On August 19, 2022, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office in Washington came into custody of the unclaimed remains of Lonnie R. Volking. This 65-year-old man passed away from natural causes while receiving care at St. Clare Hospital, located in Lakewood, Washington. Despite efforts to trace any family or acquaintances who could assume responsibility for his remains, the Medical Examiner’s Office has not been successful.
The agency, tasked with handling such sensitive cases, has reached a point where they now hold cremains that remain unclaimed. This presents an opportunity for any individual who may have known Lonnie or who wishes to claim his remains to do so. The remains are preserved and available for claim at any time, reflecting the office's commitment to ensuring that the deceased are treated with respect and dignity, even in the absence of family or close friends.
Operating from their office on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office remains open to communication for anyone who might possess information or interest in Lonnie R. Volking's case. Their contact number, 253-798-6494, is available for inquiries or to initiate the process of claiming the cremains. Encapsulating this approach is their work, which aims to provide closure for unclaimed individuals like Lonnie, while maintaining an open channel for potential claimants. The case, registered under number 222269, remains an active file within the Medical Examiner's Office, reflecting an ongoing endeavor to connect lost souls with those who might remember or honor them in some capacity.
Date Found: 08/19/2022
