Apr 16, 2024

Apr 9, 2024

Sammie Ruth Harris was born at home July 6, 1927, and died peacefully in her home with her daughter by her side on April 9, 2024. She was 3 years old when her mother died leaving her and her sister to be raised by their father Fred Phillips on their farm in Parker County, Texas. She graduated from Brock High...

Apr 5, 2024

John Lindon Overton was a man who loved his family, his friends, and his Sooners. He passed away on April 5, 2024, after a life well-lived. He was a great storyteller, proud Oklahoman and Louisianian, prankster and dear friend to all.John was born on October 15, 1948 in El Reno, Oklahoma and spent most of his young adulthood in Louisiana...

Apr 4, 2024

James Henry (Jim) Salwaechter was born in Enid, OK to Lewis Ernest and Marjorie E. (Bunyan) Salwaechter on December 30, 1928 and passed on April 4, 2024.  Jim lived in Pond Creek OK until age 5 and then moved to Meeker, OK for the remainder of his childhood. He attended Oklahoma A&M (OSU) and completed his undergraduate at Central State...

Apr 2, 2024

Elinor Lottinville, a passionate learner and mentor to many, an avid volunteer, and a die-hard Sooner fan, passed away peacefully on the 2nd of April, 2024 at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. Ellie was born to Savoie and Rita Lottinville on June 12, 1937, and grew up with her sister in Norman, Oklahoma.

Ellie was a scholar who...

Mar 31, 2024

Today, we gather to honor and remember a true hero, Brigadier General Frank Mataranglo. Born on Christmas Day in 1940 and passed away at his home in Edmond on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. He lived a life dedicated to service, sacrifice, and courage. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he went on to serve...

Mar 30, 2024

Doris Benson Orahood was born November 28, 1928, on a farm near Chickasha, Oklahoma, to William and Maud Benson and passed away March 30, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

After graduating from Amber High School in 1946, she married the love of her life, James Orahood, on November 25, 1948, in Chickasha. Following her marriage, she attended South Oklahoma City Junior College...

Mar 30, 2024

“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.” – John 11:25-26

Annie Nduika Musheni was born on May 17, 1962 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly known as Zaire) to Remy Musheni and Julienne Monkadju Nsinga. On March 30,...

Mar 28, 2024

Sonja left his world on March 28, 2024, at her home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Born in Oklahoma City on August 25, 1938, to Al Smith and Ethel Smith, she was 85. She was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law Mario Briceno. She is survived by her son Dan Nashert, daughter Cindy Bernardy, son-in-law David Bernardy, son Robert...

Mar 28, 2024

Sandra Kaye Hayes (Hallford) passed away on March 28, 2024 in Edmond, Oklahoma. Sandy was born in Oklahoma City on August 11th, 1948 to Dorothy Faye Hallford and Cecil Hallford. She lived in many places being the child of an Air Force mechanic.  Home was always here in Oklahoma City. She graduated high school from U.S. Grant High School in...

Mar 26, 2024

 

Dr. James R. Geyer was born March 27, 1928, in Hartley, Iowa, to Paul R. and Esther N. Geyer and was their only child.  He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and doctor.  Jim passed away in the early hours of March 26, 2024, surrounded by his three daughters and son. 

Jim grew up during the Great Depression and World...

Mar 24, 2024

Fernando Francisco Romero passed away at his home in Oklahoma City on March 24, 2024. He was born December 5, 1983, in Oklahoma City to Francisco Fernando Romero and Glennace Harjo Romero. He graduated from John Marshall High School where he played baseball and football. He grew up and was raised in the Catholic Church. Fernando was an avid sports...

Mar 24, 2024

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend

Lee Warren Hieger, 84, passed away from this life on Sunday, March 24th, 2024.  We remember Lee, Dad, Pop, and Pops as a faithful family man who spent his life loving and supporting his family.

Lee was born January 10, 1940, to Bertha (Jaax) and Walter Nicholas Hieger in Wichita, Kansas.  He attended Blessed Sacrament...

Mar 20, 2024

Mary Josephine “Jo” Hudson, lifelong Oklahoma City resident, passed away March 20, 2024. She was born November 24, 1931, in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Anton and Magdalen “Maggie” Rupert. She attended Rosary Catholic School through 9th grade. She graduated from St. Joseph’s High school (downtown) in 1949. She worked as a secretary for the State Military Department for Army...

Mar 18, 2024

When Kelly’s husband Nathan brought Kelly down to meet his college friends in Dallas soon after they started dating, they all thought she was beautiful (she was), out of his league (absolutely), and that he should marry her right away (goes without saying). On a beautiful cold evening, on a friend’s balcony, Kelly became one of the guys, seamlessly entering...

Mar 18, 2024

Dr. Sunshine Sanger Sullivan Myers passed away peacefully at her home on March 18, at the age of 102. She was born on March 12, 1922, in Yukon, Oklahoma, to Edwin E. and Alta M. Bradfield Sanger.

Sunshine attended Stephen’s College where she pursued her passions for theatre, dance, music, and horses.  She then transferred to University of Oklahoma where she...

Mar 17, 2024

Carl Martin Kinney, “Marty”, a beloved husband, father, member of St. Eugenes Catholic church, friend to all and stranger to none, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old.

Marty was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Carl Kinney and Marie (Kelson) Kinney on April 23, 1936 and named Marty by his...

Mar 17, 2024

Beau Wyatt Parks passed suddenly on March 17, 2024 following a brief illness. He was born on November 6, 2017 in Oklahoma City.  He is survived by his parents, Colt & Bridget Parks, sisters Conley and Carley Parks, Great Grandmother Darlene Milligan, Grandparents Mike and Tish Milligan (Nonna and Papa Mike), Steve and Patricia Parks (Little Mommy and Big Daddy),...

Mar 17, 2024

Samuel Robert Feronti, 88, of Edmond, OK, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17th, 2024. Sam, also known as Bobby in his youth, was born September 1st, 1935 in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania to James and Donna Keller Feronti. Sam was born ninth of sixteen children, and nine was his lucky number; his mother was 29-years old when he was born in...

Mar 16, 2024

Mary Catherine DeBois (nee Watkins), 93, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024.  “Katie” was raised in Coalgate, Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma State University where she met her future husband James A. DeBois.  His career took them to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; St. Louis, Missouri; Manhasset, New York; Alamo, California; Short Hills, New Jersey and Bay Head, New Jersey before retiring...