Chris Kline
Sep 4, 2025
Christopher Lee “Chris” Kline, born on September 19, 1970, in Tulsa, OK, passed away on September 4, 2025, at home in the arms of his mother, Mary Housel, and his partner of 20 years, Shari Butler, after a long battle with alcoholism. The disease knows no boundaries.
Chris was a unique, kind, gentle, giving, and beautiful soul. Everyone he met throughout...
Mary Joyce Buckner
Aug 25, 2025
Mary Joyce Bixler Buckner, 82, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Born on March 8, 1943, in Hydro, Oklahoma, Mary’s life was one of purpose, generosity, and steadfast devotion to her loved ones, her faith, and her community.
A graduate of The University of Oklahoma School of Pharmacy, Mary was deeply passionate about her profession. She was...
Patricia Anne Baker
Aug 21, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Anne Holt Baker, 88, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at Radiance Senior Living.
Born in Decatur, Illinois, on September 6, 1936, Patty was the daughter of Leonard and Mary Holt. She graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in English and was a proud member of Delta Gamma sorority, cherishing lifelong friendships...
Michael John Chapman
Sep 16, 2025
Michael John Chapman, 74 of Oklahoma City, OK passed away on September 16, 2025. Born in Oklahoma City on November 19, 1950, Mike was the son of John and Grace Chapman.
Mike attended Mount St. Mary’s High School and went on to graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in psychology. He enjoyed a long career in social services...
Jeremy Alan Teague
Sep 12, 2025
Jeremy Teague died 12th September 2025 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born in Weatherford, Texas, where he graduated from Weatherford High School. He joined the US Navy and served as an Electronics Technician. He received an Associate in Arts degree from Weatherford College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of North Texas. He worked numerous...
Most Reverend Eusebius J. Beltran
Sep 12, 2025
Eusebius Joseph Beltran, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, died Sept. 12, 2025, at age 91.
“Archbishop Beltran was indeed a good shepherd,” Archbishop Paul S. Coakley said. “He served as a bishop in Oklahoma for many years, both as bishop in the Diocese of Tulsa and here in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. His accomplishments are numerous to...
James Michael Sanner
Sep 8, 2025
James Michael "Mike" Sanner passed away at his home in Jones, OK, on September 8, 2025. He was born March 23, 1953, in Coldwater, KS, the son of James Carrol and Wanda Lee Sanner. He earned is CPA and was a very loyal and honest accountant for various large public accounting firms. He is survived by his beloved wife of...
Katherine "Kitty" Lee
Sep 5, 2025
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Elmer Leon Adams
Sep 5, 2025
Elmer Leon Adams was born in Oklahoma City on January 6, 1954 to Elmer Adams and Wanda Nikkel Adams. Leon grew up in The Village attending Andrew Johnson Elementary School, Hoover Middle School and John Marshall High School, graduating in 1972.
Leon had a great interest in wood working and building. He started working with a great man, Don Mueggenborg, who...
Marcus Carl Schlegel
Aug 27, 2025
Marcus Carl Schlegel was born to Carl and Darlene Schlegel on June 9, 1949 in Great Bend, KS and departed this life on August 27, 2025 in Edmond, OK. Mark spent his early years in Otis, KS. In 1953, his younger brother, Kurt, joined the family. They lived on the Schlegel family farm until Carl took a job at the...
Maurice Michael Rizzo
Aug 26, 2025
Maurice Michael Rizzo, 86, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 3, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to William and Isabel Rizzo, Maurice grew up in the tight-knit community of Sharpsburg, PA. As a young man, he was a talented football player, earning the title of Mr. Football and playing as...
Katherine Agnes Jackson
Aug 26, 2025
Katherine Agnes Jackson, affectionately known as Kathe, born on May 3, 1953, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away with her children by her side on August 26, 2025, in her hometown. She was a bright light to all who knew her, leaving behind a legacy of love, strong values, and cherished memories.
Kathe had a distinguished career that spanned several years,...
Lucille "Lou" Frances Ackerman
Aug 23, 2025
Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians (5:16-18) urges us to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you”. Lucille Frances “Lou” Flanagan Ackerman implored the Lord in this way until she left this life to meet her Savior and reconnect with her husband Ray and many...
Milagros Ignatz
Aug 23, 2025
Milagros Averia Espejo Ignatz, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Mila was born February 9, 1944, in Solana, Cagayan in the Philippines as her mother, Herminia Averia Espejo, was fleeing their hometown due to the Japanese occupation. Her father, Bonifacio Espejo, was involved in the Philippine resistance, making them a target, so...
Patricia Jeanne Potts
Aug 20, 2025
Oklahoma philanthropist and early childhood development advocate Pat Potts passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family August 20 at the age of 92 after a long career of public service. Together with her husband, Ray (1932-2024), and their family, Pat left a legacy that will reach far into the future.
Patricia Jeanne Murphy was born May 20, 1933, in Ames,...
Rodolfo Esparza Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
Rudy Esparza nació el 17 de diciembre de 1986 en Aguascalientes, México. Fue el hijo más amado y el orgullo de sus padres, Rodolfo y Teresa Esparza. Rudy fue un esposo dedicado junto a su esposa, Diana Esparza Valenzuela, y el padre más amoroso para sus hijos, Zoe y Max, quienes siempre fueron su mayor alegría y orgullo. Su deseo...
Sammie Sue Dunn
Aug 18, 2025
Sammie Sue Dunn (Streetman) was born on October 31, 1941, in Kilgore, Texas, to Ripley and Juanita Streetman (Shankles). She passed peacefully surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren. Sammie was born on Halloween. She embraced the day with pure delight. Each year, she welcomed neighborhood children with her whimsical “Book of Spells” candy book, delighting in handing out treats the...
Michael Patrick Brogan
Aug 16, 2025
Michael Patrick Brogan passed away surrounded by his family August 16, 2025. He was born to Patrick and Esther Brogan on June 15, 1952 in Oklahoma City. After earning his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma City University in 1974, he went on to earn his J.D. law degree from Oklahoma City University in 1978. He started practicing law with his father...
Paul Douglas Dolese
Aug 13, 2025
Paul was raised in a large family and traveled the world in his lifetime; beloved by people with whom he had contact from every walk of life.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ardith and Roger Dolese, his step-father G. D. Elston, his sister Penny and brother Patrick.
Paul is survived by his wife Terry Leftwich Dolese, his step-sons Victor...
Carole D. Krause
Aug 12, 2025
Carole Dianne (Frank) Krause, 88, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, on August 16, 1936, to Bernard Frank and Garnet (Thomas) Frank. Carole was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Beverly, and her husband of 66 years, John Krause.
Carole spent her formative years in Kansas, graduating from North High School...
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