Obituaries

Feb 28, 2025

Lorenz SCHREIER

Mar 24, 1968 - Feb 28, 2025

Our beloved brother, Lorenz (AKA Larry) Pasquale Schreier, passed away in his sleep at his Seattle home on February 28, 2025. While he had been bravely battling a long illness, his passing was sudden and unexpected.

Born Laurence Patrick Schreier to Angela Marie (Vacca)...

Feb 20, 2025

Eric William Heller of Tacoma passed away February 20, 2025, of heart failure. Eric was born on October 23rd, 1973 in Springfield, Oregon. He was a happy and active child becoming a cub Scout and later earning his Eagle Scout award. He was active in the Catholic Church as an altar boy. His family moved from Springfield to Roseburg, OR...

Feb 11, 2025

William John Sweeney (Bill) died on February 11th, 2025, at age 93 with family around him.  Bill was born in Tacoma, Washington (1931) to parents from Ireland, a heritage that was important to him his whole life.  The Sweeneys moved to Olympia in 1939.  He was one of the younger children in a large active family where he learned...

Feb 7, 2025

Denise MAY

January 8, 1941 - February 7, 2025

Denise Diane May, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025. She was born January 8, 1941, in Littlefork, Minnesota, and moved to Seattle after the war with her parents, Loyd and Ruth Anderson. The only daughter among four children, she grew up with her 3 brothers...

Feb 3, 2025

 Ambrose Patrick “Pat” Noonan 

 February 4, 1936 – February 3, 2025 

 Ambrose Patrick “Pat” Noonan, 88, of Seattle, WA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 4, 1936, in Chicago, IL, Pat lived a life of deep faith, unwavering love, and steadfast dedication to his family and community. 

 Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose...

Feb 1, 2025

Margaret Louise “Peggy” Casey, age 85, passed away peacefully in Seattle, Washington.

Peggy was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, the beloved daughter of James and Josephine Buckley. At the age of 3, she moved with her family to Scarsdale, New York, where she spent most of her childhood. At 16, her family relocated to Portland, Oregon, when her father—affectionately known as...

Jan 29, 2025

Charles Kent Albright, known affectionately as Chuck to some and Charlie to others, embarked on his final adventure on January 9, 2025, in Seattle, WA, after a valiant battle with Early Onset Alzheimer's. Born on December 10, 1958, in the sun-scorched landscapes of Arizona, Chuck's life was a journey filled with laughter, innovation, and adventure.

Chuck grew...

Jan 21, 2025

With his wife at his side, Karl Francis Pelkan, age 65, died at home January 21, 2025, after months of battling an aggressive cancer that just could not be conquered.

The eldest of four siblings, Karl was born in Southern California and raised in the Napa Valley. He graduated from Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis, OR...

Jan 19, 2025

Frances Jeraldine Anderson (Jerri) passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

She was born in Huntsville, Arkansas, in 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband and high school sweetheart, Gary Moore, and her husband Ralph Kenneth Anderson. Jerri was survived by her daughters, Laketa Morse, Joni Moore, and Shelly Oliver, and by her son,...

Jan 18, 2025

Rhys Eoghen Hulbert, age 36 (Birth name David Paul Giguere) known affectionately as Eoghen, lived a life that was as vibrant and dynamic as the trails and mountains of Washington he so loved to explore. Born on April 30, 1988, in Worcester, MA. His journey came to an unforeseen end on January 18, 2025, in Washington, where he passed...

Jan 10, 2025

Marilyn Margaret Henry, a sweet, sassy, and loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on January 10, 2025, in Seattle, Washington at the age of 78.

Marilyn was born on February 3, 1947, in the Philippines where her parents Edward (Ted) and Enriqueta (Katie) Lenton met/married during WWII. They moved to Seattle when she was 1 and where she...

Jan 8, 2025

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

2025

Kathryn “Kay” Hawes (née Schnell), age 87, passed away on April 2, 2025, in Normandy Park, Washington.

Born on May 17, 1937, in Columbus, Georgia; she grew up surrounded by a large extended family. Kay lived a life marked by curiosity and kindness. A lifelong Methodist, she especially cherished her time teaching Sunday School.

Kay...

2025

George F. Howell, Jr, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025.  He was 76 years old.  George moved to Providence Mount St. Vincent (the Mount), in Seattle, Washington, in April of 2024, to receive assistance as he battled living with a rare form of Parkinson’s called Multiple Systems Atrophy.  He received heartfelt care in the assisted living, rehab, and skilled...

2025

My sweet Mom Phyllis Ann Paetsch (Gilmore) died in my and my sister's arms on Sunday afternoon, March 23rd, 2025.

Phyllis began a truly courageous struggle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease in the summer of 2020. Her son and daughter were with her each step of the way. While it was often very painful, it was also an...

2025

Vernell Guillot was born on December 24,1933 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Vernon and Nell Allen. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Olson, son in law Scott Olson of Seattle, Washington, her son Stephen A. Duczer, Jr. of Sewanee, Tennessee and 3 grandsons, Bryant Arlt, Stephen Olson and Sam Duczer. She is survived by 3 great grand children,...

2025

Daren Michael Salter, a beloved husband, father, brother, son and teacher, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Seattle, Washington, after a courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Born on August 18, 1976, in French Camp, California, Daren was a man who lived his life with a vibrant passion for education, music, and sports.

A graduate of Eureka...

2025

Cheryl Coquille Zettler, a mom, grandma, sister, aunt, dear friend to many, champion of 5-day stew, lifelong fisherwoman and teacher, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, in Seattle, Washington at home.  She leaves a huge hole in our hearts, but we’re beyond grateful for some very sweet, silly and “typically Cheryl” moments lately.

Unwavering. Loyal. Silly....

2025

Toni passed from this life in the early morning of January 12 at Valley Medical Center with family by her side following complications from ongoing health issues. Toni was born to Matt and June Thies on July 29, 1943. She graduated from West Seattle High School and went on to attend Barnard College, the University of Utah, and, fulfilling...

Dec 30, 2024

Patricia Blue Oscar (née David) March 16, 1939 – December 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia “Patty” Blue Oscar, a beloved wife, mother, nana, great nana, sister, and friend, at the age of 85. Patty passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024.

Born on March 16,...