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Richard "Dick" Dibble

Richard "Dick" Dibble

Mar 12, 2020

George Richard "Dick" Dibble, 75, of Tulsa, peacefully passed with his family by his side on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Dick was born on June 2, 1944, in Richmondville, New York, the son of Randall and Phyllis (Proper) Dibble.  He grew up there, and stayed until he moved to Florida in 1962.  While there, he worked for NASA, and was...

Clark David Wallace

Clark David Wallace

Mar 9, 2020

Clark David Wallace On March 9, 2020 Clark Wallace joined his brother, father, grandparents and other beloved family members in Heaven at the age of 60. Clark passed peacefully at Saint John's hospital with his brothers at his side. Clark was born in Tulsa and graduated from Oklahoma State University to begin his teaching career.  He loved all of his...

Jose Marcos Mercado-Solis

Jose Marcos Mercado-Solis

Mar 9, 2020

José Marcos Mercado-Solis passed away on March 9, 2020 at the age of 55. Visitations will be at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel Friday March 13th from 9am-5pm and Saturday March 14th from 9am- 12pm. Funeral services will be held 1:00pm on Monday March 16, 2020 at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel with the pastor Elmer Rodriguez of Saints Peter and Paul...

Karen Denise Minton

Karen Denise Minton

Mar 9, 2020

Karen Denise Minton of Castle Pines, Colorado passed away peacefully with family at her side on March 9, 2020. Karen was born on October 14,1949 in Perryton, Texas to Jimmie and Maxine (May) Palmer. Karen grew up in Perryton and graduated from Perryton High School where she was the proud drum major.  On September 15, 1968, Karen married John E....

James L. "Jim" Scalet

James L. "Jim" Scalet

Mar 5, 2020

James Lee "Jim" Scalet Jim Scalet, 89, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died March 5, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Jim was born July 2, 1930 in Pittsburg, Kansas, to Angelo and Margaret Scalet and lived the majority of his young life there.  He graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1948 and attended Pittsburg State University....

Kenneth C. Warren

Kenneth C. Warren

Mar 2, 2020

. Kenneth Charles Warren was born into eternal life on March 2, 2020, his 71st birthday. Born on Long Island, New York in 1949 to Kendall and Marie Warren, he was the oldest of three children.  Kenny grew up and attended school in New York and served in Vietnam from 1969-1970. He returned to New York and soon after was...

Gail Ann Hankins

Gail Ann Hankins

Feb 29, 2020

Gail Ann Hankins passed away peacefully on February 29 at Clarehouse, Tulsa Oklahoma. Gail was born in Arkansas on September 19, 1950 to Alma and Howard Abercrombie. Gail graduated from the University of Oklahoma.  She was an avid quilter and belonged to several guilds. Gail is survived by her husband Tom Hankins from Tulsa; two sons, Brian and Mark Hankins...

Peggy Jane Taylor

Peggy Jane Taylor

Feb 23, 2020

Peggy Jane Taylor was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 23rd, 2020.  She was born June 15, 1927 to Cecil and Margaret Hunt in Independence, KS. While in high school Peggy met the love of her life Marlin Taylor. They were married August 8, 1948.  As a devoted and loving wife she...

Marjorie Bettcher

Marjorie Bettcher

Feb 23, 2020

Marjorie "Marge" Bettcher, 77, (January 14, 1943 -February 23, 2020). Born in California and raised in Winner, SD. On November 10, 1962, she married Roger Bettcher in Pierre, SD. Throughout her adult life, she made homes for her three children in several states, including Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming. She moved to Tulsa in 2018, where she met her new church...

Jane Ormsby Oberste

Jane Ormsby Oberste

Feb 18, 2020

Jane Ormsby Oberste, 61, of Tulsa, died February 18, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. A visitation with the family begins at 6 p.m. followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020, at the Bishop Kelley De Le Salle Chapel. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Holy Family...

Francis R. Gajan

Francis R. Gajan

Feb 15, 2020

Francis Ray Gajan passed away peacefully February 15, 2020 at the age of 80. Francis is survived by his brother, Joseph and Joseph's wife, Dorothy; his 3 sons - Richard, wife Sheila; Kevin, wife Leah; and Jason, wife Page; 6 grandchildren – Taylor, Nathan, Peyton, Conner, Natalie and West. Francis was born January 6, 1940.  His parents were U.J and...

Patricia M. Schaefer

Patricia M. Schaefer

Feb 14, 2020

Patricia May "Pat" Schaefer passed away of natural causes at St. Francis Hospital on February 14, 2020. She was born on April 3, 1940 in Baltimore, MD to Robert and Margaret (Cosgrove) Hoenes. In May of 1961, she married Edward B. Schaefer, in Baltimore, MD.  Throughout their married life, they moved frequently due to Edward's work with Western Electric and...

Marilyn Warren Vandever

Marilyn Warren Vandever

Feb 13, 2020

Marilyn Warren Vandever Marilyn Vandever went peacefully to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020, after recently celebrating her 93rd birthday, surrounded by family. Marilyn was born on February 5, 1927 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Natalie and W.K. Warren. She had many friends and loved to play tennis. After dating Carey "Red" Cowart for seven years, they married. Red...

Gene "Hudson" Smith

Gene "Hudson" Smith

Feb 9, 2020

Hudson passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Sunday February 9, 2020.  He is spending his first Sunday worshiping the Lord Jesus Christ in person.   He was 92 He was born in Houston, Texas on September 7, 1927. He grew up in Houston and was a member of the Louisiana Gospel Hall where he trusted Jesus Christ as...

Stephen E. Pirnat

Stephen E. Pirnat

Feb 9, 2020

Stephen Edward Pirnat was in love with life and it showed. Always quick with a joke and eager to embrace a new challenge, he was a thoughtful industry leader, a generous community supporter, a loyal longtime friend to many, and loving husband for 44 years to his high school sweetheart, Betty Pirnat of Tulsa. On Sunday, February 9, Steve passed...

Carol Janet Dick

Carol Janet Dick

Feb 6, 2020

Carol Janet Dick, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by family. She was born January 7, 1940 in Stigler, OK to JD and Reba (Hisaw) Moss. She was a 1957 graduate of Tulsa Central High School and attended the Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Carol married Robert Dick on October...

Ada "Kay" Mclaughlin

Ada "Kay" Mclaughlin

Feb 6, 2020

Ada Catherine "Kay" (Haubert) Huling McLaughlin entered eternal life on February 6, 2020. She was born to Martha Jane and Henry J. Haubert in Lawrenceville, IL on January 20, 1914. Kay grew up in Sapulpa, graduated from Holy Family School, and eventually settled in Tulsa. She was a long-time member of Christ the King Catholic Church, and Beta Sigma Phi...

Joannette "Jody" Keely

Joannette "Jody" Keely

Feb 5, 2020

Joannette "Jody" Keeley left this earth on Wednesday February 5, 2020.  She was born on March 11, 1939 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Helen Winifred (Straight) and Elmer Cook.  Jody was the youngest of two children and attended elementary school in Sapulpa and Holy Family Catholic School in Tulsa. After becoming employed by United Airlines, Jody survived a deadly plane crash...

Ruby "Rusty" Graff

Ruby "Rusty" Graff

Feb 4, 2020

Born and raised in Tennessee, Ruby met the love her life Leo Graff in November of 1946. Leo nicknamed her Rusty because of her stunning auburn hair. They married Feb 21,1947 and moved to Tulsa in 1951 where they made many lifelong friends and raised a family. They were married over 65 years until Leo's death in 2012. Rusty was...

Frank Edward Salle

Frank Edward Salle

Feb 1, 2020

Frank Edward Salle, 79, died in Tulsa on Saturday, February 1, 2020. A more complete obituary will be posted here when available. Graveside Services will be Monday, February 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., at Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa.

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