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Nathaniel Healy
Feb 9, 2016
Obituary NATHANIEL "NATE" HEALY Our beloved sweet boy "Natnael" "Nathaniel" "Nati" "Nate Dog" "Nate the Great" left this earth to be with Jesus on February 9, 2016, following his heroic three-and-a-half-year battle with Leukemia. Though often suffering and in pain, our brave warrior Nate maintained his kind heart, charm, and sense of humor throughout. Nate employed laughter to combat sadness....
Robert C. Zerbel
Feb 8, 2016
Obituary Robert C. Zerbel Robert C. Zerbel, 86 years old, living in Tacoma, WA, passed away in the comfort of his home early in the morning of February 8, 2016. Robert worked as a Prudential Insurance salesman, radio operator/DJ, and spent five years serving our country in the US Navy. His passion was woodworking, and he spent many years making...
Carl J. Olson
Feb 5, 2016
Obituary Carl J. Olson Carl J. Olson was born on March 15, 1924 in Tacoma, WA to Eva and Joel Olson and passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2016 in Federal Way, WA. Carl attended Puyallup public schools and recently received his honorary diploma as a member of the 1942 graduating class of Puyallup High School. Carl's high school years...
Sister Joan Dunn, Op
Feb 5, 2016
Obituary Sister Joan Dunn, OP (Sister Mary Albert)  Sister Joan Dunn, OP, 88, (Sister Mary Albert), a Dominican Sister of Tacoma died peacefully February 5, 2016 at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle. Sister Joan died peacefully about 3:30 PM with her Dominican Sisters surrounding her. Sister Joan, a Tacoma native was born at Fort Lewis to Robert and Hannah...
Lillian Marie Erdman
Feb 3, 2016
Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Location: St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery
Francis Joseph Browne
Feb 1, 2016
Obituary Francis Joseph Browne 1916 - 2016 Francis J. Browne was born in Spokane, WA to Mary and Daniel Browne on September 19, 1916. He passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2016. He graduated as Valedictorian of Bellarmine High School class of 1935. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Combat Infantry during WWII. Francis was preceded...
Raymond Douglas Morrison
Jan 19, 2016
Obituary Raymond Douglas Morrison (3/10/1921 - 1/19/2016) On January 19, 2016, we lost another member of the "Greatest Generation" and World War II veteran. Raymond Douglas Morrison was born in Thorndike, Maine on March 10, 1921, to Harry and Grace (Cochran) Morrison and was the youngest of 10 children. He attended Hampden Academy until he was called up to active...
Kenneth Lavern Thiemann
Jan 18, 2016
Obituary Kenneth LaVern Thiemann 7/23/1920 - 1/18/2016 The strong and sturdy body that carried him well for over 95 years had grown weak and tired. He knew and explained that eternal peace would be the next stop on his journey. Born to Fredrick and Victoria (Petrowski) Thiemann, Ken lived in Peru, Illinois from the day he was born until the...
Dale Louis Carlisle
Jan 14, 2016
Obituary Dale Louis Carlisle  Dale Louis Carlisle, age 80, died peacefully on January 14, 2016 in his home in Tacoma, Washington, with his family by his side. Dale was born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. He graduated with a degree inbusiness from the University of Idaho, where he was very active on campus as Vandals'yell king, swim team...
Vearl W. Carter
Jan 14, 2016
Obituary Vearl Carter Vearl Carter was a devoted husband, family and Navy serviceman. He was also a loyal, generous and kind friend to many. Vearl was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 20, 1948 and passed away in Federal Way, Washington on January 14, 2016. In his 21 years of service at the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Puget Sound...
Donald Andrew Maskell
Jan 11, 2016
Obituary Donald A. Maskell Donald Andrew Maskell was born on June 22, 1963 in San Bernardino, California and passed away suddenly on January 11, 2016 at home. He was the son of Howard Andrew Maskell and Gloria Evelyn Iglesias. The family moved to Tacoma in 1967. Donald grew up in Tacoma, graduating from Stadium High School in 1981. He then...
Margaret Norton Schibig
Jan 9, 2016
Obituary Margaret Norton Schibig Margaret Norton Schibig passed away peacefully on January 9, 2016 at Franciscan Hospice House after a long battle with Dementia and succumbed to kidney failure. Margaret was born in Tacoma to Catherine and James Norton on February 20, 1931. She lived in Ruston where she attended Ruston Elementary, Mason Jr. High and Aquinas Academy. In 1947...
Leonard Staten, Sr.
Jan 8, 2016
Obituary Leonard Staten, Sr. A good man is gone. Leonard Staten Senior, born June 7, 1934, passed away on January 8, 2016, after a three-week battle following a massive stroke. He was 81 years young. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Raffie; and his son, Daniel. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 20 years,...
Eunice Ione (Hall) Hughes
Jan 6, 2016
Obituary IONE HUGHES  Eunice Ione Hughes (Hall) was born in Sheyenne, ND on October 12, 1920, and passed away on January 6, 2016 in Tacoma, WA. Ione was raised in New Rockford. She graduated in 1939 and moved to Portland, OR, where she worked for Walgreens as a bookkeeper. After a year in Sacramento, she returned to Portland to...
James F. Henriot
Jan 3, 2016
Obituary James F. Henriot Longtime Tacoma attorney James F. Henriot died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was born in 1927 in Chehalis, Washington to Cleo E. and Elizabeth (McBride) Henriot, the third of their five children. The Henriot family moved to Tacoma in 1935 where Jim was educated at St. Patrick's grade school and...
Tamara Celeste Fabre
Dec 31, 2015
Obituary Tamara "Tammy" Celeste Fabre Tammy was born March 16, 1966 in Tacoma Washington, and passed away when her life was taken from her on December 31, 2015. Tammy was a standout athlete, excelling in soccer and softball. She was an expert cook, avid animal lover and a loving sister and friend. Tammy was a gentle soul, a loving and...
Domenica Therese Plemons
Dec 31, 2015
Obituary Domenica Therese Plemons Domenica Therese Plemons passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia two weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday. She began her life in the Italian community in Tacoma on December 15, 1915. She graduated from St. Leo' High School, and worked as a secretary in various places. She retired from the Iron Workers Union. She...
Dennis Franecki
Dec 29, 2015
Obituary Dennis Franecki Dennis was born November 1, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and died December 29, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Joseph; and sister, Stephanie. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara (Hanson); sons, Joseph and David; daughters-in-law, Yukari Ueno and Amanda Seligman; and granddaughters, Sophonisba and Irene. Dennis completed a...
Aniello Iovino
Dec 24, 2015
Obituary Aniello "Nello" Iovino Aniello "Nello" Iovino, 82, passed away peacefully from a brief illness on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Aniello worked at, and retired from the Port of Tacoma in 1995 after 29 years of service working as a train engineer, track crew, and beautification worker. Aniello was born December 14, 1933 in Somma Vesuviana near Naples, Italy and...
James M. Healy, Jr.
Dec 23, 2015
Obituary James M. Healy, Jr. June 4, 1934 - December 23, 2015 James M. Healy, Jr., of Tacoma, Washington, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 23, 2015. Jim grew up in Tacoma with his parents, James and Theresa; his sister, Sharon; and his brothers, Michael and Patrick. Jim attended Saint Patrick Catholic School and graduated from...
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