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Thomas Henry Skrinar, M.D.
Jul 14, 2007
Obituary Thomas Henry Skrinar, M.D. 9/23/23 ?" 7/14/07 Thomas was born Sept. 23, 1923 in Joliet, Illinois, the youngest of four children, to Ellen Little Skrinar and Joseph Francis Skrinar. He died July 14, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital at the age of 83. He graduated from St. Raymond's Elementary School in Joliet and from Loras Academy in Dubuque, Iowa....
Albert John Lachapelle
Jul 13, 2007
Obituary Albert J. LaChapelle 4/14/41 ?" 07/13/07 Al was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and dedicated servant of the Federal Government. He was unyielding in his support for the working class as a Union President and was devoted to equality and justice in the work place. Al is survived by his beloved wife and soul mate Carol,...
Helen Dolores Gallwas
Jul 10, 2007
Obituary Helen Dolores Gallwas, born December 10, 1935 in San Jose, CA, passed away July 10, 2007. Helen worked in the Auto Freight and insurance area. She loved to play golf and was extremely talented in arts and crafts. Helen is survived by her loving husband; James, daughter; Linda, son-in-law; Robert Stark, and her sister Colene Osborn. A private family...
Ernest Wesley Manning, Sr.
Jul 9, 2007
Obituary Ernest Wesley Manning died a peaceful death on Monday, July 9th. He was born in Manango, ND on April 23, 1918. Ernie is survived by his three sons; Dood (Linda), David (Karen), Morry (Pam), and one daughter Colleen (Rich), eight grandchildren and their spouses and twenty-one great-grandchildren along with one terrific sister-in-law Marie Meyer. He was preceded in death...
Leonard Mccarthy
Jul 5, 2007
Obituary Leonard Eugene McCarthy went to heaven on July 5, 2007. He was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma to Morris and Cora McCarthy on April 2, 1923. Leonard joined the Army and saw action in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Upon his return from the service he entered trade school and became a meat cutter. Leonard...
Gloria A. Lavick
Jul 5, 2007
Obituary Gloria A. Lavick passed away suddenly on July 5, 2007. She was born in Spokane, Washington on October 4, 1949, and was a graduate of Holy Names Academy and Washington State University. Gloria enjoyed traveling, hiking and camping with family and friends, she was an avid sports fan and a loyal Cougar. She participated in relays and running events...
Olive Bucsko
Jun 29, 2007
Obituary Olive E. Bucsko, born April 1, 1931 in Montclair, NJ died June 29, 2007 at Tacoma Lutheran Home. A wonderful wife and mother, she was a longtime area resident and a member of St. Patrick Parish. She had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed keeping busy with puzzles.
V. Eleanor Eleanor Redal
Jun 23, 2007
Obituary Eleanor was the third of eight children born to Bennie and Clara Sillerud in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Raised on a farm, she learned the values of hard work, family and faith. Eleanor married Rueben H. Redal in 1943. Rueben became a Lutheran pastor, serving a church in Iowa and later Central Lutheran Church in Tacoma for over 53 years....
Marie Etta Middaugh
Jun 22, 2007
Obituary Marie (Dickson) Middaugh, 92, passed away June 22, 2007. She was born on Nov. 15, 1914, in Tacoma, WA and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. She received her education in Minnesota and St. Louis, Mo and later served as Head Dietitian for 27 ½ years at St. Joseph Hospital, Tacoma. Lapidary was her main hobby after...
Edward Frederick Inderbitzin, Sr.
Jun 22, 2007
Obituary Edward F. Inderbitzen, Sr., 84, died peacefully at home on June 22, 2007 in Tacoma. He was born Oct. 8, 1922 in Tacoma to Edna and Joseph Inderbitzin. Ed was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Evelyn T. Inderbitzin. His survivors include his wife Eunice; children; Carey Rowe (Jerome), Ed Jr. (Sally), Claudia Messenger (Marv),...
Floyd Jack Lamken
Jun 21, 2007
Obituary Floyd Jack Lamken, 91 yrs old, passed away June 21, 2007, in Eugene, OR. He was born in Tacoma, WA, and had been a lifelong resident. Floyd graduated from Stadium High School, attended the University of Salt Lake and the University of Washington. He was an Army veteran of WWII and had been owner of Floyd Equipment Company, Inc.,...
Antonino Corpuz Locquiao
Jun 20, 2007
Obituary ANTONINO "TONY" CORPUZ LOCQUIAO, 73, born March 1, 1934 in Philippines, passed away June 20, 2007 in Tacoma, WA. He and his wife of 44 years, Ciryann, resided in Honolulu, Hawaii until retirement. Tony is survived by his wife Ciryann, 3 children, Tess (Rainier), Ben, Mary Jane (Gordon); 2 grandchildren, Alyssa & Sean; brother Francisco; sister Victoria and numerous...
Jeanette Frances Close
Jun 18, 2007
Obituary Jeanette passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 18, 2007, at the age of 88. She was well known for her vibrant personality, and her determined independence; she could frequently be seen scooting along 6th Avenue in her wheelchair. Jeanette was born in Kirkland, WA and was very proud of her Northwest heritage. She attended Garfield High School...
Andrew S. Gruchalla
Jun 13, 2007
Obituary Andrew Gruchalla Andy "Red" Gruchalla, 89, born November 10, 1917 on the family farm in Fried, ND, died Wednesday June 13, 2007 at his residence at the Weatherly Inn. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Evelyn, and all five of his siblings. He is survived by his three children. Mary Jo Souza of Gig Harbor, Irene...
Elice E. Bortoluzzi
Jun 13, 2007
Obituary Elice E. Bortoluzzi Elice passed away June 13, 2007 at the age of 82. She was born December 27, 1924 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Domenico and Sophie Pitton. After spending her childhood in Canada and marrying her husband John, she and John moved to Tacoma to start their family. Despite failing eyesight and temporary blindness in her early 30s,...
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