Karen Kay Gatz
Karen Kay Gatz, 84, of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, January 22nd, 2025, at her home. Karen was born on February 17th, 1940, in Fairview, Oklahoma. Karen was one of four daughters born to Johnny William and Ruth Leola (Riley) Martin. Her life always revolved around family and she spent her entire life...
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Darrell Franklin Worthley
Darrell Franklin Worthley passed away peacefully at home in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born August 6, 1930, in the farm home in Manyaska Township, Martin County, Minnesota, to Alvin Franklin and Mamie Edith (Gemmill) Worthley. He attended the country schoolhouse nearby and graduated from Sherburn High School in 1948. As...
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James Alan Durst
To watch the livestream of James’ service, please click here. Beloved husband, father, son and brother, Dr. James Alan Durst, born Friday, April 16, 1948, departed this life on Friday, January 17, 2025 of natural causes. Known as Jim to family and friends, he was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, fourth child and precious...
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Deborah Leah Lynch
Debbie graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1967, then went to college briefly at Central State University in Edmond, before marrying her first husband, Ron Turner. This marriage brought her two daughters, Sarah and Megan. Her second marriage to Stephen Lynch in 1984 was her greatest love. She gained a bonus daughter Erin,...
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Earl Andrew Baker
Earl A. Baker was born 5-17-1928 in Wynona, OK to Dicy and Walter Baker. In 1937 his parents sought greener pastures and headed for California. They soon discovered many people were returning from California, so they decided to settle in OKC. Earl graduated from Central High School in 1946. As World War II was nearing...
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Donna Nelle Hanson
Donna Hanson, 98, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025. Donna was born on August 28, 1926, to Arthur Lewis Delp and Oril Bell Dickey Delp on a farm that would shape much of her resilient spirit. Growing up without electricity and indoor plumbing, she learned early the value of hard work...
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Lillie Anne Whittaker
Lillie Anne Whittaker passed peacefully at home on January 7th, 2025. She was born September 26th, 1927, in Oklahoma City, the youngest of 7 children to Frank and Kathrine “Katie” Vrana. Her family called her “Babe”. She was a graduate of Putnam City High School in 1945, both a leader in Student Council and 4H,...
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Howard LeRoy Dahlstrom
Howard was born June 25, 1926 in Racine Wisconsin to Luella and Abner Dahlstrom. Howard graduated from William Horlick High School in 1946. He Served in the army in WWII in the South Pacific and received honorable discharge. Howard worked in engineering and management in automotive filter industry for forty years in Wisconsin, Colorado, Canada...
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Penny Lanet Barter
Penny Lanet Barter, age 63, passed away at home on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born November 27, 1961 in Ringling, OK to John and Emma Dean (Ragan) North. In her childhood, Penny lived in many Oklahoma towns including Ardmore, Sulphur, and the Baptist Children’s Home in Oklahoma City. Later, Penny lived with her...
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David Walter Clawson
David Clawson, age 70, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. David was born on August 27, 1954, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Herman and Opha Clawson. A proud fan of college football, he loved cheering for both the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys. Whether it was game day or...
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