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Lee Alan Keown

Lee Alan Keown

Mar 26, 2024

  Lee Alan Keown was born in Harper, Kansas, on January 7, 1956, to Robert Eugene Keown and Betty Louise Norris.  He died on March 26, 2024, as a result of a fall in his home in Pond Creek, Oklahoma.

  Lee started his life on a farm in Harper, Kansas, and moved to Pond Creek, Oklahoma, in 1966.  He spent...

Clinton Ryan Kemna

Clinton Ryan Kemna

Jan 22, 2024

 Clinton Ryan Kemna was born February 20, 1976, in Enid, Oklahoma to Willford and Joyce Kemna. Clinton was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Breckenridge, Oklahoma on April 4, 1976. Clinton went to school at the Autry Tech co-op program and in 1997 received a certificate of completion from Pond Creek-Hunter High School.

  Clinton lived with his parents at home...

Kathryn Elizabeth Cronkhite Bratcher

Kathryn Elizabeth Cronkhite Bratcher

Jan 10, 2024

 

  Kathryn Elizabeth Cronkhite Bratcher was born December 12, 1932, in Enid, Okla to J B and Lillian Cronkhite. She passed away January 10, 2024, in her daughter’s home in Pond Creek, OK at the age of 91. Kay grew up near Watonga on the Cronkhite Ranch located on the west edge of Roman Nose State Park. Kay graduated from...

James Edward Henke

James Edward Henke

Dec 10, 2023

Memorial service for Jim E. Henke (82) will be Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at theMethodist church in Kremlin, Oklahoma. Jim was born in Enid to Frank Edward Henke and Opal AudreyHenke (Kelsick). He was raised on the family homestead in Kremlin. Growing up there, he would tell hespent many a day working a hand tied baler for...

Idella Belle Diller

Idella Belle Diller

Nov 11, 2023

 

 Idella Belle Gilchrist was born October 13th, 1935, to John Stanley and Esther (Eulberg) Gilchrist in Anthony Kansas. Idella attended a country school, later graduated from Wakita High School and furthered her education at Wichita Business College.

   Idella married the love of her life, George Diller September 2nd,1954. They began their married life in Alva and soon made their...

Michiel (Mike) Wade Wagar

Michiel (Mike) Wade Wagar

Oct 25, 2023

Michiel “Mike” Wade Wagar of Nash, Okla. departed this earthly life and entered the presence of our Lord on Oct. 25, 2023. Mike lived a life deeply rooted in faith, love, and service to God. He exemplified the teachings of Jesus Christ in all aspects of his life, demonstrating compassion, kindness, generosity and unwavering faith.    Mike was born on...

Ronald (Ron) Lee Shaffer

Ronald (Ron) Lee Shaffer

Sep 8, 2023

  Ronald (Ron) Lee Shaffer, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 8, 2023, in Stratford, TX, Coldwater Manor Nursing Home.  Ronald graduated Pond Creek High School in 1944 as a bearcat. He joined the U.S. Navy 9/12/1944. While in the Navy he spent time in NTC, Great Lakes, Illinois, ATB, Camp Bradford, NOB Norfolk, VA,...

Nathan James Schuermann

Nathan James Schuermann

Sep 6, 2023

 

  Nathan James Schuermann, 42, was born in Oklahoma City, OK December 5, 1980, to Stan Schuermann and Renee Soper.   He attended Mustang and Pond Creek schools, where he graduated with the class of 1999.  Following high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corp. and served his country for 5 ½ years.  After serving his country, he returned to...

Errol Ray Czapansky

Errol Ray Czapansky

Aug 8, 2023

  ERROL RAY"SPANKY" CZAPANSKY was born January 22, 1961, in Enid, OK to Ray Grant and Lola Fern " Day" Czapansky and passed from this life on August 8th, 2023, at 4:19PM at lntegris Baptist Hospital in OKC.   Errol was raised all his life in Pond Creek where he graduated in 1980. After graduation he went to work at 18...

Billie Jo Lloyd

Billie Jo Lloyd

Aug 6, 2023

 

Billie Jo Lloyd, 82, went to be with her heavenly father on August 6, 2023, after a long fight with kidney and heart disease. She was born in Hitchcock, OK on September 13, 1940, to William Winter and Grace (Barnett) Winter. She was raised in Hitchcock, OK where she enjoyed playing basketball during her high school years. 

  She...

Lyle Osborn

Lyle Osborn

Jul 25, 2023

 

  Lyle Osborn, 82, of Pond Creek passed away on July 25, 2023, at Community Health Center in Wakita. Lyle was born in Salt Fork, OK on September 23, 1940, to Lyle and Delores Osborn. Lyle was raised in Pond Creek and graduated from Pond Creek High School in 1959. Lyle joined the Army on August 21,1961 and served in...

John Clyde Hurst II

John Clyde Hurst II

Jul 15, 2023

 

 John Clyde Hurst II, 49, of Gentry, AR was born November 23, 1973, in Rosedale, MS to John Clyde and Bonnie (Neilson) Hurst and passed July 15, 2023, in Springdale, AR.

  John attended Kingfisher High School where he graduated in 1993. He completed the Oklahoma Reserve Police Academy with Council on Law Enforcement Education and graduated from Oklahoma State...

John Ray Dahlem

John Ray Dahlem

Jul 10, 2023

John Ray Dahlem was born October 20, 1949, in Enid, Oklahoma to Leland and Helen Dahlem. He passed on July 10, 2023, at Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 73.John grew up on the family farm south of Medford. He graduated from Medford High School in 1968.John’s life evolved around his family. He enjoyed farming and...

Douglas Lee Shire

Douglas Lee Shire

Jul 8, 2023

 

Douglas Lee Shire was born March 26, 1954, in Enid, Oklahoma to Wilfred “Fred” and Donna Fern (Cox) Shire.  He passed away July 8, 2023, in Wakita, Oklahoma after a short battle with cancer.

  He attended school at Jefferson and then later Pond Creek.  On January 9, 1976, he was united in marriage to Kim Bagenstos. To this...

Clarice Virginia (Nelson) Cogswell

Clarice Virginia (Nelson) Cogswell

Jun 30, 2023

 

Clarice Virginia (Nelson) Cogswell was born March 7, 1928, in Effingham, Illinois and joined the love of her life, Harry Cogswell in the afterlife on June 30, 2023, surrounded by family in Wakita. Clarice was preceded in death by Harry, son Micheal, sisters Lucy Hamman and Juanita Kralman, brothers Howard, Everett, Wayne, Norman, and Donald and grandson Andrew Woods. 

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Wilnora "Mae" Cormack Mund

Wilnora "Mae" Cormack Mund

Jun 12, 2023

 

Wilnora Mae Cormack Mund, age 94 passed from this earth into her loving savior's hands June 12th, 2023, in Wagoner OK.  She is preceded in death by her husband Edgar Albert Mund, Daughter Linda Sue Wittum, parents Nora Nanny & William James Cormack and siblings Russell Cormack, Roy James Cormack, Evert Miller, Thelma Miller, Emma Miller, and Jessie Wedel. ...

Robert "Bobby" Leo Davis

Robert "Bobby" Leo Davis

May 30, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Leo DavisBobby, passed away on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Hewas born on December 18th, 1958, in Enid, OK the son of Roland C & Barbara A (Kilian) Davis. Hewas a graduate of Hutchinson High School. He was a resident of Enid, OK and he worked forStevens Ford for 25 years as...

Thomas Henry "Radar" Wills

Thomas Henry "Radar" Wills

May 28, 2023

 

Radar entered this world on September 28, 1960, and departed May 28, 2023. In between those two events he lived an incredible life, traveling around the country and then the world before marrying the love of his life and fathering four children that he loved very much.

The first-born child of Howard and Betty (Elizabeth Morris) Wills, he was...

Charles Bruce Crawford Jr.

Charles Bruce Crawford Jr.

May 24, 2023

 

Charles Bruce Crawford, Jr. was born May 26, 1955 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  to Charles B. And Lucille (DeHass) Crawford.  He left this realm of existence 2 days shy of his 68th birthday.  

During his 68 years on this earth, he met his wife, Twyla and married her in 1977.  She survives.

Together they raised their three very spoiled...

Glenda J. Whitaker

Glenda J. Whitaker

May 15, 2023

 

 

  Glenda J. Whitaker, 89, of Humble, Texas passed away on May 15, 2023, after a lengthy illness.Glenda was born on January 23, 1934, to Silven and Amanda Ledbetter in Wewoka, Oklahoma.At a young age Glenda’s family moved to the rural Butner, OK area, a few miles north of Wewoka where she attended school. During her school years...

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