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Anton Karlich Obituary

Anton Karlich Anton Karlich, born October 15, 1914 in Kukljicia, Croatia, died March 12, 2007 in Federal Way. He was a WWII veteran. Anton moved to Tacoma from New York, where he had worked the docks as a longshoreman, and in Tacoma he became a commercial fisherman. He was a member of the Slavonian American Benevolent Society, the Tacoma Elks Lodge, and a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Anton is survived by his daughters Diana Loflin, Mary Ann Karlich, and Sonia Curnow. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 19, 2007 at 11AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Entombment Calvary Cloisters. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2007.

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Chris Tankiewicz

March 21, 2007

Great Grandpa,
You always showed me love everytime I was with you. I will always remember your cooking and the visits to your apartment when I was young. The candy covered almonds, the change that was dispersed between my brother and I, the walks at the Tacoma mall, and Frisko Freeze for lunch. I know that you are with Great Grandma and she is happy to finally see you. I can still feel your hugs and kisses and still hear your laughs. I will always love you.

Patricia O'Grady

March 19, 2007

Starting sometime last summer, my father shared a table with your father in the dining room at The Weatherly. Your dad gave my dad a reason to come to meals- something he hadn't done in the previous 3 years of his residence there.I really enjoyed watching the two men together. Your father always seemed to have a great spirit. He is so missed.

Jim Tredup's daughter, Patty

Ivan Bacica

March 16, 2007

Our thoughts are with during this time of sadness. He was a fine man. He was so friendly. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Ivan and Sarah Bacica

John Keizer

March 15, 2007

Grandpa,
I will always remember our talks about fishing and life at sea. You were so special to me. You were the best cook ever and I can’t eat a bowl of sauerkraut without thinking of you telling me how to properly prepare it. I love and miss you and know you’re in a better place. Say hi to grandma; I know she’s been waiting on you.
Love
John

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