Obituaries

Nov 10, 2026

Joan Marie Sterling

June 1, 1933 – November 10, 2026

Joan Marie Sterling, 93, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away on November 10, 2026, after a long illness.

Joan was born on June 1, 1933, in Tacoma to Ernest and Marcella Burrows. She graduated from St. Leo’s Catholic High School in 1951. On June 27, 1953, she married Merl P. Sterling at St. Leo’s...

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Richard “Dick” John Gustafson, 62, born January 25, 1964, passed away peacefully amongst the love of family and friends in Tacoma, WA on October 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. He was a son, brother, uncle, and friend of great kindness, joy, and passion for life. He was a force to be reckoned with, and he will be...

Oct 17, 2026

Frances Riconosciuto, age 86, was born in Tacoma, WA and was a lifelong resident.

She passed away in her son’s arms on October 17th 2026. Fran attended St. Patrick School, St. Thomas Aquinas School, and graduated from Stadium High School. After high school she trained to be a radiology technician, and worked at St. Joseph Hospital and Western State Hospital.

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Jeanette Elaine Burton was born December 11, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Anthony Jacob Bozung and Hildegard Clare Schornack.

Graduated from Aquinas Academy, Tacoma

Married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob) Lee Burton September 28, 1957, and were married until his death in 2007 just 4 months before their 50th wedding anniversary.

Children: Christopher Boyd Burton 10/22/1958

Three little angels in heaven between...

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Edward “Ed” Greer

Edward “Ed” Greer, lovingly known to many as “Pops,” passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 87, following a courageous battle with mesothelioma.

Ed was born on January 29, 1939, in Elma, Washington, and was raised in Tacoma. He graduated from Stadium High School with the Class of 1958 before proudly serving...

Sep 23, 2026

Geraldine Cecelia Ann “Gerry” Weinbrecht, 90, of Federal Way, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, at Brookdale Foundation in Federal Way. Gerry was born October 29, 1935, in Seattle to Michael and Ann Willenborg. On November 23, 1957, she married the love of her life, Edgar Jacob Weinbrecht, and together they built a life centered on faith, family, home,...