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Local Obituaries for Puyallup, WA, Pierce County and Surrounding Cities

James Karl Bruenn

James Karl Bruenn

Apr 8, 2021

James Karl Bruenn, 61, of Edgewood, Washington passed away on April 8, 2021, in Edgewood.

James was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Meeka and Henry Bruenn, on July 13, 1959. He went to school in Tacoma. He married Sharleen Engel on May 27, 1989 in Seattle and they had 5 children together.  He graduated from TCC...

Daniel Milton Thomason Jr

Daniel Milton Thomason Jr

Apr 7, 2021

Daniel M Thomason Jr, born May 1st, 1944, passed away peacefully at his home on April 7th, 2021 at the age of 76. He is survived by his one son: Eric S Thomason. He was a kind and caring man, who loved the outdoors and gardening. Always open to talk to friends and neighbors alike. Visitation will be held...

Virginia Crawford

Virginia Crawford

Apr 6, 2021

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

Norman Wayne Stanke

Norman Wayne Stanke

Mar 29, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Norman Wayne Stanke. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Lewis Everette Pugh Jr

Lewis Everette Pugh Jr

Mar 29, 2021

Lewis E. Pugh Jr--Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) U.S.Air Force

Lewis E. Pugh Jr was born July 3,1933 at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington D.C. He resided as a

youth in Norfolk VA where he attended Granby High School prior to his enlistment into the United States

Air Force on July...

Marjorie "Elaine" Braaten

Marjorie "Elaine" Braaten

Mar 27, 2021

Marjorie “Elaine” (Miller) Braaten, 95, passed away March 27, 2021 in Puyallup, WA. She was born November 16, 1925 in Davenport, WA. She moved to Connell, WA with her family & following graduation she attended Whitworth College nursing program in Spokane becoming a RN. She met her husband/patient, Leland “Lee” Braaten, while nursing him back to health following surgery....

Richard George Bohney

Richard George Bohney

Mar 26, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Richard George Bohney. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Elsie Clyde Root

Elsie Clyde Root

Mar 22, 2021

An Obituary for the beloved Elsie Clyde Root

Another member of the "Greatest Generation" has left us. On Monday, March 22, 2021, in the early morning hours, our mother, Elsie C. (Purdy) Root, passed away peacefully in her sleep just six days after her 92nd birthday. This had been her wish for many years: a...

Harry Louis Aalmo

Harry Louis Aalmo

Mar 21, 2021

Harry Louis Aalmo of Puyallup, Washington returned home to Jesus on March 21, 2021, after a short but courageous fight against cancer. Harry died the way he lived, quietly, without fuss, and surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old.

Harry was born June 23, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, raised on Camano Island, and was a...

Jolene Paige Gleason

Jolene Paige Gleason

Mar 17, 2021

Jolene Paige Gleason was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, auntie, cousin, mother, and friend. She was born October 30th, 1983, in Burien WA to Donald Lee Gleason and Jennifer Lee (Gleason) Van Every. Jolene was the most loving and compassionate person whose smile could brighten any room.

She attended school in Puyallup, graduating with honors from...

Dorothy May Dewitt

Dorothy May Dewitt

Mar 16, 2021

Dorothy May DeWitt, née Herrmann, passed away at the age of 84 years old Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 9:15 am at Lois’s Place adult family home.

Dorothy was born February 18, 1937, in Mosher, South Dakota. Her parents were Tobias Chris Herrmann and Martha Clara Herrmann, née Gall. She is one of six children. They grew...

Richard Lee Mavin

Richard Lee Mavin

Mar 12, 2021

Richard “Dick” Mavin, born February 16, 1948 in Knoxville, IA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, March 12, 2021, after battling cancer.

Dick was a diver and pole vaulter at Knoxville High School.  In 1966, at the age of 17 and prior to graduating from High School, he volunteered and joined the US Marine...

Shirley Ann Esterbrook

Shirley Ann Esterbrook

Mar 11, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend made her way to heaven on March 11, 2021. Born on July 3, 1935, in Bismarck, North Dakota, Shirley moved with her family to Washington state and graduated from St. Leo High School in 1953. Devoted to her faith, she could be found attending daily mass at St. Andrew’s Church in Sumner. After...

Robert Lawrence Kane

Robert Lawrence Kane

Mar 11, 2021

Robert "Jerry" Lawrence Kane

After a year long courageous battle with cancer, Robert peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 11, 2021.

Robert was born to Earl and Lois Kane in their Centralia, Washington home on May 22, 1936.  He graduated from Centralia High School where he was the...

Muriel Doolittle

Muriel Doolittle

Mar 10, 2021

“TOGETHER AGAIN”

Muriel Doolittle (Oestreich) was born May 17, 1926 to Ferdinand and Olga Oestreich in Bismarck, ND.  Her sister, DeVonne (Liebelt) completed their family.  They headed west to Washington when mom was around 9 years old, DeVonne, not quite three.  They settled in the Puyallup Edgewood area.  Mom’s mother passed when mom was around 14.  She...

Louis Emil Meschke

Louis Emil Meschke

Mar 8, 2021

Louis E Meschke born October 16th 1942 in Oregon City Oregon, passed away March 8th 2021. His parents were Donald L. Meschke and Mary E. Meschke. He was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia. They had 3 children Susan Stalcup(Mark), Jeffrey Meschke(Colleen), and Lisa Paulson(Mike), He is survived by his current wife Beverly Meschke who also has...

David Hostetler

David Hostetler

Mar 7, 2021

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

Rose Ann Myers

Rose Ann Myers

Mar 7, 2021

Rose was born in Rockford, Illinois on May 20, 1942 to parents Thomas and Mary Henderson.  Rose passed away on March 7, 2021 at the age of 78 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.  Her siblings are Betty, Harry (Hannah), Mary (Ken), April and many nieces and nephews.  Rose was married to Delbert (deceased) for 55 years and had...

Ann M Stumpf

Ann M Stumpf

Mar 4, 2021

Ann Stumpf went to be with the Lord on 03/04/21. Ann was born Anna Marie Wolf on 8/25/1929 in Morton County, ND to Ernst and Otillia Wolf. Ann was the oldest of seven children, Harold, Linda, Jeanette, Betty, Jim, and Darlene.  Ann was raised on a dairy farm where she learned the value of faith, family, and hard work.  ...

Donald L Davis

Donald L Davis

Mar 3, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Donald L Davis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.