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Anne J. Polich
Dec 30, 2010
Obituary Anne was born in Ruston, WA October 9, 1920. She died in Puyallup, December 30, 2010. She was the fifth child born to immigrant Slavonian parents Joseph and Josephine (Sankovich) Udovich. She followed in life and death her brothers Joseph, Mario, John, and her sister Mary Anderson Floberg. Anne attended Holy Cross School, Mason Jr. High, and graduated from...
Samuel Angelo Bufalini
Dec 29, 2010
Obituary Samuel Angelo Bufalini Sam Bufalini was born near Ambridge, PA., on Feb. 4, 1923, the son of Italian immigrants Angelo Bufalini and Pasqualina Bellacorso. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the outbreak of WWII and served with distinction, winning a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts while rising to the rank of sergeant/squad leader in H Company, 44th...
Louise Foster
Dec 25, 2010
Obituary Louise L. Foster, 66, died December 25, 2010. She was born April 24, 1944 in Walhalla, N.D. the 8th of 18 children. She is survived by sons, Brent Goulet, Jamie (Cara) Garces, 9 grandchildren, 9 brothers and 5 sisters.
Eileen Weller
Dec 25, 2010
Obituary Eileen Luebe Weller March 2, 1924-Dec. 25 2010 Eileen Weller passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Christmas at the age of 86. Born in Chehalis, Washington, in 1924 Eileen was a loving wife, talented and dedicated professional, church member and avid Washington State University Alumni. Eileen was married to the late Dr. Robert R. Weller of Lakewood for over...
Gene Dogen
Dec 25, 2010
Obituary Gene Dogen, 63, of Fife, Washington died December 25th, 2010. He was born on September 30, 1947 in Belvidere, Illinois. Gene recently retired from the Lake Washington School District as an elementary physical education teacher at the Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School and the Community School in Kirkland, Washington. He taught 32 years in the public schools, which also...
Anna Marie Schaefer
Dec 24, 2010
Obituary Anna Marie Schaefer Anna Marie Schaefer was born April 28, 1910 on the family homestead near Rhame, ND. She passed away December 24, 2010 in Steilacoom, WA. Anna graduated from Rhame High School in 1929 and entered a nursing program in Aberdeen, SD. After a few months in the nursing program she was called back to the family farm...
Warren C. Hug
Dec 24, 2010
Obituary Warren C. Hug 1-22-21 - 12-24-10 Beloved father, loving husband and friend to many, Warren was a WWII Veteran, a member of AMVETS and Carpenters Union. He was a long time parish member of Grace Lutheran Church. He is survived by his beloved wife Betty of 64 years, son Dennis and grandsons Ryan, Corey and Justin. A private family...
Mary Catherine Bader
Dec 22, 2010
Obituary MARY CATHERINE BYRNE BADER 1917 - 2010 Mary Catherine enjoyed a life of family, travel, and blarney. Her journey, beginning with her birth to Carl A. and Mary Ida ("Mayme") Byrne, in Minneapolis, MN, on June 2, 1917, was one of adventure, learning, and devotion to church and friends (including the canine variety). Her lifelong experience ended at the...
Harley James Grant
Dec 20, 2010
Obituary Harley passed away peacefully on December 20, 2010 at Manor Care Facility in Tacoma. Born in Hot Springs, AR, on October 31, 1922, Harley was sent by train to stay with relatives in Tacoma at the tender age of 4 due to family illness. So began a wondrous life journey. He graduated from Lincoln HS and Bates Vocational in...
Laura Hebert
Dec 13, 2010
Obituary Laura "Pinky"Lou Hebert Our mom was born January 7, 1928 and died peacefully December 13, 2010. She was born to Rose and Clarence Adams. She has 1 sister, Verna Adams Rauscher and 1 brother, Ronald Adams. She attended Ruston elementary school, Mason Junior High and was a proud graduate of Stadium High School in 1946. Our mom was very...
Georgene Mary Gilich
Dec 13, 2010
Obituary GEORGENE "JEAN" MARY BALDASARE GILICH Jean was born in Wichita, Kansas on February 22, 1929, and passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital, Gig Harbor on December 13, 2010. She was the daughter of John and Rhoada (Vaughan) Smith. Jean followed her older sister Agnes to Tacoma during World War II. She met and married Phillip Baldasare, raising two sons...
David J. Hebert
Dec 12, 2010
Obituary David "Bub" Joseph Hebert Our dad was born July 24, 1928 and died peacefully December 12, 2010. He was born to Helen and Paul J. Hebert. One brother Paul V. Hebert, (deceased) wife (Julie), and 4 sisters, Doris Stevens, (deceased) and husband (Bill), Joan Hammrich (Leo), Mary Hebert, (deceased), and Loretta Macha. He attended Holy Rosary school and graduated...
Pauline Bzdel
Dec 8, 2010
Obituary Pauline Bzdel Age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2010. She was born on May 25, 1921 in Tumyr, Poland. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael (1999), to whom she was married for 52 years. Pauline was a seamstress by trade and retired in 1983. She enjoyed sewing until her last days, as well...
Felipe A. Baluyos
Dec 6, 2010
Obituary Felipe Baluyos passed away on his birthday on December 6, 2010 at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jacinta, four children, Evangeline Maraon, Felipe Jr., Wilson and Alberto, 32 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 9am, with viewing at 8am, December 15, 2010 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7112...
Wilma Kipers
Dec 6, 2010
Obituary Wilma (Willie) Kipers Wilma M. Kipers, 93, passed away on December 6, 2010. She was born in Kansas, the daughter of William and Doris Beckford. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jesse James Kipers. She is survived by daughter Judith (William) Kieffer, son James (Darlene) Kipers, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. A...
Betty Jo Peters
Nov 29, 2010
Obituary Betty Jo Peters Betty Jo Peters, 89, passed away on November 29, 2010, in Tacoma, WA. She is survived by her husband, Allen Peters, her daughter Sally Jo Bose (Ken) and her son Dr. Dale R Peters (Julie). She was loved by her 6 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many extended grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends from around the...
Blake Hirsh
Nov 29, 2010
Obituary Blake Hirsh Dad passed on to be with Mom early in the morning of 11/29/10. He departed peacefully and although our hearts are heavy they are filled with gratitude for all he has given us. He was born 1/23/21 in Portland, Oregon to Paul and Verna (Awde) Hirsh. He grew up there with his younger brother Blair who passed...
Robert Charles Huke
Nov 28, 2010
Obituary Robert C. Huke Died Nov. 28th at age 75. Bob was a career Army Officer, Vietnam Vet, and successful businessman. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Robert is survived by his wife, Janet, children Bob, Cheryl and Kathleen and by eight grandchildren. A memorial service is planned at St. Charles Borromeo on Friday, Dec 3rd at 2:30....
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