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Cecilia Caroline Kee

Cecilia Caroline Kee

Jun 11, 2010

Cecilia Caroline Kee, age 86 of Tulsa, passed away from this life on Friday, June 11, 2010, in Tulsa. Cecilia was born on February 25, 1924 in Tulsa to Nicklaus and Barbara (Pargett) Hein. She graduated school from Holy Family and married Don L. Kee on August 19, 1967 in Tulsa. Cecilia worked as a cashier for Safeway Food Stores,...

Gertrude Mckee Lovoi

Gertrude Mckee Lovoi

Jun 10, 2010

Gertrude McKee LoVoi passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. She was born in Enid, OK, on March 30, 1922, to Charles and Estelle (Larrieu) McKee. Her father was transferred to Tulsa, OK one year later and she always considered herself a native Tulsan. Gertrude attended Marquette High School and the University of Tulsa where she received a...

Mary Anne Travers

Mary Anne Travers

Jun 9, 2010

Mary Anne (Wells) Egan Travers, 80, joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and many loved ones on June 9, 2010. Mary Anne was born January 10, 1930 in Pomona, CA to Stephen Ward Wells and Gertrude M. (Griesemer) Wells. She was raised in Tulsa, OK and was a graduate of Marquette Catholic School. Mary Anne was a long time...

William Donald Toney

William Donald Toney

Jun 8, 2010

Born in Sallisaw, OK May 8, 1927, William Donald Toney was a loving, kind, caring, considerate, generous, humorous, intelligent, wise husband, father and friend. He shared many interests such as hunting, fishing, gardening, carpentry, travel and love for reading, literature, art and music. His children, James and Donna Susan are filled with memories of his immense love, presence, loyalty, and...

Allen R. Ratti

Allen R. Ratti

Jun 7, 2010

Allen R. Ratti (85) passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Monday, June 7, 2010. He was born May 1, 1925 in Seattle, Washington to Gustavus and Gertrude Ratti. Mr. Ratti joined the United States Marines at 17 and served as a Corporal in the V Amphibious Division on Guam in World War II. He married Mary MacDonald Jenkins in 1948 and...

Edward

Edward

Jun 7, 2010

Edward "Eddie" Blake Handlan passed away June 7, 2010. He was born in St. Louis, MO, on January 5, 1961 to Alexander and Marianne (McTague) Handlan. He was preceeded in death by sister, Katherine Alspaugh, and survived by his parents, Alexander and Marianne, brothers, Alex Handlan and Thomas Handlan, sister Ellen Handlan, nieces Kari and Emma Alspaugh, nephew Michael Handlan,...

William Julian Short

William Julian Short

Jun 6, 2010

William "Bill" Julian Short, age 83, died on June 6, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. Bill was born in Bartlesville, OK to William Short, Sr. and Dolores (Jenkins) Short on October 1, 1926. The oldest of three children, Bill grew up in Bartlesville and upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. After...

James T. Grillot

James T. Grillot

Jun 5, 2010

James (Jim) T. Grillot, loving father, grandfather and friend, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010. Jim is survived by his two daughters, Suzette and Angela; son-in-law, Pat; three grandchildren, Hannah, Will and Michael; brother, Francis, Jr.; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen; nephew, Tim; nieces, Tammy, Jackie and Jan; and numerous friends and extended family members. Jim was born in Parsons, Kansas, on...

Ruby Herrington

Ruby Herrington

Jun 4, 2010

Ruby Herrington, 94, died in Corpus Christi, TX June 4, 2010. Ruby had a career in bookkeeping. Visitation will be 4-5 pm at Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, 1402 S Boulder, Tulsa, OK. A private Graveside service will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, OK, at 11:00 Memorial Park.

James Luther Dunbar

James Luther Dunbar

May 31, 2010

James Luther Dunbar, 92, died Monday ,May 31, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born to Ralph and Pauline (Herron) Dunbar on December 22, 1917 in Tulsa, OK; he was one of nine children. After graduating from Central High School in Tulsa, in 1936, he worked as a ranch hand and competed in many rodeos as a steer wrestler. On...

Evelyn M. Williamson

Evelyn M. Williamson

May 28, 2010

Evelyn Mae Williamson nursed thousands of Oklahomans through injury and illness. On May 28, 2010, she succumbed to her own infirmities. Evelyn was born September 2, 1926 in Jennings, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of four daughters' born to Fred Lauener and Hester Portwood. Evelyn graduated from Tulsa's first nursing school at age 21 and had a long, accomplished career...

Mildred Fahrner

Mildred Fahrner

May 27, 2010

Mildred Fahrner, 82, of Tulsa, OK died Thursday, May 27, 2010. Mildred had a career as a bank teller. A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 1,at the Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, 1402 S. Boulder, Tulsa, OK. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.fitzgeraldivychapel.com .

Glen Edward Barnes

Glen Edward Barnes

May 26, 2010

Glen Edward Barnes, 76, went home to be with his lord on May 26th in Tulsa after a valiant battle with Parkinson disease and cancer. Glen was born on June 27, 1933, in Boswick, Nebraska to Glen and Rosie Barnes and grew up in Portis, Kansas. Glen served his country in the Navy CBs during the Korean War. He also...

Robert J. Taylor

Robert J. Taylor

May 25, 2010

TAYLOR, Robert J., age 86, died May 25, 2010 at his home. He was born April 2, 1924 in Muskogee, OK. Bob married Ann Miller of Tulsa, OK on July 23, 1948 in the Rose Chapel at Boston Avenue Methodist Church. He spent his career at Warren Petroleum where he was Manager of Marine Division and served on the National...

Marian Morris Bermingham

Marian Morris Bermingham

May 23, 2010

BERMINGHAM, Marian Morris, 97, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. She was born January 18, 1913 in Oklahoma City, OK to John and Lula Morris who preceded her in death. Marian graduated with a Bachelor's degree from USC. She is survived by her cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held 11:00am Thursday, May 27, 2010...

Jan Byron Whiteley

Jan Byron Whiteley

May 20, 2010

Jan Byron Whiteley,age 54, died May 20, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. He was married to Susan. During his working career, Jan was a legal assistant. There will be no services for Jan. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fitzgeraldivychapel.com .

Jimmi

Jimmi

May 19, 2010

ALLIE, Jimmie Wilson, 68, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born September 9, 1941 in Crystal City, Texas to James Wilson and Katherine Shirley Wilson who preceded her in death. Jimmie attended high school in Dilley, Texas and Cameron University in Oklahoma earning an Associates Degree in Nursing. She was a registered nurse for...

Carlos Alfonso Saavedra

Carlos Alfonso Saavedra

May 19, 2010

SAAVEDRA, Carlos Alfonso, 94, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. He was born October 25, 1915 in Sansare, Guatemala to PorFirio Saavedra and Sixta Portillo Saavedra. He was preceded in death by; parents, 2 daughters and a grandson. He is survived by; wife of 74 years, Blanca R. Saavedra, of the home; children, Carlos Saavedra and wife...

Shelley Starbucks

Shelley Starbucks

May 18, 2010

Shelley Starbucks, 58, died in Tulsa, OK. She was born to Charles and Mary Katherine (Sullivan) Johnson in Tulsa, OK on March 20, 1952. Shelley was an artist and teacher. Shelley is survived by a daughter, Sarah Large, of Tulsa, a son, Matthew Denton, of Austin, TX and one granddaughter. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 27,...

Doris Heldstab

Doris Heldstab

May 17, 2010

REEVES, Doris Heldstab (Gussie), 76, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010 in Fort Gibson, OK. She was born December 12, 1933 in Crookston, MN to Gustav Martin Heldstab and Hedwig Wronski Heldstab who preceded her in death. Doris was a registered nurse. She worked in Oklahoma City as a public health nurse specializing in TB patients and also intensive care...

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