All Obituaries

Dan Stumpf, 97, died Sunday, November 27, in Tacoma. He was born in Huff, North Dakota October 14, 1925. He was a graduate of Bellarmine Prep and Seattle University, a World War II Navy veteran and retired from Occidental Petroleum Corporation. Dan was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish. He is predeceased by parents Philip and Magdalen Stumpf, brothers Jack and Matt, and sister Sister Mary Magdalen OSB. He is survived by Jayne, his wife of 66 years, his daughters Carol of Puyallup,...

Born December 28, 1926 in Luka, Dugi Otok, Croatia. Venka passed away on November 27, 2022 peacefully at home after a brief illness. Venka left Croatia in 1956 and lived in Italy, Colombia, and Canada before settling in University Place in 1971. Venka was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Slavonian American Benevolent Society. She is preceded in death by her husband Danko of 60 years. She is survived by brothers...

Linda Abbott Caverly passed away surrounded by family on Monday November 21, 2022. Linda was born in Tillamook Oregon August 30, 1950. She grew up in LaGrande Oregon, raised in the local funeral home. She worked on an ambulance helping her family. She graduated from Gem State Academy, in Caldwell ID.  Linda met the love of her life Paul, and soon married. They moved to Auburn, WA where they raised their family. They were married 49 years.  Linda was a loving and loyal wife,...

Shirlee A. Smith was born in North Bend, Nebraska as a Leap Year baby on February 29, 1936, and passed away on November 20, 2022 in Tacoma at the age of 86. She is survived by her husband of over 35 years, Sam Smith, her children Brett Purtzer (Kim Heggerness) and their children, Quentin and Hailey, and Mark Purtzer (Linda). She is also survived by Sam's children, Stacey LaFave (Eileen) and their children, Cameron and Evan, and Shelle Smith and her children, Nathan, Vincent and...

Arline Frances Mussig, born on December 7, 1936, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 19, 2022. Arline was born to Henry and Georgiana Carl in Harrah, Washington. She grew up with her four siblings, Lucy, Dale, Leonard, and Loreen. After moving to Tacoma, Washington, Arline met Laurence (Larry) Mussig. It was love at first sight. After a short courtship, Arline and Larry were married on February 21st, 1959. The two were married for 60 years. Arline was predeceased by her...

 Mr. Nick was born in Aberdeen, Washington to George and Mary Nickolas. He graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the Navy during WWII. After the war ended, Nick met the love of his life Gloria Robbins, where Nick went on to become a Tacoma Police Officer where he served his beloved city for 25 years and was President of the Police Union and Retired Police Union for many years. After retiring from the Police Dept., Nick then went on to become a Safety Inspector for WISHA...

Lora Anne Cavanaugh passed away November 6, 2022 at the age of 86 in Tacoma, Washington. Lora was born in Yakima, Washington, and moved to the Pacific Northwest as a child living in Bremerton, Tacoma, and Lakewood. Lora attended Visitation Catholic School and Marylhurst College where she graduated with a degree in arts. She married her husband Larry in 1958 and eventually moving to Fircrest, WA to raise their family and then lived in University place where she retired. Lora loved to...

Kathleen May Glassy, age 72, in Tacoma, Washington, Transitioned Her Loving Soul up to Heaven, this past Sunday, November 6th; after a recent, rare and advanced lung cancer diagnosis.   Kathleen was/Is a Loving Soul, born in Burien, Washington, Daughter number 3, of 4; Sharon, Sheila, Kathleen, Paula. Their parents, Pauline Brooks and Chet Cooper, God rest their Souls.   Kathy/Kat/Kathleen, lived a wonderful life! She loved, Loved, LOVED, so much throughout her...