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Audrey Rentsch Calavan
Nov 14, 2025
Audrey was born in Vermillion, South Dakota on March 5, 1933 to Charles and Emeline Rentsch and passed away on November 14, 2025. Her family resided in Mitchell, South Dakota until 1942 when they moved to Puyallup, Washington. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and sister, Lorraine (Gregg) Friberg.
Audrey was an accomplished violinist and enjoyed her years...
James Arthur Cook
Nov 10, 2025
James Arthur Cook, 88, peacefully departed this life on November 10, 2025. Born on October 31, 1937 in Greenville, SC to Charles and Quinnette Cook, Jim graduated from Central High School in Charlotte, NC and enlisted in the Air Force in 1957. In 1972 he married Vera and became a loving stepparent to Tom, Tami, and Shari, with Melanie joining...
Allen Leroy Meeds
Nov 6, 2025
Allen LeRoy Meeds was born on August 21, 1950 in Colville, Washington. Because there was no doctor in attendance, his birth certificate was signed and dated on August 22, a fortuitous happening. In 1963, Al's father, Dale, was killed in a logging accident on August 21; the decision to leave the birth certificate with the incorrect date was never brought...
Melvin Jay Pincus
Nov 3, 2025
Melvin Jay Pincus passed away November 3rd, at home, at the age of 76. He was born in Dallas, TX to Jewish parents, Molly and Harold Pincus, and was a brother to Toby and Roseann. As an Air Force family they were assigned overseas including England, Japan, and Germany, which introduced Mel to his lifelong passion of exploring and learning...
Neal Owen Ohanrahan
Oct 29, 2025
Neal O’Hanrahan, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at his home in Puyallup, Washington. Born and raised in Paramus, New Jersey, Neal graduated from Paramus High School in 1979. A few months later, he answered the call to serve, enlisting in the United States Navy as a Corpsman. For the next twenty...
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...
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