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Rita Irene Geiger
Jul 13, 2023
Rita Irene Geiger, age, 79, was born May 7, 1944, in Fairbury, Illinois, to Lawrence Green Geiger and Nellie Bachtold Geiger. She passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023 , in Oklahoma City. She is survived by cousins Terry and Judy Bachtold of North Central Illinois and many friends. Rita grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from Tulsa Central...
Ronald Lee Ripley
Jul 13, 2023
In the company of loved ones in his home, Ronald Lee Ripley passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Ron was born on February 14, 1946 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to parents Joseph E. Ripley and Betty L. Ripley. Ron grew up in Perry Oklahoma, excelling in academics and athletics, and forming many lifelong friendships. Ron attended college and played basketball...
Kai Benjamin-Baker
Jul 10, 2023
Kai Oberon Benjamin-Baker was born on February 19, 2013 and passed away on July 10, 2023. Kai lived life with a smile on his face. He was like the Energizer Bunny- always moving and always talking. He loved camping, cooking, fishing, football, soccer, basketball, archery, piano, video games, running, and reading. He was a cuddler and a gourmet cook. He...
Charles D. "Charlie" Spencer
Jul 9, 2023
Always enamored with aircraft, Charlie took the ultimate flight of his life in the early morning hours of July 9, 2023. Born June 12, 1947, he was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, boyfriend, husband, brother-in-law, uncle, papa & "grampa". He was also a US Army 1st Lieutenant, Certified Public Accountant and a Reverend of the Reformed Church in...
Ruth Elizabeth Williams
Jul 6, 2023
Ruth Elizabeth Williams departed this life on July 6, 2023, at the age of 99. Also known by her family and friends as "Rum," "Mama Ruth," and "GiGi," she will be remembered as a most loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a marvelous pianist and inspiring storyteller and poet.Born in Chicago, Illinois, to Lillie Belle Reed Fetscher...
James Robert Broyles
Jul 6, 2023
James "Jim" Robert Broyles died suddenly on July 5th, 2023. Jim was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on February 10, 1977, to parents Dr. Robert and Dianne Broyles. He grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After graduating from Bishop McGuinness High School, Jim went on to study English at Tulane University. Jim settled in Philadelphia and embarked on a career at...
Arthur Nicholas Wadleigh
Jul 1, 2023
Arthur Nicholas Wadleigh, 93, passed away on July 1, 2023. He was born in Boxford, Massachusetts, and attended Randolph Macon Academy and Virginia Military Institute. After schooling, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Biloxi Mississippi where he married his wife, Ann, of 67 years. In 1957, he began his career in the nascent computer industry,...
Joan Blacketer
Jun 29, 2023
Ruth Joan Blacketer, born July 31st, 1946 in Perham, MN passed away in her home June 29th, 2023. She was 76 years old. She was preceded in death by her mother Opal "Jerry" Blacketer and her father Edward M. Blacketer. Joan had a long career in the hospitality industry covering sales, management and accounting for various hotels as well as...
Preston Bradley Trindle
Jun 27, 2023
Preston Bradley Trindle passed away on June 27, 2023, in Oklahoma City. Preston was born to Eunice and Billie Trindle on November 2, 1958, in Brazoria, TX. Preston is preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Gene Trindle, sister Eunice Stewart and beloved dog Kit Kat. He is survived by his loving wife Victoria Trindle; brothers Billie and...
Kathy J. Miller
Jun 26, 2023
It is with great sadness that we share Kathy Jean Miller, loving wife, mom, and grandma passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2023. Kathy attended high school at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in Oklahoma City followed by being a member of the first female class to St. Gregory's College in Shawnee, OK. She went on to become a Registered...
Larry Franklin Downey
Jun 25, 2023
Larry Franklin Downey was born May 3, 1949 in Stillwater, OK to Frank Earl Downey and Glendola Black. His sister, Linda, was born a year later, and in 1958 Frank & Glendola divorced, leaving him and Linda solely in the care of their father. They were raised largely by friends, family, and neighbors while Frank worked as a truck driver...
Carole Frakes
Jun 24, 2023
Carole Ruth Frakes, 75, of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. Carole was born on February 28, 1948, in Oklahoma City, OK to Luther Melvin (L.M.) Fowler and Bonita Faye Fowler (Flowers). Carole graduated from Putnam City High School in 1966 and then attended business school. Carole worked in data entry at Love Box Company for many years...
Greg A. Mckenzie
Jun 24, 2023
Gregory Alan McKenzie peacefully received his angel wings on June 24, 2023, at the age of 75, in Olathe, Kansas. He will be remembered for his unwavering love of family, friends, faith and profession.Born on December 15, 1947, in Champaign, Il., to the late Buck and Mary McKenzie, Greg was the second of four sons alongside his brothers Steve, Pat...
Janice Doetzel Griggy
Jun 24, 2023
Janice Doetzel Griggy died on June 24, 2023. Jan was born on May 15, 1937, in Canton Ohio to parents Laurine and Mathias Doetzel. Her early education was in Canton, and she earned a B.S. degree in Education from Kent State University in 1959. In 1996, she obtained a M. Ed. Degree in Community Counseling from the University of Central...
Tod Ferguson
Jun 22, 2023
With a dry sense of humor, perennial optimism, and yet sometimes shrouded with a cloud of despair, Tod Ferguson lived his life as a solitary man, yet a man who valued true friendships and his family. Although we do not know whether he walked with faith throughout his entire life, he was comforted by many prayers and scriptures said and...
Margaret Helen Dodson
Jun 20, 2023
Margaret Helen Dodson was born on January 22, 1934, in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Mary Krosley Zelinger and Fred Zelinger. She died at the age of 89 at her residence, The Legacy Memory Care Unit in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Margie attended Classen High School in Oklahoma City and was proud of her accomplishments by earning a Masters Degree in Music...
Carey Ann Steel
Jun 13, 2023
Carey Ann Gaither Steel Dec. 23rd, 1952-June 13th, 2023On the afternoon of June 13th, 2023, Carey passed away at Integris Hospital Southwest, with her husband David "Dave" Steel and sister Meg, by her side."Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."Carey Ann was born on her parents' first anniversary. She graduated from John Marshall high school in...
Barth Wetmore Bracken
Jun 7, 2023
Barth was a man of discipline and perseverance. His entrepreneurial spirit led to his success in the oil and exploration business and later to enterprises with cattle, horses, and the resort industry. Growing up in the oil-rich fields around Okmulgee, Oklahoma in the 1930s and 40s, he was introduced to the oil business when he worked as a roustabout during...
EstephanãA Teresa Moinette
Jun 3, 2023
Estefanía Teresa Moinette Velázquez was a dear and beloved wife, mother, sister, abuela, aunt, and friend, who passed away suddenly and peacefully on Saturday June 3rd, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Teresa was born in Salamanca, Spain, on March 3, 1937, during the Spanish Civil War. She was the oldest daughter to a loving family and took care of...
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