Donna Marie Nelson
Jan 22, 2021
Donna Marie (Salyers) Nelson left this earthly life to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 22, 2021. Donna, the youngest of four children, was born in Parsons, Kansas, on September 24, 1926, to Lum and Frances Salyers. In her early years, due to her father's business, Donna's family moved frequently around southern Kansas and...
Carlos Octavio Rodriguez
Jan 19, 2021
Carlos Octavio Rodriguez Fernandez, 45, passed away on January 19, 2021. Carlos was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela to Carlos Rodriguez and Edmee Fernandez on December 11, 1975. The family moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 1985. Carlos graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Sculpture. He was an accomplished musician, composer, sculptor and painter. Carlos...
Mervin Dean Aptak
Jan 17, 2021
Mervin Dean Aptak passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mervin was born to Harry and Bertha Aptak on July 9, 1929, in Lansing, Michigan. His family moved to Tulsa where he grew up with his brother, Jack Aptak, of blessed memory, and he graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1947. He attended college as a...
Virgle Argus Acord
Jan 12, 2021
Virgle Argus Acord, born April 17, 1932, died January 12, 2021 in Oologah, Oklahoma at the age of 88. He was born in Stidham, Oklahoma to Oliver and Molly Acord. He was the youngest of nine children. On November 10, 1949 Virgle married Lucille Florence Satterwhite in Vinita, Oklahoma. They had two daughters, Brenda and Cleta while living in Tulsa,...
Yvonne Mary Grewe
Jan 10, 2021
Yvonne Mary Grewe, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was a model for women who dared to envision a married life full of love, children, civic engagement, executive power, religious devotion, and genuine friendships. A feature writer from the Tulsa World said Yvonne combined "the exuberance of a cheerleader, the authority of a drill sergeant, and the patience of a Cub Scout...
Howard Stanley Coughlin
Jan 10, 2021
On Sunday January 10th, 2021, Howard S. Coughlin, loving husband and grandfather of three grandchildren, passed away at age 69. Howard was born on July 24th, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Grace Coughlin. He graduated high school in 1970 from R. Nelson Snider High in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He worked for the City of Tulsa, with the Traffic...
Dr. James Torchia
Jan 7, 2021
Dr. James S. Torchia, died on Thursday January 7, 2021. He was born on May 21, 1932 in Pittsburg Kansas. His parents were James D. Torchia and Edith (White) Torchia from Columbus, KS. Jim attended Columbus KS schools and received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State Teachers College in 1954. He then attended UMKC School of Dentistry graduating in 1957....
Anna B. Helinski
Jan 7, 2021
A Funeral Mass for Anna B. Helinski will be held at 11 AM, on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Parish of the Most Precious Blood, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.
James P. Freeman
Jan 6, 2021
James was a loving husband of 60 years with wife Jeri, father of six children, grandfather of two and great grandfather of seven. He is survived by their children Mark, Pat and Ann, son-in-law Richard Brook, grandchildren Jim Brook and Jennifer (Patrick) Kelley as well as their children (great grandchildren). Born in Windber, PA in 1922, he served in the...
Joseph Hilley
Jan 2, 2021
Joe Hilley, 68 died January 2nd, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Joe was born April 21st 1952 in Long Beach, California. His family later moved to Lompoc, California where he grew up. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Helen Hilley. He is survived by his wife Cheryl, three sons and their spouses Dustin and Camilla of Las...
Mary Alice Collier
Jan 1, 2021
Mary Alice Collier was born October 7, 1932 to Dr. Carl Collier and Elizabeth Burkart Collier in McAlester, Oklahoma. She passed away on January 1, 2021 in Broken Arrow, OK. She is survived by her nieces, Jan Edwards(Perry), Mary Lenze (Brad), Karen Collier (John Callabro), Kathy Collier (Kelly Pope), Becky Collier, great-nephew Christopher Lenze, cousins, Carrie Hierath, Dr. Doug Almond...
Richard Howl
Dec 31, 2020
Richard Thomas Howl was born August 30, 1927 in Oklahoma City to William and Agnes Howl. He passed peacefully on December 31st from complications of Covid-19. He was one of 10 children, himself a twin. Richard attended St. Gregory High School. He joined the Navy during WWII and was stationed in the Philippine's. After returning, he attended Oklahoma State University...
Larry Jon Tsosie
Dec 28, 2020
Larry Jon Tsosie began his journey on December 28th, 2020. He was raised in Farmington, New Mexico where he graduated from Farmington High School in 1980. He was active in cross country and was a scorpion for life. He then went to Bacone College for a few years. Larry became the director of the wastewater plant for the city of...
Hazel E. Miller
Dec 28, 2020
Hazel was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was the only child, but she was raised with two of her cousins. She was a very independent and strong woman. Hazel graduated from college with a Bachelors Degree, she became a Medical Technologist. Eventually she became the supervisor of the Medical Technologist of the company she worked for. After retirement, Hazel enjoyed...
Paulette Greenwood
Dec 26, 2020
Paulette Greenwood, age 73, passed away peacefully December 26, 2020. Paulette was beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She was born May 22, 1947 in Checotah, Oklahoma to George Paul Faught and Ina Frances Mullins Faught. Her father, mother, and brother Larry Duane Faught preceded her in death. Paulette is survived by her sister Norma and...
Betty Lou Aptak
Dec 26, 2020
Betty Lou Aptak passed away on Friday evening, December 25th at Zarrow Pointe in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Betty was born to Harry Lloyd and Esther H. Bonus on November 16, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa. Betty spent a happy childhood in Sioux City with her brother, Jerry Bonus and graduated from Central High School in 1948. She attended the University of...
