David Rich
Jul 9, 2017
David Rich, 90, of Tulsa, OK, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9th. David was the son of Martin and Tillie Rich born in Houston, TX on January 12, 1927. He graduated high school at 17 and then enlisted in the Army during WWII. Following his military service, he graduated from the University of Texas with dual degrees in Chemistry...
John William Carter
Jul 9, 2017
John William Carter, 80, a longtime advocate of education, graduated to Heaven, Sunday, July 9, 2017. John entered this life September 27, 1936, and was welcomed, in Tulsa, by his parents, Gladys Duke Carter and John Wesley Carter, and his sister Patricia. John, "Bill", and family settled into West Tulsa, where he graduated from Webster High School in 1954. He...
Casey Williams Gregg
Jul 8, 2017
Casey Williams Gregg, 37, passed away on Saturday, July 8 of natural causes after a long struggle with illnesses. He was a much beloved son, husband, father, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was a person of principle and courage, a patriot, a highly skilled carpenter, an expert in firearms, a dedicated fisherman, a man who enjoyed watching OU football...
Marilyn M. "Mickey" Ethridge
Jul 8, 2017
Retired TPD Officer Mickey Ethridge, 86, died July 8, 2017. Born April 28, 1931, on her grandpa's farm in Monett, MO, Mickey's family moved to Tulsa when she was 5. She graduated from Will Rogers H.S. in 1949. After a year at OU and various office jobs, Mickey found her true calling in 1955 when she joined the police department....
Curt Albert Herrmann
Jul 5, 2017
Curt Albert Herrmann, 45, of Tulsa, passed away on July 5, 2017 at his home. Curt was born in Momence, Illinois on April 17, 1972 to Joseph and Patricia Herrmann. He was the middle of three children. After completing high school, Curt attended the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, where he graduated as "Student Most...
Lelia Marie Romine
Jul 4, 2017
Lelia Romine, 88, of Tulsa, left this life on July 4, 2017. She dedicated her life to living out her Catholic faith, opened her heart to many, and was a joy to those she touched. Lelia was preceded in death by her parents, Eujino and Mary Pianalto; her husband, Jim; sister, Veronica; and brother, Abe. She is survived by her...
Traci Lee Marson
Jul 3, 2017
Traci Lee Marson, 26, of Catoosa, died on Monday, July 3, 2017, in Tulsa. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Saint Catherine Catholic Church, Tulsa, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Traci was...
Sylvia Frances Nagy
Jun 28, 2017
Sylvia Frances Nagy, 94, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, currently of Tulsa, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Friday, June 30, 2017, at the Calvary Cemetery Chapel, in Tulsa. Oklahoma. Sylvia was born on June 13, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Mary Wielgot....
Laura Louella Kershner Wilson
Jun 28, 2017
Laura Louella Kershner Wilson was born July 31, 1930, to Frederick Vance and Calista Kershner in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from Central High School, Tulsa University, and Oklahoma State University, earning an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Masters in Early Childhood Development. Her teaching career included twelve years at Channing Day School in All Souls Unitarian Church, later serving...
Thomas C. Monahan
Jun 22, 2017
Thomas C. Monahan entered into eternal peace on Thursday, June 22, 2017. He was 87. Born February 17, 1930 to Lawrence and Clara Monahan in Boston, Mass, Tom was the youngest of 3 children. He attended school in Massachusetts and New Hampshire before graduating from University of Arizona in 1952. Tom served in the US Air Force as a navigator...
Carolyn L. Volturo
Jun 22, 2017
Carolyn L. Volturo passed from this life on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at St. John Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Carolyn was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 7, 1938 to parents Dewey D. and Bessie L. (Hensley) Allen. Carolyn grew up in Tulsa and graduated from Will Rogers High School in 1955. Carolyn married Charles Volturo on June 1, 1985...
Donald Reid Inbody, M.D.
Jun 18, 2017
Donald Reid Inbody was born October 14, 1930 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to J. Roy and Billie Inbody. He passed away peacefully on June 18, 2017. Don graduated from Will Rogers High School in 1948, later attending the University of Tulsa, graduating with a B.S. He attended the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine, where he received his M.D. Following an...
Russell Clifford Butler
Jun 17, 2017
Russell Clifford Butler, 87, of Tulsa, went home to be with our Lord on June 17th 2017. The military honors funeral service will be held at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery on Thursday, June 22nd at 1:00 p.m. The address is: 1423 Cemetery Road, Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Fitzgerald Funeral Service. Russell was born in Burlington,...
John Edward Deas, Sr.
Jun 15, 2017
Visitation: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel Rosary: 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Church of St. Mary's Chapel Mass of Christian Burial: 1:00 p.m. Friday at Church of St. Mary's Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500
Henry Richard "Dick" Raskin
May 28, 2017
Henry Richard "Dick" Raskin of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on May 28, 2017. He is survived by: his son, Whit Raskin; nephews, Greg Raskin and Robert Raskin; niece, Debby Raskin; and sister-in law, Phyllis Raskin. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Raskin and William Raskin, and his brother, Howard Raskin, all of Tulsa. Dick was born December...
Ruby Lea Mcgonigal
May 25, 2017
Mrs. Ruby L. McGonigal, 78, of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away on May 25th, 2017. Ruby was born in Stigler, Oklahoma to Bill and Laura Opal Beeler on March 13th, 1939. Her family moved to Jenks when she was 9. She attended Jenks schools until she married Ted McGonigal on June 20th, 1955, in Tulsa Oklahoma. She then attended Roberts Beauty...
Kenneth Merle Rath
May 23, 2017
Kenneth "Merle" Rath, age 97, died peacefully Tuesday, May 23 in Denver, CO. He was born in Humbolt, KS where he lived until enlisting in the U.S. Army and leaving to fight in WWII. While serving in the Army, he fought in both, North African and Europe and received a Bronze Star for bravery. After returning from the war, he...
Paul A. April, M.D.
May 21, 2017
Paul A. April, MD Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, retired, passed away in Tulsa, OK on May 21, 2017 at the age of 87. He spent 53 plus years in private practice beginning in Utica Square and then spent the remaining years located on South Yale, adjacent to St. Francis Hospital. He was a 1955 graduate of NYU, Internship and Residency...
William "Billy" Hale
May 21, 2017
Visitation: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500
Janice Anne O'Brien
May 20, 2017
Janice Anne O'Brien, born to Charles Henry and Imogene (Wilson) Browning August 24, 1933 in Bartlesville, OK, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, May 20th. Janice graduated from Will Rogers High School Tulsa, OK in 1951. She went on to attend Oklahoma A&M (now OSU) and was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. While based in Kansas City, MO...
