Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Bobby Lee Strunk

Bobby Lee Strunk

Jan 28, 2012

After a brief illness, Bob passed from this life and into the loving arms of his Lord & Savior. His beloved family was by his side at the time of his death. He is survived by his loving wife, Jamalyn "Jami"; sister, Michele and brother-in-law Denton; brother, David; daughter, Sarah; step-children, Valerie, Dale and Ryan; grandchildren, Kayli, Savannah and Eden;...

W.F. Williams

W.F. Williams

Jan 28, 2012

W. F. "Stormy" Williams departed this life on January 28, 2012 , losing the only thing he had left to lose. Stormy was born on January 22, 1922, in Tuttle, Oklahoma, to Athel and Ethel Williams, and was proud to be a Tuttle Tiger. He is survived by his precious daughter in law, Debbie, and by his sons Steve, Scott...

Gregory Doyle Millwee

Gregory Doyle Millwee

Jan 22, 2012

Gregory Doyle Millwee, 58, of Edmond, OK passed away on Sunday Jan. 22, 2012 after a long battle with lymphoma. Greg's will to live was strong even though he had been at death's crossroad many times. The good news is he is with our Heavenly Father and is at peace. As he passed from this world he was surrounded by...

Edith Kathryn 'Kathryn Kraker' Kraker

Edith Kathryn 'Kathryn Kraker' Kraker

Jan 20, 2012

Edith "Kathryn" Kraker was born on February 12, 1925 in Kiefer, OK to Monsour and Saleema Kraker. She passed away on January 20, 2012 at Bellevue Nursing Home in OKC. Her family moved to Henryetta, OK in 1927 and later the family moved to OKC in 1936. Kathryn attended Heronville Elementary School and Capitol Hill Junior High School and graduated...

Virdie Odette 'Odette Hatfield Lemay' Lemay

Virdie Odette 'Odette Hatfield Lemay' Lemay

Jan 20, 2012

Odette Hatfield LeMay, 83, passed away Jan. 19, 2012, in Oklahoma City. She was born Aug. 28, 1928, in Barboursville, WV, the daughter of Wilkie and Virdie Hatfield. Odette moved to OKC in 1974 to attend OCU. She completed both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. She was an active member of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Women's Club and Sundowners for...

Vivian Frolund Moon

Vivian Frolund Moon

Jan 18, 2012

Vivian, 76, passed away Jan. 18, 2012. She was born June 22, 1935, to Swedish immigrants John and Irma Frolund in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from nursing school in 1955 and from Oklahoma City University in 1975. She worked at many hospitals, YMCA, United Parcel Service and the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Vivian was married to Kenn...

Rubye Margaret Schulte

Rubye Margaret Schulte

Jan 17, 2012

Rubye Margaret, age 88, died on January 17, 2013 in Oklahoma City. She was born on July 22, 1924 in Stevens, Minnesota. She is survived by her son, David Ray and his wife Lynne; three grandchildren, Brandon, Michael, and John; great-grandchild, Gryffin; niece, Roxanne; close friends Sarah, Annie, and Jackie. We love you and will miss you greatly.

James Charles 'James C. Hamilton' Hamilton, Jr.

James Charles 'James C. Hamilton' Hamilton, Jr.

Jan 16, 2012

James C. Hamilton died January 16, 2012, after a brief, yet courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 22, 1954, in Seminole, OK, the son of James Sr. and Madeline Hamilton. Much of his time growing up, was spent in the oil fields with his dad. He came to Oklahoma City with his family at the age of 12....

Jeffery L. Schrader

Jeffery L. Schrader

Jan 12, 2012

Jeff left for his eternal home on January 12, 2012 after fighting a courageous 7 year battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Hobart, OK to Jewel and Marie Schrader and was raised in Midwest City, OK. Jeff served in the U.S. Navy from 1977 - 1983. He loved his job...

Richard Eric Mears

Richard Eric Mears

Jan 11, 2012

Richard Eric Mears passed away January 11, 2012 in his home in El Reno. He was born June 17, 1970, in Oklahoma City. He served in the Army during Desert Storm. He loved family. He enjoyed watching football and was an avid OU and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He is survived by his mother, Fran Mears of Edmond; his wife, Sharon...

William Elmo Hickman

William Elmo Hickman

Jan 11, 2012

William Elmo Hickman, of Oklahoma City, was born February 4, 1943 and passed away January 11, 2012 at age 68. He loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Peggy Hickman. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Bonnie; sister Nancy and her husband Bobby...

Patty Jayne Johnston

Patty Jayne Johnston

Jan 9, 2012

Patty's pioneer roots translated into her pioneer spirit, which was woven into the beautiful and colorful tapestry that was her life. This journey began on September 1, 1927, in Enid, Oklahoma, when Patty Jayne was born to Clint and Helen Jayne. She was raised in Enid, but during the depression the family moved to Covington, where her father was a...

Sr. Joan Mary Levesque

Sr. Joan Mary Levesque

Jan 8, 2012

Sister Joan Mary died January 8, 2012, at St. Ann Nursing Home in Oklahoma City. She was born August 17, 1940, to Alfred and Pearl Kyle Levesque in Laconia, New Hampshire. In 1962, she turned her back on the ski slopes and Lake Winnepesaukee, heading west to enter the convent of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Therese in Oklahoma. Her...

Richard Allen Clay, M.D.

Richard Allen Clay, M.D.

Jan 7, 2012

Dr. Richard Allen Clay passed away on Saturday January 7, 2012 after ninety-three blessed years. He was born and reared in Durant as part of a family of doctors whose combined years of practice now approaches nearly 400 years. He loved to hunt and fish and was an Eagle Scout. As a student in high school and at Southeastern University...

Sr. Joan Teresa Korhuniak

Sr. Joan Teresa Korhuniak

Jan 4, 2012

Sister Joan Teresa Korhuniak died at St. Ann's Home, Oklahoma City, January 4, 2012. Born Helen Eulogia July 12, 1921 to John and Sophia Alczynski Korhuniak near Harrah, Oklahoma, she entered the convent of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Therese September 8, 1936. Sister Joan made her first vows March 26, 1938. For forty years she was a gifted teacher...

Christopher Austin Mcintyre

Christopher Austin Mcintyre

Jan 3, 2012

Christopher Austin McIntyre was born September 10, 1982, in Lawton, OK and passed away January 3, 2012 in Oklahoma City. He is survived by his mother, Shari Wolfe of Oklahoma City; father, Craig McIntyre of Frederick; two brothers, Matthew McIntyre of Ft. Sill and Erich McIntyre of Frederick; sister, Amber Faulkner and her husband Scott of Towanda, KS; nephews, Alan...

Frank Walton Sandoz

Frank Walton Sandoz

Jan 2, 2012

Frank Walton Sandoz, 60, a devoted hunband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who readily and without hesitation accepted all members of his family. His family was his pride and joy with unwavering love for all. Know as Grandpa he will be greatly missed by all. His love and devotion to God was an inspiration to his family and his many...

Sarah Parnell Bynum

Sarah Parnell Bynum

Dec 31, 2011

Sarah Parnell Bynum, age 87, of Oklahoma City, died on Saturday, December 31, 2011 peacefully in her home, in the company of family and friends. Sarah was born in Anniston, AL on January 27, 1924, the youngest daughter of 12 children, to William Alexander and Ottie Parnell Clark. The family moved to Oklahoma in 1928 and settled in Wilburton, where...

Frank H. Kopp

Frank H. Kopp

Dec 31, 2011

Frank Henry Kopp, 90, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 14, 1921 to Frank and Hattie Kopp. Frank was a graduate of Manhattan College of Engineering and earned his Masters in Accounting from New York University. He proudly worked for Western Electric for 40 years. Frank served...

John Russell Freeman

John Russell Freeman

Dec 28, 2011

John Russell Freeman 57, passed away at home on December 28, 2011, after a 3 year bout with colon cancer. He faced his illness with the courage and determination that he had exhibited from childhood. At age 7 John was a fearless swimmer and diver, at 14 an outstanding scuba diver and on his 16th birthday he received his driver's...