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Mary  Jane Bowlin

Mary Jane Bowlin

Nov 15, 2005

Obituary Mary Jane Bowlin was born May 31, 1915 in Spokane, WA and died November 15, 2005 in University Place. She was a member of St. John of the Woods Catholic Church and was passionate about her family. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Ed) Mazzuca, grandchildren, Shirley (Darrell), Melodie (Pat), David (Lisa), Kevin (Theresa), Shannon (Jim), Katie (Mike),...

Frances  C. Czeresko

Frances C. Czeresko

Nov 14, 2005

Obituary Frances C. Czeresko, 86, died November 14, 2005 in Tacoma. She is survived by her brother, Edward Sienkiewicz, many nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 1993, her brothers Joseph, Walter and John, as well as parents William and Stephanie. Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, November 18, 2005 at Sts. Peter and Paul...

Maurice Quine

Maurice Quine

Nov 14, 2005

Obituary Maurice Quine, born October 23, 1926 passed on Nov. 14, 2005, will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends as the jazz drummer, the English gentleman and lively entertainer. Service Details Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2005 2:00 pm at the Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel. If desired donations can be made to...

Norma Hertz

Norma Hertz

Nov 14, 2005

Obituary Norma L. Hertz, born July 29, 1926 in Tacoma, died November 14, 2005 at Tacoma General Hospital. She was a lifetime Tacoma resident. Norma enjoyed gardening, bowling and playing cards. Service Details Funeral services will be held Friday, November 18, 2005, 11:00 am Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Calvary Cemetery. If desired the family suggest memorials to...

Annamae Palmer

Annamae Palmer

Nov 11, 2005

Obituary AnnaMae Palmer, 8l died November 11, 2005 after a short illness. She was born in Renton, WA to Mike and Mary (Gamba) Volpe and preceded in death by husband Harry, brother James Volpe and parents. Survived by her daughters: Carol Merkle, Patricia (Rudy) Talik, grandchildren: Annette (John) Menzies, Vincent Talik; great grandchildren: Derick (Amanda) Lowe, Anthony Menzies, great great...

Louis  Anthony Storino

Louis Anthony Storino

Nov 11, 2005

Obituary LOUIS ANTHONY STORINO Our beloved Louis Storino was called home to God on November 11, 2005. He is survived by his son Jack, daughter Anita, four grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Hilda in 2003. He was one of two brothers and was born June 20, 1912 in San Marco, Italy...

Virginia  Jean Ricker

Virginia Jean Ricker

Nov 11, 2005

Obituary Virginia Jean Ricker Virginia Jean Ricker, born 1922 at Tacoma General Hospital, passed November 11, 2005 surrounded by her family and friends in her home. "Ginny" was best known for her grace and style. She enjoyed life full of encouraging others and developing indelible relationships with the children she taught and the ladies she giggled with. As a child,...

Deborah Rathwell

Deborah Rathwell

Nov 10, 2005

Obituary Deborah Rathwell Born July 22, 1956 in Wenatchee, WA. died unexpectedly Nov. 10, 2005. She is survived by her sister Wilma Vance (David) and her niece Tina. Debbie had a great passion for life and would always take to helping someone in time of need. She was always happiest when she was with her Harley Riders. She will always...

Marion  P. Kinzner

Marion P. Kinzner

Nov 8, 2005

Obituary Marion P. Kinzner 4/30/1914 - 11/8/2005 Born in Halliday, North Dakota, died in Tacoma. Preceded in death by husband Harold. Survived by their children. Memorial services Saturday, 11/12/2005 at Urban Grace (formerly First Baptist Church), 9th & Market, Tacoma. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Urban Grace or charity of your choice. Please leave online condolences...

Ann Schmidt

Ann Schmidt

Nov 7, 2005

Obituary Ann Maruca Schmidt "Nana" May 1, 1914 - Nov. 7, 2005 Ann died of a stroke at the age of 91. She graduated from St. Leo's High School and worked in the Personnel Dept. at Puget Sound Nat'l bank in downtown Tacoma for 30 years. Ann is survived by her daughters: Judy (Bill) Cummings, Stephanie (Tom, deceased) Donaldson, Kathleen...

Mary  Rose Rade

Mary Rose Rade

Nov 5, 2005

Obituary Mary Rose Rade (Kink) passed away on Saturday, November 5, in Tacoma, after a brief illness. Mary was born and raised in Bellingham. By age 18, both of Mary's parents had died and she helped her older sister, Lucretia, raise the three other siblings. Mary married Nick Joseph Rade in November 1940 and moved to Tacoma a few years...

Edward  Lewis Constantine

Edward Lewis Constantine

Nov 4, 2005

Obituary Edward Lewis Constantine A platoon of archangels escorted Edward Lewis Constantine (formerly United States Marine Corps) to his final post following a sudden heart attack. He shared his final kiss with his bride of 65 years, Marjorie, and was sent off by his children Edward & Betsy, Mary, Michael, Christopher with his wife Molly Hagar, and Maureen and Rick...

Keith  Paul Reitmeier

Keith Paul Reitmeier

Oct 29, 2005

Obituary KEITH PAUL REITMEIER Keith Paul Reitmeier, a loving husband, father and grandpa, died October 29, 2005, in Tacoma, WA. He was 66 years old. Keith was born in Yakima, WA. on October 5, 1939, served in the United States Coast Guard and dedicated many years of his life to the construction business. He is survived by his wife Kayla,...

Michiko Osaka

Michiko Osaka

Oct 29, 2005

Obituary Michiko Osaka Born on May 15, 1927, in Brooks, OR, Michiko Osaka passed away suddenly on October 29, 2005 from a final bout of cancer. After her family was interned at Tule Lake, she grew up in Ontario, OR, where she met her husband of nearly 60 years. Shortly after the war ended, Michi and Tom moved to Fife...

Vernon R. Van Slyke  Jr.

Vernon R. Van Slyke Jr.

Oct 28, 2005

Obituary Vernon R. Van Slyke, Jr. Vernon R. Van Slyke, Jr., 50, died October 28, 2005. JR is now at peace. He is deeply loved and missed. JR is survived by his daughters, Anjel Van Slyke (San Francisco, CA), Sophia Van Slyke (Tacoma); wife Kum Cha Van Slyke (Tacoma); mother Barbara Underhill (Beaverton, OR); brothers: Dale Van Slyke (Lacey), Bill...

Eugene Minnitti

Eugene Minnitti

Oct 27, 2005

Obituary EUGENE MINNITTI, Eugene was called home to the Lord at the age of 89 on October 27, 2005. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years Charlotte and their son Gene. Gene was born in Carbonado, WA and moved to Tacoma where he graduated from Bellarmine Prep. He served in the Army during WWII and...

Susanne  E. Ross

Susanne E. Ross

Oct 25, 2005

Obituary Susanne E. Ross Sue Ross, 66, died October 25, 2005 in University Place. She was a member of the Ivy Chapter of Eastern Star, the Tacoma Elks #174 and was most involved with the Tacoma Yacht Club for over 30 years and had been past President of the Shipmates. She is survived by her children: Patricia (Jawad) Al-Ghezzi, Tacoma,...

Anthony  James Shirk

Anthony James Shirk

Oct 24, 2005

Obituary Anthony James Shirk September 12, 1971 - October 24, 2005 Devoted son, brother, uncle and trusted friend , Anthony touched our lives in so very many ways. With his kind heart and gentle ways, his compassion for strangers and friends alike will be forever remembered and sorely missed. Love always from your family and friends . Anthony is survived...

Helen  Edith Brady

Helen Edith Brady

Oct 23, 2005

Obituary Helen E. Brady was born April 20, 1919 to John and Harriet Honvlez and died October 23, 2005. She was raised on McKinley Hill with many hours spent playing tennis at the playground. She graduated from St. Leo's High School and went to work at Standard Rubber in Seattle. She married Wm. (Bill) Brady, moved to Brown's Point and...

Adolph Cyril Blaise Waiss

Adolph Cyril Blaise Waiss

Oct 21, 2005

Obituary Adolph (Bud) Cyril Blaise Waiss Adolph (Bud) Cyril Blaise Waiss was born on February 3, 1916 in Loma, Nebraska, one of 14 children. He went to be with our Lord on October 21, 2005. Bud married Agnes Novak in 1937. They lived on a farm near Loma for 15 years. On September 7, 1952 they sold all their possessions,...

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