Obituaries

Feb 17, 2026

David Leo Thelen was born on September 23, 1950 in Great Falls, MT and passed away on February 17, 2026 after a short battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kara and Andrew Nisbet, as well as his sisters, Kathy (Royce) Shipley, Beth Ann Thelen and Peggy Thelen all of Great Falls and Jackie Eberle...

Feb 16, 2026

Anna Maria Frederick was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and faithful Catholic. She entered eternal rest on February 16, 2026, surrounded by love and fortified by the Rites of the Holy Mother Church. She had a special devotion to our Blessed Mother. She spent her life serving others with kindness, compassion, and a deep unyielding trust in God’s...

Feb 16, 2026

The Rev. Wesley Lee Sackmann died peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Eliseo Health Center in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 94.

Wes was born in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, on July 29, 1931, to Theodore and Marie (Walcker) Sackmann. He spent his early life in Mercer, North Dakota. In 1944, the family moved to Eureka, South Dakota, where...

Feb 15, 2026

Norma H. Graham (nee Chavet) of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Tacoma entered eternal life on Sunday, February 15, following a brief illness. Norma was born on April 1, 1931, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Walter and Helen (Davis) Chavet. When seeking work during the Great Depression, her father brought his family to Puyallup, Washington, where Norma resided until her marriage...

Feb 15, 2026

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Feb 13, 2026

Ann T Petranovich (Turner) passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2026. She predeceased in death by her loving husband, Joseph L Petranovich. She was born on January 10th, 1941. She is survived by her two children, Frances Petranovich and Elizabeth Stocking (Mike), as well as two grandchildren, Joshua Stocking (Jessica) and Brittany Stocking (Tosh), as well as six great grandchildren.

Feb 13, 2026

Kathleen Ann Griswold Manke. Kathy, passed peacefully at home on Friday, February 13th. A true matriarch, she offered continuous support and guidance to an adoring, and often unruly clan. 

Kathy’s journey began November 15, 1940, in her beloved hometown of Tacoma, Wa. She was the first of four children, born to Edwin Amos Griswold and Margaret Edna McNerthney Griswold. Kathy did...

Feb 11, 2026

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Feb 4, 2026

Edward “Fast Eddie” Williams, 83, passed away peacefully at home during a nap, February 4, 2026. Born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, Ed’s life was deeply rooted in the community he loved.

He attended St. Leo’s School and Bellarmine Preparatory School before graduating from Seattle University with a degree in accounting. Ed began his career as an accountant with GE, later...

Feb 3, 2026

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Feb 2, 2026

Walter Carlisle Burton, 84, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, with his wife, Leslie, by his side. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on April 6, 1941, to Walter Garland Burton and Rose Carlisle Burton. His early years were filled with adventure, sparked by frequent train trips with his mother while his father served in World...

Feb 1, 2026

Brent Michaelson’s valiant fight against cancer came to an end on February 1, 2026, when he passed away at the age of 66. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a quiet strength that will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

Brent was a devoted husband, a proud father, and a steadfast presence for...

Jan 31, 2026

Joe F Bertucci, 101, died at home on January 31, 2026, in Graham, WA. He was born on May 2, 1924, in Tacoma, WA. Joe was in the US Army and stationed on Tinian Island. He was a tail gunner on the B-29 Bomber and was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross. After his service he worked for Safeway as a...

Jan 31, 2026

James J. Mason was born on December 3, 1930, the son of Frank C. Mason and Julia Frances Burke Mason. He was raised in Lynbrook, Long Island, where he attended Catholic elementary school. After graduating from prep school, he received a B.A. from Villanova University in 1952, an LL.B. from St. John’s University School of Law in 1955, and an...

Jan 30, 2026

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