Highland, Kan., in 1942.He served as fireman second class beginning Dec. 14, 1944, and finally as third assistant engineer in the United States Merchant Marines until his discharge April 24, 1945.Lloyd moved to Manhattan, Kan., and enrolled at Kansas State University, receiving his professional mechanical and electrical engineering license in June 1950. He then accepted a job with St. Joseph Light & Power Co., St. Joseph, Mo., where he met and married his wife Frances Willman on Jan. 10, 1953.In 1970, Lloyd accepted the position of assistant director of public utilities for Hamilton, Ohio, and moved his family there in January that year. He retired from the position in March 1992. He moved to Sammamish in August 2002.He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Rolland and Harold, of Sabetha, Kan. He was also preceded in death by his son L. Dale Jr., in 1990, and his wife Frances, in 1998.Survivors include daughters Jane, of Sammamish, and Sarah, of Washington, D.C., and son John, of Morrow, Ohio. He leaves behind six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.The family suggests remembrances to Mercy Corps or Catholic Relief Services.Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.
Jay J. Hite, of Sammamish, died Jan. 20, in Bellevue. Hite was born March 13, 1961 in St. Paul, Minn. to Edward and Pauline Hite. He was raised in Anchorage, Alaska and graduated from East High School in 1979.
He received his bachelor’s in business administration — economics and Master of Business Administration from the Gonzaga University.
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Kaete Kyncl, of Sammamish, died at home Jan. 8, 2010. She was 89.
At her request, no services will be held.
Kaete was born Feb. 17, 1920, in Hamburg, Germany. She moved to New York in 1928. She moved to Sammamish in 1959.
She enjoyed music, writing and cooking.
She is survived by her son Christopher Gardner, of Sammamish.
Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.
Sean Lonergan Martin
Sean Lonergan Martin died Dec. 17, 2009. He was 23.
A celebration of Sean’s Life will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 30 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road, Sammamish.
Sean was born Aug. 20, 1986, in Bellevue, to his loving parents Steve and Nancy Martin. He was raised in Sammamish and graduated from Skyline High School in 2005.
Sean had a passion for all sports, and especially baseball. He was a loving son and devoted friend to many.
Sean is survived by his parents, Steve and Nancy Martin; his uncle Lee and aunt Lori Wickham; his uncle Donald and aunt Gail Leavitt; and many more aunts, uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sammamish Little League, or to the charity of your choice.
We love you, Sean, and will miss your warm smile and big hugs.
Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.
Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.
Sean Lonergan Martin died Dec. 17, 2009. He was 23.
A celebration of Sean’s Life will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 30 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road, Sammamish.
Sean was born Aug. 20, 1986, in Bellevue, to his loving parents Steve and Nancy Martin. He was raised in Sammamish and graduated from Skyline High School in 2005.
Read moreHeidi A. Raphael
Heidi A. Raphael, of Providence Point in Issaquah, died Dec. 11, 2009, in Kirkland. She was 60.
A visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 16 at Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home, 540 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah, with a vigil service at 7 p.m.
A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 17 at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1011 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. A reception will follow.
Heidi was born in Modesto, Calif., on Feb. 22, 1949, the daughter of Carl and Martha Schmidt. After early years in Modesto, the family moved to San Francisco, where she attended St. Stephens Catholic Elementary from first to eighth grade. After graduating, she attended Mercy All-Girl Catholic High School in San Francisco and graduated in 1967.
She married Fred M. Raphael on May 25, 1986, in Fremont, Calif. They moved to Issaquah in 1989.
Heidi A. Raphael, of Providence Point in Issaquah, died Dec. 11, 2009, in Kirkland. She was 60.
A visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 16 at Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home, 540 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah, with a vigil service at 7 p.m.
A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 17 at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1011 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. A reception will follow.
Heidi Raphael
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