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Eldy Doreen Lerum

Eldy Doreen Lerum

Jun 6, 2025

Eldy “Doreen” (Sutich) Lerum

September 1, 1932 – June 6, 2025

Born and raised in her beloved hometown of Tacoma, Washington, Eldy “Doreen” Lerum (née Sutich) passed away on June 6, 2025, at the age of 92. A proud Croatian and devout Catholic, Doreen’s life was rooted in faith, tradition, and steadfast devotion to family.

Doreen was a proud graduate of Aquinas Academy,...

Beverly Jean McConaghy

Beverly Jean McConaghy

May 28, 2025

Beverly J McConaghy

5.02.1934-5.28.2025

Born May, 2nd 1934 in Fargo, North Dakota

Passed peacefully of natural causes in the presence of her loving family on May, 28th 2025

Beverly was a self-made, devoted business woman, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and even great, great-grandmother. Beverly served her family/friends & community in many ways. This included her involvement in Rotary, Chambers of Commerce, Hospice, Tacoma Lutheran Foundation,...

Merilyn Gail Moore

Merilyn Gail Moore

May 20, 2025

Merilyn Gail Moore (Wise)

December 25, 1943 – May 20, 2025

Merilyn Gail Moore (née Wise) passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 81. Born on Christmas Day in 1943 in Long Beach, California, she was the only child of Edward Anson Wise and Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Upton, both of whom preceded her in death.

Merilyn...

Angela Disolina Novak

Angela Disolina Novak

May 16, 2025

Angela Novak, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 96. She is survived by her daughter's Mary Ann Schwartz and Christine Novak. Grandchildren Alexandra Brewer, Frederick Novak, Camille Bench, and great grandson Carter Brewer. She is preceded in death by James Novak, husband and Andrew Novak, son.

Angela was born May...

Marie Ann Lopat

Marie Ann Lopat

May 2, 2025

MARIE ANN (KURAN) LOPAT

DOB 12/8/34 ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL TACOMA

DATE DECEASED 5/2/25 TACOMA GENERAL HOSPITAL TACOMA

MARIE WAS THE YOUNGEST OF THREE CHILDREN BORN TO MATT AND VIOLET KURAN, BOTH OF CROATIA.

SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, HUSBAND TED LOPAT, SISTER STELLA KINKELLA SWANSON OF TACOMA AND BROTHER JOHN KURAN OF SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER CHILDREN VALERIE...

Mark Arnold Rehberger

Mark Arnold Rehberger

May 2, 2025

Mark Rehberger, age 75, died peacefully Friday, May 2, 2025 in the company of his loving wife of 53 years. Mark was a lifelong resident of McKinley Hill in Tacoma, and a proud graduate of Sacred Heart Parish School, Bellarmine Preparatory School, and Gonzaga University.

Mark was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Richard and A’Nell Rehberger. He is survived...