All Obituaries

Blanche M. Byrne, born February 3, 1931 in Westmont, IL died July 12, 2021, at St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood.  Blanche married James “Jim” Byrne, February 11, 1950 and spent almost 59 years together before his death in 2008 just 3 months short of their 59th anniversary.  She retired from Transamerica in 1988 as an Insurance Underwriting Clerk. Blanche loved spending time with family especially the grandchildren, baking, reading, singing, playing 500 Rummy, as well as...

Daisy Olivia Chang-Radloff, born in Colón, Panama, on November 2, 1927, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on July 10, 2021. She was 93. Everyone who was blessed to have known Daisy can attest to her immense love of life itself, her many children and grandchildren, her Catholic faith, and her beautiful garden. After marrying the late Marvin C. Radloff Sr. (“Pete”), a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, and, after immigrating to the United...

Donald J. Hansen, 85, of Lakewood, Washington passed at home with family on July 9, 2021. Donald was born March 22,1936 In Independence, Wisconsin to Hubert and Martha Hansen. He graduated from Arcadia High school . After graduating High school Donald joined the United States Air-Force where he served In the Viet Nam War. After serving in the Air Force for 22 years Donald served His county with Civil service for 20 years. He was a proud member of the Polish National Alliance. He achieved a...

Sally Luppino passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2021. Sally was born December 17, 1928 in Tacoma to Frank and Frances Lombardo. She graduated from Lincoln High School. In May of 1949 she married her childhood sweetheart Nat Luppino. Together they started and ran Northwest Fruit and Produce, Inc. in 1961 and, in addition to raising their family, built a successful business. She enjoyed bowling, travelling, watching sports and lunches with her grade school girlfriends. She was...

The Honorable Thomas Peter Larkin (Tom) passed peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family. Tom was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. He dedicated his life to his family, friends, and community.    Tom was the son of Dr. Hugh and Charlotte Larkin and one of ten children. He loved nothing more than to be with family, especially his grandchildren. When not with family, he could be found playing golf or on the water.    Tom graduated from...

Leonard Ernest Loflin, age 93, died June 26th 2021 surrounded by his family at Village Green in Federal Way. He was born and raised on McKinley Hill to Irene and Harry Loflin. He attended Sheridan Elementary school, Gault Junior High (he learned to play the saxophone at age 7) where he was in the school orchestra, Lincoln High School and was on the boxing team. He signed up for an apprenticeship during World War II as a ship fitter in Puget Sound Naval Yard. He served our country for 3...

William Edward Higgins 10-28-1943  -  6-22-2021 Bill Higgins was born in Seattle in 1943 and lived on Beacon Hill for the first 3 years of his life. His family then moved to Tacoma and settled on McKinley Hill. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School ('57), Bellarmine Prep ('61) and graduated from Seattle University ('65) with a degree in accounting. He delivered newspapers for the Tacoma News Tribune as a young boy and painted Boeing airplanes at the Renton plant...

Corrine Guelfi (June 19, 2021) Tacoma, Washington — Corrine Eleanor Guelfi of Tacoma, Washington passed away on June 19, 2021 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor (2001) her father, Ralph (1951) her younger brother, Ralph, Jr. (2003) his wife, Nancy Guelfi (2001) her Aunt, Dora Nettle (2008) her uncle, William Nettle (2001) and her niece’s husband, Derek Blaylock (2016) She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Rodney Briggs of Tacoma, nephew, Mark...

Michelle Vodanovich (Rousseau/Seifert) September 28, 1950-June 18, 2021 Surrounded by the love of her daughter and sister, Michelle received her wings and has joined our Lord to serve by his side in Heaven.  AKA “Phil”, “Nona”, “Shelley” and “Aunt Em”, she is a cherished Mother, Nona, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend.  She adored her family and friends.  Her most prized possession was her Library Card.  She...