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Bertha Marie Baker
Mar 4, 2012
Obituary Bertha Marie "Bert" Baker Bertha was born Aug. 8, 1917 and died March 4, 2012 in Tacoma. Bertha came to Washington from Brainerd, MN in 1939. Bertha was preceded in death by husband Paul. She is survived by sisters Lorraine Oelrich and Hildegard Salzbrun, children Robert (Elsa) Baker, Bernadette (Jerry) Simurdak, Cecilia (Joseph) Baldassari, Monica Howard, Paula Wagner, Guy...
Dorothy Elizabeth Van De Mark
Feb 28, 2012
Obituary Dorothy passed away at Living Life Care Home on Tuesday at the age of 90. She was born in Tacoma and was a life-long resident. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1940 and was a charter member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Dorothy enjoyed bowling, having bowled with the same women over 30 years...
Lewald John Haugen
Feb 23, 2012
Obituary Lee J. Haugen was born on December 11, 1919 in Appam, North Dakota and died February 23, 2012 in Tacoma, Washington, just four days after celebrating his 70th wedding anniversary with "the best thing that ever happened to me"-his beloved wife Frances. They met at a dance at the Crescent Ballroom in Tacoma in October, 1941 while he was...
Christine Yvonne Landers
Feb 20, 2012
Obituary Christine Y. Landers Died Feb. 20, 2012 at the age of 89. She was born Apr. 11, 1922 in Hungtingdon, England. During WWII, she served in the British Army as a member of the ATS. She married David Landers in 1950 and moved to Tacoma in 1953. Christine worked for many years at the Franke Tobey Jones Home. She...
Joseph Dennis Eltrich
Feb 18, 2012
Obituary Joseph Dennis Eltrich Gone Golfing The battle is over. I have fought the fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. On Saturday February 18, 2012, Joe lost a valiant two-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. His deep faith and his never ending trust in God gave him strength to endure and face the many health challenges...
Gene C. Hannula
Feb 17, 2012
Obituary Gene Claire Hannula On February 17 in Tacoma, WA. Wife of the late Don Hannula, she is survived by her two sons, John Hannula and James Hannula, and five grandchildren, Max, Isabelle, Noah, Alexis and Benjamin. She will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 11:00am at St. Charles Parish in...
Stephen Frank Politeo
Feb 12, 2012
Obituary Stephen F. Politeo 4/12/22 - 2/12/12 Steve was the son of Tom and Gizela (Breskovich) Politeo. He was born in Tacoma, attended St. Patrick's School until he was ten, when the family moved to the former Yugoslavia. There he studied languages, music, and philosophy. When WWII began, he worked as a photo journalist filming the war. He left for...
Patricia Ann Frett
Feb 10, 2012
Obituary Patricia Ann Frett Patricia was born on September 6, 1962 to Vernon and Janet Frett in Tacoma, WA. She passed away February 10, 2012. Patty was the only girl in a family of four children. A lifetime resident of Tacoma, she attended Catholic schools throughout her life. As an adult she attended St. Martins in Olympia and earned her...
Donald Gordon Bliss
Feb 10, 2012
Obituary Donald G. Bliss, MD, died at home on February 10, 2012 of pancreatic cancer. He was born in Mars, PA on February 26, 1952 to Barbara and Gordon Bliss. Don married Shawna Porter in Seattle on August 23, 1975. He graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Zoology (1973) and a Master's in Public Health and...
Kim Kyler
Feb 5, 2012
Obituary Kim Sorensen Kyler, loving wife of Dan Kyler, cherished daughter of Leo and Lucy Sorensen, devoted sister of Larry Sorensen and Katherine Peterson, adoring Aunt of Tyson Peterson, doting guardian of Zoe, Ana - Carolina and Flash, friend to so many people, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 of metastatic breast cancer. She leaves an indelible memory of love...
James Walter Bichsel
Jan 27, 2012
Obituary James (Jimmy/Jim) W. Bichsel, Jr. passed away suddenly at his home. He was born in Seattle, Washington to Jim and Barbara McIver Bichsel on January 3, 1951, the third of nine children. He was married to Linda Patten, his partner, best friend and loving companion for 34 years. After graduating from Holy Rosary, Bellarmine Prep and Central Washington State...
Madelene Agnes Kanarowski
Jan 26, 2012
Obituary Madelene Agnes Kanarowski was born on May 9, 1939 as the daughter of John Hunt Sr. and Maude (Bobby) Hunt. She went to St. Patrick's Grade School and Aquinas Academy, both of which added a strong foundation to the Catholic faith she obtained from her family. She went on to the University of Washington, where she majored and graduated...
Edward P Cody
Jan 24, 2012
Obituary Edward P. Cody was born on December 14, 1923 in Lincoln, Nebraska to deaf mute parents Edward Michael and Stacia (Kuta) Cody. His younger years were spent growing up on his parent's farm in Cheney, Nebraska. During the Depression, the family moved back to Lincoln where Ed along with brother, Gene, sold newspapers and magazines on the street corners...
Rose Regina Biles
Jan 18, 2012
Obituary Rose Regina Biles (Rambousek) Rose was born in New Hradic, ND. September 29, 1915. She was one of 10 children of Anna and Joseph Rambousek. She passed away quietly on January 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Biles in 1964, and her son Gary in 2011. She is survived by a brother, Laudie Rambousek,...
Gayle Elizabeth Cammarano
Jan 18, 2012
Obituary Gayle Cammarano Wife, Sister and Mother, she was born at home on December 11th, 1935 in Tacoma, Washington to her parents Patricia Mary Everett & Eric E. Everett. She was preceded in death by her parents & by her brothers, Edward Everett "Nip" & Gordon S. Everett. She is survived by her husband James V. Cammarano, Jr. of 55...
Joseph Spatafore
Jan 18, 2012
Obituary Joseph Ernest Spatafore, a lifelong Tacoma resident, born December 10, 1916, died January 18, 2012. He graduated from Bellarmine and continued to be a supporter of their sports program for 55 years. He and his wife Louise were awarded a certificate of loyalty to Bellarmine sports in 1983. Joe loved all sports and was the city marble champion at...
Mary Sayoko Toki
Jan 16, 2012
Obituary Mary S. Toki, 90 years old, of Tacoma, WA died January 16, 2012. She was born in Fife, WA, but lived most of her life in Tacoma, WA. She graduated from Sumner High School in 1939. In 1942, she married James M. Toki, who predeceased her. They had three daughters, Marianne Frigeri (Walt), Kristine Thompson (Paul), and Dena Donaly...
Joseph Lawrence Dressor
Jan 12, 2012
Obituary Larry Dressor J. Lawrence Dressor, an extraordinary teacher in life and of life, died Jan 12. Celebration of his life will be Mon., Jan. 23, 2012, 11 am, at St Charles, 7112 S. 12th St. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.
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