Steve Zabel
Jun 24, 2026
A memorial service to celebrate Steve's life will be 10:00 am on Tuesday July 7th, 2026, at the Life.church Edmond campus. Please check back for the full obituary.
Joan L Andrewski
Jun 22, 2026
Joan L. Andrewski passed away on June 22, 2026 peacefully at her home. She was born on November 15, 1931 to Donald and Margaret Slaney in Chicago, IL. Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Richard Andrewski in 2003.
She is survived by her son Richard, Jr. and his wife Yuanyuan (Sally) Zeng and grandson Richard, III...
James Armin Mueller
Jun 22, 2026
James Armin Mueller was born on April 6, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Armin Joseph Mueller and Helen Audrey Cyphers Mueller. He passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, with his wife of 68 years, Dolores, by his side.
Jim grew up in Michigan and attended school in Grosse Pointe before moving to Hartford, Connecticut, for his senior year at Hall...
John Heinen
Jun 18, 2026
John Michael Heinen was born in Oklahoma City on May 24, 1991, and he entered into eternal life with the Lord on June 18, 2026.
John is the second of four children to Dan and Carol Heinen.
As a boy, John enjoyed playing all sports with his siblings and his friends. John loved summer trips with his family to Lake Tenkiller, where...
Blake Akin
Jun 16, 2026
Blake Charles Akin, 24, passed away on June 16, 2026. He was born on June 8, 2002, in Reno, Nevada, and spent his early childhood years there before moving to Oklahoma with his family in 2013.
Blake graduated from Sayre High School in 2020, where he excelled academically and earned recognition as an Academic Team All-Star and MVP. He was a...
Yvonne "Bonnie" King
Jun 16, 2026
Yvonne “Bonnie” Foster King, of Edmond, Oklahoma, stepped into Heaven on June 16, 2026. Born on August 22, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan to Oscar and June LaGasse. Bonnie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She had a wonderful active life, big heart, and infectious laugh.
She leaves behind her children Channing (Brady) Robison of Edmond, OK and Stuart III...
Archimandrite Benedict (Anthony) Nelson
Jun 14, 2026
Archimandrite Benedict (of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia) was born Ladd Anthony Nelson in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Harry and Elsie Nelson, on October 23, 1946. He reposed in the Lord at age 79 in Oklahoma City, on June 14, 2026. He is survived by his daughters DawnAnn McCoy, Jodie Norman (and husband Mark), son Joel Nelson, as well...
Gilbert Hall Hyroop
Jun 8, 2026
Gilbert Hall Hyroop, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, just a few weeks shy of his 94th birthday. Born on July 11, 1932, Gilbert lived a long, remarkable life defined by honor, entrepreneurship, an unquenchable thirst for life, and a deep devotion to his faith and family.
A proud veteran of the Korean War, Gilbert served his country...
Guy Hoyt Liebmann
Jun 8, 2026
Guy H. Liebmann, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman, public servant and proud Oklahoman, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born on April 27, 1936, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to J.G. and Barbara Hoyt Liebmann, Guy spent his life embodying the values that defined both his family and his beloved home state: hard work, integrity, patriotism,...
Kathy Bronze
Jun 7, 2026
Kathy Bronze, a woman whose life was marked by kindness, grace, and an unwavering dedication to family and friends, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Born on March 1, 1956, in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Kathy’s journey was one of heartfelt devotion and inspiring accomplishment.
Kathy’s academic pursuits led her to earn a bachelor’s degree in science from the...
Paula Agnes Martin
Jun 6, 2026
Paula Agnes Martin
February 3, 1934- June 6, 2026
Paula Agnes Martin was called home by our heavenly father. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her 3 daughters at her side, on June 6th, 2026.
She was born February 3rd, 1934, in Oklahoma City. She attended Rosary Catholic grade school and finished High School at Catholic High. (Now Bishop McGuinness)
She was employed at Southwestern...
Richard D. Anderson
Jun 6, 2026
Richard D. Anderson, 77, of Edmond, OK passed away on Saturday, June 6th, surrounded by the love of his family.
Richard was born on May 10, 1949, in Washington, Iowa, to Robert and Ruth Ann Anderson. He graduated from Washington High School in 1967. On October 26, 1968, Richard married Jeri Birney. The couple were blessed with 3 children and later...
Mary Louise O'Hern
Jun 3, 2026
Mary Louise O’Hern, 74, was born June 29th, 1951, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Edward and Marion (Laughlin) Parrott. She passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, June 3rd, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Mary was a dedicated professional, loving wife, cherished daughter & sister, and devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was a devout Catholic and spent...
Katherine Walbert Walker
May 26, 2026
Katherine Emery Walbert Walker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, community leader and devoted Oklahoman, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2026, at the age of 79.Born Katherine Emery Walbert on November 6, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Kathy was a fifth-generation Oklahoman whose life reflected deep roots, enduring faith, and an unwavering commitment to family and community. Though raised in Southern California,...
Dr. Stephen Tkach
May 25, 2026
Dr. Stephen Tkach, a pioneering orthopedic surgeon and beloved family man, passed away on May 25, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on February 19, 1932, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Dr. Tkach's life was marked by remarkable achievements, deep devotion to his loved ones, and a warm, gregarious nature that endeared him to all who knew him.
Dr. Tkach's...
Scranton George Nesbitt, II
2026
Scranton George Nesbitt II 1941 – 2026
Scranton George Nesbitt II was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1941. He graduated from Harding High School in 1959 and went on to serve in the United States Army. After his service, he earned a degree from Central Oklahoma College — now the University of Central Oklahoma — and a master's degree from...
Tamara Kay Chumard
May 25, 2026
Tamara Kay Chumard, affectionately known as Tammy, passed away peacefully at her home in Edmond on May 25, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on September 12, 1958, in Norman, Oklahoma, the daughter of Harry and Nola Bryant.
Tamara grew up in Oklahoma City and was a proud graduate of Northwest Classen High School. In 1976, her love and...
Elizabeth Elam
May 23, 2026
Elizabeth "Beth" Elam passed away on May 23, 2026. Beth was born in Oklahoma City on April 10, 1969, to Lyn and Theodore M. Elam. Beth's brother is Pryse Elam of Delray Beach, Florida, and her sister is Elain Frogge, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Beth attended Trinity School in Oklahoma City, Brush Ranch School in Santa Fe, New Mexico, McGuinness...
James Peter Markey
May 22, 2026
James Peter Markey, affectionately known as Jim to family and friends, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on January 13, 1938, in Denver, Colorado, Jim was raised in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was the son of James Patrick Markey and Margaret Patricia (Moore) Markey. Preceded in death by his parents (James in 1989...
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