All Obituaries

Russell Sandbo of North Pole, Alaska, died peacefully with his wife at his side on March 16, 2023, at age 80. Russell was born on January 7, 1943, in Cooperstown, North Dakota, the oldest of four sons to Margaret and Ralph Sandbo. The family moved to North Pole in 1957 and Russell attended Lathrop High School. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1960, serving in Germany during the Berlin Wall Conflict. He married Ramouna Jenkins on May 17, 1969. He lived in Alaska for 56 years, raising...

John Thomas Preshaw, Jr. “Tom” Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name,  you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Preshaw announces his passing. John Thomas Preshaw, Jr. “Tom”, 75, of Fairbanks, Alaska, passed away peacefully at home on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023, after many months of failing health. Tom was born on August 27, 1947 to John T. Preshaw and Ruby Cash in Beaumont, Texas. After Tom...

Obituary for Andra Lee Olive Gutendorf,  aka Andie Rice Andra Lee Olive Gutendorf, known professionally and by her  friends as  Andie Rice, of North Pole, Alaska, crossed over to her eternal home on  May 17, 2023 at the age of 72 from complications of Lewy Body Dementia.  Her life was a testimony to the truth found in 1 Corinthians 15:10, “But by the grace of God I am what I am. His grace toward me was not in vain.” Andra Lee was born in Portland,...

On January 7th, 1944 Carol Anne Lillian Potter was born in Queens, NY to Harry and Celia Potter. She had a tumultuous childhood, as was much of her life. She was very close to her sister, Gloria, and the tragedy of her two nephews dying in a house fire at a young age had a life-long effect on Carol. She was married to Robert Allen, and then to John Day. She had six children and a step-daughter. She then married her third husband, Ryan C. Walrath, and they had 38 years together. She was a...

James Levon Hill was surrounded by family and friends when he passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Fairbanks, Alaska, after a tragic motorcycle accident at the age of 73. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Jim was born on April 16, 1950, in Yankton, South Dakota. Jim is survived by his wife, Kay Hill; his children, Dennard Hegna, Michael Hegna, Michelle Stretch, Michelle Davis, and Brandon Hill; sister, Rhonda W. Collins, brother, Monte R. Hill, six grandchildren;...

Herbert James Richmond, age 81 of Fairbanks, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. A full obituary will be announced at a later date.

Darlene Marie (Larson) Matz; age 73, of Fairbanks, Alaska was born in Cass Lake, Minnesota on April 30, 1949 to Vernon and Alice Larson. She grew up in the community of Bena, Minnesota and attended the local elementary school through 6th grade. She attended Junior and Senior high school in Cass Lake graduating in 1967. She attended Concordia College in St. Paul, Minnesota and received a BA in Christian Education in 1973. While there, she met her future husband Curt. They were married on...

Mark Alan Long, age 72 of Fairbanks, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. A full obituary will be announced at a later date.

Duane Benham, age 85 of Fairbanks, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. A full obituary will be announced at a later date.

James Owen MacLean, aged 77 of Fairbanks, passed away on Tuesday, May 16th 2023.