Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

John H. 'John Brown' Brown

John H. 'John Brown' Brown

Jan 7, 2011

John Brown was born June 11, 1944 and grew up on a farm north of Cheyenne, OK that was homesteaded by his Grandfather in 1889. He graduated from Ponca City High School. He attended Oklahoma State University, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Zoology, and an MBA with a major in Finance. Upon graduating from OSU, John entered the U.S....

William Lyon Hughes, M.D.

William Lyon Hughes, M.D.

Jan 6, 2011

William Lyon Hughes M.D. (78), died on January 6, 2011. He was born in Kearney, Nebraska to Herald and Kathleen Compere Hughes on March 18, 1932. He moved to Oklahoma as a small child and lived in Clinton, Lawton, Oklahoma City, Springfield and Bolivar, Missouri, Enid, and Tulsa, returning to Oklahoma City in 1953 where he remained until his death....

Virginia E. Skrapke

Virginia E. Skrapke

Jan 5, 2011

Virginia E. Skrapke, lifelong OKC resident, passed away Jan. 5, 2011. She was born July 25, 1931, in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Jess L. and Anna L. Skrapke. She was a telephone operator for AT&T all of her life. She was a member of SW Bell retirees and enjoyed many trips with the group. She was a lifelong member...

Alvin John Wasinger

Alvin John Wasinger

Jan 1, 2011

Alvin John Wasinger passed away Saturday, January 1st, at the age of 90. He was born in Salina, Kan. on May 11th, 1920, and was the youngest of four children. He attended St. Joseph's Military Academy in Hays, Kan., and later worked for Beech Aircraft in Wichita. While working in Wichita, he met the woman who would become his wife...

Joe B Jones

Joe B Jones

Jan 1, 2011

Joe B Jones, 72, went to his eternal home January 1, 2011, due to complications after heart surgery. He was born February 13, 1938 to Lovel and Mary Frances Jones in Millersville, TN. He was a Navy veteran, played for the Dallas Texans, until injured, and was employed by Kraft Foods for 10 years. In 1969, he and wife, Joyce,...

Thomas Patrick Hall, Sr.

Thomas Patrick Hall, Sr.

Jan 1, 2011

Thomas P. Hall Sr., 86, died January 1, 2011, in OKC. Tom was born September 29, 1924, to Catherine E. Tracey LaMonte and Thomas Farmer in Denver, CO. He attended Corpus Christi Grade School in OKC and graduated from St. Gregory's High School in Shawnee. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He returned to OKC...

Jane Ella Schafers

Jane Ella Schafers

Dec 30, 2010

Jane Ella (Ludwick) Schafers, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 30, 2010. She was born on September 7, 1926 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Chester and Etha Lee (Coker) Ludwick. She was a graduate of Okmulgee High School and received a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Oklahoma A&M in 1947. She married Charles...

Marsha Elaine Coffey

Marsha Elaine Coffey

Dec 29, 2010

Marsha Elaine Coffey departed this life on December 29, 2010. She was born on February 10, 1949 in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Wyatt and Joyce Terbush. Marsha worked in the banking business for over 30 years and with Intrust Bank, N.A. for 22 years retiring as Senior Vice President in November 2010. Her business and community activities were many and included...

Joseph George Deller

Joseph George Deller

Dec 28, 2010

Joseph George Deller passed away December 28, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born August 10, 1936, in Bellmore, NY. Joseph relocated to Oklahoma City from Long Island more than 30 years ago. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired after a long career with the Federal Aviation Administration. Joe was an avid collector of "Oscar the...

Jill Stallwitz

Jill Stallwitz

Dec 27, 2010

Jill Wood Stallwitz was born September 28, 1934 in OKC. She died on December 27, 2010. Jill was a graduate from East High in Wichita, KS and later attended Wichita State University. She was recognized for her feature stories while serving as Lifestyle Writer for the Wichita Eagle. After her professional career, she became a loving wife and homemaker for...

Harold Earl 'Harold E. Haddy Neikirk' Neikirk

Harold Earl 'Harold E. Haddy Neikirk' Neikirk

Dec 26, 2010

Harold E. "Haddy" Neikirk, 94 years old, died December 26, 2010, at Integris Hospice of Oklahoma City. Harold was born May 4, 1916, in Attica, OH, son of Elra and Enid Neikirk. He went to business college in nearby Tiffin, OH, where he met Mary Alice Mangett, whom he married September 19, 1939. He was transferred from the Sohio Petroleum...

Floy Henderson Hughes

Floy Henderson Hughes

Dec 26, 2010

Floy Henderson Hughes, born April 7, 1922 in Frederick, OK to Newman and Ethel (Justus) Hughes, passed away December 26, 2010. There is no way to sum up Floy's 88 years of life in this space. It would be impossible to describe his service and devotion to his family right here, from his youth, raised during the great depression in...

Catherine (Catty) Louise 'Catherine (Catty) Wolf K Wolf Kirk

Catherine (Catty) Louise 'Catherine (Catty) Wolf K Wolf Kirk

Dec 23, 2010

Catherine "Catty" Louise Cordell Wolf Kirk, born November 13, 1926, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 23, 2010. Preceding her in death is husband of 35 years, John E. Wolf, Jr. She is survived by her five children; Gretchen Horde, Karen Heath, John E. Wolf, III, wife, Ramona; Catherine Giles, husband, Larry; and favorite daughter, Margaret...

Martha Ann Hoey

Martha Ann Hoey

Dec 23, 2010

Martha Ann Kunkel Hoey, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Thursday December 23, 2010. Martha was born May 29, 1926 in Springfield, Mo. She graduated from St. Agnes High School and then attended Southwest Missouri State College where she was a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. Martha was an active volunteer for the Red Cross during...

Sandra Miller

Sandra Miller

Dec 19, 2010

Sandra Jean Miller affectionately known for years as "Nelma" of Oklahoma City passed away on December 19, 2010 at the age of 70. Sandy was born on August 22, 1940 to Charles and Annabel Hudgens in Oklahoma City. Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Extremely giving and unselfish she was always willing to lend a helping...

Bettye Emma Schwartz

Bettye Emma Schwartz

Dec 17, 2010

Bettye Norris Schwartz was born October, 20, 1921 in Oklahoma City to Tobe R. Flomar and Mary Eva Grice. She died December 17, 2010 in Oklahoma City. She graduated from Classen High School in 1940 and was married to William B. (Bill) Norris from Valentine's Day, 1942 until his death in 1970. Bettye was married to Leonard N. Schwartz from...

Patrick Harold Sigmon, D.D.S.

Patrick Harold Sigmon, D.D.S.

Dec 17, 2010

Dr. Patrick Harold Sigmon departed this life on Friday, December 17, 2010 to be with his Heavenly Father. Pat was born on November 12, 1944 in Oklahoma City, OK to Ralph Weston and Barbara (Young) Sigmon. Pat grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Northwest Classen High School in 1962. After completing undergraduate work in Oklahoma, Pat attended the...

James Richard Glann

James Richard Glann

Dec 14, 2010

James R. Glann, 83, of Oklahoma City, OK, formerly of Sioux City, IA, passed away Dec 14, 2010, following a battle with lung cancer. Visitation will be held from 9am until the Rosary Service at 7pm at Smith & Kernke Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Friday December 17, 2010 at Christ the King Catholic Church...

Christopher Maye

Christopher Maye

Dec 11, 2010

Christopher Maye was born September 15, 1966, in NYC. He died December 11, 2010, in OKC. He is survived by his four children, Jessie Maye, Jack Maye, Abby Maye and Charlie Maye, whom he loved and adored more than anything. Chris is also survived by his parents, Kieran and Pat Maye; siblings, Maryanne Johnston, Kieran D. Maye, Jr., Joseph Maye,...

Mary Lou 'Mary Lou Harroz-Hawkins' Hawkins

Mary Lou 'Mary Lou Harroz-Hawkins' Hawkins

Dec 9, 2010

Mary Lou Hawkins passed away on Dec. 9, 2010. She was born May 14, 1928 in Drumright, OK, the daughter of Nickolas and Rakiea Swyden Harroz. She lived in Midwest City for many years where she volunteered for fund raising efforts for public service agencies. Mary Lou was associated with Crest Foods for over 40 years. She was a member...