Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tacoma, WA, Pierce County and Surrounding Cities
William Joseph Labrie
Apr 9, 2009
Obituary William Joseph LaBrie November 28, 1923 ?" April 9, 2009 William "Bill" LaBrie passed peacefully through death to everlasting life on Thursday, April 9. Bill was born in Ontonagon, MI, a town on the shores of Lake Superior that was always close to his heart and which he visited often. He grew up on a farm, one of 13...
Susan K. Matesa
Apr 7, 2009
Obituary Susan K. Matesa Susan K. Matesa was born Aug 6, 1946 and passed away peacefully at home April 7, 2009 after courageous battle with cancer. Sue spent her early married years as a homemaker, raising her son. She later joined the work force where she made many lasting friendships. Sue was always up for a good game of cards,...
Florence Katherine Hickey
Apr 5, 2009
Obituary Florence Katherine Hickey Flo passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009, at age 92. She was born in Tacoma, WA on September 1, 1916 to Anton and Clara Zurfluh. She was one of 12 siblings. She married the love of her life, Raymond P. Hickey, in 1939. As the wife of a career army officer, she explored the world. She...
Sholom M. Zhukovskiy
Apr 1, 2009
Obituary Sholom M. Zhukovskiy Sholom Zhukovskiy, 90, passed away April 1, 2009. He was born September 12, 1918 in Belarus. He was a physician and served with the Russian Army for 30 years. During WWII from 1941 to 1945 he accompanied and cared for the troops from Moscow through Berlin. Sholom is survived by: children, Leonid (Larisa) and Nina Khavina...
Adair Johnson
Mar 25, 2009
Obituary Adair (Buckley) Johnson "Our Matriarch" February 21, 1925 ?" March 25, 2009 Adair Johnson 84 passed away peacefully after a brief illness. With her loving family surrounding her, she said her final good-byes. Adair was born in Harlowtown, Mt and moved to Tacoma as a child. She attended Saint Patrick School and graduated from Stadium High School in 1943....
Maria Zagorski
Mar 22, 2009
Obituary MARIA (MIMI) ZAGORSKI Jesus took her by the hand to paradise on March 22, 2009; born in Bucharest, Romania March 28, 1927 to Karl and Maria Fischer. During the war they emigrated to Germany settling in Bamberg where she met her husband of 54 years Thomas. She also leaves behind 1 son; William from Bellingham, sister; Erika and brother;...
Dorothy Louise Bichsel
Mar 16, 2009
Obituary Dorothy (Klinge) Bichsel passed on Monday March 16 at the age of 92 of congestive heart failure. It's hard to recall Dorothy without seeing that beautiful smile that always graced her face. It revealed the soul of a warm, wonderful woman who was loved by many and liked by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. Like a...
Renee Jennette Tompkins
Mar 16, 2009
Obituary Renee Tompkins 9/15/1950 ?" 3/16/2009 Our beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and friend to so many passed away on March 16, 2009. Renee made Tacoma her home when she and Jim married in 1978 and spent the next 30 years as lifelong companions while raising their family. Renee is preceded in death by her parents Charles Morgan, Liz Morgan...
John Bertram Troup
Mar 12, 2009
Obituary John Bertram Troup John (Bert) passed away with a full moon guiding his path in the morning of March 12th. Son of John and Emma Dyer Troup. Born June 23rd, 1928 in Hoquiam, Washington. He was a graduate of St. Mary's Grade School, Aberdeen, attended St. Edwards Seminary, and graduated from Bellarmine Prep, served in the US Marine Corps,...
John Carbone
Mar 10, 2009
Obituary John Carbone John Carbone, born August 6, 1918 in Tacoma, WA died March 10, 2009 in Fircrest. A lifetime area resident he was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and the Federal Way Elks Lodge. John is survived by his wife Vera; children; Frank (Jan), Mike, Tami (Ron) Cushway, John and Jeff; a brother, Tony; 6 grandchildren...
Beverly Tyleen Callaghan
Mar 6, 2009
Obituary Beverly Tyleen Callaghan Her name was Beverly Tyleen Nora Anne Schott Callaghan. But she was known as Bev, Mom and B to 13 grandkids who were crazy about her B Nana. She was 90 when she died on March 6, at home, surrounded by her family. Bev was born in Java, South Dakota., on Aug. 26, 1918 B a...
Mary Margaret Dittmann
Mar 5, 2009
Obituary Mary Margaret died peacefully at home on March 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Don, to whom she was married for 42 years, and by her sister Jane McKenna. She is survived by her children, Susie Hughes, Joe Dittmann, Margaret Unwin, Dan Dittmann, Jane Dittmar and Mary Julie Gole. She is also survived by 16...
Frances Cappa
Mar 2, 2009
Obituary Frances D. Cappa, 86, died March 2, 2009. She was born and raised in the Tacoma and Fife area where she attended St. Leo's Grade School and graduated from Fife High School. Frances worked for many years at Sears first in customer service and then in parts department. A sweet and somewhat shy woman she was a devout Catholic...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
