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Joe Cunningham

Joe Cunningham

Jul 30, 2018

Joseph A Cunningham III (Joe) passed away after 18 days of declining health in the hospital.  He had been sick for several months prior to his death.  Joe was born in Tulsa on December 5, 1956 to Joseph A and Nina L Cunningham, 12 hours after his cousin Kathy Luke. Joe graduated from Memorial High School Class of 1975 and...

Samuel James Vise

Samuel James Vise

Jul 30, 2018

Samuel James Vise was born on the stormy night of October 4, 1998, in Tulsa, OK, to proud parents Jill and Dan Vise. Sadly, he was tragically and suddenly taken away from us July 30, 2018, at the age of 19 during a much-anticipated family vacation. Sam joined the Boy Scouts in first grade and was actively involved through his...

Edward "Ed" Aloysius Clark

Edward "Ed" Aloysius Clark

Jul 28, 2018

Edward ("Ed") Aloysius Clark, of Tulsa, died on July 28, 2018.  He was born May 2, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, to Edward Aloysius Clark and Catherine Gertrude Clark (Harrigan).  He enlisted in the United States Air Force on October 12, 1949, as an Airman; and, after serving with distinction for 37 years, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.  During...

Jim T.Roy Barnes

Jim T.Roy Barnes

Jul 25, 2018

Jim T.Roy Barnes, 73, of Tulsa, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  He was born on December 13, 1944, in Tulsa, OK, to John and Henrietta (McCloud) Barnes.  He graduated from Will Rogers High School in 1963 and furthered his education at the University of Tulsa. Jim, a man of many careers and an entrepreneurial spirit, was best characterized by...

Helene W. Schmitz

Helene W. Schmitz

Jul 23, 2018

Helene Ann Whitmer Schmitz was born January 23, 1922 in Richmond, Kansas, the daughter of Dr. Warren and Adalee Brownlee Whitmer.   She passed from this life on July 23, 2018 at the age of 96.  Helene married Robert H Schmitz on November 25, 1948 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka, Kansas.  They lived in Manhattan, Kansas for 55 years....

Erik Michael Zein

Erik Michael Zein

Jul 22, 2018

Erik Zein, 34, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, passed away with his wife, family and friends by his side at St. John Medical Center, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Sunday, July 22, 2018. He was born on Wednesday, November 23, 1983 in Tulsa, to Twila Kay and Michael Shawn Zein. Erik graduated from Thunderbird Youth Academy before enlisting in the U.S. Army. After...

Diann Irene Getman

Diann Irene Getman

Jul 21, 2018

Diann Irene Getman passed away peacefully Saturday, July 21st, 2018 in her home in Peachtree City, GA at the age of 83.  Diann was born to Eddie and Irene (Foote) Solberg on April 3, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Diann married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Getman, December 28th, 1954 and raised 3 children.  She was a wonderful mother who loved...

Philip W. Livingston

Philip W. Livingston

Jul 19, 2018

On this 19th day of July ,2018, I, Philip W. Livingston went on my final extended vacation. I was born on April 6,1946 to William G. and Stelline S. Livingston in Greenville, Mississippi. I was survived by my loving wife of almost 14years, Janie S. Livingston who was a God send after losing my first wife of 36 years, Karen...

Virginia Mae Griffin

Virginia Mae Griffin

Jul 17, 2018

Virginia was born June 29th, 1928 in Webb, Oklahoma to Guy and Lela Epperly, and passed from this life on July 17, 2018 surrounded by members of her family.  Virginia was preceded in death by her husband James H. Griffin and her brother Bob Epperly, her sisters-in-law Joyce Epperly (Loyd) and Esther Epperly (Guy), and her grandsons Jacob Nagode and...

Todd Gribben

Todd Gribben

Jul 14, 2018

Todd Gribben, New York City Interior Designer and Hudson, NY Antiques Dealer, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 25, 1961, to parents Thomas Louis Gribben and Patsy Ann (Wise) Young. A Christmas baby, he brought the gift of a ready smile and joy in life to all who knew him. He also brought a sense of humor and love...

Janice C. Warren Averill-Norman

Janice C. Warren Averill-Norman

Jul 13, 2018

Janice C. (Warren) Averill-Norman was born August 15, 1941 in Jacksonville, TX to Ray and Maxine War­ren. She died on July 13, 2018 in Tulsa, OK, following an exhausting battle with Cancer. Janice (Jan) initially retired from GableGotwals Law Firm in Tulsa in 1989 following a rewarding career as Office Manager. Following her GableGotwals retire­ment, she and "Gene" embarked on...

Mary Evelyn Penterman

Mary Evelyn Penterman

Jul 10, 2018

Mary E. Penterman of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died on July 10, 2018 at The Villages of Southern Hills of Tulsa under the loving care of Tabby Pike and Hospice.  She was born in Tulsa on June 28, 1925, the daughter of Herman W. Penterman and Mary (Hartman) Penterman. Miss Penterman attended Tulsa University and received her BS in Engineering at the...

Jane Sullivan Dee

Jane Sullivan Dee

Jul 8, 2018

Jane (Sullivan) Dee, 75, lifelong Tulsa resident, died on Sunday, July 8, 2018.  A Rosary will be held on Sunday, July 15th at 6:00 PM, at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, on Monday, July 16th, at Christ The King Catholic Church. Jane was born in Tulsa, on December 21,...

Norman Levick

Norman Levick

Jul 6, 2018

Norman Eugene Levick, 89, of Tulsa, Oklahoma died on July 6th, 2018. Norman was born November 12, 1928 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Dr. Julius and Dena Levick. He was married for 55 years to the love of his life, Bootsie Levick. Norman is a graduate from The University of Houston and also attended the University of Oklahoma, where he...

David Michael Shadday

David Michael Shadday

Jul 4, 2018

David Michael Shadday David Shadday, 67, passed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. He was born on December 28, 1950, in Tulsa. David graduated from Cascia Hall in 1969 and earned a business degree from Oklahoma State University. David was vice-president and co-owner of W.M. Heitgras Company. David grew up surrounded by love; he returned that love to his community. David...

Erna Catherine Sommers

Erna Catherine Sommers

Jul 4, 2018

Erna Catherine Sommers, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 after a short stay at Grace Care Center at Northpointe in Tomball, TX. Her devotion to family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggles and ultimately gave her peace. Erna was born to parents Raymond L. Campbell and Catherine Bockwinkel, in St. Louis, MO...

Avis Lynn Swander Miller

Avis Lynn Swander Miller

Jun 29, 2018

She was famously and endearingly known for her hyperbolic descriptions ("That girl is the

Richard Dick Murphy

Richard Dick Murphy

Jun 27, 2018

Richard (Dick) Nelson Murphy, cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, June 27 at the age of 84, due to heart failure. A native Tulsan, Dick was born on April 7, 1934, an only child raised by an educator/writer Mom. He followed in her footsteps, graduating from Cassia Hall and the University of Tulsa with a degree in Journalism....

Leon A. Mullins

Leon A. Mullins

Jun 24, 2018

Leon A. Mullins, a very kind and loving husband, stepfather, grandpa and ggpa, died 6/24/18 at Montereau Health Center.  He was born 10/6/1927 in Oklahoma City to Chloe (Bass) and Burton Mullins. He later moved to Amarillo, TX with his Mother and beloved stepfather, Ralph Cole. There he formed his passion for Indian Motorcycles and piloting planes. He graduated from...

Annette Miller

Annette Miller

Jun 23, 2018

Annette Miller died on June 23, 2018, in her room at Inverness Village. She was born January 9, 1914 in Belleville, IL, to Fred and Leone Fleischbein, both musicians. Before moving to "independent living" at Inverness in 2011, Annette resided in the Bren Rose neighborhood in Tulsa. She moved there in 1952 from Cheyenne, WY, with her husband John ("Jack"...

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