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John Bertram Troup
Mar 12, 2009
Obituary John Bertram Troup John (Bert) passed away with a full moon guiding his path in the morning of March 12th. Son of John and Emma Dyer Troup. Born June 23rd, 1928 in Hoquiam, Washington. He was a graduate of St. Mary's Grade School, Aberdeen, attended St. Edwards Seminary, and graduated from Bellarmine Prep, served in the US Marine Corps,...
John Carbone
Mar 10, 2009
Obituary John Carbone John Carbone, born August 6, 1918 in Tacoma, WA died March 10, 2009 in Fircrest. A lifetime area resident he was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and the Federal Way Elks Lodge. John is survived by his wife Vera; children; Frank (Jan), Mike, Tami (Ron) Cushway, John and Jeff; a brother, Tony; 6 grandchildren...
Beverly Tyleen Callaghan
Mar 6, 2009
Obituary Beverly Tyleen Callaghan Her name was Beverly Tyleen Nora Anne Schott Callaghan. But she was known as Bev, Mom and B to 13 grandkids who were crazy about her B Nana. She was 90 when she died on March 6, at home, surrounded by her family. Bev was born in Java, South Dakota., on Aug. 26, 1918 B a...
Mary Margaret Dittmann
Mar 5, 2009
Obituary Mary Margaret died peacefully at home on March 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Don, to whom she was married for 42 years, and by her sister Jane McKenna. She is survived by her children, Susie Hughes, Joe Dittmann, Margaret Unwin, Dan Dittmann, Jane Dittmar and Mary Julie Gole. She is also survived by 16...
Frances Cappa
Mar 2, 2009
Obituary Frances D. Cappa, 86, died March 2, 2009. She was born and raised in the Tacoma and Fife area where she attended St. Leo's Grade School and graduated from Fife High School. Frances worked for many years at Sears first in customer service and then in parts department. A sweet and somewhat shy woman she was a devout Catholic...
Joseph Raymond Lucien Bernier
Feb 27, 2009
Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Linda Joy Baldini
Feb 24, 2009
Obituary LINDA JOY BALDINI Linda passed away February 24, 2009 at home in Tacoma, WA. Linda was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine April 3, 1952 to the late Franklin "Buddy" and Betty Cox. Linda enjoyed many bright stars in her life including her loving husband, Joseph, her sons Eric and Tim Holman and the pride and joy of her life,...
Sister Mary Carmel Farrell
Feb 20, 2009
Obituary SISTER MARY CARMEL FARRELL, OP Sister Mary Carmel Farrell, OP (Mary Kathleen) died peacefully surrounded by her sisters at St. Joseph Residence, Seattle, on February 20, 2009. She was born November 22, 1918 in Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon, Ireland. She entered the Dominican Sisters of Tacoma on July 16, 1951 and made her first profession on January 17, 1953. She...
Sister Helena Kelly
Feb 18, 2009
Obituary Sister Helena Kelly Aston, PA. Sister Helena Kelly, OSF, (formerly Sister Marie Columbkill), 67, died in St. Ann Convent, Tacoma, on February 18. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 47 years. Sister Helena was born in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland, where she was a member of St. Michael Parish. She...
Frank William Miraglia
Feb 17, 2009
Obituary Frank died on February 17, 2009 in Tacoma, Washington. Frank was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 24, 1920, the oldest of three children. Before his teen years, Frank demonstrated his commitment to his family and responsible nature by working as a grocery delivery boy to help support his family. After graduating from high school, Frank decided to serve...
Leonard Henry Spanich
Feb 14, 2009
Obituary Leonard (Len) Henry Spanich, born August 27, 1929 (Hoquiam, Washington) passed away on February 14, 2009 in Tacoma. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Katherine Spanich. Len is survived by his wife Lillian Spanich of 57 years, daughters Char (Merv) Ward and Nancy (Marty) Waiss; grandchildren Jason, Meghan and Ashley; brother Rudy (Evelyn) Spanich and...
Mary Mclain
Feb 14, 2009
Obituary Mary McLain Here I am Lord, be not afraid on eagles wings Mary was called home Saturday, February 14, 2009, to join her husband, Trevor in heaven. Mary was born in Glasgow, Scotland on October 27, 1915, to James and Agnes (Kelly) Harkins. Mary came to the United States on July 27, 1933 at the age of 8, living...
Jacob Jordan Parker
Feb 12, 2009
Obituary Jacob Jordan Parker was born 9.December.1923 in the Chicago area of Illinois. He died peacefully on the afternoon of 12.Feb.2009 with family and loving friend Clarice Johnson at his side. He grew up in Illinois with two younger brothers and entered the Marine Corps serving as a drill instructor then served in the South Pacific Theater during WWII. Afterwards,...
Josephine Florence Bertsch
Feb 7, 2009
Obituary Josephine Bertsch Josephine F. Bertsch, 83, died February 7, 2009 in Tacoma, WA. She was born on August 28, 1925 in Esmond, ND to Dr. Edward S. and Emma C. O'Hare. She earned her teaching certificate from Mayville State Teachers College and later taught in a one-room school house. She married Michael P. Bertsch on June 15, 1950 and...
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