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Kaoru Cora Murakami
Aug 23, 2014
Obituary Kaoru Cora Murakami Cora was born on August 18, 1923 in Kirkland, WA to Torahiko Tokunaga and Tori (Kashiwamura) Tokunaga. Her family farmed and later moved to Redmond, WA. Cora attended grade school through high school in Redmond. When World War II started Cora had enough credits to get her diploma from Redmond High School before her family relocated...
Madeline Loretta Eltrich
Aug 22, 2014
Obituary Madeline L. Eltrich 4/21/1917 ~ 8/22/2014 Madeline Eltrich passed to her Heavenly reward on August 22, 2014. We will miss this wonderful, nurturing mother, grandmother and friend. She was a gift to all of our lives. She gave so much of her life to others, from taking care of her family to making cookies for her grandchildren. Everyone loved...
Marilyn Theresa Calhoun
Aug 17, 2014
Obituary Marilyn T. Calhoun Marilyn Calhoun, 77, was born on May 15, 1937 in Tacoma and went to heaven on August 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Fuchs; her mother, June Fuchs; and her siblings, Hermie and Suzanne. Marilyn graduated from St. Leo's High School in 1955 and went to St. Joseph's Nursing School in...
Carole M Thompson
Aug 13, 2014
Obituary Carole Mae Thompson born May 6th, 1924 in Madison, WI., died peacefully on August 13th, surrounded by her loving family. She married Paul Thompson on August 5th, 1946 and settled in Tacoma with their 10 children. Mom enjoyed quilting, her backyard bird haven, watching sports but especially her family, sharing good food and good conversation. Carole was preceded in...
Sherrill M Terpening
Aug 8, 2014
Obituary Sherrill M. Terpening Sherrill M. Terpening was born to Wilbur and Mabel Terpening on December 6, 1911 in Galesburg, IL and passed away on August 8, 2014 in Federal Way, WA. Sherrill graduated from Galesburg High School in 1931 and also attended Carl Sandburg College. He served in the United States Air Force from 1942-1946 as a Staff Sergeant...
Theresa Ann Habgood
Aug 3, 2014
Obituary Theresa Ann (DePaul) Habgood  Theresa Ann (DePaul) Habgood Died peacefully on Aug 3, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way after a brief illness. She was born Jan 7, 1931 in "Little Italy" on the Hilltop of Tacoma where she was raised and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949. On April 25, 1954, in Tacoma at...
Paul Leo Caffarel
Aug 3, 2014
Obituary Paul Leo Caffarel Paul was born on August 28, 1965 in California and died on August 3, 2014 in a traffic accident. Paul graduated from Franklin Pierce High School and lived his entire life in Washington. He worked in carpentry and construction and enjoyed helping his family and friends with a variety of projects. Paul was a "can do"...
Eugene Francis Czaplewski
Jul 31, 2014
Obituary Eugene Francis Czaplewski, 83, of Tacoma, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014. He was born to John and Anastasia Czaplewski in Loup City, Nebraska on August 22, 1930, and was their last surviving child. His mother died when he was three and he was raised by his loving sisters Veronica, Frances, Lucille, and Lauretta. He enlisted in the Air...
Haley Ann Rue
Jul 18, 2014
Obituary Haley Ann Rue March 6, 1995 - July 18, 2014 Haley was and will always be my heartbeat. She brought so much joy, love, and laughter to our home. With her, life was so easy, everything just clicked. She loved fiercely her grandma, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was exceptionally close to her cousins Annelise and Emma who were...
Marcella Ann Johnson
Jul 15, 2014
Obituary Marcella "Sally" Ann Johnson Marcella "Sally" Ann Johnson, 71, passed away on July 15, 2014, in Lakewood, WA after a long and valiant fight with ovarian cancer. Sally was born on February 26, 1943 to Thomas and Marie Disch in Tacoma, WA, one of ten siblings. She was raised in Tacoma and graduated in 1961 from Clover Park High...
Jeanne Ann Charlton
Jul 14, 2014
Obituary Jeanne M. Charlton Jeanne was born on August 8, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Edward and Ellen Murray and passed away on July 14, 2014 with her husband at her side. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Murray. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, William S. Charlton; two children, Lorraine M....
Esther Louise Stillwell
Jul 14, 2014
Obituary "Gigi" Esther Louise Stillwell "We love you to the moon and back" Born on April 25, 1919to Michael and Ella O'Brien and left us to be with the Lord on July 14, 2014. Esther was born and raised in North Tacoma, attended McCarver and Holy Rosary Schools. She married early on and had four beautiful children - Jack, Tom,...
Clarice L Johnson
Jul 13, 2014
Obituary Clarice Johnson Clarice Johnson born July 3, 1917 to William and Cecilia Cyr, died on July 13, 2014 after being ill for several years. She lived in University Place all her life. She was a member of the University Place Fire Department's Women's Auxiliary. She was a devoted church member and belonged to the Legion of Mary Society of...
David Edward Bucsko
Jul 13, 2014
Obituary David Edward Bucsko David Edward Bucsko, 46, born March 29, 1968 in Tacoma, died July 13, 2014 at UW Medical Center in Seattle. David graduated from Stadium High School class of 1986 and attended WSU where he was a member of Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity. He was employed by the State of WA Liquor Control Board. David enjoyed fishing,...
Dawn Alice Carl
Jul 11, 2014
Obituary Dawn Alice Carl Dawn Alice Carl was born to Edward and Ellen Flaherty on October 27, 1925 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and passed away on July 11, 2014. She married Leslie Dale Carl on February 13, 1945. She is survived by sons: David and Joseph (Sharon) and daughter: Ellen (Lyle) Dobiash; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and is also survived...
Steven Carl Matison
Jul 8, 2014
Obituary Steven C. Matison 1/26/1947 ~ 7/8/2014 Born in Long Beach, CA, Steve is survived by his wife and best friend, LuCindy; daughters, Jillian, Stephanie, and Rebeca; granddaughter, Kaitlyn; Mother, Norma; and brothers, Phil, Tom, Paul and Rob. He graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to serve for 10 years as a submariner for the U.S. Navy. As...
Donnie Darrel Roberts
Jul 5, 2014
Obituary Donnie Darrel Roberts Donnie Darrel Roberts, 71, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his home. Donnie was born on October 5, 1942 in Biggers, Arkansas. He was drafted into the Army at the age of 21 and met the love of his life while stationed at Fort Lewis, WA. He went on to have a 30...
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