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Leonard Mccarthy
Jul 5, 2007
Obituary Leonard Eugene McCarthy went to heaven on July 5, 2007. He was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma to Morris and Cora McCarthy on April 2, 1923. Leonard joined the Army and saw action in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Upon his return from the service he entered trade school and became a meat cutter. Leonard...
Olive Bucsko
Jun 29, 2007
Obituary Olive E. Bucsko, born April 1, 1931 in Montclair, NJ died June 29, 2007 at Tacoma Lutheran Home. A wonderful wife and mother, she was a longtime area resident and a member of St. Patrick Parish. She had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed keeping busy with puzzles.
V. Eleanor Eleanor Redal
Jun 23, 2007
Obituary Eleanor was the third of eight children born to Bennie and Clara Sillerud in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Raised on a farm, she learned the values of hard work, family and faith. Eleanor married Rueben H. Redal in 1943. Rueben became a Lutheran pastor, serving a church in Iowa and later Central Lutheran Church in Tacoma for over 53 years....
Marie Etta Middaugh
Jun 22, 2007
Obituary Marie (Dickson) Middaugh, 92, passed away June 22, 2007. She was born on Nov. 15, 1914, in Tacoma, WA and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. She received her education in Minnesota and St. Louis, Mo and later served as Head Dietitian for 27 ½ years at St. Joseph Hospital, Tacoma. Lapidary was her main hobby after...
Edward Frederick Inderbitzin, Sr.
Jun 22, 2007
Obituary Edward F. Inderbitzen, Sr., 84, died peacefully at home on June 22, 2007 in Tacoma. He was born Oct. 8, 1922 in Tacoma to Edna and Joseph Inderbitzin. Ed was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Evelyn T. Inderbitzin. His survivors include his wife Eunice; children; Carey Rowe (Jerome), Ed Jr. (Sally), Claudia Messenger (Marv),...
Floyd Jack Lamken
Jun 21, 2007
Obituary Floyd Jack Lamken, 91 yrs old, passed away June 21, 2007, in Eugene, OR. He was born in Tacoma, WA, and had been a lifelong resident. Floyd graduated from Stadium High School, attended the University of Salt Lake and the University of Washington. He was an Army veteran of WWII and had been owner of Floyd Equipment Company, Inc.,...
Antonino Corpuz Locquiao
Jun 20, 2007
Obituary ANTONINO "TONY" CORPUZ LOCQUIAO, 73, born March 1, 1934 in Philippines, passed away June 20, 2007 in Tacoma, WA. He and his wife of 44 years, Ciryann, resided in Honolulu, Hawaii until retirement. Tony is survived by his wife Ciryann, 3 children, Tess (Rainier), Ben, Mary Jane (Gordon); 2 grandchildren, Alyssa & Sean; brother Francisco; sister Victoria and numerous...
Jeanette Frances Close
Jun 18, 2007
Obituary Jeanette passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 18, 2007, at the age of 88. She was well known for her vibrant personality, and her determined independence; she could frequently be seen scooting along 6th Avenue in her wheelchair. Jeanette was born in Kirkland, WA and was very proud of her Northwest heritage. She attended Garfield High School...
Andrew S. Gruchalla
Jun 13, 2007
Obituary Andrew Gruchalla Andy "Red" Gruchalla, 89, born November 10, 1917 on the family farm in Fried, ND, died Wednesday June 13, 2007 at his residence at the Weatherly Inn. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Evelyn, and all five of his siblings. He is survived by his three children. Mary Jo Souza of Gig Harbor, Irene...
Elice E. Bortoluzzi
Jun 13, 2007
Obituary Elice E. Bortoluzzi Elice passed away June 13, 2007 at the age of 82. She was born December 27, 1924 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Domenico and Sophie Pitton. After spending her childhood in Canada and marrying her husband John, she and John moved to Tacoma to start their family. Despite failing eyesight and temporary blindness in her early 30s,...
Sheila Mary Reilly
Jun 9, 2007
Obituary Sheila Mary Reilly 09/30/46 ?" 06/09/07 Sheila Mary Reilly passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in North Bend, WA, she was the second child born to Joseph and Una Weber. Sheila was affectionately known as the "other mother" to her nine siblings. Upon graduating from Mt. Si...
Dorothy Mildred Coleman
Jun 9, 2007
Obituary Dorothy Mildred Coleman Dorothy M. Coleman, born May 9, 1921, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 9, 2007. She was the daughter of Frank and Agnes Janish of Fingal, ND. Following high school, Dorothy left the farm and met Peter, her husband of 62 years in Morris, MN, where they began their family and ran a bakery...
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