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Phyllis Elizabeth Chromey

Phyllis Elizabeth Chromey

Sep 5, 2022

Daughter of Otto and Anna (Kirpes) Hadaller, Phyllis was born October 12, 1928 and raised in the Salkum - Mossyrock area.  She attended St Ives Catholic Church, Harmony, WA and St. Francis Mission, Toledo, WA.

Married Adolph September 15, 1951 and moved to Tacoma, WA – where she worked at Nalley’s Potato Chip plant in Tacoma until...

Kathryn May Fox

Kathryn May Fox

Sep 5, 2022

On the afternoon of September 5, 2022, Kathryn passed away peacefully of natural causes. Kathryn and her beloved husband of 61 years, Bob, raised 7 children, over 40 years in Spanaway, Washington.  Kathryn had been recently living in Cheney, Washington at the Cheney Assisted Living Center at the time of her passing. Kathryn was 88 years old.

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Philip U. Deibert

Philip U. Deibert

Sep 3, 2022

Philip went peacefully to be with the Lord and unite with his wife, Linda Diane, and their daughter Michelle Lynn, on September 3, 2022, 83 years old. Born in Tacoma, Washington on July 14th, 1939, Philip was the baby with 13 siblings. Philip was a lifelong resident of Tacoma. He attended St Patrick’s school and graduated from Bellarmine High...

Colleen Genevieve Clark

Colleen Genevieve Clark

Aug 30, 2022

Colleen was born Feb. 12th, 1923 in Lake Stevens, WA to Alice and Gerald Benthien. At the age of 99 she passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2022 in University Place, WA.

Her family moved to Ketchikan, Alaska in 1929 and for the rest of her life the Alaskan Spirit of hard work and honesty were a...

Geraldine Ann (Borovich)  Maniatis

Geraldine Ann (Borovich) Maniatis

Aug 29, 2022

Geraldine, beloved mother and grandmother passed away on August 29, 2022. Geraldine was born on March 9, 1936, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma Washington. Her brother Fred Borovich Junior was born two years later. Geraldine was preceded in death by her mother Geraldine F. Borovich, father Fred T. Borovich Senior and her brother days before her passing Fred...

Dolores Elaine Borda

Dolores Elaine Borda

Aug 26, 2022

It is with deep sadness that the family of Dolores Borda, beloved sister, Aunt, cousin and friend, announces her passing on August 26, 2022. Known to many of her friends as Dee, Dolores lived her life with style, grace, and a winning smile.

Born December 19 in Tacoma, WA to Salvatore and Rosalie Borda, Dolores was the...

Thomas Francis Hohensinner

Thomas Francis Hohensinner

Aug 22, 2022

Thomas Francis Hohensinner, of Tacoma, Washington, peacefully passed away of Monday, August 22, 2022 at 92 years old.

Thomas, fondly known as Tom, or Colonial Tom, was born on October 4, 1929 in Tacoma, Washington to Frank and Alice Hohensinner. He was their only son and had four sisters.

After graduating from Puyallup High School,...

Hudson Joseph Marston

Hudson Joseph Marston

Aug 18, 2022

Hudson ("Huddy") Joseph Marston passed away on August 18, 2022, in Houston, Texas at Texas Children's Hospital due to complications from t-cell leukemia.

Huddy was born on July 20, 2013, in Tacoma, Washington, lived in Gig Harbor, and attended school at St. Charles Borromeo. He is survived by his parents, Chris and Danielle Marston, his brother, Hunter...

Ronald Vanderleest

Ronald Vanderleest

Aug 17, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald Vanderleest. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Virginia M Paine

Virginia M Paine

Aug 11, 2022

Virginia M. Paine was born on April 3, 1936 in Bison, South Dakota to Frank and Myrtle Buchman. She passed away on August 11, 2022 in University Place, Washington.

She attended and graduated from Sumner High School and was married to Tom Paine for 45 years until his death in 2001. She enjoyed traveling over the years...

John M Buchholz

John M Buchholz

Jul 30, 2022

Born in Tacoma, John graduated from Lincoln High in 1972. He worked at Puget Sound Hospital and then for the State Liquor Control Board.

John is preceded in death by his mother, Gloria and great-nephew, Baby Sam Sears. Survived by his father, Maurice, Siblings Christine (Bill) Rankin, Barbara, Maurine (Tom) Gunsauls, Richard (Patricia), and David (Christina). Also...

Gladys Blanche Kilby

Gladys Blanche Kilby

Jul 27, 2022

Gladys Kilby, who touched so many in her ninety-six years, is now in heaven with her loved ones. She always had a quick wit, was remarkably energetic, and had a jovial personality. One story she regularly would like to tell was about her soft-spoken ophthalmologist. On one occasion, while he was discussing her routine exam, she interrupted him and...

John Robert Huddlestone, M.D.

John Robert Huddlestone, M.D.

Jul 26, 2022

John passed peacefully at his home on July 26th, 2022, at the age of 77 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, and to his last moments brought dedication and humor to life. He spent his last moments giving advice, telling jokes, and singing his granddaughter their song.

John was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 16,...

Elizabeth Shea

Elizabeth Shea

Jul 22, 2022

Elizabeth Shea (Betty Lou Gallagher), 94, of Tacoma, died peacefully on July 22nd surrounded by family.  She went on to be our newest angel.  Betty was often heard saying 'Life is a journey'.  She lived her journey well.

Betty was born on January 10, 1928, the first child of Katherine and Leo Gallagher. She graduated from Aquinas...

Sr. Nadine Rose Bennett, Osf

Sr. Nadine Rose Bennett, Osf

Jul 21, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Sr. Nadine Rose Bennett, OSF. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Victor "Jack" Yaconetti

Victor "Jack" Yaconetti

Jul 16, 2022

Victor “Jack” Yaconetti was born on May 14, 1933. Victor passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022. He was 89 years old.

Jack lived his life with passion, the Italian culture, and deep love of family and friends. He was last born of 7 children, born to Frank and Michelina Yaconetti, and the last to pass. Jack...

Patricia Lou Snyder Niederkorn

Patricia Lou Snyder Niederkorn

Jul 15, 2022

Patricia Lou Snyder Niederkorn of Buckley, WA was the wife of Morris B. Niederkorn and mother to Paul and Kathy. She attended St. Leo’s, Aquinas, Marylhurst, Seattle University, Tacoma Orthopedic Guild, and Swiss Ladies Society. She worked at JCPenney as an office manager. She loved to crochet and drove for 80 years until she was 95. Was an angel...

Hye Cha Galvan

Hye Cha Galvan

Jul 8, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Hye Cha Galvan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John Edward Tobias

John Edward Tobias

Jul 4, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for John Edward Tobias. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Madeline Diane Contris

Madeline Diane Contris

Jun 28, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Madeline Diane Contris. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.