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Kyle Robert Brinkman

Kyle Robert Brinkman

May 5, 2024

Kyle R. Brinkman, 50, passed away on May 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Defiance, Ohio on July 27, 1973, to his parents, Larry and Janice (Barton) Brinkman.  Kyle graduated from Napoleon High School in 1992.  Immediately thereafter, Kyle left for his dedicated service to the United States Army.  Kyle proudly and honorably served...

Dae Seung Chun

Dae Seung Chun

May 4, 2024

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

Harold Edward Ransom

Harold Edward Ransom

May 4, 2024

Harold Edward Ransom (Papa Ed) passed away peacefully Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the age of 90. He was married to Anne McMenamin Ransom for 62 years.

He grew up in the Central Valley of CA and met Anne at Seattle University. He taught middle school for his primary career and served as the commander of the...

Susan Doleen Gardner

Susan Doleen Gardner

May 2, 2024

Susan, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend passed away unexpectedly at home on May 2, 2024.

She is survived by six siblings, Mary Adair, Malcolm Gardner (Linda), Michael Gardner, Kathleen Purdy (Rick), Denis Gardner (Terry), and Kelly Gardner, as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Susan is preceded in death by her parents...

Diane Lorraine Redal

Diane Lorraine Redal

May 2, 2024

Diane Lorraine Redal passed away on May 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Tacoma, WA on February 24, 1946, to parents, Lyle and Evelyn Thomson.  She attended Tacoma schools and graduated from Stadium High School in 1964.  She married her classmate Mark, the love of her life, in 1967 and together they raised 3...

Barbara Jean Nazzal

Barbara Jean Nazzal

May 1, 2024

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

William James Johnson, Jr

William James Johnson, Jr

May 1, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for William James Johnson, Jr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Marcia "Marcy" Rae Frlan

Marcia "Marcy" Rae Frlan

Apr 29, 2024

Marcy Rae (Conner) Frlan, born August 31, 1941, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, April 29, 2024. She was the first graduating class (1959) of Wilson Highschool, Tacoma WA. She later studied Art at Central Washington University after returning home to work as a pharmacy technician and bookkeeper at Stowell’s pharmacy, where she met the...

Josephine Mary Casteel

Josephine Mary Casteel

Apr 26, 2024

Our beautiful mother and grandmother, Josephine Casteel sadly passed away April 26th, 2024 at the age of 87. We were blessed to have her in her home with us,  and know she was at peace. Her greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother and grandma who was always there when we needed her. Our...

Robert Stewart Jacques

Robert Stewart Jacques

Apr 26, 2024

Beloved son, brother and friend, preceded in death by his parents Robert A. Jacques and Catherine Dolores O’Connell Jacques; and by his sister Margaret Jacques Reynolds.

He is survived by former spouses Katherine Lincoln and Karen Angvik; children Tara and Marc; brothers and sisters Kevin Jacques (Janet), Sara Jacques Bilski (John), Anne Jacques Phelps, Chris Jacques (Donna),...

Ann Sigrid Kormos

Ann Sigrid Kormos

Apr 25, 2024

Ann Kormos passed on into her eternal home on April 25, 2024, at 11:00 pm leaving her long battle with stage four ovarian cancer behind her. She was born on August 7, 1975 to Margaret and John Johannessen in Tuscan, Arizona. She was the oldest sibling to her younger sister Ellen Brady. She is survived by Andrew Kormos, her...

Carl Dennis Teitge

Carl Dennis Teitge

Apr 25, 2024

After many years of struggles with a multitude of health issues, Carl Teitge fought hard to overcome all his complicated health issues that eventually ended his life. Despite his challenges, Carl remained committed to his passions and work until the very end.

Carl was the first baby born on January 1, 1946, in Tacoma Washington to parents...

John Francis Hunt Jr

John Francis Hunt Jr

Apr 25, 2024

We honor the life of John F. Hunt Jr., a man of valor, family, and community, who passed away at the age of 102. Born to Maude Nero Hunt and John F. Hunt Sr., John was a brother to Richard Hunt and Madeline Hunt Kanarowski. He was a devoted husband to Catherine Allison Hunt, with whom he shared the...

Mary "Mollie" Margaret Cleary

Mary "Mollie" Margaret Cleary

Apr 15, 2024

Mollie Cleary (Mary Margaret McCormick) was born in Spokane to Bernard and Lila (Barry) McCormick but soon moved to Tacoma. She grew up in the Holy Rosary parish with her “large family”, including her one sister Jimmie and multiple cousins, Aunts, Uncles and grandparents within a block of her home.

She met her husband, Patrick Gordon Cleary,...

Joel Osborn Diven

Joel Osborn Diven

Apr 13, 2024

Dr. Joel Osborn Diven, age 90, passed away on April 13, 2024. Born on February 2, 1934, to John and Ellen Diven, he was born and raised in Tacoma. Kind but a little shy, he formed friendships in his childhood that lasted throughout his life. After graduating from Stadium High School, the University of Puget Sound, and Loyola of...

Kevin Douglas Horne

Kevin Douglas Horne

Apr 13, 2024

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

Georgine Rose Salzmann

Georgine Rose Salzmann

Apr 12, 2024

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

Carol Ann O'Loughlin

Carol Ann O'Loughlin

Apr 12, 2024

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

Thomas Francis Luchini

Thomas Francis Luchini

Apr 10, 2024

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

Clay Royal Reichert

Clay Royal Reichert

Apr 9, 2024

Clay Royal Reichert was born to Carrol & Clara Reichert on July 23th 1959 in downtown Puyallup Washington at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Clay passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 9th, 2024 in Morton, Washington. He is survived by his sister, a brother, three nieces, three grand nephews, two grand nieces, three great grand nieces, one great...