Juneau Independent

Martinus (Martin) Hoffman Nickerson, 85, of Bellingham, Washington, passed to the great beyond on August 28, 2025.

Sam lived a life of adventure and curiosity, filled with family and friends.

Duane Petersen, 92, passed peacefully with his wife of 71 years at his side on August 9, 2025. In Juneau, Duane worked for NMFS and Fish...

A memorial service will be held for Clark Gruening in Juneau on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Church of the Holy Trinity at 2 p.m. A...

Beth Handley, 66, of Portland, Oregon, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband Bill, their daughters Sierra and Aven, and their daughters’ partners Mark and Myles.

Arnold Manfred Fischer, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Juneau, Alaska, on August 21, 2025.

A bright light to her many friends, an intrepid news reporter who mentored others, a communications director for politicians, and a marketing director of nonprofits, Glenda Carino, who passed away on July 22, 2025, was happiest celebrating life to the fullest while surrounded by her large, extended family. 

On August 5, 2025, after 89 full years, Edwin “Ed” Mayer peacefully completed his earthly journey at his home, with family by his side.

Longtime Juneau resident, Judy Darlene Keskinen, 79, passed away March 24, 2025, in La Mesa, California, after a short but courageous cancer battle.

Clark Sanders Gruening passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, in the community he loved, at age 82.

Peggy J. Chaplin, aged 83, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, in Auburn, California.

Longtime Juneau resident Shirley Santin Bandirola, 88, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, Alaska.