Geraldine Williams
Apr 10, 2025
Geraldine Williams, known to all as Jerry, went to live in the light of Heaven on April 10th, 2025. Jerry was born on September 13th, 1926 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Ida and Henry Marshall. They moved to Oklahoma City in 1928 where Jerry remained until her death. She attended Gatewood Elementary School, Harding Junior High and The Hockaday School...
Brandt Nashert
Apr 25, 2025
Leo Brandt Nashert, affectionately known as Brandt to his family, friends, and associates, passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 64.
Brandt was born on September 13, 1960, to Mildred ‘Millie’ Ellen and Walter Albert ‘Jack’ Nashert, Jr. He grew up in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, where he made lasting memories with his siblings and neighborhood friends. Brandt attended...
Charlotte Sue Anderson
Apr 24, 2025
Charlotte Anderson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a long battle with dementia. She was born on August 2, 1949, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Nadine and Ferris Anderson. A proud graduate of Norman High School in 1967, Charlotte later earned her associate's degree in art from Lubbock Christian College.
In her 44 years of...
James Duane "J.D.", "Jim", "Brownie" Brown
Apr 24, 2025
James Duane Brown, affectionately known as J.D., Jim, or Brownie, passed away April 24, 2025. He was born December 31, 1939, in Cordell, OK. He graduated from Dill City High School and earned his bachelor's degree from Southwestern State University in Weatherford. He later earned his MBA from Central State University in Edmond and became a certified public accountant.
Jim served...
Mary Margaret Pfenninger
Apr 22, 2025
Mary Pfenninger December 29, 1951 – April 22, 2025
Our beloved Mary was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and spent most of her adult life in Oklahoma City. She was a woman of grace, warmth, and unwavering love for her family.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Robert Rukes; her mother, Shirley Sumption; father-in-law, Ralph Pfenninger; and her siblings, John Rukes...
James "Jim" Keitz
Apr 22, 2025
James Alexander Keitz, born on April 16, 1945, known to many as Jim, Jimbo, Keitzee, passed away peacefully following a brief illness, just days after celebrating his 80th birthday.
Jim lived a life marked by undying love for his beautiful wife, Sharon, dedication to his family, his faith, and his community, and of course his die-hard dedication to his OSU Cowboys....
Karen Hudiburg Wood
Apr 18, 2025
Ms. Karen Hudiburg (Stevens) Wood, 80, of Blue Springs, MO died Friday, April 18, 2025, at her home.
Karen was born November 29, 1944, in Prague, Oklahoma to Jean and Paul Hudiburg. She grew up in Midwest City and was a long time MWC Bomber before going to Stephen’s College. After college Karen became a stewardess for Braniff Airlines in which...
Jennifer Kaneshiro
Apr 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jennifer Kaneshiro, a loving wife, committed mother, loyal sister, aunt, and friend, as well as a devoted servant of God. Jennifer peacefully departed this world on April 16, 2025, at the age of 53, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Seoul, Korea on July 6, 1971, to her father...
Mary Jane Lessly
Apr 16, 2025
Mary Jane Lessly was born in Gainesville, Texas on April 11, 1927, to Walter Overton Mauldin and Kate Gertrude (Pitman) Mauldin and passed away April 16, 2025, at the age of 98. She was the youngest of 11 children. At the age of 3, she and her family moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Two years later her father passed away...
James Currin Bergin
Apr 15, 2025
James Currin Bergin, affectionately known as Jerry to his friends and associates, and as "Red" or "Granddad" to many family members, was born on December 28, 1928, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the second son of Hugh Joseph and Louise Virginia Bergin. He peacefully departed this life on April 15, 2025, in Oklahoma City, leaving behind a legacy that touched...
Ernestine "Chris" LaFrance
Apr 14, 2025
Ernestine “Chris” LaFrance, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City on April 14, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on February 7, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Chris lived a life defined by her deep passion for teaching and a commitment to nurturing the minds of young people.
Chris was a lifelong learner,...
Farley Dale Kelly
Apr 14, 2025
Farley Dale Kelly passed away at the Oklahoma Veterans Home in Norman on April 14, 2025. He was born February 2, 1933, in Wanette, OK, the son of Clarence and Jenni Kelly.
Dale was drafted into the US Army in 1953 and served during the Korean Conflict. Upon receiving an honorable discharge in 1955, he returned to Oklahoma and married Loreta...
Joe Howard Moore
Apr 13, 2025
Joe Howard Moore
June 15, 1950 – April 13, 2025
Joe Howard Moore, lovingly known as “Papa” by those closest to him, passed away on April 13, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma, after a brief illness. He was 74 years old.
Born on June 15, 1950, in Harrison, Arkansas, to William and Barbara Moore, Joe grew up with a strong sense of family and...
Elizabeth Katherine Blankenship
Apr 13, 2025
Elizabeth “Libby” Katherine Warren Blankenship was born in Tulsa on December 21, 1929 and died April 13, 2025. She attended the University of Oklahoma studying Elementary Education, and earning her bachelor’s degree. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma where she met many of the women who would remain her lifelong friends. She met her husband, G.T. Blankenship Jr.,...
Larry Teufel
Apr 13, 2025
Larry Leslie Teufel, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025.
A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at The Chapel, Crossings Community Church, with arrangements provided by Smith & Kernke Funeral Directors.
Larry was born on June 11, 1936, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Lionel Teufel and Agnes Trenary Teufel. He...
Eric Steven Dreiling
Apr 12, 2025
Eric Steven Dreiling, 44, a man whose enthusiasm for life was matched only by his love for family, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 9, 1981, in Great Bend, Kansas, Eric lived each day with purpose and joy. He faced his five-year battle with kidney cancer with remarkable courage and unwavering optimism.
Eric...
Bud Belz
Apr 10, 2025
Bud Belz, 89, a beloved figure in Oklahoma City, passed away April 10, 2025, at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. Loved as a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and golf partner, Bud was respected as a keen businessman who built and expanded numerous companies.
Born March 6, 1936, in Oaklawn, Illinois, to Frank and Cleo Belz, he experienced a circle of...
Andrea Lynn Raglow
Apr 10, 2025
Andrea Lynn Raglow succumbed to her battle with depression unexpectedly on April 10th, 2025. Hers was a mostly internal battle with mental illness, unknown to the hundreds of people she interacted with during the week who saw only her wit and charm and talent and smile. Andrea was a teacher by profession, supremely gifted in the classroom. She cared deeply...
Hua Van Truong
Apr 6, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Hua Van Truong, a beloved member of our community whose spirit touched the lives of many. Hua was known for his kind heart, gentle demeanor, and unwavering support for those around him.
Hua's journey began on May 31st, 1968, and for 56 years, he brought joy and love to...
Helen Rose Gamino
Apr 5, 2025
She was stardust. She was golden. She was a child of the ‘60s who could make you feel like you were trying to hold a moonbeam in your hand.
So, it is devastating to report that the sui generis Helen Rose Gamino died on April 5, 2025, in Oklahoma City surrounded by family who couldn’t get enough of her. She had...
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