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Kenneth Lavern Thiemann
Jan 18, 2016
Obituary Kenneth LaVern Thiemann 7/23/1920 - 1/18/2016 The strong and sturdy body that carried him well for over 95 years had grown weak and tired. He knew and explained that eternal peace would be the next stop on his journey. Born to Fredrick and Victoria (Petrowski) Thiemann, Ken lived in Peru, Illinois from the day he was born until the...
Vearl W. Carter
Jan 14, 2016
Obituary Vearl Carter Vearl Carter was a devoted husband, family and Navy serviceman. He was also a loyal, generous and kind friend to many. Vearl was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 20, 1948 and passed away in Federal Way, Washington on January 14, 2016. In his 21 years of service at the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Puget Sound...
Dale Louis Carlisle
Jan 14, 2016
Obituary Dale Louis Carlisle  Dale Louis Carlisle, age 80, died peacefully on January 14, 2016 in his home in Tacoma, Washington, with his family by his side. Dale was born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. He graduated with a degree inbusiness from the University of Idaho, where he was very active on campus as Vandals'yell king, swim team...
Donald Andrew Maskell
Jan 11, 2016
Obituary Donald A. Maskell Donald Andrew Maskell was born on June 22, 1963 in San Bernardino, California and passed away suddenly on January 11, 2016 at home. He was the son of Howard Andrew Maskell and Gloria Evelyn Iglesias. The family moved to Tacoma in 1967. Donald grew up in Tacoma, graduating from Stadium High School in 1981. He then...
Margaret Norton Schibig
Jan 9, 2016
Obituary Margaret Norton Schibig Margaret Norton Schibig passed away peacefully on January 9, 2016 at Franciscan Hospice House after a long battle with Dementia and succumbed to kidney failure. Margaret was born in Tacoma to Catherine and James Norton on February 20, 1931. She lived in Ruston where she attended Ruston Elementary, Mason Jr. High and Aquinas Academy. In 1947...
Leonard Staten, Sr.
Jan 8, 2016
Obituary Leonard Staten, Sr. A good man is gone. Leonard Staten Senior, born June 7, 1934, passed away on January 8, 2016, after a three-week battle following a massive stroke. He was 81 years young. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Raffie; and his son, Daniel. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 20 years,...
Eunice Ione (Hall) Hughes
Jan 6, 2016
Obituary IONE HUGHES  Eunice Ione Hughes (Hall) was born in Sheyenne, ND on October 12, 1920, and passed away on January 6, 2016 in Tacoma, WA. Ione was raised in New Rockford. She graduated in 1939 and moved to Portland, OR, where she worked for Walgreens as a bookkeeper. After a year in Sacramento, she returned to Portland to...
James F. Henriot
Jan 3, 2016
Obituary James F. Henriot Longtime Tacoma attorney James F. Henriot died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was born in 1927 in Chehalis, Washington to Cleo E. and Elizabeth (McBride) Henriot, the third of their five children. The Henriot family moved to Tacoma in 1935 where Jim was educated at St. Patrick's grade school and...
Tamara Celeste Fabre
Dec 31, 2015
Obituary Tamara "Tammy" Celeste Fabre Tammy was born March 16, 1966 in Tacoma Washington, and passed away when her life was taken from her on December 31, 2015. Tammy was a standout athlete, excelling in soccer and softball. She was an expert cook, avid animal lover and a loving sister and friend. Tammy was a gentle soul, a loving and...
Domenica Therese Plemons
Dec 31, 2015
Obituary Domenica Therese Plemons Domenica Therese Plemons passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia two weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday. She began her life in the Italian community in Tacoma on December 15, 1915. She graduated from St. Leo' High School, and worked as a secretary in various places. She retired from the Iron Workers Union. She...
Dennis Franecki
Dec 29, 2015
Obituary Dennis Franecki Dennis was born November 1, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and died December 29, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Joseph; and sister, Stephanie. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara (Hanson); sons, Joseph and David; daughters-in-law, Yukari Ueno and Amanda Seligman; and granddaughters, Sophonisba and Irene. Dennis completed a...
Aniello Iovino
Dec 24, 2015
Obituary Aniello "Nello" Iovino Aniello "Nello" Iovino, 82, passed away peacefully from a brief illness on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Aniello worked at, and retired from the Port of Tacoma in 1995 after 29 years of service working as a train engineer, track crew, and beautification worker. Aniello was born December 14, 1933 in Somma Vesuviana near Naples, Italy and...
James M. Healy, Jr.
Dec 23, 2015
Obituary James M. Healy, Jr. June 4, 1934 - December 23, 2015 James M. Healy, Jr., of Tacoma, Washington, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 23, 2015. Jim grew up in Tacoma with his parents, James and Theresa; his sister, Sharon; and his brothers, Michael and Patrick. Jim attended Saint Patrick Catholic School and graduated from...
Mary C. Rowland
Dec 22, 2015
Obituary Mary Clark Rowland Mary Clark Rowland passed away December 22 at Skyline in Seattle. She was born in Tacoma September 14, 1937, the daughter of Judge DeWitt and Anne Rowland. She graduated from Stadium High School and the University of Washingtonwith a Bachelor's of Science in Foods and Nutrition; she was also a Registered Dietitian; in 2002 after 22...
John F. Ropella
Dec 19, 2015
Obituary John F. Ropella After fighting many medical battles, John was called to the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Preceded in death by his wife, Mirella; John is now dancing in heaven with the love of his life. John is survived by children, Rosita Mayo (Gerry), Sandra Ropella, Boeh Dahn Sulden (aka Roberto Manuel), Mariano Manuel, Perlita Clark, John...
Lynn Ovid Bailey
Dec 18, 2015
Obituary Lynn Bailey Lynn Bailey, 66, was born on July 27, 1949 in Bremerton, Washington and passed away on December 18, 2015 in Lakewood, Washington. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; children, Dawn Schlaht, Kristy, and Matt Bailey. A memorial service to celebrate Lynn's life will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 6:00pm at Frontier Park in...
Yvonne Rose (Gauthier) Simpson
Dec 12, 2015
Obituary Yvonne Rose Gauthier Simpson Yvonne Rose Gauthier Simpson who lived her life as a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to many died on Saturday, December 12, 2015 on her 86th birthday.  The youngest of three daughters, she was born in Tacoma, Washington to Eugene Gauthier and Hazel Cline. Yvonne attended St. Patrick's...
Katherine Julia Carson
Dec 10, 2015
Obituary A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 11:00am at Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment at Calvary Cemetery. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home (253) 572-6003. Location: Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery Service Details A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday,...
Mary Josephine (Flood) Mason
Dec 6, 2015
Obituary Mary Josephine Mason Mary Josephine Flood was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on August 21, 1933, the daughter of William J. Flood and Isabelle Mackin Flood. Mary grew up in Baldwin, Long Island. She graduated from St. Christopher's Elementary School in Baldwin, and from St. Agnes Academic School in a nearby village. After attending secretarial school she was employed as...
Sr. Anne Philomena Charles, Osf
Dec 5, 2015
Obituary Sister Anne Philomena Charles, OSF (Sister Philomena Marie) Sister Anne P. Charles died on December 5, 2015 at St. Ann Convent, Tacoma, where she resided since 1994. She has been a member of the Sisters of St. Francis for the past 63 years and participated actively in the prayer ministry of the congregation. Prior to her retirement, Sister Anne...
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