Death notices as of October 22, 2013

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.

Obituaries from The Seattle Times

Dennis S. Mahar  1941-2013  Rosary and funeral mass at St. Mark in Shoreline.

Eldon Alex Torsey  1923-2013  He loved music, playing in dance bands and singing in barbershop quartets. Avid outdoorsman, world traveler, he was a life-long Free Mason and Shriner.

Nell Groen  1921-2013  Mother of six, remembrances to Shoreline Christian School.

Father William (Bill) Edward Gallagher  1921-2013  Served St. Luke Parish in Shoreline from 1956 to 1972.

Margaret (Peggy) Walsh Strothman  1917-2013  Passed away in Lake Forest Park. Funeral services at St. Mark in Shoreline.

Jerrine Schoenberg  1923-2013  Worked in the registrar's office at Shoreline Community College for 20 years.

Larry-john "LJ" McIntosh  1951-2013  Lake Forest Park resident lived each day with courage and determination.

Clarke Farup O'Reilly, Sr.  1928-2013  Memorial at St. Dunstan's in Shoreline.

Marjorie Theresa Stromberg  1923-2013  Services at St. Mark in Shoreline.

Margaret Tomsett  She enjoyed her 32 years as a crossing guard for the Shoreline School District.

Betty Ann Wadekamper  1936-2013  Lived 57 years in Shoreline. Worked for Bank of America over 40 years. Enjoyed her exercise class and flower gardening.

Dr. Michael G. Deming, MD  age 69  In psychiatric practice for 33 years, including three years as an Air Force Captain, counseling returning prisoners of war. Services held at Innis Arden Clubhouse.

Erling Johnson  1926-2013  Husky football player, inducted into the Pacific Northwest Hall of Fame. Services at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian.

Craig M. Jarvis  1949-2013  Grew up and attended school in Shoreline.

Jack Rogers  1944-2013  "Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away suddenly October 15, 2013 at his home in Lake Forest Park. Jack is survived by his wife of 46 years, Laura, his brother Paul, his two daughters Heather (Jake) and Hillary (Chris) and his granddaughters Olivia and Aurora."