David Michael Paradis
Dec 2, 2020
David "Dave" Michael Paradis, Jr. 46, passed away at his home on December 2, 2020 in Oklahoma City, OK. Dave was born on September 18, 1974 in Haverhill, MA to Dave and Nancy Paradis. Dave was a very active man who participated in many activities throughout his life. He enjoyed "Candle Pin" bowling back east, he bowled in leagues for...
Wanda Lea Turner
Dec 2, 2020
Our mom and our grammy, Wanda Turner, passed away Wednesday, December 2nd. We are so thankful that she is no longer suffering and is rejoicing in heaven with no pain and no tears. She is survived by her daughter and son, Linda and Chris and her three grandkids, Conner, Jake and Alex. She was preceded in death by her son,...
J. Michael "Mike" Mcauliffe
Nov 29, 2020
James Michael "Mike" McAuliffe age 63, passed away on November 29, just weeks after being diagnosed with Covid 19. Mike was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Anna Marie McAuliffe and Richard Marvin McAuliffe. Mike, the 5th of seven children, graduated from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, earned his Associate of Arts degrees in Corrections and Sociology from Oklahoma City Community...
Elverta Grace Burns
Nov 29, 2020
Elverta Grace Burns, fondly known as Gigi, was loved by all. She began her life on February 8th, 1928, in Cheyenne, Oklahoma to parents Elvert Ray Hills and Lena Grace Campbell. Her siblings included brothers Marshal Foch Hills, Walden Elvert Hills or "Bud", and a sister Arlene Hills O'Neill. In her later years she enjoyed reminiscing about her friends and...
Jack L. James
Nov 29, 2020
On one of the hottest days of record, August 10, 1936, Jack Lee James arrived on the Oklahoma prairie to Joe and Dorotha James in Chandler, Oklahoma. On that day the world received a gift of a most unique individual- our beloved husband, dad, Poppy, relative and friend.Preceding him into glory were his precious parents and his only sibling and...
John A. Blaschke
Nov 28, 2020
(Dad asked that this obituary be simple in nature, no poetry, no praise. Well, Dad, this is one of those times, one of those very few times, we your children must disobey you. For praise issues naturally from a praiseworthy life.) John Ahrens Blaschke was born on August 29,1920 in Hastings NE, the oldest child of Muriel and Alvin Blaschke....
Espiridion "Speedy" Ramirez
Nov 27, 2020
Espiridion "Speedy" Ramirez was born in Abilene, Texas, December 14, 1923, o Fernando and Allsia Ramirez. He was raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, and returned to America as a young adult where he met Juanita Banda at a dance and they later married. Together, they had nine children, Susie, John, Jerry, Espiridion Jr., Ray, Anthony, Arthur, Stella and Steve.Speedy worked for...

William Dow Gumerson, Jr.
Nov 26, 2020
William Dow Gumerson, Jr., was born on October 2, 1944, in Minneapolis and died in Oklahoma City on Thanksgiving, November 26, 2020. Bill was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and contributor to dozens of landmarks throughout Central Oklahoma. Bill spent his early years in Enid, Oklahoma, and graduated in 1963 from Harding High School in Oklahoma City, where he...
Fannie Lou Gibson
Nov 25, 2020
Fannie Lou (Riddle) Gibson was born June 7, 1929 to parents Harriet Ann (Sikes) Riddle-mother and John Calhoun Riddle-father in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Fannie was 1 of 9 children and grew up in the Tecumseh and Shawnee, Oklahoma area. She graduated from Shawnee High School and received a scholarship to attend Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. After 1...
Mary Kathleen Marks
Nov 25, 2020
Mary Kathleen O'Meara Marks was born August 31, 1940 to John & Margaret O'Meara (nee Kanaly) in Caldwell, Kansas. Kathleen was raised in Oklahoma City along side her brother & four sisters, attending grade school at both Corpus Christi and John Carroll, eventually graduating from Catholic High (now Bishop McGuinness) in 1958. After high school, Kathleen attended St. Joseph's in...
Armando L. Cruz-Rodz
Nov 25, 2020
Armando Luis Cruz-Rodz, also known as Dr. Cruz-Rodz, Deacon Armando, Señor Armando, Pop, Buelo, Tio and friend to many. Armando passed away November 25, 2020 at the age of 58. He was born April 14, 1962 to Luis Angel Cruz-Velez and Blanca Lydia Rodriguez-Figueroa in Lares, Puerto Rico. Armando earned his BS in Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico....
Colene Linton
Nov 24, 2020
Joy Colene Linton of Oklahoma City, OK passed from this life into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ at the age of 83. She was a dedicated employee of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 24 years, and a proud member of the Wunagisa Chapter of the DAR. Her faith and family claimed top priority and she served both with...
Norma Jo Colvin
Nov 23, 2020
Norma Jo Colvin left this life on November 23, 2020 at the age of 91. Norma was born on February 27, 1929 in Tulsa, OK. The daughter of C. Fred Webster and Mary F. (Haddock) Webster. Norma has one brother Billy "Buddy" Webster. Norma moved to OKC at an early age. She attended OKC public schools and graduated from Central...
Donna Wayne Cohn
Nov 20, 2020
Donna Wayne Stewart Cohn passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. She was born in Oklahoma City on March 23, 1948, to Wayne and Rosalie Stewart. She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson, Jordan Cohn Sutherland. She is survived by her beloved husband, Doug Estep, her daughter Dr. Michell Cohn and granddaughter Jadyn Cohn Sutherland; her son...
Karen E. Klontz
Nov 20, 2020
Karen passed away peacefully Friday, November 20, 2020, at Bellevue Health and Rehabilitation Center in Oklahoma City.She was born April 24, 1934, in Anamosa, Iowa, the daughter of Pete and Esther Robertson. She grew up as a member of the Methodist church and attended all schools in Anamosa. She then went to the University of Iowa where she received a...
Roger Martin Simons
Nov 19, 2020
Roger Martin Simons passed away in Oklahoma City November 19, 2020. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Ernest & Dorothy Simons. After graduating from Midwest City High School in 1960, he joined the Oklahoma National Guard for 6 years. After completing his time with the National Guard, he became an electrical engineer for Tinker AFB, where he worked...
Margaret Frances Von Tungeln
Nov 19, 2020
Margaret F. Tunison Hartmiller Von Tungeln died on November 19, 2020. She was born on February 7, 1921 to Frank W. and Grace Ryan Tunison in Oklahoma City, OK. She graduated from Our Lady's High School and attended Mount St. Scholastica College, Atchison, KS. She worked for many years at Pan American Petroleum Company prior to it becoming part of...
David H. Miller
Nov 19, 2020
David H. Miller passed away November 19, 2020. David was born on May 31, 1944 in Wellsville, New York and moved to Shawnee, OK when he was 10 years old. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1962 after meeting the love of his life, Sandy. David and Sandy married August 28, 1964 and were happily married for 56 years....
Pearl M. Sullens
Nov 19, 2020
Pearl M. Sullens, 97, of Oklahoma City passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020 at Bellevue Health and Rehab. Pearl was born July 14, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to Giacomo and Rosalia Sorrentino. She enjoyed her family & friends and was very active in her church, St. Francis of Assissi.She is survived by her two sons, Ray E. Sullens...
Roland A. Muller
Nov 18, 2020
Roland Muller (Rollie) died peacefully at his home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 18, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Carole Sue Muller, his children and their spouses: Maggie Wilson (Dennis), Michele Glover (Terry), Mike Muller (Samantha), 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grand children. He is also survived by his stepsons and their spouses: Rick Carlin (Debbie), Mark Carlin...
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