Laura Jane Kurpius age 78, passed away March 24, 2006. She is survived by two sons, Joseph and John; four Grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests that remembrances be made to Providence Home Care and Hospice or your favorite charity. Arrangements entrusted to Yarington's Funeral Home, (206) 242-2771.

Lloyd B. Hinichs moved from West Seattle in 1993 to Silverdale, Washington. He died of heart failure on March 22, 2006 in Silverdale. He was born in Crow Lake (Wessington Springs) South Dakota April 10, 1927 to George and Agatha (Daniels) Hinrichs.

Lloyd joined the army in 1946 and served as Military Police stationed in Japan during WWII. In Seattle he was a machinist and worked for Huntley Machine and Tool until he retired in 1991.

Lloyd was an active member of his community.

April 3, 1943 to March 5, 2006

Ann was born raised in West Seattle and she called lower Queen Anne her home. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and when she became ill the members rallied around her. Her favorite hang out was Larry's Market Caf/ and she knew everyone by name. Also the staff at Bartell pharmacy treated her with kindness.

She started her working career as a nurse, then worked at the Federal Building for HUD and the U.S. Office of Hearings and Appeals for over 20 years.

September 5, 1952 - March 23, 2006

Graduate of Chief Sealth High School --1970

Awarded Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America --1970

Attended Washington State University and Western Washington University

Survived by his parents, Robert and Lois Snyder; his sister Linda Layman (Ron); his sister Jennifer Ritchie (Dan); his brother Kim Snyder (Dianne); his nieces Jana, Megan, Melinda, Aubrey, Rebecca; his nephews Adam and Bobby.

Surrounded by her loving family, Gloria 73, of West Seattle passed away March 20, 2006, after suffering a stroke. Born March 3, 1933 to Harcourt "Harky "and Ruby Runnings she was a life long resident of West Seattle. Gloria is survived by her partner Howard Kinney, her sister Carolyn Olsen of Shelton, Washington; her four children and their families including Randy, Michele, Robert, Marcia and Howard's two children and their families including Jill and Jay. She has four grandchildren Hamilton, Icy, Alexandra, and Logan and many nieces and nephews.

Seattle

With great sorrow Ralph Meenach announces the passing of his beloved wife, Claudia Celeste Meenach. Celeste has courageously battled cancer for two years. Blessedly and as she had wished, Celeste passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon March 20, 2006, surrounded by her loving husband Ralph, family and friends at her side. Claudia Celeste Meenach was born May 9, 1927 in Puyallup, WA to Dr. Chauncey and Hazel Sawyer. She grew up in Puyallup, WA on the WSU Experiment Station where her father was a veterinary poultry pathologist and station director.

M. Joyce McComb born July 6th, 1930 in Littlefork, MN to Albert and Mildred Eide passed away on March 21, 2006. Survived by Steve McComb of Whitefich, MT and Anita Werger of Sarasota FL, sister Carol Hiederichs of Dent, MN. Three grandchildren, three great grand children, two nieces and nephew and two grandnieces. Proceeded in death by her parents and husband Gail "Mac" McComb. She will be missed. Memorial service 11 a.m. March 31, 2006 at Fauntleroy Church, 9260 California Avenue SW, Seattle, Washington.