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Phil  Paul Kuchan,  Jr.

Phil Paul Kuchan, Jr.

Apr 26, 2007

Obituary Phil was born in Christopher, Illinois on December 28, 1923 to Phillip and Mary Kuchan. He grew up in Seattle on Beacon Hill where he attended Franklin High School. He then joined the Navy and was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. While stationed in Tacoma, Phil met "the love of his life", Dorothy...

Rene  Aloysius Levitre

Rene Aloysius Levitre

Apr 24, 2007

Obituary René A. LeVitre passed away on Tuesday, April 24 due to complications following surgery. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family. René was born on October 31, 1922 to Aloysius and Angelique (Crochet) LeVitre in Fargo, North Dakota. A few years later the family moved to West Seattle, where René attended E.C. Hughes Grade School. He lettered in basketball...

Maxine  E Warren

Maxine E Warren

Apr 22, 2007

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Walter  Patrick Mcgough

Walter Patrick Mcgough

Apr 20, 2007

Obituary Walter Patrick McGough Mr. Twinkletoes Himself Walter Patrick Joseph McGough, died on April 20, 2007 at 10:28PM. He was 80 years and 3 months old. Wally was born in San Francisco, CA. His parents, Patrick and Mary McGough and his brother James precede him in death. Wally is survived by his sister, Peggy, 3 nieces, Pat Carroll, Colleen Spinelli,...

Tammy  Lynn Culpepper

Tammy Lynn Culpepper

Apr 19, 2007

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Elise  Charlotte Horak

Elise Charlotte Horak

Apr 18, 2007

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Rosemary  Ann Reischl

Rosemary Ann Reischl

Apr 18, 2007

Obituary Rosemary was born to Frederick and Margaret Hecks on February 7th, 1928 in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946, attended Nursing School at Tacoma General Hospital graduating in 1949. She was married September 17, 1949 to Eugene "Gene" Reischl, for forty four years. She is survived by four children; Arnie (Synda), Michael (Ann), Jeannie (Scott),...

John  Tony Villari

John Tony Villari

Apr 18, 2007

Obituary John Villari John Villari, born June 25, 1920 to Giacomo and Rosalia Villari, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on April 18, 2007, in University Place, WA. He spent much of his life in the sunshine of Orange County, California. He worked in construction and sales, was a small business owner, and as the Controller for Hike Apoian's Lincoln-Mercury Dealership...

Richard  E. Fechko

Richard E. Fechko

Apr 17, 2007

Obituary Richard Fechko, 80 years, a Tacoma native passed away April 16, 2007. He was a graduate of PLU and served in the Coast Guard. Richard retired as an accountant for Asarco. He loved music, traveling and his flowers. He is survived by his sisters in law: Dorothy Fechko, and Hazel Fechko; nephews: Donald E., Michael D.and Mark Fechko, and...

Philomena  Dolores Marinkovich

Philomena Dolores Marinkovich

Apr 17, 2007

Obituary Dollie Marinkovich, 77, died on April 17, 2007. She was born in Jamestown, New York on April 16, 1930. She attended Bemus Point Central High School in Bemus Point, New York. She worked for the government in Washington, D.C., was the first postmistress in Larsen Bay, Alaska and worked for her husband in his company. She was married to...

Rhoda  M. Phillips

Rhoda M. Phillips

Apr 17, 2007

Obituary Rhoda Mae Phillips Born Rhoda Mae Dean March 29, 1927,in Miami, FL She blessed the lives of all whom she came in contact with until the Lord Jesus Christ called her home on April 17, 2007. Rhoda had a deep devotion to and an unfailing belief in Jesus Christ, walking in his footsteps as a witness to this testimony...

Dorothy  Kennedy Hall

Dorothy Kennedy Hall

Apr 17, 2007

Obituary Dorothy Kennedy Hall Our beloved Mother passed away April 17, 2007. Born September 3, 1923 and raised in Tacoma, Dorothy graduated from St. Leo's High School and Knapps Business College. A founder of Olalla Guest Lodge, she dedicated her life to healing others' addictions, and to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Dorothy is survived be her son, Kevin Merrick,...

Grace  C. Yarbrough

Grace C. Yarbrough

Apr 16, 2007

Obituary Our beloved Auntie Grace was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on March 12, 1914 to Percival and Rose Leblanc. She was one of seven children. Grace came to Tacoma when she was 4-years-old. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, retired from Days Clothing as a seamstress in 1976 and was a life long member of Sacred Heart Parish....

Elizabeth Mulvey

Elizabeth Mulvey

Apr 16, 2007

Obituary Sister Norine Joseph Mulvey (Elizabeth Mulvey died on April 16, 2007. She was born in County Leitrim, Ireland in 1921. Sister Norine Joseph came to the United States in 1939 and professed her first vows in 1941. She dedicated her life to others living a committed life as a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Her early years of...

Teressa  Maria Perrett

Teressa Maria Perrett

Apr 10, 2007

Obituary Teressa passed away April 9, 2007 peacefully with her family by her side. Teressa was born in Tacoma on January 6, 1928. She was preceded in death by her parents Hershel and Maria Walker. Teressa is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, William and their daughters and son-in-laws; Cheryl (Robert) Hoffman of Tacoma, Maria (Paul) Ferriea of...

Irene  Naomi Sammons

Irene Naomi Sammons

Apr 4, 2007

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Carolyne  E Maguire

Carolyne E Maguire

Apr 2, 2007

Obituary Carolyne E. (Swanson) Maguire, born June 18, 1919 in Seattle, WA, passed away April 2, 2007 in Tacoma, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Maguire. Mother of Carol (Jack) Withrow of La Conner, WA; Michael (Sue) Maguire of Port Orchard, WA and Daniel (Peggy) Maguire of University Place, WA. Dear Grandmother of Andrea, Emily,...

Neal Jones

Neal Jones

Mar 31, 2007

Obituary Neal Jones was born to John and Cora Jones in Tecumseh, Nebraska. At the age of 17, he joined the Navy and served through World War II. He settled in the Pacific Northwest. Service Details Graveside services will be Thursday, April 5, 2007, 11:00 am at Calvary Cemetery. Viewing will be Wednesday, at the Funeral Home.

Dorothy  May Ryan

Dorothy May Ryan

Mar 31, 2007

Obituary Dorothy was born December 5, 1924 in Onalaska, WA. She passed away March 31, 2007 at home with her family present. She was the daughter of Henry and Etta Fink. Her family moved to Tacoma, WA when Dorothy was a small child. She resided in the same house until her passing. Dorothy was an amazing woman. After her husband...

Zofia Bednarczyk

Zofia Bednarczyk

Mar 28, 2007

Obituary Zofia was born May 17, 1913 in Pielnia, Poland to Mikolaj and Ewa Slysz and died on March 28, 2007 at the age of 93 in Lakewood, WA. She moved to Tacoma in 1983 and was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband Adam Bednarczyk, Children; Kazimiera Wijas of Pielnia, Poland,...