Michael Patrick Brogan
Aug 16, 2025
Michael Patrick Brogan passed away surrounded by his family August 16, 2025. He was born to Patrick and Esther Brogan on June 15, 1952 in Oklahoma City. After earning his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma City University in 1974, he went on to earn his J.D. law degree from Oklahoma City University in 1978. He started practicing law with his father...
Paul Douglas Dolese
Aug 13, 2025
Paul was raised in a large family and traveled the world in his lifetime; beloved by people with whom he had contact from every walk of life.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ardith and Roger Dolese, his step-father G. D. Elston, his sister Penny and brother Patrick.
Paul is survived by his wife Terry Leftwich Dolese, his step-sons Victor...
Carole D. Krause
Aug 12, 2025
Carole Dianne (Frank) Krause, 88, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, on August 16, 1936, to Bernard Frank and Garnet (Thomas) Frank. Carole was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Beverly, and her husband of 66 years, John Krause.
Carole spent her formative years in Kansas, graduating from North High School...
Jeff Briley
Aug 11, 2025
Jeff Briley, whose life was marked by curiosity, creativity, and a deep love for Oklahoma’s history, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and later moved with his family to Nowata and then Idabel, where he graduated from Idabel High School. He went on to earn his degree from the University of Oklahoma before continuing his studies at Oxford in London.
Upon returning...
Andrew "Andy" Bunce
Aug 11, 2025
Andrew Theodore Bunce, 61, of Edmond, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2025. A devoted husband, father, brother, friend, and business coach, Andrew was deeply loved by all who knew him and will be profoundly missed.
Born on December 1, 1963, Andrew was a proud graduate of Virginia Tech, where he earned his MBA and remained a lifelong Hokie. His passion...
Carolyn Frances Manes
Aug 9, 2025
Carolyn Frances Mainard was born Dec. 6, 1943, in Stafford, Kan., to Frances Josephine and Millard F. Mainard; married Ira E. Manes Jr. in 1967; and died in Oklahoma City, Aug. 9, 2025.
Because of her father's job in the oil industry, as a little girl Carolyn lived in too many small oil field camps in Kansas and Oklahoma to count,...
Matthew Phillip Moinette
Aug 8, 2025
Matthew Phillip Moinette was born on January 22nd, 1998 in Corpus Christi Texas. Matthew lived in both Oklahoma and Dubai, forging meaningful connections and friendships in every place he called home. He graduated from Bishop McGuinness High School where he was involved in the drama program, and later went on to become an apprentice electrician.
Matthew was a beloved son, brother,...
Kenneth Coughlin
Aug 6, 2025
Born July 24, 1930, in Beaver Falls, PA hospital, the first of two sons of Kenneth B and Margaret E Coughlin, Kenneth B Jr lived in Aliquippa, Pa for his first few years. His father moved their family to Youngstown, Ohio in 1934 where Kenneth Jr started and completed his elementary education at St Brendan’s parochial school. Moved again by...
Scott Matthew Hennig
Aug 6, 2025
Scott Matthew Hennig went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a long illness. Scott married the love of his life, Jennifer Maze-Hennig, in Enid, Oklahoma twenty-three years ago. Despite a desire to start a family, the couple never had any children but loved their nieces and nephews whom they spoiled whenever possible.
Scott was a fan of comic...
Charlotte Anne Bonsteel
Aug 4, 2025
Charlotte Anne (“Cheri” or “Ceci”) Bonsteel of Oklahoma City joined her family and friends in heaven on Monday, August 4, 2025, where she is likely trying to find an aggressive enough pickleball partner, while telling everyone about her daughter McKenzie, son-in-law Matt, and grandchildren Charlotte, Oliver, and Eliza. She had just watched Oliver play an indoor soccer match on Saturday–one...
Arthur "Buster" Thomas
Aug 4, 2025
Arthur Hubert "Buster" Thomas, age 88, passed away peacefully in his home on August 4, 2025. Born August 17, 1936, Buster was one of seven children of Ketty and Alvan Thomas. A devoted husband to his wife, Marge, of 66 years, Buster lived a life filled with love, family, friends, and faith.
He was a caring father to Connie (Mike), Brad...
Mariberta Waring
Aug 4, 2025
Mariberta Waring, known as MB, was born on October 15, 1945, in Oklahoma City. With a spirit of love and a zest for life, she left this world peacefully at her home in Edmond on August 4, 2025, after a courageous six-week battle with stage 4 lung cancer.
MB attended the University of Oklahoma and initially pursued a degree in interior...
Belinda Beth (Burgess) Speights
Aug 4, 2025
Belinda Beth Speights, 64, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away at home on Monday, August 4th, 2025, after her courageous three-year battle with stage 4 breast cancer.
Belinda was born in Lubbock, Texas on August 10,1960 to Robert and Elizabeth Burgess. ‘Boo’ as she was affectionately known, was the oldest of their four children, Becky, Brenda, Bobby and she spent her childhood...
Cecile Lamar Elliott
Aug 2, 2025
Cecile Lamar Elliott, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, in Sherwood, Arkansas, at the age of 99. Born on November 28, 1925, in Watonga, Oklahoma, she was a vibrant presence in the lives of those who knew her.
Cecile was a proud graduate of Classen High School in Oklahoma City and furthered her education at...
Dr. Francis Patrick "Tad" Cassidy, Jr.
Jul 31, 2025
Tad Cassidy died on July 31st with family by his side after his struggle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s for 10 years. This vicious disease shortened our family’s quality time together. The strength and courage Tad showed while fighting this disease was remarkable. As a family, we celebrate a great man, who touched so many lives. Our grief is a small...
Raymond Copeland
Jul 30, 2025
Raymond (Ray) Everett Copeland, aged 70, passed away July 30, 2025. He was a loving husband to his wife of 44 years Anne and a caring father to their two daughters, Amy and Caye. Born in Oklahoma City on February 25, 1955, he was adopted by his maternal grandparents and spent his younger years in Kingfisher, OK then later moved...
Gary Gene Kuhn
Jul 28, 2025
Gary Gene Kuhn was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, December 19, 1971. His daughter, Emmaline, was the light of his life, his most cherished treasure. Sharing his youth were his parents Donnie and Glenda Kuhn, his brother Gregory Don Kuhn, and a large extended family. Gary graduated McLoud High School in 1990, an accomplishment he shared with his lifelong friend,...
Michael Kent Stephan
Jul 26, 2025
Michael Kent Stephan, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025. In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated, and no memorial service will be held.
Born on July 18, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, Michael led a life defined by quiet dedication, sharp intellect, kind decency, and enduring love for family and community. He graduated...
Glen Richard "Dick" Hunt
Jul 26, 2025
Glen Richard “Dick” Hunt, 81, passed away July 26, 2025, in Oklahoma City. He was born November 10, 1943, in Altus, OK, the son of Charles G. and Anna Lee Parrish Hunt. Dick spent his youth as a cowboy, living and working on large ranches in Oklahoma, Kansas and Wyoming, that were managed by his father. He finished high school...
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