Anthony "Bill" Paluso
Sep 2, 2026
Anthony William Paluso, fondly known as Bill, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 8, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bill was the beloved son of Joseph and Carmela Paluso. He was preceded in death by his parents and his dear brothers, Daniel, Richard, and Joseph.
A devoted husband, Bill...
James E. Gilliss
Aug 27, 2026
James Edward "Eddie" Gilliss, 85, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away on August 27, 2026.
Eddie was born on October 7, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Everett and Rita Gilliss. He spent his childhood in west Tulsa before his family settled in Oakhurst. He attended Holy Family Catholic School and graduated in 1957.
Following graduation, Eddie proudly served his country in the United...
Angela Ellen Braun
Aug 26, 2026
Angela Ellen (Pace) Braun passed away August 26, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Wichita, Kansas, on July 18, 1935, Angie was one of nine children born to Mary Evelyn (Hoppe) and Clifford Pace. Angie was raised in Chickasha, Oklahoma, where she was graduated from Saint Joseph's Academy before continuing her education at Saint Anthony's School of Nursing,...
Mary C. " Connie" Kearbey
Aug 22, 2026
Mary Conaleeta "Connie" Hart Kearbey, a former Miss Congeniality and musical theater leading lady, died on Aug. 22, 2026, in Collinsville, Okla. She was 76 years old.
Born in Tulsa on Aug. 12, 1950, Connie, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was the youngest child and third daughter born to Albert Lee Hart and Beulah Mary Limke...
Jacob W. "Jake" Hope
Aug 22, 2026
Jacob Wayne "Jake" Hope, age 41, died on August 22, 2026, in Collinsville, Oklahoma. He was born on September 27, 1984, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to parents David Wayne and Mary Jacqueline Hope. He graduated from Nathan Hale High School in the class of 2003, where he was honored as homecoming king of his class. He was also remembered as a...
Anna Rachel Burford
Aug 20, 2026
Anna Burford was the wife of Robert "Bob" Burford. She had four beautiful Children Charles Vandevoir (deceased), Paul Vandevoir (United Kingdom), Eugene Vandevoir (Milton, FL) and Emily Keleher Admire (Tulsa). She had 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was a retired Registered Nurse in both Oklahoma and Florida. Her favorite job was unpaid as a Parish Nurse for Holy...
John Robert (Bob) Pielsticker
Aug 20, 2026
PIELSTICKER - JOHN ROBERT (BOB) passed away August 20, 2026. Bob was born in Wichita, Kansas to Robert Francis and Maurica (Callahan) Pielsticker. The family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1941 where Bob attended school at Eliot Elementary, Cascia Hall and graduating from Tulsa Central High School in 1953. He received BS and MS degrees from Stanford University where he...
Elizabeth Marie Aliesch
Aug 17, 2026
ALIESCH - Elizabeth Marie (nee Seamon), 79, died Monday, August 17, 2026. A native of Saint Louis, Missouri, Elizabeth (Liz) most recently retired from teaching elementary school for the Tulsa School District. Liz was predeceased by her husband, Fred, after 30 years of marriage. Liz was a member of Church of the Resurrection and a member of the church choir....
Clint Kenneth Whisenhunt
Aug 17, 2026
Clint Kenneth Whisenhunt passed away peacefully in his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the age of 76. His beloved wife of 56 years was by his side, caring for him as he peacefully fell asleep and entered the gates of heaven.
Clint was born on October 3, 1949, to Lola Kathryn Traylor and Cherry Kenneth Whisenhunt...
Anthony "Tony" Lechtenberg
Aug 16, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Lechtenberg, age 83, completed his earthly mission on August 16, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Tony was born on August 30, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and was raised in Ponca City, Oklahoma, by his parents, Anthony A. and Josephine Lechtenberg. He was the oldest of four children.
Following his high school graduation, Tony enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he...
Dixie Lee Grahlman
Aug 14, 2026
Dixie Lee Grahlman, 89, of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at BeeHive Homes of Glenpool.
Dixie was born on July 27, 1937, in Maud, Oklahoma, to Jack and Lowell Marsh. Dixie graduated from Harrison High School in Harrison, Arkansas. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1960 and later her Master of Science (M.S.) in...
Laura Kane
Aug 13, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished Laura following a brief illness. Laura was born November 1st, 1959 in Cedar Rapids, lowa. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Sara Jane Kane. She lived in California and Florida before settling in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Edison High School class...
Rebecca Ann Baldwin
Aug 13, 2026
Rebecca Ann Baldwin passed peacefully the morning of August 13th. She was a loyal wife and fiercely devoted mother and grandmother-- a light shining in darkness. She leaves behind a remarkable husband, Bill, two children, Chelsie and Taylor, and five wonderful grandchildren: William, Dyna, Eden, Poppy, and Daisy. Her love and selflessness will be felt for years and she will...
William David Haddock Sr.
Aug 12, 2026
William "Bill" Haddock, age 78, passed away on August 12, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1948, in Norman, Oklahoma, Billy truly was everyone's Valentine. He was born to Dr. Jim and Marie Haddock and spent his early years in Norman, where he graduated from Norman High School with the Class of 1966. He began his college...
Elizabeth Ann Pierce
Aug 12, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Pierce, age 89, died on August 12, 2026 in her home, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on October 23, 1936 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to parents Henry Williams and Carolyn Oldham Williams. She graduated from San Marcos Academy in Texas then furthered her education by attending Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK. There, she met her future husband,...
William Earle Hughes
Aug 10, 2026
Bill Hughes was born to June Alice Hughes-Metcalfe and Robert Earle Hughes on June 14, 1944, in Fort Worth, Texas. As the son of an Air Force officer, he moved twenty-seven times in twenty-five years and graduated from high school in Marrakech, Morocco. After graduation, Bill and a friend hitchhiked throughout Europe for two months. His experiences gave him a...
Jo Ann Choate
Aug 6, 2026
Jo Ann Choate, age 91, died at Green Tree in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, on August 6, 2026. She left behind a loving family who will remember her fondly as "Meema" or "Meems". She was born into a modest family in Alma, Arkansas, the fourth of five children, to Arnold Francis and Alta Mae (Craft) Dunn, on July 21, 1935. She...
Brenda Gayle Weaver
Aug 3, 2026
Brenda G. Weaver, age 71, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, animal lover, photographer, and fitness instructor. Her life was marked by passion, determination, independence, and a caring heart.
She graduated from Tulsa Will Rogers high school in 1973. In the 80's she was a small-business owner of Gotcha Covered Screen Printing, in the 90's, she worked...
Jean Arp
Aug 3, 2026
Jean Ratican Arp, age 97, went to her heavenly reward on August 3, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Jean was born on November 6, 1928, in St Louis, Missouri to parents William and Lucille Ratican. Jean was the youngest of 5 and adored her siblings and their many children.
She graduated from Fontbonne High School then furthered her education by graduating from Miss...
Earl Tiffany Gerow
Aug 1, 2026
Earl Tiffany Gerow, 63, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on August 1, 2026. He will be remembered above all as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy was spending time with the people he loved.
Earl was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Alfred Gerow and Bridget Tiffany Gerow on March 18,...
