All Obituaries

Kyle R. Brinkman, 50, passed away on May 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Defiance, Ohio on July 27, 1973, to his parents, Larry and Janice (Barton) Brinkman.  Kyle graduated from Napoleon High School in 1992.  Immediately thereafter, Kyle left for his dedicated service to the United States Army.  Kyle proudly and honorably served this country for 30 years, retiring as Command Sergeant Major.  Kyle had multiple tours overseas and in combat...

Diane Lorraine Redal passed away on May 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Tacoma, WA on February 24, 1946, to parents, Lyle and Evelyn Thomson.  She attended Tacoma schools and graduated from Stadium High School in 1964.  She married her classmate Mark, the love of her life, in 1967 and together they raised 3 children.  They were married 56 years at the time of her death. Diane was, first and foremost, a wife, mother and homemaker.  She...

Marcy Rae (Conner) Frlan, born August 31, 1941, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, April 29, 2024. She was the first graduating class (1959) of Wilson Highschool, Tacoma WA. She later studied Art at Central Washington University after returning home to work as a pharmacy technician and bookkeeper at Stowell’s pharmacy, where she met the love of her life, John Frlan. Mom dedicated herself to service to community and family.  She started fundraising for...

We honor the life of John F. Hunt Jr., a man of valor, family, and community, who passed away at the age of 102. Born to Maude Nero Hunt and John F. Hunt Sr., John was a brother to Richard Hunt and Madeline Hunt Kanarowski. He was a devoted husband to Catherine Allison Hunt, with whom he shared the joys and challenges of life until her passing.  John's academic and athletic achievements were notable; he graduated from Lincoln High School where he lettered in football and placed in...

Ann Kormos passed on into her eternal home on April 25, 2024, at 11:00 pm leaving her long battle with stage four ovarian cancer behind her. She was born on August 7, 1975 to Margaret and John Johannessen in Tuscan, Arizona. She was the oldest sibling to her younger sister Ellen Brady. She is survived by Andrew Kormos, her husband, and her three children Paulina Kormos (19), Francis Kormos (17), and Silje Kormos (10). She was a high school teacher for 25 years at Decatur High School in...

After many years of struggles with a multitude of health issues, Carl Teitge fought hard to overcome all his complicated health issues that eventually ended his life. Despite his challenges, Carl remained committed to his passions and work until the very end. Carl was the first baby born on January 1, 1946, in Tacoma Washington to parents Jack and Irene Teitge. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Tacoma in 1964, he earned a degree in economics from WSU and graduated Magna Cum...