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Glenn Edward Burnett

Glenn Edward Burnett

Oct 17, 2016

Glenn Edward Burnett was born on July 15, 1935 in Wichita Kansas. He died on October 17, 2016 at the age of 81 years old. He was the picture of health all his life and left this world suddenly and with no suffering – exactly as he would have wanted it. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife...

Peter Gerard Theban

Peter Gerard Theban

Oct 17, 2016

Peter Gerard Theban passed away on October 17, 2016, surrounded by his family, in the comfort of his home. He was diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer in early September. And although the disease took his life, the legacy he leaves behind far overshadows his sickness. Pete was born on December 17, 1951 in New York, New York. Weighing only...

James F. Rector

James F. Rector

Oct 16, 2016

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2016 at Calvary Cemetery Chapel, Tulsa, OK Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500

Eileen Cresse

Eileen Cresse

Oct 14, 2016

Cresse, Eileen Wainwright, 93, died Friday, Oct 14th, just 2 days shy of her 94th birthday after a brief illness. Born Oct 16, 1922 Omaha, NE to Marguerite (Carey) and Raymond Wainwright. She married Jack Read Cresse, Nov 30, 1944. The family moved to Tulsa in 1950. Predeceased by parents, husband Jack, siblings Lenore Sundholm and Gordon 'Buddy' Wainwright. Survived...

Helga Greiner

Helga Greiner

Oct 10, 2016

Rosary: 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday at Church of St. Benedict Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 291-3500

Brenda Miller Magoon

Brenda Miller Magoon

Oct 9, 2016

Brenda Miller Magoon was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 31, 1939 and passed away on October 9, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Magoon; her three children, Debbie Brown, Doug Magoon, Sharna Bovasso and son-in-law Steve; and her loving grandchildren: Ashley, Katilyn, Blake, and Ali. Brenda was an active member and philanthropist in her community. She was...

Thomas Matthew Neal

Thomas Matthew Neal

Oct 9, 2016

The last days were good ones: Riding the motorcycle in the hill country and eating barbecue and ice cream with friends on a Saturday. Watching NASCAR races and mowing the lawn on a Sunday. And then he was gone. Way too soon. Thomas Matthew Neal, 61, died Oct. 9, 2016, suddenly and without warning. Born in Tulsa and raised Catholic,...

David W. Thornton

David W. Thornton

Oct 8, 2016

David Thornton passed away on October 8, 2016. He was survived by: his loving wife Mary Thornton; two sisters, Charlotte Creech and Mary Gwen Dodson; and brother, Gary Thornton. David and Mary were married 13 years. They enjoyed riding their Harley Davidson, going to Webster Football games (where Mary teaches) and Jenks Football (where their nephew and niece attended school),...

Harry Joseph Smola

Harry Joseph Smola

Oct 6, 2016

Funeral services for Harry Joseph Smola, 89, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, are at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Tulsa, OK. Rev. Msgr. Gregory A. Gier, Rector Emeritus will officiate.  Services will conclude at the church. Private interment will be in Mizpah Church Cemetery, Pelham, Georgia. Mr. Smola passed away at home on Thursday, October 6,...

Marvin B. Larson

Marvin B. Larson

Oct 5, 2016

Marvin (Marv.) Brown William Andrew Larson passed away on October 5, 2016. He was born on January 1, 1930 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania to Evald and Florence Larson. He was a proud big brother to Lorraine Lutz and Laurine Lamb, who preceded him in death. After he graduated from Cooper Township High School he ventured to New York City and began...

Audra "Maxine" White

Audra "Maxine" White

Oct 4, 2016

Audra Maxine White, 87, departed this life October 4th 2016 in Fayetteville, AR. Her funeral service will be October 7th, 2:00 pm, at the Chapel in Memorial Park Cemetery. Maxine was born in Lincoln, AR on December 6th, 1928. At the start of her adult life she was hired as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She worked...

Robert E. Saizow

Robert E. Saizow

Oct 3, 2016

Robert Edward Saizow passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 3, 2016. He was born in 1925 in Kansas City, MO. After joining the Navy and serving in World War II, Robert attended the University of Illinois and earned a degree in Engineering. He moved to Tulsa, OK and married Jolene Dan Saizow in 1953. Shortly after, he...

Maurice Milton Wolff

Maurice Milton Wolff

Oct 2, 2016

Maurice Milton Wolff, president and owner of Med-X Drug Stores, died Sunday. He was 78. Born in Enid, Oklahoma in 1937 and raised in Cushing, Oklahoma, Milton graduated from the University of Oklahoma and became a CPA. He also served as a Lieutenant in the US Army. He married Diana Robinowitz in 1959. He served as president of Med-X Drug...

Vungh Za Dai "Neng Khaw Cin"

Vungh Za Dai "Neng Khaw Cin"

Oct 2, 2016

Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel Interment: Rolling Oaks Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500

Donnie Vaughn Brock

Donnie Vaughn Brock

Sep 30, 2016

Donnie Vaughn Brock, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away Friday, September 30, 2016. She was born in Tulsa on April 9, 1931, to Mable and Frank Vaughn. She was a proud Forty-niner from Central High School where she was a cheerleader and elected Band Queen. She attended the University of Tulsa and graduated from the University of...

Samuel Harry Franklin

Samuel Harry Franklin

Sep 27, 2016

Samuel Harry Franklin was born on December 17, 1938, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the son of Dr. Samuel Ewing Franklin and Ruby Olivia Culbertson. He was united in holy matrimony to Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Mook, his high school sweetheart, and they were fortunate enough to spend 55 years together. This union was blessed with three daughters. He quietly departed...

Robert George Herod

Robert George Herod

Sep 24, 2016

Robert George Herod, 85, passed away on September 24, 2016 in Tulsa, OK. Bob was born on September 26, 1930 on a farm outside Walnut, KS to James and Marjorie Herod, who preceded him in death along with his brother, Jon Herod. He lived and worked on the same farm during the Depression and the World War II years. Graduating...

Lucille J. Sparks

Lucille J. Sparks

Sep 24, 2016

Lucille J. Sparks, age 99, died in Tulsa, on Saturday, September 24, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband Dale "D.B" Sparks in 2002. A witty and independent woman, Lucille was a generous and caring volunteer, logging in more than 5,000 hours with the St. John's Auxiliary. She very much enjoyed spending time outdoors on her patio watching the birds...

Julia M. Wesley

Julia M. Wesley

Sep 23, 2016

Funeral Mass: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the Chapel at Calvary Cemetery, 9101 S. Harvard, Tulsa, Oklahoma Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500

Harold Charney

Harold Charney

Sep 23, 2016

Owasso attorney and long-time civic leader Harold Charney died Friday, September 23, 2016, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Charney was born in Henryetta, OK in 1930. Charney graduated from Henryetta High School in 1948, earning State Championship honors in both Debate and Extemporaneous Speaking. After enlisting in the Army and completing active-duty service, Charney attended the University of Oklahoma. Upon graduating from...

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