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June Louise Kuzminsky
Jan 24, 2026
June Louise Kuzminsky, 94, of Puyallup, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. Born on June 13, 1931, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was a daughter of George and Norma Beck having only one younger sister, Joyce. June was raised in Steelton, Pennsylvania, she was a graduate of Steelton High School class of 1949. After graduating, June briefly worked for Sears...
C. Arlene Cookie Munson
Jan 20, 2026
Cora “Cookie” Arlene Campbell Munson
Born November 12, 1944 – Passed January 20, 2026
Why did everyone call her “Grandma Cookie”? Because she was just that sweet.
Cora was born on November 12, 1944, in Puyallup, Washington, to Tom and Neva Arlene Bushnel Campbell. She grew up alongside her siblings Barbra Peavey, Tom Campbell, and Sherry Torsh. After the passing of her mother,...
Debra Lee Stayman
Jan 19, 2026
Debra “Debbie” Lee Pogreba Frelin Stayman, born on January 1, 1957, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the age of 69. Her final four years were spent completely immobile while enduring recurrent infections that progressively worsened. After spending most of this past Christmas season in another one of her many hospital stays, she was fortunate to have a...
Shane Elizabeth Illies
Jan 15, 2026
Shane Elizabeth Illies, 58, of Edgewood, WA, passed away January 15, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering generosity, kindness, and compassion for others. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Powers Funeral Home in Puyallup, WA.
Born on August 9, 1967, Shane was the second daughter of Terry and Kathryn (Lawrence) Frazee....
Sue Ann Diedrich
Jan 14, 2026
Sue Deidrich passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on June 1, 1945, Sue lived a full life rooted in family, work, and meaningful experiences.
Sue was married to her beloved husband Dick Diedrich for 35 years, and together they shared many years of partnership, family life, and shared adventures.
Sue worked as a hairstylist throughout...
Jaxon Lee Zillmer
Dec 23, 2025
Our precious boy left this world on Dec. 23rd after a three-year battle with Osteosarcoma. He was a happy kid who loved to collect Pokemon’ cards, play video games, ride his bike, sing his favorite songs and swim like the dickens.
He is survived by his Mother, Taime Zillmer and Father, Chris Mann, his Sister, Mia Kitchen, his Grandmothers, Beth Zillmer...
Debbie Narciso Richardson
Dec 16, 2025
Debbie Narciso Richardson (80) passed peacefully with family by her side on December 16, 2025. She is survived by her husband, James, and her children, Susan, Robert, Lily, and Stephanie. Debbie has seven grandchildren: Jacob, Gage, Leigh, Kelly, Amaya, Brett, and Aiden. She has three great-grandchildren: Sylas, Harvey, and Koji. Debbie was born in Porac, Pampanga, Philippines, to Luis Narciso...
Macario Melvin Sugue
Dec 14, 2025
Macario Melvin “Josi” Sugue, born on June 29, 1945 in Ewa, Hawaii passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on, December 14, 2025, in Sumner, Washington. Mel is survived by his daughters: Kelly Jean (Sugue), Bruce Jean; Tracy Lentz (Sugue), John Lentz; and Melveen Guillen (Sugue), Eric Guillen. Mel has 11 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. He is...
Danny Ray Looker
Dec 12, 2025
Danny Ray Looker, 73, passed away on December 12, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington. Born on April 24, 1952, in Olympia, Washington, Dan lived a life marked by unwavering dedication to his family, his work, and his faith. .
Dan was married to the love of his life, Connie (Rasmussen) Looker, for 54 years. Together they built a strong and loving family...
Gary Elden Heinke
Dec 6, 2025
Gary Elden Heinke, 85, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Gary was born on October 6, 1940, in Salem, Oregon, to Glen Elden Heinke and Louise Ethel Piper. He spent most of his early years in Carlton, Oregon, where he learned the value of hard work at a young age—picking crops from surrounding farms,...
Paul Dees
Dec 5, 2025
Dr. Paul Dees, 87, of Edgewood, Washington, passed away on December 5, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Paul was born on February 5, 1938, in Decatur, Michigan to parents Marinus and Lena. The first of three children, he grew up on a farm in Michigan, surrounded by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his maternal grandparents. (His parents both came from...
Everett Eugene Lawrence
Dec 5, 2025
Everett Eugene Lawrence, 94, of Puyallup, Washington passed away peacefully on Friday December 5,2025. Everett was born in Tacoma Washington on September 23,1931 to Glen H Lawrence and Laura A Hixon Lawrence. He graduated from Lincoln High School class of 1952. After High School Everett joined the United States Air Force. He served active duty from June 5,1952 - June...
Susan Ann Hudacek
Dec 5, 2025
Susie-Q was born in Quincy CA to John and Marjorie Hudacek. She grew up in northern California among the rice patties. After spending time in school and working in San Francisco, she moved to Northern British Columbia where she volunteered with the indigenous people. This began her lifelong pilgrimage searching for meaning and God’s love among the poor. Sue spent...
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