Obituaries

Aug 8, 2026

Aug 5, 2026

James Edward Simpkins Sr. was born on October 21, 1936, in Brewster, Florida, to Eddie and Verdell Simpkins. He was raised in Jacksonville, Florida, alongside his siblings, Doris, Emanuel ("Tony"), Yvonne, Barbara, and Willie. Raised with strong family values and a deep respect for others, James carried those lessons with him throughout his life. His siblings often remarked that he...

Aug 4, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles “Chuck” Gay, who passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, at the age of 78. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the many people whose lives he touched throughout his life.

Charles (Chuck) Gay was born in Tacoma, WA. He grew up in Tacoma with...

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JOAN ELIZABETH (SAWYER) DOHERTY

February 20, 1935 to July 25, 2026

Joan Elizabeth Sawyer was born to Carl Wesley Sawyer and Gladys Whitlach Sawyer Miller on February 20, 1935 in Butte, Montana. Joan loved to tell stories of her Montana upbringing, frolicking with her siblings and cousins. Although Joan moved to Washington State in 1952, she was always a Montana girl at...

Jul 22, 2026

Jul 19, 2026

Matthew Daniel Simek

March 5, 1953 – July 19, 2026

Matthew Daniel Simek, of Gig Harbor, Washington, died on July 19, 2026, from complications of lymphoma at the age of 73, surrounded by the love of his daughters.

Matthew was born on March 5, 1953, in Richland, Washington, to John and Ruby Simek. He attended Christ the King Catholic School in Richland before...

Jul 18, 2026

Jul 18, 2026

Loretta was born July 26 1933 in Tacoma Washington to George and Hilda Bader. She grew up on South 30th with her 7 brothers and sisters. Attended Holy Rosary and St Leo’s school. At 16 she met a boy from Bellarmine, Arthur Boyle. They Dated throughout her last years in high school and she waited for him while he was...

Jul 17, 2026

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Jul 13, 2026

Michael Patrick Crowley died July 13, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife Kathleen. He is survived by son Michael, daughter Alisa Keolker (John), and grandchildren Hannah and Jack Keolker; Beatrix and Thomas Crowley.

He was the youngest sibling of sister Edna McIvor; brothers Dennis and Arthur Crowley.

Born in 1945, he was a lifelong resident...

Jul 10, 2026

Rustin Daniel Nesse

January 21, 1975 – July 10, 2026

Rustin "Rust" Daniel Nesse died July 10, 2026, at his home in Tacoma, Washington. He was 51.

Rust was born January 21, 1975, in Tacoma, the eldest child of Philip and Marilyn (Bader) Nesse.

He spent much of his youth in Minnesota and remained a lifelong fan of the Minnesota teams, cheering for the...

Jul 6, 2026

Jul 6, 2026

Michael Anthony Forte was born in Seattle, Washington on November 17, 1950, into a large Italian family. He died on July 6, 2026, from complications from Multiple Sclerosis at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma, WA. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Giselda and Joseph Forte. He is survived by his wife, Janet Bakes, brothers Mario Forte (Kris...

Jul 4, 2026

Joette “Jo” Marie Haase, 70, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away early in the morning on July 4th, 2026 at Tacoma General Hospital.

Jo was the oldest of 5 children, born July 10th, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Vernon and Theresa Eberhardy. She spent her youth in Mequin and later Thiensville, Wisconsin until the family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico when she...