Obituaries

Jan 2, 2025

Gerald Bock, affectionately known as Bernie or Jerry, passed away January 2nd, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington at the age of 91.

Jerry was a Korean War Veteran with the United States Air Force. He was well respected for his dedication to the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier for 39 years. He enjoyed his time working at the Puyallup Fairgrounds...

Dec 29, 2024

Joseph Gilligan was known for telling family members, and friends with determination that his goal was to live to 100 years old! And why not? His mother lived over 101 years old and his Aunt Pat until 105 years old. He was very proud of that family longevity! After living a long life, well lived, Joseph was just short of...

Dec 29, 2024

Dec 25, 2024

John DeLisle Simchuk

December 27, 1940 - December 25, 2024

Tacoma, Washington - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John D. Simchuk on December 25, 2024. John, was a beacon of kindness, adventure, and family. He was cherished by all who knew him as a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed peacefully at home with his wife, Diane, and...

Dec 25, 2024

Carol Ann Petrovich, 90 of Tacoma, WA passed away peacefully in the early morning hour on December 25, 2024. Her family was deeply moved by the beautiful blessing of her arrival in heaven in perfect time to celebrate Jesus’s Birthday and reunite with her beloved husband John.

Carol was born to her parents Paul and Lorraine Hendrickson on August 7,1934 in...

Dec 20, 2024

Kathleen Marie Keeney took the final step of her 79-year journey to meet her Maker on December 20, 2024.

The first step of that journey was made November 12, 1945, when she was the first born of Joseph Alexander Harkins and Margaret Mary Gaffney in Tacoma. 

She was raised in Tacoma, attending St. Patrick’s Grade School and then graduating from Aquinas Academy...

Dec 19, 2024

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Dec 14, 2024

Burt Goodman passed away on December 14, 2024 at the age of 96. Burt was proud to be a native Tacoman, born on January 10, 1928, son of Bert H. and Louise (Pitzen) Goodman. His education included St. Patrick’s grade school, Bellarmine Preparatory, Seattle University (BS) and the University of Washington (DDS). He was drafted into the Army in World...

Dec 12, 2024

Dolores Ann Glump, 88 of Tacoma, WA, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. Dolores was born to parents Harold & Agnes Jensen. She attended St. Leo’s, Aquinas, and Seattle University. In 1956, Dolores married her beloved Thomas. They traveled to Texas & Michigan while Tom was in the Air Force and returned to Tacoma to raise their children Mike,...

Dec 12, 2024

Dec 6, 2024

James(Jim) Francis Christnacht died on December 6th, 2024 at the age of 69. 

He was born in Spokane, Washington on June, 30th 1955 to George and Joan Christnacht. He was raised in Tacoma, Washington as the eldest of 4 siblings: Ann-Marie, Charles, and Claire. He attended Bellarmine Preparatory High School in Tacoma WA and graduated in 1973. After high school he...

Dec 4, 2024

John R. Klein CWO2 died on December 4, 2024, at the age of 94.

John was born on July 7, 1930, in Saint Paul, Minnesota and was raised in Grand Fork, North Dakota. He attended schools in North Dakota until his family moved to Washington State, where he graduated from White Swan High School.

After high school, he joined the United States...

Dec 1, 2024

David J. Stiltner passed away on December 1, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on November 7, 1961, in Tacoma, Washington, Dave lived and worked in the Puget Sound area all of his life. 

David graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to the University of Washington where he studied economics and played trombone in the Husky Marching Band....

Dec 1, 2024

Nov 28, 2024

James (Jim) Payson Pickett passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024, at 80 years of age.

Jim was born to Russell and Wilma Pickett on February 12,1944 in Algona, Iowa and attended Algona High School. He married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Pickett and together they had one daughter, Marisa. They were happily married for 55 years until...

Nov 26, 2024

James R. Gallwas also known as "Jim Superman" was born on May 12,1932 in Tacoma Washington. He passed away on November 26, 2024 in Tacoma. Jim passed away peacefully in his home in his recliner chair. He graduated from Bellarmine in 1950, and attended Seattle University. He joined the army in early 1950 and traveled in Europe. He then worked...

Nov 24, 2024

Brian J Plowden, son of Janice and John Plowden, was born April 20, 1941 and passed away on November 24, 2024 at age 83. He was a graduate of Bellarmine Prep in 1959, and in 1963 graduated from Seattle Univ with a business degree. He served with the Air force for a couple years in the 60’s.

Brian spent His youth...

Nov 21, 2024