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Richard John Gustafson

Richard John Gustafson

Oct 17, 2026

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...

Frances Ann Riconosciuto

Frances Ann Riconosciuto

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.

She met...

Frances Therese Wilkinson

Frances Therese Wilkinson

Oct 15, 2026

Fran was born on July 27,1938 to Hope (Durbin) and Edward O’Connor in Casper, WY. She was the oldest of three children. She attended St. Anthony Catholic School and Natrona County High School where she was active in orchestra and band, marching at all of the football games. After graduation, Fran attended St. Joseph Nursing School in Denver, CO. There,...

Jeanette Elaine Burton

Jeanette Elaine Burton

Oct 1, 2026

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...

Geraldine Cecelia Ann Weinbrecht

Geraldine Cecelia Ann Weinbrecht

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,...