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Catherine Cecilia Sexton
Sep 23, 2011
Catherine Cecilia Sexton, 76, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011 in her home. The daughter of Howard and Mary Paulsen, "Kay" was born on October 14, 1934 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She graduated from Jersey City Medical Center with an RN. She worked as a nurse prior to raising her family. Kay was united in marriage to James...
Robert Carl Bartlett
Sep 23, 2011
Robert Carl Bartlett went to be with his Lord on Sept 23, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with mental illness. Robert attended Oklahoma State University and was a petroleum land man for several years. His hobbies included photography and spending time with his friends and family. He was born July 1, 1958 in Durango, CO. He is preceded...
Rozanne Dennis
Sep 22, 2011
Rozanne Dennis was born November 2, 1936 in Oklahoma City to Felix and Marguerite Swick. She passed away in Oklahoma City on September 22, 2011 after a long and hard fight with lung cancer. Rozanne was a nationally acclaimed fashion and print model. She was preceded in death by her father and brother, Michael Swick. She is survived by her...
Annisa Craiker Fortmann
Sep 18, 2011
Annisa Craiker Fortmann died Sept 18th after a brief illness. She was born in OKC to Abbood (Albert) and Dora Craiker, who with their three older children, Leo, Sam and Rose had immigrated to OKC from Australia. All preceded Annisa in death. Annisa graduated from Central High School, enrolled in OCU, but instead had to go to work. She did...
Elizabeth Anne 'Betty' Beagle
Sep 13, 2011
Elizabeth Anne 'Betty' was born in the front bedroom of the small house that her grandfather built in rural Pennsylvania, to parents, Guy and Amy. Her big sister, Lois and big brother, Malcolm waited up in the loft area with great anticipation. And so began the long, beautifully written life of our Mom. As a high school senior, Betty spotted...
Suzanne Peyton Coburn
Sep 9, 2011
Suzanne Peyton Coburn, a gracious southern belle, was born October 17, 1922 in Shreveport, La. She attended Centenary College, later marrying John William Coburn in 1945. In 1955, they established a home in Oklahoma City, where she was active in the junior League and in local theater groups. Suzanne appeared in plays at the Mummers and the Lyric, as well...
Robert Eugene Smith
Sep 7, 2011
Our beloved father, son, brother and friend, Robert Eugene Smith, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sept 7, 2011. He peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones. Rob was born on Feb 7, 1950 in Bartlesville, OK. He grew up in Blackwell, OK, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1968 and from the University of Oklahoma...
Sharon Lee Ratcliff
Sep 6, 2011
Sharon Lee Ratcliff, 75, passed away on September 6 following a brief illness. She was born on October 26, 1935 in Axtell, Kansas to Flyn and Dorothy (Drotts) Burrell. Sharon graduated from Topeka High School in Topeka, Kansas. She married Gene Ratcliff in August of 1953 and they have resided in the Oklahoma City area for over 40 years. Sharon...
Esther Massad Samara
Sep 5, 2011
Esther Massad Samara fell asleep in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 5, 2011. She was born on September 8, 1921 in Drumright, Oklahoma to the Very Reverend George R. Massad and Khouria Bediyah Massad. The family then moved to Oklahoma City in 1937. She attended Classen High School and graduated in 1939. From 1939 to 1941 she...
William Wesley Brooks
Sep 3, 2011
William Wesley "Bill" Brooks passed away Sept. 3, 2011. He was born on April 6, 1929, in Oklahoma City, the son of William Washington Brooks and Lois Cation Brooks. He graduated from Classen High School in 1947 and entered the University of Oklahoma. As a member of the Air Force ROTC, he was called to active duty, serving in Japan...
Lanham Isaac Dawson Jr.
Aug 30, 2011
Lanham Isaac Dawson Jr, age 84 passed away at his residence in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. He was born on February 8, 1927 to Lanham Isaac, Sr and Eva Rhea (Cotton) Dawson. He grew up in Russett, Oklahoma and served his country proudly during WWII. He married Betty Jo Holt, and together...
Duane Stephen Descher
Aug 23, 2011
Duane Stephen Descher was born Dec. 28, 1939 in Okeene, OK to Matilda (Farhar) Descher and Zeno Descher. He passed away on Aug, 23, 2011 at the age of 71. Duane was a devoted Father, Son, Husband, Grandpa, Brother and Deacon. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marty (Descher) Ringwald. He is survived by his...
George William 'George W. Brown, Jr.' Brown, Jr.
Aug 23, 2011
George W. Brown, Jr. son of George W. Brown, Sr. and Christina Cozart Brown was born August 19, 1929 in Oklahoma City at his maternal grandmother's house. His father worked for Mobil Oil Co. resulting in their living in several different places in West Texas. When George was fourteen, they moved permanently to Oklahoma City where he attended and graduated...
George Philip Ross
Aug 19, 2011
George, 88, passed away on Aug. 19, 2011. He was born June 2, 1923 in Dallas TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Florence Ross; brother, James Ross; sister, Mary Jo Haase; brother, William Ross; and twin sister, Florence Campbell. Survivors include his sister, Theresa Nantkes of Omaha NE and numerous nieces, grand nieces, nephews, and...
Tom L. Heggy
Aug 18, 2011
Tom L.V. Heggy was born in Stafford, Kansas on June 4, 1931 to Dorothy and Roy Heggy. He grew up on a Kansas farm and served in the U.S. Army until 1953. Tom selected a career in law enforcement and joined the Oklahoma City Police Department in 1960, where he initially worked as an undercover Vice Officer. After spending one...
Sandra Bobzien
Aug 16, 2011
Sandra was born to Edwin and Mildred Kessler. She graduated from Classen High School and attended the University of Oklahoma where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. In 1954 she married Don Bobzien who at the time was serving in the Army. In later years, after raising her children, she resumed and completed her education by graduating from...
William Anthony 'William A. "Bill" Laree Lareese
Aug 13, 2011
William Anthony "W.A.", "Bill", LaReese passed away Aug. 13, 2011 at home after a prolonged illness. Bill was born June 25, 1933, in OKC to remarkable parents, Tony and Lucille. He attended Classen H.S. and, at the end of his senior year, joined the Air Force. Upon returning from military service, he attended OU, where he received a business degree....
Lois Bible
Aug 12, 2011
Lois Bible, age 91, passed away on August 12, 2011. She was born September 23, 1919 in Longdale, OK to H.E. (Bert) and Stella (Davis) Ranson. Lois graduated from Longdale H.S. in 1936 and from Northwestern State College in 1940 with a B.S. degree in business.In 1952 Lois moved to Oklahoma City where she was employed at various insurance agencies....
Mary Helen Lillard
Aug 6, 2011
Mary Helen Lillard passed from this life on August 6, 2011. She was born November 25, 1925 in Oklahoma City, to John William Witten and Helene Louise Jones Witten, and was the youngest of their five children. Mary Helen graduated from Britton High School in 1942, and in 1945 earned a B.S. in Education from Central State College (now known...
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