OBITUARIES

Betty Jo Burnstein

Aug 22, 2013

Betty Jo Burnstein 1942-2013 Betty Jo Burnstein, 70, died August 22, 2013 at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born on September 17, 1942, in Haileyville, Oklahoma, the sixth of 7 children of Gustie and Dee Holliday. She was preceded in death by her 3 brothers, Robert Holliday, Jerry Holliday, and Johnny Holliday; and sister, Norma Jean Bishop. She...

Clara Jane Strasbaugh

Aug 22, 2013

Clara Jane Small Gooden Strasbaugh 1924-2013 Known as Jane, this precious woman finished the race and claimed victory on August 22, 2013. She kept her eyes on Christ throughout her journey stretching more than 89 years. She was faithful to her Lord, family and friends to the very end. Born outside of Cameron, Texas in Milam County on May 13,...

Steve Edward Jaro

Aug 19, 2013

Steve E. Jaro 1947-2013 Steve Edward Jaro was born in Oklahoma City on July 26, 1947 to Walter and Pauline "Dunn" Jaro. He grew up in Oklahoma City, joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. After his time in the service he returned home to Oklahoma where his parents had been transferred to Marlow, OK. He met Darlene Meek...

Ruth Jean Reining

Aug 18, 2013

Ruth Jean Reining 1929-2013 Ruth Jean, age 84, of Edmond, went to be with her Lord August 18, 2013. She was born June 18, 1929 in Donnellson, IL to Walter and Effie Mae Boone. She graduated from Lincoln College and was employed by Edmond Health Food store for more than 25 years. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Jean...

Douglas L. Arnett, Sr.

Aug 18, 2013

Douglas "Doug" Arnett, Sr. 1942-2013 Douglas "Doug" L. Arnett Sr. , Of Edmond, Okla. Was born September 18, 1942 in Stillwater, Okla. To Willis and Erma (Simpson) Arnett. Doug was raised on a farm and attended Coyle School. Doug married the love of his life, Norma Phillips on September 3, 1961 in Helena, Arkansas. He worked for Caston Lumber company...

Mazie M. Wilson

Aug 17, 2013

Mazie M. Wilson 1928-2013 Mazie M. Wilson, 85, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2013. She was born in Morgan City, Louisiana, to Viola Gomez Mayon and Lenes Mayon. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Earl and Royal Mayon. She is survived by he r husband of 63 years, Fred Wilson;...

Lillian Everage Mathe

Aug 17, 2013

Lillian Everage Mathe August 17, 2013 Lillian Everage Mathe, infant daughter of Eric Frederick & Lauren Everage Mathe passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Mercy Hospital. She is survived by her parents, grandparents, Csaba & Lorna Mathe of Edmond, OK; James & Janet Royall of Tulsa, OK; great grandparents, Gordon & Suzanne Everage of Tulsa, Bill & Barbara...

Reverend Dr. Gary Byrkit

Aug 13, 2013

Gary Dean Byrkit 1948-2013 Gary Byrkit, senior minister of Southern Hills Christian Church, died suddenly on August 13, 2013. Family will receive visitors at 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 16th at Matthews Funeral Home on Kelly in Edmond. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 17th at Southern Hills Christian Church, 3207 S. Boulevard, Edmond,...

Gerald Sidney “Jerry” Park

Aug 12, 2013

Jerry Park 1937-2013 Jerry Park was surrounded by his family when he passed away peacefully at his home in Kalispell, MT on August 12, 2013 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born June 30, 1937 in Dallas, TX to Sidney and Erin Park. He was richly blessed, due to his father's job, to live and attend school in...

Donn O. Mork

Aug 8, 2013

Donn Orval Mork 1952-2013 Donn Orval Mork , son of Palmer and Doris (Kunde) Mork, was born January 19, 1952 in Madison, Minnesota and passed away, Thursday, August 8, 2013, surrounded by loved ones in his home in Calumet, Oklahoma, at the age of 61. Donn was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Bellingham, Minnesota, and was...

Dean Johnson, Dds

Aug 5, 2013

Dr. Dean JohnsonSept 18, 1930 – Aug 5, 2013Edmond, OkMemorial services for Dr. Dean Leroy Johnson are scheduled for Friday, 9 August 2013 at 2:00 PM at Quail Springs United Methodist Church, 14617 N Pennsylvania Ave  Oklahoma City, OK 73134.Dean was born on 18 September 1930 in Lock Haven, PA to L. Sidney and Lulu Annabelle Shirk Johnson. A graduate...

Mary Lou Daniel

Aug 4, 2013

Mary Lou Daniel 1926-2013 Mary Lou Daniel was born to Jewel and Faye Holt on March 5, 1926. She passed away peacefully on August 4, 2013 at Edmond Integris Hospital. She graduated from Lawton High School in 1943 and began college. After one semester, she met a handsome man in uniform and married him in Fresno, CA on July 22,...

Zouella Hargrave

Aug 3, 2013

Zouella Hargrave

1918-2013

Zouella Crawford Hargrave rejoined her beloved Bennie and her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on August 3, 2013. Born in September of 1918 in Pecan Gap, Texas Zouella lived a long and fruitful life. She graduated from Pecan Gap High School in 1936 as valedictorian and then from Dallas Methodist Hospital School of...

Naomi R. Hampton

Aug 3, 2013

Naomi R. Hampton 1921-2013 Naomi Ruth Hampton, age 92, of Edmond OK., went to be with the Lord August 3, 2013. Born June 21, 1921 in Flora, IL, a devoted Christian, wife, Mother, and third generation Grandmother. She was married to her loving husband, Percy A. Hampton, on July 1, 1939, for 53 years. They moved to Edmond, OK. from...

Delores June Llewellyn

Jul 27, 2013

Delores June Llewellyn

1937-2013

Delores June Llewellyn, 76, of Edmond, OK passed away July 27, 2013 in Oklahoma City. She was born on January 19, 1937 in Pittsburg County, OK to Olen and Dorothy Simcox. Graveside services for Delores will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Memory Gardens Cemetery in McAlester,...

Jesse C. Upchurch

Jul 23, 2013

Jesse C. Upchurch

1925-2013

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, OK.  Services are under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond.

James Carlton “J.C.” Ruttman

Jul 19, 2013

James Carlton "J.C." Ruttman

1919-2013

J.C. (James) Ruttman was born on August 7, 1919 and passed away on July 19, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie Ruttman; daughter-in-laws Judy Ruttman and Jo Ross; sister-in-law Betty Cochran; his grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. J.C. worked for Transcon Freight Lines, putting many...

Kathryn Louise Kent

Jul 18, 2013

Kathryn Louise Kent

1939-2013

Kathryn Louise Kent was born in Rapid City, SD on April 6 th , 1939. She passed away peacefully on July 18 th , 2013, at her home in Guthrie, OK. Kathy grew up in Long Beach, California where she used to sail with her parents along the coast. She graduated from...

Nolan A. Fritz

Jul 18, 2013

Nolan A. Fritz September 25, 1930- July 18, 2013 Nolan A. Fritz was born to the late Harold and Dora Fritz on September 25, 1930 in Freistatt, Missouri. Nolan graduated from Monett High School in Monett,Missouri where he met his loving wife of 50 years, the late Donna Duncan. They were married on July 15, 1951 in Biloxi, Mississippi.  Nolan...

Jack Kenneth Richardson

Jul 17, 2013

Jack K. Richardson 1932-2013 Jack Kenneth Richardson, 80, passed away July 17, 2013. Born September 15, 1932 to Jack M. and Verle L. Richardson of Snyder, Oklahoma on a cotton farm during the dust bowl years. He graduated from Snyder High School in 1950 and was very active in Boy Scouts and FFA, obtaining Eagle Scout and Junior Master Famer...