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Richard F. O'Gorman
Aug 28, 2006
Obituary Rich, 60 years old, long time Tacoma resident passed away August 28, 2006. Rich worked for Argens, the oldest locksmith company in the State of Washington, for 21 years. His family invites you to an Irish Wake on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006 at 2:00 pm. Please call 253 230-5475 for directions.
Mary Katherine Kahaniak
Aug 28, 2006
Obituary Mary Kahaniak, 83, beloved mother and grandmother died August 26, 2006 in Everett, WA. She was a lifelong area resident and a member of the Catholic Church. Mary always took care of others and put their needs first. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mary is survived by her daughter Drina (Marco) Morga, Snohomish; grandchildren,...
Margaret Marie Green
Aug 27, 2006
Obituary Margaret M. Green, born March 2, 1915 in Drummond, ID died August 27, 2006 in Tacoma. She retired from Tacoma General Hospital as a Medical Records Clerk. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Hulse, Tacoma; a son, Gary Green, Steilacoom; 3 sisters, 3 granddaughters, a grandson and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Ron....
Bonnie Jean Cvitanich
Aug 27, 2006
Obituary Bonnie Jean Cvitanich March 11, 1931 Bonnie Cvitanich, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at Saint Joseph's Hospital on Sunday evening, August 27, 2006. A lifelong resident of Tacoma, Bonnie was born March 11, 1931 to Gloss and Bell Updenkeller. As a young woman, she met and fell in love with George Cvitanich. They were married soon after,...
Yoko Yehudith Birnbaum
Aug 26, 2006
Obituary Yoko Yehudith Birnbaum, born in Tokyo, Japan on December 1st, 1932, passed away on August 26th, 2006. She was born to a family with six sisters and two brothers. As a young woman she married Moe Birnbaum, then an American Serviceman stationed in Japan and together they moved to the United States. Although she didn't speak any English at...
Gwendolyn Johnson
Aug 24, 2006
Obituary Gwen Johnson, beloved wife of Harry W. Johnson II, passed away peacefully at Franciscan Hospice House in University Place, WA on Thursday, August 24, 2006 due to complications from a severe stroke. A lifelong resident of Tacoma, Gwen was born to Ralph B. and Ethel H. Evans on August 30, 1926. She attended Stadium High School, graduating in 1945;...
Darlene Marie Norlin
Aug 24, 2006
Obituary Darlene Marie Norlin, 72, died August 24, 2006. She was a lifelong Tacoma resident, graduated from Stadium in 1952, and was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and Beta Sigma Phi. Darlene retired after more than 20 years service with the credit union and was the Washington State Credit Union Person of the Year. Darlene was an active...
Shirley Rose Seyler
Aug 22, 2006
Obituary Shirley Rose McCullem Seyler Shirley completed her spiritual journey on earth on August 22, 2006. Through difficult final years of declining health she endured with dignity and courage, personality hallmarks throughout her lifetime. At last her heart's desire has been granted. Her soul has been freed to join our Lord. Shirley was one of twelve children born to Philip...
Ronald Lissner
Aug 16, 2006
Obituary Ronald T. Lissner Ronald T. Lissner, 39, beloved son and brother, died unexpectedly August 16, 2006. He was a longtime resident of the Olympia area. Service Details Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, August 23, 2006 3:00 pm, St. Michaels Catholic Church, Westside Chapel, 1835 Overhulse Rd. NW, Olympia, WA 98502. Interment at Calvary Cemetery in Tumwater.
Jama Schiavon Simi
Aug 13, 2006
Obituary Jama S. Simi Jama was born in Guelf, Canada on March 22, 1910 and died in Tacoma on August 13, 2006. She moved to Montana in 1913, and later married and moved to Tacoma in 1928. Jama worked for Sears for many years, and was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic church for over 75 years. Jama enjoyed her...
Roland Lee Reeves
Aug 6, 2006
Obituary Roland Lee Reeves Roland Lee Reeves Born July 4, 1949 and passed away suddenly on the morning of August 6, 2006. Roland was born in Tacoma, and lived here all his life. He was very musically talented, and played many instruments well. He was always ready to help a friend or stranger, even if it meant giving all that...
Margaret Anne May
Aug 5, 2006
Obituary Margaret Anne "Peggy" May Peggy May, 71 years old, of Tacoma, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2006 at her home. She was born in North Dakota, moved to Tacoma during World War II and graduated from St. Leo's High School. She was a mother and homemaker and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, and the Altar Society. She...
Mary Virginia Mccarthy
Aug 2, 2006
Obituary Mary Virginia "Ginny" McCarthy 7/12/1917 - 8/2/2006 Ginny passed away on Tuesday as the result of complications from a fall at her home in Fircrest earlier in the week. She was one of eleven children. She was born to Louis and Clara Brotherton on July 12, 1917 in Duluth Minnesota. She moved to West Seattle in 1927. She graduated...
Herman Lehrer
Aug 2, 2006
Obituary Herman Lehrer. b. November 15, 1919, Wilmington, DE. Son of Benjamin Lehrer obm and Bessie Eisenkraft Lehrerobm, older brother to Lillian Herzogobm, loving husband to Griselda and father to two sons, Michael of Encino, CA and Bradley of Redmond, WA and grandfather to Benjamin, Brian and Emily. Herman spent his childhood in the Bronx, New York. He was a...
Luther Harmon Zeigler Jr.
Jul 31, 2006
Obituary Harmon Zeigler Harmon died from a massive heart attack in Tacoma, on 7/31/06. Born in Savannah, Georgia on 3/09/36, he earned his doctorate degree in political science at a remarkably young age, and was proud of his short lived football career for the Georgia Bulldogs. Harmon was always humbled by all of his accomplishments, and never forced his academic...
Pauline Slosar
Jul 31, 2006
Obituary Pauline L. Slosar Pauline Louise Slosar, loving and beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, began her new life on Monday July 31, 2006. She was born in Tacoma on January 12, 1928 attended St. Patrick Grade School and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas Academy. She met her husband Joe Slosar, and married him on May 20, 1948. She was...
Florence Smith
Jul 30, 2006
Obituary Florence Ann Smith, 86, died July 29, 2006. She was a devout catholic and the last member of one of the founding families of St. Joseph Slovak Catholic Church, where she was still a member. Florence enjoyed Gin Rummy, and politics; she was a staunch Democrat and an avid follower of the news. Florence is survived by her children,...
Grace Marie Collison
Jul 28, 2006
Obituary Grace Marie Collison, (Chimenti) Grace Marie Collison (Chimenti), a lifelong resident of Tacoma went home to her father, mother and son on July 28, 2006. Born on January 31, 1927, Grace graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945. In 1946, she met and married a handsome young soldier, Dayle Collison. The army took Grace and Dayle around the world,...
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