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Judith Diane (Kistner)  Hussey

Judith Diane (Kistner) Hussey

Dec 31, 2019

Judy was born in Alton, Illinois on January 20, 1942 and died in Fircrest, Washington on December 31, 2019, just weeks shy of her 78th birthday of I diopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Judy was born to Arthur (Bob) Kistner and Ann Jane (Jean) Schubert Kistner. She graduated from Alton High School in 1960 and headed to Southern Illinois...

John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan

Dec 29, 2019

After a lifetime of selfless generosity, an unconditional love for his family and friends, and a deep, abounding faith, John O’Sullivan departed this world and was welcomed home on December 29, 2019.

John was born in 1929 in Brosna, County Kerry, Ireland. After attending the seminary there, he traveled by boat to the United States,...

Mary Louise Roberts Oswald

Mary Louise Roberts Oswald

Dec 29, 2019

Our dear Mother, Mary, passed on December 29th at the age of 100. Mom was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on April 24, 1919 to Eugene and Mary Roberts. Her family moved to Cle Elum, Washington where Mom and her three sisters spent their childhood and young adult lives.

It was in Cle Elum that Mom met...

Ronald W Pemberton

Ronald W Pemberton

Dec 26, 2019

Ronald W. Pemberton passed away Thursday December 26th 2019 at the age of 79.  Born in Tacoma WA on August 22, 1940. A graduate of Stadium High school (class of 58) and University of Puget Sound. He married his sweetheart Carla in 1964 and had 55 incredibly wonderful years together. He volunteered throughout the community for many years. He...

Elvin J Vandeberg

Elvin J Vandeberg

Dec 26, 2019

Elvin J. Vandeberg (El) was born on December 12, 1927 in Havre, Montana and died in Tacoma, Washington on December 26, 2019.  He was the 7th of 12 children born to Leonard Vandeberg and Christina (Lena) Vandeberg.

El attended St. Jude’s Grade School, Havre High School and received his law degree with honors from Gonzaga...

John Chytil

John Chytil

Dec 21, 2019

CHYTIL, John Leland (Age 82) - Passed away December 21, 2019.  John was born October 3, 1937 in Seattle, WA.  He is survived by his wife, Judy, three daughters, Corinne, Kari and Cathy (Kevin) and five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  John graduated from West Seattle High School in 1956.  He married Sandra Thompson in 1958 with whom they had...

Jack Schiller

Jack Schiller

Dec 12, 2019

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

Adolph Chromey

Adolph Chromey

Dec 10, 2019

Adolph Chromey 94 – died 12-10-2019

Frank and Mary Chromey moved from Minnesota with their 6 children to Cowlitz Prairie by Toledo, WA, where Adolph was born 11-21-1925.

Baptized, 1st Communion, Confirmation, Altar boy and Married at St Francis Church.

Employed with Fuller Paint 1951-1966, employed with Parker Paint...

Ione Mary Raden

Ione Mary Raden

Dec 10, 2019

Ione Mary Raden, born January 3, 1930 - died December 10, 2019. Ione was born in Avon, Minnesota, preceded in death by her parents William and Francis Raden, brothers James, Edward, Richard, Kenny and sister Linda. She is survived by sisters Viola, Maryann, brother Archie (Dodie), sister in law Sharon (Ken), and Lynette (Rich), along with many nieces and...

Ina Olsen

Ina Olsen

Dec 9, 2019

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

Rosemary Beck

Rosemary Beck

Dec 9, 2019

Rosemary Beck passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2019, at the age of 97.  Born in Akron, Ohio to Thomas and Helen Reidy on June 4, 1922, Rosemary was the eldest daughter of eight siblings.

After graduating from Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing in Detroit, Michigan in 1943, Rosemary enlisted in active Federal...

Tlaya Marie Dziorney

Tlaya Marie Dziorney

Dec 8, 2019

Tlaya Marie Dziorney, 91, was born on December 17, 1927 in Harrah, WA to Newton and Grace Harris. She married Richard Andries on June 25th, 1947 in Yakima and had two children, Julia and Raymond. Remarried William Dziorney on Nov. 21, 1953 in Kelso and had 2 children, Anthony and Christopher. She was preceded in death by her husbands...

David Trujillo

David Trujillo

Dec 7, 2019

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

Helen Castrilli

Helen Castrilli

Dec 1, 2019

Helen Castrilli born Nov. 30, 1937 in Reno, Nevada died peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital Dec. 1, 2019. She is survived by her son Michael and daughter Laura. Helen was blessed to be called Nana by a special young man in New York named Nevin. Helen also leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. She...

Pauline Boroevich

Pauline Boroevich

Nov 26, 2019

Pauline (Pauli) Kalanj Boroevich died November 26, 2019 at the age of 93 in Federal Way, Washington. She was born in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. She was youngest of 9 children born to Anna and Anton Kalanj who hailed from Udbina, Croatia’s Lika region. She married Ivan (John) Boroevich in 1948, married 47 years until his death in 1995. They...

Wendy L Foster

Wendy L Foster

Nov 25, 2019

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

Pamela Ann Lockman

Pamela Ann Lockman

Nov 23, 2019

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

David Burton Amundson

David Burton Amundson

Nov 23, 2019

David Burton Amundson, age 65, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away Saturday morning, November 23rd, 2019 surrounded by his family at Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community. Born November 17th, 1954 in Puyallup, Washington he was the son of the late Burton I. Amundson and Marjorie H. (Brandt) Amundson.

Dave was a respected member of the community. He was born...

Irene Deborah Koval

Irene Deborah Koval

Nov 19, 2019

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

Father John Renggli

Father John Renggli

Nov 17, 2019

Fr. John J. Renggli went home to the Lord peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2019.  He was born in Tacoma in 1942 and ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Seattle in 1968.  His first two assignments were as an assistant at St. Anne Parish in Seattle and St. Pius X in Mountlake Terrace.   He was the Missions...