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Local Obituaries for Port Orchard, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Areas

Mary J. Nemmers

Mary J. Nemmers

Mar 5, 2015

Mary Jacqueline (Jackie) Nemmers was born March 15, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky to Evelyn Marie Vetter and Henry Paschal Mudd. She was the second of four children. Jackie’s grandfather was a produce dealer in Louisville and Jackie and her family lived with her grandparents during the Great Depression. She fondly recalled her early years in her grandparent’s large Antebellum home...

Wilhelmina Emelia Smith

Wilhelmina Emelia Smith

Mar 5, 2015

Wilhelmina "Hilma" Emelia (Buchmann) Smith; passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord, on March 5, 2015 at St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington Hilma was born on April 23,1918 in Bluegrass North Dakota, to William and Georgina Buchmann, where she spent her childhood with her sister and four brothers, before moving to Salem, Oregon. She graduated from...

Julia Margaret Reifel

Julia Margaret Reifel

Mar 1, 2015

Julia Barry Reifel, at 89 years of age, passed away of natural causes in Port Orchard, WA on March 1, 2015. She was born in Lakeview, OR on Sept. 30, 1925. Julia grew up on a ranch in Lakeview and attended college at Oregon State College (now Oregon State University) in Corvallis, OR where she met and married “Charlie” Reifel....

Duane Robert Peterson

Duane Robert Peterson

Feb 25, 2015

Duane Robert Peterson, 85 of Port Orchard, passed peacefully in his home on February 25, 2015. He was born May 16, 1929 In Fargo, ND along with his twin sister, Donna Rae who preceded him in death in 1956. They were the first incubator twins born in ND. His mother, Della Gladys (Nyberg) passed away in 1932. Their father, Kenneth...

Robert Joseph Harnish

Robert Joseph Harnish

Feb 25, 2015

Robert Joseph Harnish, 44, died February 25, 2015 at his Tahuya residence surrounded by family. Robert was born February 12, 1971 in Whittier, California and grew up & attended school in Buena Park. On April 11, 2001 he married Jessica Butler in Silverdale. Robert worked as a mechanic for Advanced Rentals for 17 years. He loved spending time with his...

Joseph Benjamin Fallica

Joseph Benjamin Fallica

Feb 22, 2015

Joseph Fallica, age 70 years, died on February 22nd, 2015, in Port Orchard, Washington. Joseph Fallica is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Corey & her husband Chris Corey of Renton, Washington; his son, Michael Fallica of Bennington, Nebraska, and his three grandchildren Jessica & Alex Corey, and Rachael Fallica; his brother, Anthony Fallica & his wife Margaret Ann of Pittsburgh,...

Ryan David Despain

Ryan David Despain

Feb 21, 2015

Ryan David Despain passed away on February 21, 2015 in his home in Port Orchard, Washington from a severe stroke. He was 40 years old. Ryan was born on December 13, 1974 in Provo, Utah to Dennis Gardner Despain (deceased) and Sheila Morrison Despain. When Ryan was a child, he was fascinated with trains, real or toy. He became obsessed...

Mickeal Lee Schillereff

Mickeal Lee Schillereff

Feb 21, 2015

Mickael (Mike) Lee Schillereff (August 15, 1947-February 21, 2015) Mickael (Mike) Lee Schillereff (67) passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 21, 2015. A longtime resident of Port Orchard, WA, the Patriarch of a tight-knit family, Mike was known for his unwavering work ethic, quick-laugh, grounded demeanor and loving heart. The beloved and devoted Husband of over thirty years to Judy...

Samuel Tai Yung Feehan

Samuel Tai Yung Feehan

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Samuel Tai Yung Feehan passed away peacefully in Franciscan Hospice Care with his wife at his side on February 20th, 2015 in Tacoma, Washington. He was 57. Samuel is survived by his parents, Philip and Frances Joann Feehan of Overland Park, Kansas; his wife Sonya, his children Nathanael, Benjamin (Jessica), Johanna Austin (Paul), and Elisabeth; two grandchildren, Erin and...

Randall Bruce Peterson

Randall Bruce Peterson

Feb 20, 2015

Randall B Peterson, of Port Orchard, WA Born: Feb. 16, 1944 in Seattle Died: Feb 20, 2015 in Seattle with family and friends by his side. Randy is survived by his wife of 45 yrs, Marion; daughter, Jamey; brother, Lary. Preceding him in death was his daughter, Josey; parents, Doris and Howard; brother, Vernon. Randy worked at PSNS, he retired...

Barbara Buckley

Barbara Buckley

Feb 19, 2015

Barbara Buckley, 81, of Allyn, WA passed away peacefully on February 19th, 2015 after a 6 month battle with metastasis melanoma cancer. Barbara was born in Seattle, WA on Feb. 5, 1934 to Florence & Otto Kemmer. She attended Bremerton High School & graduated in 1951. She worked at the Dairy in Bremerton and from 1962 – 1990 worked with...

John Francis Allaway

John Francis Allaway

Feb 18, 2015

John Francis Allaway, born in Salem, Oregon on October 24, 1929 to Francis Gregory and Verna Esther Allaway, left this earthly world to attend a glorious reunion with his Lord and departed loved ones on February 18, 2015. John is survived by his loving wife, Lillian. They were married for 63 years and raised six children together; Steven Ray Allaway,...

David Arlen Stamp

David Arlen Stamp

Feb 16, 2015

David Arlen Stamp Place of birth- Brookings, SD Graduated HS from Brookings HS; obtain a BA from City University in Seattle WA His father- Gordon Stamp His mother-Helen Wilaby Family Michael Stamp son Theresa Lightle daughter Mother of his children Barbara Stamp Grandchildren- Nickolas Lightle, Madison Lightle, Brooke Stamp & Emma Stamp Great grandchildren- Eli Lightle and Rylee Lightle Words...

Debra Marie Nopp

Debra Marie Nopp

Feb 16, 2015

Debra M. Nopp, 58, died at her home in Bremerton, WA on February 16, 2015. She was born August, 2, 1956 in Bremerton. She was preceded in death by her parents Betty and Leo Westermann. She married to Donald E. Nopp on November 12, 1983. Surviving are husband Donald; son Brian (Amanda) and grandson Conrad Nopp; twin sister Darlene (Dean)...

Glenn H Shock

Glenn H Shock

Feb 15, 2015

Glenn Harold Shock, Jr., passed away on February 15, 2015, in Allyn. He will be dearly missed by his wife, two daughters, four granddaughters, two sisters, and a large extended family. Glenn was born on January 29, 1939, to Gladys (Philbin) and Glenn Shock in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The Shocks moved to Bremerton in 1941 after Glenn Sr. was hired at...

Stella Mae Rodal

Stella Mae Rodal

Feb 14, 2015

Lifelong Port Orchard resident passed peacefully at age 101. Stella enjoyed bowling, photography, dancing, camping, crochet, reading, birdwatching, & Life. Survived by a son Gene Garbarino (Roe) & two grandsons Rodney & Tony Garbarino, a great granddaughter, a great-great grandson & many nieces and nephews. No services per her wishes. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Kitsap County. Many thanks to...

Clyde Burnell Raines

Clyde Burnell Raines

Feb 10, 2015

Born in Chicago, Illinois to Elmer and Berniece (Clover) Raines. He had two sisters, Grace (deceased) and Nina (deceased) and brother, David. The Raines family moved shortly after Clyde’s birth to South Bend, Indiana, where he lived until he joined the US Navy in 1950. Clyde met his wife, Hisae Nakamura, while stationed in Sasebo, Japan in 1956. They were...

Dorothy Eloise (Mccans) Kurzrock

Dorothy Eloise (Mccans) Kurzrock

Feb 6, 2015

Dorothy Eloise (McCans) Kurzrock was born in Oceola, Illinois April 5, 1923. She went to primary school in a 2 room school house. For high school she and her friends would take their roller skates and race home (14 miles) after school, trying to get as far as possible before the neighbor with his car picked them up. Dorothy attended...

Roberta Chase

Roberta Chase

Feb 6, 2015

Roberta Chase June 2,1919--February 6,2015 Roberta Chase passed from a heart attack on February 6,2015 at The Franciscan Hospice House in University Place, Tacoma. Roberta was born June 2, 1919 in Wenatchee, Washington. Economic times were tough as she and her four brothers and sisters were raised in Anacortes and Everett. Berta married Ronald L Chase Easter Sunday April 13,1941...

William Oren Munger

William Oren Munger

Feb 5, 2015

William Oren Munger was born in DeSmet, South Dakota on Feb. 7, 1934, to Fay and Ruth (Jackson) Munger. He died on February 5, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma after a long illness. Bill graduated from DeSmet High School, Northern State College in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and received a Masters Degree from Western Washington State College. He traveled...

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