Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

David Alan Allsbrooks

David Alan Allsbrooks

May 21, 2017

WHAT HAPPENED Dave went for a Sunday morning run in one of his favorite parks and, after completing his exercise, had a cardiac event. He was immediately attended by others in the park and emergency services. All attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. He was transported to a local hospital and the family was notified by the authorities. SERVICES Two...

Minette Ridings Kelson

Minette Ridings Kelson

May 17, 2017

Minette Ridings Kelson passed peacefully from this life on May 17, 2017, after a short illness. Minette was born on July 18, 1946, in Oklahoma City to Henry J. Ridings and Helen F. Ridings. Minette lived her life with grace and dignity. After graduating from Harding High School, she attended the University of Oklahoma where she was a member of...

Mary Beth Metzinger

Mary Beth Metzinger

May 16, 2017

Mary Beth Metzinger, 45, passed away on May 16, 2017 in Oklahoma City. She was born to William E. and Karen Metzinger on June 23, 1971 in Wichita, Kansas. She moved to Oklahoma City with her family at the age of three. Mary Beth attended St. Eugene's Catholic Church and School and was a graduate of both Bishop McGuinness High...

Mary Jane Maidt

Mary Jane Maidt

May 15, 2017

Mary Jane "Janie" Bell Maidt, age 92, passed away on May 15, 2017 in Oklahoma City. She was born October 9, 1924, in Lindsay, OK, daughter of Fannie Lindsay Bell and James Walker Bell, granddaughter of Lewis and Anita Lindsay, for whom the town was named, and of Albert and Edith Walker Bell, Oklahoma pioneers. She graduated as valedictorian of...

Alene Langsdorf

Alene Langsdorf

May 15, 2017

Alene Langsdorf age 70, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2017 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born on March 21, 1947 in Tulsa, OK to Daniel & Jean Davisson. Alene's formative years were spent in Tulsa where she had a passion for dance and graduated from Holland Hall. She later attended and graduated from Centenary College in New Jersey....

Robert A. Eufinger

Robert A. Eufinger

May 14, 2017

Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother the Church, Bob Eufinger passed away on May 14, 2017 in Oklahoma City. Bob was born on December 9, 1931 in OKC to Al & Clare Eufinger and was the youngest of five children. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jack and sisters, Mary Jane Coleman and Rita McCormick. He...

Georgina Maria Rhodes

Georgina Maria Rhodes

May 13, 2017

Beloved wife and mother, Georgina Maria Rhodes born on May 29, 1924 and died on May 13, 2017 from dementia. She is survived by her husband Charlie Rhodes, her son Larry Rhodes and daughter Pam Rhodes. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 16th from 5-7pm at Smith & Kernke. Graveside services will be on Wednesday, May 17th at 10am at...

Willard Kyrk

Willard Kyrk

May 12, 2017

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Sr. Mary Antonine Maca

Sr. Mary Antonine Maca

May 11, 2017

Lillian Margaret was born to Peter John Maca and Emma Parizek Maca, in Yukon, Oklahoma, on March 1, 1926. She was the 4th of 5 children. Her siblings included her sister, Sister Mary Hortense, brother Martin and twin sister, Sister Mary Charlotte, and her brother Francis. Sister's earliest education was in the public schools in Yukon, Oklahoma and high school...

Richard "Dick" Pulliam

Richard "Dick" Pulliam

May 7, 2017

On May 7, 2017, Dick Pulliam passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 84, following a short battle with cancer. He lived his life to the fullest and if one word could describe him, it would be "Fearless". He was born May 20, 1932 in Oklahoma City, the only child to Doss and Evelyn Pulliam. He graduated...

Mark Theodore Koss

Mark Theodore Koss

May 5, 2017

On Friday, May 5, 2017, the world felt the angst of losing a man of countless good earthly works. Mark Theodore Koss, age 63, of Oklahoma City, passed away, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born April 24, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Theodore Koss and Katherine Koss. Mark graduated from Brooklyn Tech...

Dolly Wilson

Dolly Wilson

May 2, 2017

Marie "Dolly" Iveline Wilson, 73, of Oklahoma City, OK, lost her courageous battle with Carcinoid cancer Tuesday, May 2, 2017. She was born August 4, 1943 in Cumberland, MD to Marie & Rocco James Derrico. Due to her father's job transfer, at elementary age, she and her family moved to Marlow, OK. As a Marlow Outlaw, she made many lifelong...

Jack Edward Berry

Jack Edward Berry

Apr 27, 2017

Jack Edward Berry, the son of Jacqueline Louise Berry (deceased) and Howard K. Berry, Jr. and lifelong resident of Oklahoma City has died. He was 62. The cause was Crohn's Disease, an inflammatory disease of the bowel. Jack was born on March 8, 1955 in Yuma, Arizona, and left this earth on April 27, 2017, in Oklahoma City. Jack attended...

Jon Tom Staton

Jon Tom Staton

Apr 25, 2017

Judge Jon Tom Staton, 84, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Born and raised on a cotton farm near Hollis, OK, he was the youngest son of the late William Francis Staton and Sarah Elizabeth Mann Staton. In 1954 he was married to the former Dorothy Carolyn Brown of Bartlesville, OK. After graduating from Oklahoma Baptist University, he served honorably in...

Frank Bruno, Jr.

Frank Bruno, Jr.

Apr 24, 2017

Frank may have been born in Texas (Archer City) on November 5, 1924 but he made it to Oklahoma as quickly as his mother could bring him and his brother to the "good" side of the Red River. You see, Frank was no ordinary Okie, he embraced this Great State with all the passion, energy and love he put into...

Randall James Brown

Randall James Brown

Apr 21, 2017

Randall "Randy" James Brown went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 21st, 2017, at the age of 65. Randy and his twin brother Brad were born in Los Angeles, California. However, Randy and his siblings grew up in La Cañada. He enjoyed family trips to their mountain cabin and to local beaches. He was an avid...

Mason Gray Coon

Mason Gray Coon

Apr 21, 2017

Mason Gray Coon received his angel wings on April 21, 2017. He and his twin brother Jett were born March 15, 2017, in Oklahoma City to Jana and Sydney Coon. Mason came into the world "tiny but mighty" at 29 weeks and six days. He put up the biggest fight he could for 38 days, but God had other plans...

William Nowak

William Nowak

Apr 20, 2017

Bill Nowak passed away April 20th, 2017 at the age of 86. Born March 9th, 1931 in Brno, Czech Republic to William and Milada Nowak, Bill was a survivor of the Second World War. Bill and his mother were imprisoned in a Russian concentration camp at the end of the war. In 1949, 18-year-old Bill traveled with his sister aboard...

Marissa Angelita Dunagan

Marissa Angelita Dunagan

Apr 18, 2017

Marissa Angelita Dunagan passed away on her 19th birthday. She was born April 18, 1998, in Tucson, AZ. She was a "Military Brat" and lived in many places before to coming to Edmond, OK, four years ago. She attended Edmond Santa Fe High School for three years where she sang in the choir, played in the orchestra and served the...

Marion Joan Mcfarland

Marion Joan Mcfarland

Apr 15, 2017

Marion Joan McFarland passed away April 15, 2017, at the age of 93 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Joan was born April 1, 1924, in Oklahoma City to T.M. Miller and Carrie Agnes (Morris) Miller. She graduated from Classen High School and from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, where she was a member of...