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Karl John Knight

Karl John Knight

Nov 17, 2015

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Margaret "Sue" Henderson Ryan

Margaret "Sue" Henderson Ryan

Nov 16, 2015

Margaret Joan (Sue) Ryan passed away November 16, 2015. She is remembered by her family for her over 90 years of thoughtfulness, generosity, and love. Sue leaves behind a large family and many friends who loved her sweet and friendly nature and who will miss her very much. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Ryan. She...

David Laforge Shead

David Laforge Shead

Nov 16, 2015

David LaForge Shead, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Robert Alexander and Rose Irene Shead on November 13, 1942, departed this life November 16, 2015, at his home in Tulsa, surrounded by loving family, after a year-long battle with cancer. David attended St. Gregory's High School where he made many lifelong friends, graduated in 1960, and went on to the...

Susan Marie Carter

Susan Marie Carter

Nov 10, 2015

Susan Marie Carter was born April 18, 1968 to Howard John Provinsal and Mary Patrice Provinsal (Travers). She passed from this life Tuesday, November 10, 2015. She was 47 years old. She is survived by daughter Brittany Lin Carter, son, Colton Neal Carter, father Howard John Provinsal, and his wife Jimmia. Mother, Mary Patrice Travers. Brothers, Howard John Provinsal Jr.,...

Helen E. April

Helen E. April

Nov 8, 2015

Helen E. April, devoted and loyal wife of Dr. Paul A. April, died November 8, 2015 after a prolonged, recurrent non-smoking related lung disease. Paul and Helen knew each other since grade school, though Helen remembers this as beginning in first grade and Paul recalls it from third grade. They lost track of each other, though they lived around the...

Anne M. Delesdernier Turck

Anne M. Delesdernier Turck

Nov 6, 2015

Anne M. (DeLesDernier) Turck went to the Lord on November 6th from long term respiratory illness. Born on Valentine's Day 1962 in Lynn, Massachusetts to Stanley "Pete" and Margaret DeLesDernier. She graduated from St. Pius X Catholic School and Bishop Kelley High School and attended St. Gregory's College. Anne loved dogs and raised Siberian Huskies. She is survived by her...

Maxine S. Kennedy

Maxine S. Kennedy

Nov 5, 2015

Maxine Sumpter Kennedy was born June 8, 1921 and died November 5, 2015. Predeceased by siblings: Quanah, Gideon, Ruth, and daughter Kathleen. Survived by brother and sister: William L. Sumpter and Jane Sumpter Moore. Also, children: Ann, William, Rosemary, Patrick, Mary and Susan and spouses. Maxine also leaves 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Family thanks...

Sr. Mary Michael Schwarz, Osb

Sr. Mary Michael Schwarz, Osb

Nov 4, 2015

Sr. Mary Michael (Evangeline) Schwarz was born on the family farm in Manchester, Oklahoma, October 13, 1920, and died November 4, 2015, at St. Joseph Monastery in Tulsa. She was the first of seven children born to Fred and Margaret (Wenke) Schwarz. She entered the Benedictine Sisters in Guthrie in 1940 and professed her perpetual vows in 1945. She received...

Carl Cardinal

Carl Cardinal

Nov 2, 2015

Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2015 and Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2015 both at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel. 918-291-3500

Robert Henry Schlenker

Robert Henry Schlenker

Oct 31, 2015

ROBERT HENRY SCHLENKER d.10.31.15 Robert Henry Schlenker, b. February 17, 1930 in Tulsa, was the only child of Amor Schlenker and Ursa Rennels Schlenker, natives of Charleston, Illinois. Shortly after their marriage, Mr. Schlenker's parents relocated from Charleston to Tulsa during the 1920s oil boom. Mr. Schlenker was a lifelong resident of downtown Tulsa's Riverview Neighborhood, a lifelong member of...

Robert Henry Schlenker

Robert Henry Schlenker

Oct 31, 2015

ROBERT HENRY SCHLENKER d.10.31.15 Robert Henry Schlenker, b. February 17, 1930 in Tulsa, was the only child of Amor Schlenker and Ursa Rennels Schlenker, natives of Charleston, Illinois. Mr. Schlenker was a lifelong resident of downtown Tulsa's Riverview Neighborhood, lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, and graduate of Central High School. He retired as an electrical engineer in 1993...

Janet Louise Hill Mcgrath

Janet Louise Hill Mcgrath

Oct 30, 2015

Janet Louise McGrath was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on May 13, 1960 to Francis Leland Hill and Marie Ruth (Weis) Hill. She passed from this life on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Tulsa. She was 55 year old. Janet first came to Tulsa in 1967 when Williams Pipeline Company transferred her father, Francis L. Hill, from Kansas City in...

Dr. Jerome E. "Jerry" Block

Dr. Jerome E. "Jerry" Block

Oct 29, 2015

Dr. Jerome E."Jerry" Block, MD, PHD, FACP of Tulsa, OK passed away on October 29, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, PA on February 3, 1938 to the late Charles and Eleanor Block. Dr. Block graduated Atlantic City High School and went on to receive a Bachelor's of Science from Muhlenburg College and his MD from the New Jersey College of Medicine...

Dr. Jerome Edward Block

Dr. Jerome Edward Block

Oct 29, 2015

Dr. Jerome E."Jerry" Block, MD, PHD, FACP of Tulsa, OK passed away on October 29, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, PA on February 3, 1938 to the late Charles and Eleanor Block. Dr. Block graduated Atlantic City High School and went on to receive a Bachelor's of Science from Muhlenburg College and his MD from the New Jersey College of Medicine...

Robert H. Ramsay

Robert H. Ramsay

Oct 29, 2015

Robert Ramsay, 79, CEO and owner of the R&D Pattern & Foundry Co., Inc. passed away at Hillcrest Medical Center on October 29, 2015. Mr. Ramsay died peacefully surrounded by his family. Mr. Ramsay was the third child and only son, born on October 24, 1936, of Hendry E. and Florence L. Ramsay. He was a native of Sand Springs,...

Margaret H. Rinaldi

Margaret H. Rinaldi

Oct 27, 2015

On October 27, 2015, Margaret H. Rinaldi passed away, called into the arms of our loving Lord. She was born on November 7, 1932, in Illinois, and spent the latter half of her life in Tulsa. Peg is survived by her sister Lee and brother Michael; children Steven, Karyn, and Robert; and grandchildren Anthony, J. Alexander, Robert, and Jennifer. She...

James O. "Jim" Pirtle

James O. "Jim" Pirtle

Oct 24, 2015

James O. (Jim) Pirtle, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2015 in Tulsa, OK. Jim was born on July 27, 1936, to Lewis and June (Hall) Pirtle of McAlester, Oklahoma. As a child, his family moved to Wilburton, OK, where he graduated from high school in 1954. Jim attended Cameron Junior College (now Cameron University) in Lawton, OK...

Shirley Ruth Klar

Shirley Ruth Klar

Oct 23, 2015

On October 23, 2015, we lost the beloved matriarch of our family, Shirley Ruth Klar. She'll always remain in our hearts as a person of strength and honor; a true mensch. She was loyal and created deep connections with those she loved. Her strong Jewish roots set her on a lifelong path of giving back. Among her many contributions, she...

Robert Baginski

Robert Baginski

Oct 21, 2015

Robert Chester Baginski passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at The Stratford Senior Living Center in Phoenix, AZ. He was 79. Bob was born December 28, 1935 in Baltimore, MD, the son of Mitchell and Viola (Denniston) Baginski. After 42 years with Citgo Petroleum Corporation in both Baltimore and Tulsa, he retired and traveled the world with his beloved wife,...

Devota A. Roach

Devota A. Roach

Oct 19, 2015

Visitation: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel Prayer Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum Detailed obituary will be published when available Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500

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