OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas

LaNelle Mueller

LaNelle Mueller

Dec 5, 2023

 

LaNelle Clowdus Mueller was born to Lenna D. and Foy E. Clowdus in their home near Elmer, Oklahoma, close to the Salt Fork of the Red River on February 1, 1936 and passed from this life on December 5, 2023 at Fairview Fellowship Home in Fairview. 

At a young age the family moved to Dimmitt, Texas to farm. ...

Travis Waldrep

Travis Waldrep

Dec 3, 2023

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Travis Waldrep announces his passing on December 3, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

 

Travis was born on July 31, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the beloved husband of Bessie, a devoted father to Nando and Lena, and the most wonderful grandfather to Erick, Ava, Orren, Grayson, Artie...

Carol Ann Fisher

Carol Ann Fisher

Dec 1, 2023

 

Carol Ann Fisher was born December 22, 1939, in Enid to Vernon E. and Georgia (Miner) Wilson.  She attended early grades in Marshall and Enid schools. In 1951 she and her family moved to Okeene where she graduated in 1957. It was there that she met her future husband, whose family lived across the street. 

 

Carol and Leland...

Evelyn Blubaugh

Evelyn Blubaugh

Nov 30, 2023

 

Evelyn May Blubaugh was born October 25, 1934, in Brewster, Ohio to Howard and Agnes Wolfe. Evelyn passed away peacefully at her home in Medford, Oklahoma on November 30, 2023. 

Evelyn is survived by her husband, Lee Blubaugh of Medford; daughters, Caren Johnson and husband, Roger of Bonham Texas and Diane Bilas of Dallas, Texas; son, John Bilas of Garland, Texas; stepdaughter, Kerri Robinson and husband, Rusty of McKinney, Texas; granddaughter, Tara Warren and husband, Brett; grandsons, Samuel Johnson and wife, Melissa, Joel Johnson, Omar Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Kyle Bilas and...

Jan Roger Jewell

Jan Roger Jewell

Nov 26, 2023

 

Jan Roger Jewell, age 68, entered the gates of paradise with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Jan was born February 27, 1955, in Cherokee, Oklahoma to Alby (Junior) and Betty (Winans) Jewell. He was their third child and only son. Jan graduated from Burlington High School and later from Oklahoma State University with a degree...

Rodney Heinrich

Rodney Heinrich

Nov 24, 2023

Funeral service for Rodney Heinrich will be Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. , at the Okeene SDA Church. Interment will follow at the Roselawn Cemetery. Viewing will be Monday December 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present 6:00-8:00

 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Rodney Heinrich Scholarship Foundation,...

Donald Wessels

Donald Wessels

Nov 21, 2023

 

 

Donald Lee “Don” Wessels, age 79, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  Don was born on December 20, 1943, at the Cherokee Masonic Hospital to George and Bessie Mae Jantz Wessels.  Don lost his mother at a young age, and his father then married her sister, Donna Jantz (at the request of Bessie), who raised Don as her own child.  George...

Lawrene Pearl Buck

Lawrene Pearl Buck

Nov 13, 2023

Lawrene Stone Buck of Cherokee, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, after a short illness.  She was born in Cherokee on February 12, 1936, the only daughter and second of four children of Lawrence and Mabel Stone.  She grew up with three brothers, Donald Lee, born in 1935, Larry Wilburn Stone, born in 1938, and A.J. “Jim” Stone,...

Gerry Ray Gage

Gerry Ray Gage

Nov 5, 2023

Gerry Ray Gage

Ray Gage began his journey on April 11, 1975, when he was born to his loving parents, Noble and Imogene.  His journey ended on November 5, 2023, as he left earth to start his next adventure.

As a sibling of two, Ray was the most rambunctious and carefree of them.  Ray had a great love for his...

Jeffrey Malvin Greb

Jeffrey Malvin Greb

Oct 31, 2023

Jeffrey (Jeff) Malvin Greb, son of the late Milton Malvin and Helen June (Reisig) Greb was born August 18, 1950, in Okeene, Oklahoma and passed away October 31, 2023, peacefully at home after a season of declining health.  

 

Jeff spent his childhood in several Oklahoma communities, attending Southard, Douglas, and Garber schools, participating in FFA and graduating with the...

Darrol Schroeder

Darrol Schroeder

Oct 29, 2023

 

Darrol Dean Schroeder, 76, of Cherokee, passed peacefully from this life into the welcoming arms of Jesus on October 29, 2023.

He was born September 26, 1947, in Hardtner, Kansas to Charlie and Louise Schroeder. Ten and a half years later, he was blessed by the arrival of his younger sibling, Connie Jo. Darrol became his little sister's protector...

Peggy Boehs

Peggy Boehs

Oct 25, 2023

 

 

Peggy June Boehs was born on September 6, 1939, in Enid, Oklahoma to Richard Maxwell Hand and Vivian Lovely Hand and passed from this life on October 25, 2023.  Peggy was raised in Ames on the family farm.  

 

Peggy married Jay Allen Boehs on November 9, 1957, and this union lasted until Jay’s death in July 2022. ...

William Hatley

William Hatley

Oct 21, 2023

 

William R. Hatley was born October 3, 1972, and passed away peacefully in his sleep October 21, 2023, in Enid, Oklahoma.  At all times William, better known as Billy, was a good man.  All the family he had was not family at all, but the best and dearest friends he could ever love; namely, John Winters of Stillwater, Oklahoma...

Barbara June Caruthers

Barbara June Caruthers

Oct 13, 2023

Barbara June McKee Caruthers was born in Fairview, Oklahoma on June 13, 1946, to Nile and Estella Bouse McKee and went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 13, 2023, at the age of 77.  Being the only girl with four brothers helped prepare her to fight a courageous battle with cancer. Her earliest education was at Union School, a...

Harvey Lee Foster

Harvey Lee Foster

Sep 30, 2023

 

Harvey Lee Foster was born in Enid on May 21, 1948, to parents, Charles Robert Foster and Dorthy  Foster.  He passed from this life on September 30, 2023, in Enid.  Harvey had always lived in Ringwood.  After Harvey and Patricia Dobbs were married, they continued to live in Ringwood. 

 

Harvey was a heavy equipment operator in the oil...

Chase Robert Puffinbarger

Chase Robert Puffinbarger

Sep 28, 2023

 



Chase Robert Puffinbarger, age 27,  passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Chase was born on June 23, 1996, in Alva, the son of Chris Hobson and Lloyd (Chub) Puffinbarger. Chase attended Cherokee High School and graduated in 2015. He continued his education at Northwest Technology Center in Alva where he received a certification in Auto Body. Chase...

Judy Ann Martin

Judy Ann Martin

Sep 20, 2023

Judy Martin ended her battle with muscular dystrophy at the age of 76 Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born November 2, 1946 in Hardtner, Kansas to Robert (Bob) and Opal (Winans) Blevins. Judy passed peacefully at home with her husband, son, and daughter-in-law by her side.

Judy married the love of her life, Carl Martin, on October 20, 1968,...

David Belter

David Belter

Sep 20, 2023

 

 

David Lee Belter was born May 3, 1956, in McAlester to parents, Gene Belter and Lillie Lovell Stephens Belter.  He passed from this life on September 20, 2023, at his home in Helena.  He was a high school graduate and chose farming for his occupation.

 

David is preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Lovell Belter,...

Imogene Gage

Imogene Gage

Aug 28, 2023

 

 

Imogene Gage began her journey on earth April 26, 1947, when she was born to her loving parents, Eugene and Daisy Smith.  Her journey ended on August 28, 2023, as she left earth to begin her next adventure.  She passed peacefully at home and was surrounded by family.

 

As an only child, she was a mischievous adventurist...

Collene Carol Weber

Collene Carol Weber

Aug 22, 2023

 

Collene Carol (Shelite) Weber, a beloved resident of Aline, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old. Collene was born on June 24, 1941, near Burlington, to E.V. and Dorothy Leora Shelite. She grew up in the west Aline area and was the only girl among six siblings. Collene and...

Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas

LaNelle Mueller

LaNelle Mueller

Dec 5, 2023

 

LaNelle Clowdus Mueller was born to Lenna D. and Foy E. Clowdus in their home near Elmer, Oklahoma, close to the Salt Fork of the Red River on February 1, 1936 and passed from this life on December 5, 2023 at Fairview Fellowship Home in Fairview. 

At a young age the family moved to Dimmitt, Texas to farm. ...

Travis Waldrep

Travis Waldrep

Dec 3, 2023

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Travis Waldrep announces his passing on December 3, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

 

Travis was born on July 31, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the beloved husband of Bessie, a devoted father to Nando and Lena, and the most wonderful grandfather to Erick, Ava, Orren, Grayson, Artie...

Carol Ann Fisher

Carol Ann Fisher

Dec 1, 2023

 

Carol Ann Fisher was born December 22, 1939, in Enid to Vernon E. and Georgia (Miner) Wilson.  She attended early grades in Marshall and Enid schools. In 1951 she and her family moved to Okeene where she graduated in 1957. It was there that she met her future husband, whose family lived across the street. 

 

Carol and Leland...

Evelyn Blubaugh

Evelyn Blubaugh

Nov 30, 2023

 

Evelyn May Blubaugh was born October 25, 1934, in Brewster, Ohio to Howard and Agnes Wolfe. Evelyn passed away peacefully at her home in Medford, Oklahoma on November 30, 2023. 

Evelyn is survived by her husband, Lee Blubaugh of Medford; daughters, Caren Johnson and husband, Roger of Bonham Texas and Diane Bilas of Dallas, Texas; son, John Bilas of Garland, Texas; stepdaughter, Kerri Robinson and husband, Rusty of McKinney, Texas; granddaughter, Tara Warren and husband, Brett; grandsons, Samuel Johnson and wife, Melissa, Joel Johnson, Omar Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Kyle Bilas and...

Jan Roger Jewell

Jan Roger Jewell

Nov 26, 2023

 

Jan Roger Jewell, age 68, entered the gates of paradise with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Jan was born February 27, 1955, in Cherokee, Oklahoma to Alby (Junior) and Betty (Winans) Jewell. He was their third child and only son. Jan graduated from Burlington High School and later from Oklahoma State University with a degree...

Rodney Heinrich

Rodney Heinrich

Nov 24, 2023

Funeral service for Rodney Heinrich will be Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. , at the Okeene SDA Church. Interment will follow at the Roselawn Cemetery. Viewing will be Monday December 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present 6:00-8:00

 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Rodney Heinrich Scholarship Foundation,...

Donald Wessels

Donald Wessels

Nov 21, 2023

 

 

Donald Lee “Don” Wessels, age 79, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  Don was born on December 20, 1943, at the Cherokee Masonic Hospital to George and Bessie Mae Jantz Wessels.  Don lost his mother at a young age, and his father then married her sister, Donna Jantz (at the request of Bessie), who raised Don as her own child.  George...

Lawrene Pearl Buck

Lawrene Pearl Buck

Nov 13, 2023

Lawrene Stone Buck of Cherokee, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, after a short illness.  She was born in Cherokee on February 12, 1936, the only daughter and second of four children of Lawrence and Mabel Stone.  She grew up with three brothers, Donald Lee, born in 1935, Larry Wilburn Stone, born in 1938, and A.J. “Jim” Stone,...

Gerry Ray Gage

Gerry Ray Gage

Nov 5, 2023

Gerry Ray Gage

Ray Gage began his journey on April 11, 1975, when he was born to his loving parents, Noble and Imogene.  His journey ended on November 5, 2023, as he left earth to start his next adventure.

As a sibling of two, Ray was the most rambunctious and carefree of them.  Ray had a great love for his...

Jeffrey Malvin Greb

Jeffrey Malvin Greb

Oct 31, 2023

Jeffrey (Jeff) Malvin Greb, son of the late Milton Malvin and Helen June (Reisig) Greb was born August 18, 1950, in Okeene, Oklahoma and passed away October 31, 2023, peacefully at home after a season of declining health.  

 

Jeff spent his childhood in several Oklahoma communities, attending Southard, Douglas, and Garber schools, participating in FFA and graduating with the...

Darrol Schroeder

Darrol Schroeder

Oct 29, 2023

 

Darrol Dean Schroeder, 76, of Cherokee, passed peacefully from this life into the welcoming arms of Jesus on October 29, 2023.

He was born September 26, 1947, in Hardtner, Kansas to Charlie and Louise Schroeder. Ten and a half years later, he was blessed by the arrival of his younger sibling, Connie Jo. Darrol became his little sister's protector...

Peggy Boehs

Peggy Boehs

Oct 25, 2023

 

 

Peggy June Boehs was born on September 6, 1939, in Enid, Oklahoma to Richard Maxwell Hand and Vivian Lovely Hand and passed from this life on October 25, 2023.  Peggy was raised in Ames on the family farm.  

 

Peggy married Jay Allen Boehs on November 9, 1957, and this union lasted until Jay’s death in July 2022. ...

William Hatley

William Hatley

Oct 21, 2023

 

William R. Hatley was born October 3, 1972, and passed away peacefully in his sleep October 21, 2023, in Enid, Oklahoma.  At all times William, better known as Billy, was a good man.  All the family he had was not family at all, but the best and dearest friends he could ever love; namely, John Winters of Stillwater, Oklahoma...

Barbara June Caruthers

Barbara June Caruthers

Oct 13, 2023

Barbara June McKee Caruthers was born in Fairview, Oklahoma on June 13, 1946, to Nile and Estella Bouse McKee and went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 13, 2023, at the age of 77.  Being the only girl with four brothers helped prepare her to fight a courageous battle with cancer. Her earliest education was at Union School, a...

Harvey Lee Foster

Harvey Lee Foster

Sep 30, 2023

 

Harvey Lee Foster was born in Enid on May 21, 1948, to parents, Charles Robert Foster and Dorthy  Foster.  He passed from this life on September 30, 2023, in Enid.  Harvey had always lived in Ringwood.  After Harvey and Patricia Dobbs were married, they continued to live in Ringwood. 

 

Harvey was a heavy equipment operator in the oil...

Chase Robert Puffinbarger

Chase Robert Puffinbarger

Sep 28, 2023

 



Chase Robert Puffinbarger, age 27,  passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Chase was born on June 23, 1996, in Alva, the son of Chris Hobson and Lloyd (Chub) Puffinbarger. Chase attended Cherokee High School and graduated in 2015. He continued his education at Northwest Technology Center in Alva where he received a certification in Auto Body. Chase...

Judy Ann Martin

Judy Ann Martin

Sep 20, 2023

Judy Martin ended her battle with muscular dystrophy at the age of 76 Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born November 2, 1946 in Hardtner, Kansas to Robert (Bob) and Opal (Winans) Blevins. Judy passed peacefully at home with her husband, son, and daughter-in-law by her side.

Judy married the love of her life, Carl Martin, on October 20, 1968,...

David Belter

David Belter

Sep 20, 2023

 

 

David Lee Belter was born May 3, 1956, in McAlester to parents, Gene Belter and Lillie Lovell Stephens Belter.  He passed from this life on September 20, 2023, at his home in Helena.  He was a high school graduate and chose farming for his occupation.

 

David is preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Lovell Belter,...

Imogene Gage

Imogene Gage

Aug 28, 2023

 

 

Imogene Gage began her journey on earth April 26, 1947, when she was born to her loving parents, Eugene and Daisy Smith.  Her journey ended on August 28, 2023, as she left earth to begin her next adventure.  She passed peacefully at home and was surrounded by family.

 

As an only child, she was a mischievous adventurist...

Collene Carol Weber

Collene Carol Weber

Aug 22, 2023

 

Collene Carol (Shelite) Weber, a beloved resident of Aline, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old. Collene was born on June 24, 1941, near Burlington, to E.V. and Dorothy Leora Shelite. She grew up in the west Aline area and was the only girl among six siblings. Collene and...