Susan Jean Fritts
Jan 8, 2022
Susan Jean Fritts, formerly of Enid, Oklahoma, beloved mother of Robert and Emily, passed away Saturday, January 8th, at the age of 71 in her hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the loving care of Clarehouse and St. Francis Hospice, with her children at her side. She rejoins her parents, Robert & Jean Kygar, whom she lost at a young age,...
Tracy Wright
Jan 3, 2022
Tracy Renee Wright, 32, bounced to a better place on Monday, January 3, 2022, from her home in Tulsa and far too soon for those who loved her. She was born November 11, 1989, and grew up in Beggs, then dedicated herself to a life serving others, most recently as a nurse at Ascension/St. John Hospital in Tulsa. She also...
Joseph Francis Fusco, Sr.
Jan 3, 2022
Joseph Fusco Sr., 83, of Tulsa, OK passed away on Jan, 3, 2022. Joe was born, Aug 31 ,1938 in Albany, NY to John and Michaelina Fusco. He is survived by his wife Frances of 58 years. His 3 children, Mary Mattioni (Rick) of Tulsa, John Fusco (Jennifer) of Josephine, Tx and Joseph Fusco Jr. (Shelly) of Stillwater, OK, 6...
Peggy Lou Siler
Jan 2, 2022
Peggy Siler, born, December 20, 1932 Peggy Lou Riggenbach to John and Lena (Diel) Riggenbach of rural Burlington, OK passed early January 2, 2022 in peaceful repose, at the age of 89. She lived in residence with her daughter, Lori Richcreek, and son-in-law David, in Bixby, OK. Peggy also leaves behind a son, Steven Siler, and daughter-in-law Pamela; sister-in-laws June...
Ruben Caluag Laus
Jan 1, 2022
Ruben Caluag Laus, M.D. 87 years old, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on January 1, 2022 at St. John Medical Center Tulsa, OK. He was born in Manila, Philippines on December 15, 1934 to Carmen Caluag Laus, a pharmacist and Hermogenes Limpin Laus, a businessman. Ruben finished his Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Zoology at the University...
Josephine Grasselli Winter
Dec 30, 2021
Josephine Grasselli Winter, a mother, philanthropist and supporter of Tulsa society, died of heart disease, on December 30, 2021, at her home near the Philbrook Museum of Art. She was 89. Friendly and energetic, Josie stood out in any crowd, particularly at the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra where she was usually in the center of a group discussing the ensuing performance...
Bonnie Ann Lapidus
Dec 29, 2021
Bonnie Ann Lapidus, 61, died in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021. An obituary will be posted here when available. Graveside service will be on Monday, January 3rd, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa. Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, 918-585-1151
Bryan Andrew Wallen
Dec 29, 2021
Bryan Andrew Wallen passed away on December 29, 2021. He was the owner of BBW Landscaping, LLC and BBW Fencing, LLC. He is survived by his wife loving Brandi, his wonderful kids Sapphire Wallen, Celecity Wallen, Hayden Brandt, and Afton Labor. He also leaves behind his amazing mother Catherine Jones and his dad Thomas Jones, sisters Valerie Henry and Sunday...
Susan Nadine Bell
Dec 24, 2021
Susan Nadine Bowles Bell ascended to Heaven on Friday, December 24, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home in Tulsa, OK. Susan was born on March 10, 1940 in Ft. Smith, AR. She moved with her parents to Tulsa shortly after her birth where she lived until she graduated from college in 1962. Susan was predeceased by her parents, William...
Malek Elias Elkhoury
Dec 22, 2021
On December 20th our dear husband, father and friend, Malek Elkhoury departed this world after a four-week battle with pneumonia and related complications. Malek faced this fight with the same boldness and vigor as he faced every situation in his life. After serving 2 years in the Christian army, Malek left his home town of Beirut, Lebanon to find a...
Katherine Ann Cartwright
Dec 22, 2021
Katherine A. Cartwright, 72, went to be with her Lord on December 22, 2021. Kathy was passionate about her faith in God, her family and friends, and her advocacy work on behalf of the hurting, the helpless and the broken. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and sister, a loyal friend and a servant for/of Christ. She...
Samuel Reuben Oleinick
Dec 21, 2021
Dr. Samuel Reuben Oleinick A loving husband, father and grandfather, Samuel passed away December 21, 2021. He was born on February 29, 1932 to Julius and Evelyn Oleinick in Newark, New Jersey. The family moved to Brooklyn where Sam, along with his brothers, spent their early childhood. The automobile and defense industry took the family to Detroit. Sam attended Wayne...
John Joseph Wade
Dec 20, 2021
Fr. John J. Wade, a retired priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, died peacefully on December 20, 2021, ten days short of his 91st birthday. His brother Steve was at his bedside. He had celebrated his 65th anniversary of priestly ordination earlier this year. Born on December 30, 1930, in Duncan, Oklahoma, John Joseph Wade...
Robert Alan Sanditen
Dec 18, 2021
Robert (Bob) Alan Sanditen, age 84, passed away Saturday, December 18th in Tulsa, OK. Bob grew up in Tulsa and graduated from Central High School and the University of Oklahoma. He served in the Air Force, worked in the family business, OTASCO, and then as a stock broker for over 25 years. Bob is preceded in death by his parents,...
Elizabeth Marie Betts
Dec 17, 2021
Elizabeth "Betsy" Marie Betts, 67, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 17, 2021 following a brief illness. Betsy was born in Houston, Texas to Dr. William A. Betts, M.D. and Marie Betts. She was raised in Tulsa. Betsy graduated from Bishop Kelley High School and continued her education graduating from the University of Tulsa. She was a...
Ellen Shannon
Dec 12, 2021
The Shannon family mourns the loss of Marian "Ellen" Shannon. On Sunday, December 12th, 2021 Ellen died at home after a prolonged illness, in hospice care, with her husband, Charles Shannon, at her side. During the preceding hours and days, she was surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and extended family. Ellen was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 6,...
Robin Mcillwain
Dec 12, 2021
On Sunday, December 12, 2021, Robin McIllwain, loving wife of Rick McIllwain and mother of deceased son, Spencer McIllwain passed away at home surrounded by all her sisters and brother. She was 66 years old. Robin was born in Joplin, Missouri on December 26, 1954, to Tony and Dorothy Baine. She was the fourth child and fourth daughter of eight...
Charles Evans
Dec 11, 2021
Charles Mack Evans was born June 23, 1940 in Sparks, Lincoln County, Oklahoma and passed away December 11, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma after a long illness. He was the only child of Mack Herman Evans and Evelyn Isavei Rikard Evans. A graduate of Coyle High School, Charles attended The University of Oklahoma where he met his cherished wife, Celia Rose...
Charles Michael Sturm
Dec 10, 2021
Charles Michael Sturm, born September 29, 1931 in Victoria, Texas, died at age 90 in Harrison, Arkansas on December 10, 2021. Charles was preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Jean Lee Sturm (Pat), his mother and father, Julia Mary Slavik Sturm and Dick Herman Sturm, four brothers, Dietrich Herman Victor Sturm, Franklin Joseph Sturm, David Herman Sturm and...
John R. Mcginley, Jr.
Dec 9, 2021
John R. McGinley, Jr. passed away December 9, 2021. He was born on July 4, 1930 and was raised in Tulsa by his parents John and Zuleme McGinley. He attended elementary school at Marquette and graduated from Cascia Hall high school in 1948. He earned his bachelor's degree in 1952 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He returned to Tulsa...
