Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Robert Donley Craig

Robert Donley Craig

Jun 9, 2017

Robert Donley Craig was born August 30, 1947, the first of five children of Don and Dorothy Craig. He grew up in the Catholic community of St. Patrick's and graduated from Northwest Classen High School. Bob worked his way through college, receiving bachelor's and law degrees from Oklahoma City University. As he was about to start his last year of...

Helen Joan Hoch

Helen Joan Hoch

Jun 5, 2017

Helen Joan Hoch passed away after an extended illness. Helen was born in Shreveport, LA, and lived her adult life in Oklahoma City. Helen is predeceased by the love of her life, Albert J. Hoch Sr, her parents, Joseph and Anna Meziere as well her brother, Joseph Meziere and sister, Fleta Meziere. She leaves six children: Albert Jr., George and...

James Dennis Ryan

James Dennis Ryan

Jun 5, 2017

James Dennis Ryan, known as Dennis, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1934 to Jack and Doris. He attended Cascia Hall in Tulsa and received a degree in Philosophy from the University Of Notre Dame. While serving in the military, he met and married Loretta Cecilia "TW" daughter of Colonel Salvador Taranto. Dennis received a law degree from OU and...

D. Gregory Main

D. Gregory Main

Jun 4, 2017

D. Gregory Main, 74, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 4, surrounded by his loving family. Husband, father, exemplary public servant, accomplished executive and beloved friend, Greg Main distinguished himself throughout his life. Above all, he considered his highest achievements to be the love and esteem of his family and friends and his steadfast commitment to his Catholic faith....

Jack Parker

Jack Parker

Jun 2, 2017

Jack Parker, 65, of Oklahoma City, died June 2, 2017. He was born in Dumas, Texas to Jack and Ruth (Schertler) Parker. He grew up in the panhandle of Texas and moved to Mountain View, Ok in 1959. He grew up outside of town on a small farm with cows, chickens, and his dear dog, Buttons. In school he was...

Doris "Chris" Christene Boyd

Doris "Chris" Christene Boyd

Jun 1, 2017

Chris Boyd passed away June 1, 2017. She was born July 12, 1929 in Hobart, Oklahoma to William and Sarah (Waters) Allred. Chris was a dedicated homemaker; a wife, mother and cherished "Grandma Chris". She was a master gardener, a member of the Oklahoma City Chrysanthemum Society known for her front yard that looked like a park. She also maintained...

Ada Elizabeth Wiewel

Ada Elizabeth Wiewel

May 28, 2017

Ada Elizabeth Wiewel, 88, of Oklahoma City, passed away May 28, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born January 28, 1929 in Oklahoma City to Edward Francis Landgraf, Sr. and Ruth Mellinee Landgraf. She was a proud graduate of Oklahoma City University with a Math Degree. At OCU, she was active in many organizations including Delta Zeta sorority. She...

Ina Mae Schlegel

Ina Mae Schlegel

May 28, 2017

Ina Mae Schlegel was born on a farm near Pawnee Rock, Kansas on October 12, 1930 and passed away on May 28, 2017. She was the only daughter of Edward Herman John and Bertha Lebsack Mausolf. She graduated from Otis Rural High School in 1948 and completed a secretarial course at Brown-Mackie Business College in Salina, Kansas and then went...

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...