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Bradford Otto Merkle
Oct 18, 2025
Bradford Otto Merkle at the age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in
Buckley, Washington, on October 18, 2025, surrounded by those who loved
and cherished him. Born on April 26, 1949, in LA, California. Mother Elaine
Merkle took herself and 3 young boys to Washington where Brad spent most
of his life. Leaving behind his eldest only living brother Douglas Merkle and...
Phyllis Kriese
Oct 17, 2025
Phyllis Maile Yen Kriese, age 94, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and love.
Born on July 19, 1931, in Kahului, Maui, Phyllis grew up surrounded by family, community, and the spirit of aloha that she carried with her throughout her life. After graduating from St. Anthony’s High School in 1950 and attending Maui...
Norman Ware Sleeper
Oct 11, 2025
Norman Ware Sleeper, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home in Orting, Washington, on October 11, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him. Born on June 27, 1966, in Madera, California, Norman spent most of his life in Washington, where he built a home full of love, laughter, and unwavering support for his family.
Norman was a proud and skilled...
Nancy Suzanne Nesheim
Oct 5, 2025
Nancy Suzanne Nesheim was born February 5, 1959, in Colorado Springs, CO, to George and Joanna (Hurst) Nesheim. She passed on October 5, 2025, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Nancy was the sixth child and the fifth girl in the Nesheim family. In August 1960, the family moved to Forest Grove, OR where George attended Optometry School at Pacific University....
Gary Lloyd Russ
Oct 5, 2025
Gary Russ, our loving father, grandfather and devoted husband passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Gary was born in Minneapolis and married his high school sweetheart, Nancie Arnlund when they were just 21 years old.
Flying was one of Gary's passions. He earned his pilot licenses at Crystal Airport and was then hired by Northwest Airlines in 1966. He retired...
Robert George Holmes
Sep 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Robert “Bob” Holmes (1946–2025)
Robert “Bob” Holmes passed away peacefully on 29 September 2025 in Puyallup, Washington, aged 79, with his wife Margie and daughter Christy by his side.
Born on 20 June 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Katherine and James Holmes, Bob grew up as the younger brother to James (“Jim”) Holmes. With his father in the...
Janice Marie Johnson
Sep 23, 2025
Janice “Jan” Marie Johnson of Sequim, Washington went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 23, 2025. Jan was born on August 17th, 1940 to John and Teena (Boomsma) Koster in Harvey, Illinois. On January 8, 1960 Jan married Richard Roy Johnson of South Holland, Illinois. They were married for 61 years.
Jan and Richard loved the western United...
Betty Lou Stemp
Sep 22, 2025
Betty-Lou Newcomb Stemp, born May 16, 1933, in Pasadena, California, lived a long and love-filled life that touched generations. She peacefully passed away surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of humor, warmth, and a family tree that could fill a small stadium.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and high-school sweetheart, Eugene “Gene” Stemp Sr.; her daughter...
Charlene Janet Salisbury
Sep 18, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Charlene.
Laura Marie Stewart
Sep 10, 2025
Laura Marie Stewart of Bonney Lake, Wa. passed away on September 10, 2025 at the age of 78 years old. Laura was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 2, 1947 to Virgil and Elizabeth Stewart. At the age of about 3 years of age the family, now including brother Dennis, moved to the town of Lindenhurst on the south...
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