OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas
Robert Young
Mar 17, 2026
Robert was born on September 23, 1937 and died peacefully on March 17, 2026. Robert was born and raised in Cherokee, Oklahoma and graduated from Cherokee High School. He served two years in the US Air Force, stationed throughout Turkey, Europe and Asia. After returning to Cherokee (and in between runs to the Dinette for coffee and a bear claw)...
George Donald Groves
Mar 16, 2026
George Donald Groves, who celebrated his 98th birthday in January, passed away on March 16th, 2026 peacefully surrounded by the memories of a long and meaningful life.
Known to many as Donny Boy, Don moved to Cherokee from Kansas in 1945, where he soon met the love of his life, Glenda Mae Bahm. At the time, Glenda was 16 and Don...
Craig Arthur VanDeburgh
Mar 16, 2026
Craig Arthur VanDeburgh passed from suffering into glory on Monday, March 16, at Community Health Center in Wakita, Oklahoma. He endured the ravages of Alzheimer's Disease while present with us but now lives healed and complete in the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ.
Craig was born on March 15, 1961, to Lester Scott and Lela Jane VanDeburgh of Elmwood, Oklahoma....
Marjorie Ann Hybsha
Mar 8, 2026
Marjorie Hybsha was born five miles east of Medford, Oklahoma on her father’s homestead in January 17, 1930. Marjorie was the oldest sister of three brothers Leon, Kenneth, and Don. Marjorie had many chores on the farm with her brothers, but her biggest duty was keeping the boys out of trouble and making sure they completed their work. Marjorie Graduated...
Lloyd Gene Cooper
Mar 7, 2026
Lloyd Gene Cooper, 93, of Newcomerstown, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his home.
Gene was born July 24, 1932, in Muskogee, OK to the late Reverend Lloyd James and Dottie Grace (Woodman) Cooper.
Gene was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving 30 years from 1952 to 1982 during both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a Chief...
James Golliher
Mar 4, 2026
James “Jim” Golliher DVM was born March 28, 1941, in Meade, Kansas, to Zoder and Margaret Golliher. He passed away March 4, 2026, at his home in Kiowa, Kansas, surrounded by his wife, Vickie, and his son, David.
Jim is survived by his wife, Vickie Golliher; his daughter, Cindy Dugan and husband, Pat of Wichita, Kansas and his son, David Golliher...
Cinda Sue Inman
Mar 4, 2026
Cinda Sue Inman, born on July 9, 1953, in Harper, Kansas, and wonderfully woven into the lives of those around her, passed away on March 4, 2026. Her journey through life was marked by compassion, wit, and a love for the simple pleasures that brought her joy. Cinda spent her professional years dedicated to caring for others in a nursing...
Gregory Lee Lorenz
Feb 27, 2026
Gregory Lee Lorenz, 78, was born on January 11, 1948, to Verne and Mary Lorenz. In the early morning hours of February 27, 2026, at 12:45 a.m., Greg passed peacefully at his home, with his daughter and son by his side surrounded by love, just as he had spent his life surrounded by family.
Greg was a lifelong resident of Okeene,...
Lota Dee Lagan
Feb 24, 2026
Lota Dee “Punky” Lagan, loving wife, mother and friend, found her peaceful reward on February 24, 2026. Dee was a devoted homemaker and tireless champion of our youth. Some of Dee’s passions and things that she was most proud of was her involvement with the Okeene United Methodist Youth and service to people in general.
Dee is preceded in death by...
Bernetta Fay Warehime
Feb 24, 2026
Bernetta Fay (Shelite) Rhodes was born on March 4th, 1930 to Charlie and Retta Shelite of rural Capron, Oklahoma. She attended school in Capron and played on one of the first girls basketball teams.
On June 1st, 1947, Bernetta was married to Willis Rhodes and had two children, Debbie and Mike. In 1955, they moved from Alva and made their home...
Connie Wood
Feb 23, 2026
Connie Jo “Bierig” Wood
August 8, 1968 – February 23, 2026
Connie Jo “Bierig” Wood was born on August 8, 1968, in Okeene, Oklahoma, to Joe Lee and Beverly Bierig. She passed away on February 23, 2026.
Connie was raised on the family farm north of Okeene, where she attended Okeene Public Schools and graduated in 1986. During her school years, she was...
Theodore Carpenter Moore
Feb 23, 2026
Ted C. (Bud) Moore
Ted was born on January 4, 1933 in Oklahoma City to Ted R. and Kathryn Plummer Moore. He passed away February 23, 2026. He was raised in Waukomis, Oklahoma, graduating from high school there in 1951. Ted attended Oklahoma A&M College, where he was associated with the Sigma Nu Fraternity.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1953...
Crystal Lee Hays
Feb 21, 2026
Crystal Lee Hayes ,59, of Cherokee, passed away on February 21, 2026, just days before her 60th birthday.
Crystal was born on February 27,1966, in Enid, Oklahoma. She spent her life rooted in the community she loved. Crystal had a big heart, especially for animals, and her world revolved around the simple joys of home, loyalty, and companionship.
She is survived by...
Oaklynn Rae Domer
Feb 19, 2026
To order flowers for the funeral service in Dublin please visit the following link. https://www.harrellfuneralhomedublin.com/obituary/oaklynn-domer
Oaklynn Rae Domer was born August 11, 2022 in Grandbury, Texas to Ryan and Kelsie Chace Domer. We knew we had the angels’ blessing, as she shared a birthday with her great grandma. She was taken from us too soon – soaring to heaven on February...
Glenda Mae Groves
Feb 14, 2026
Glenda Mae (Bahm) Groves was born on September 15, 1929, and passed away on February 14, 2026 at the age of 96.
In 1945, at just 16 years old, Glenda met the love of her life, Don Groves. Their meeting marked the beginning of a lifelong love story. They were united in marriage on March 30, 1947, and shared a marriage...
Jeffrey Allen Jenlink
Feb 10, 2026
Jeffrey Allen Jenlink was born in Enid, February 17, 1968 to Ron Jenlink and Sue Qualls, and passed away at home in Jet on February 8, 2026.
He was the oldest of seven children and attended Jet-Nash Schools graduating in 1986. Jeff grew up on the farm. From a young age he enjoyed operating tractors and combines. Throughout his life, he...
Latisha Lee Schwerdtfeger
Feb 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Latisha “Tish” Lee Schwerdtfeger.
Sunrise: September 17, 1949 – Sunset: February 05, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Tish, who went home to be with the Lord on February 05, 2026 at the age of 76.
Tish lived her life as a testament to faith, kindness, and devotion....
Hilda Crain
Feb 1, 2026
Hilda Crain, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, in Enid, Oklahoma. Born on June 25, 1929, in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma. Hilda graced this world with her warmth, kindness, and a boundless love for family and friends.
Hilda devoted six decades to her beloved hometown. A proud member of the Methodist faith, she dedicated herself to the Jet Community Church, singing...
Ralph Janney
Jan 26, 2026
Funeral service for Ralph Janney will be Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Waynoka with burial to follow at Waynoka Municipal Cemetery with Thure Tolson officiating. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena. www.lanmanfuneralhome.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.
Born to Ralph and Mildred Janney on February 12, 1936 young Junior was...
Dennis Ray Whipple
Jan 18, 2026
A celebration of life service will be held for Dennis Whipple on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waynoka Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Lanman Funeral Home of Helena. www.lanmanfuneralhome.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.
Dennis Ray Whipple was born February 22, 1940, and passed from his earthly home on Sunday, January 18, 2026, just...
Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas
Robert Young
Mar 17, 2026
Robert was born on September 23, 1937 and died peacefully on March 17, 2026. Robert was born and raised in Cherokee, Oklahoma and graduated from Cherokee High School. He served two years in the US Air Force, stationed throughout Turkey, Europe and Asia. After returning to Cherokee (and in between runs to the Dinette for coffee and a bear claw)...
George Donald Groves
Mar 16, 2026
George Donald Groves, who celebrated his 98th birthday in January, passed away on March 16th, 2026 peacefully surrounded by the memories of a long and meaningful life.
Known to many as Donny Boy, Don moved to Cherokee from Kansas in 1945, where he soon met the love of his life, Glenda Mae Bahm. At the time, Glenda was 16 and Don...
Craig Arthur VanDeburgh
Mar 16, 2026
Craig Arthur VanDeburgh passed from suffering into glory on Monday, March 16, at Community Health Center in Wakita, Oklahoma. He endured the ravages of Alzheimer's Disease while present with us but now lives healed and complete in the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ.
Craig was born on March 15, 1961, to Lester Scott and Lela Jane VanDeburgh of Elmwood, Oklahoma....
Marjorie Ann Hybsha
Mar 8, 2026
Marjorie Hybsha was born five miles east of Medford, Oklahoma on her father’s homestead in January 17, 1930. Marjorie was the oldest sister of three brothers Leon, Kenneth, and Don. Marjorie had many chores on the farm with her brothers, but her biggest duty was keeping the boys out of trouble and making sure they completed their work. Marjorie Graduated...
Lloyd Gene Cooper
Mar 7, 2026
Lloyd Gene Cooper, 93, of Newcomerstown, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his home.
Gene was born July 24, 1932, in Muskogee, OK to the late Reverend Lloyd James and Dottie Grace (Woodman) Cooper.
Gene was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving 30 years from 1952 to 1982 during both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a Chief...
James Golliher
Mar 4, 2026
James “Jim” Golliher DVM was born March 28, 1941, in Meade, Kansas, to Zoder and Margaret Golliher. He passed away March 4, 2026, at his home in Kiowa, Kansas, surrounded by his wife, Vickie, and his son, David.
Jim is survived by his wife, Vickie Golliher; his daughter, Cindy Dugan and husband, Pat of Wichita, Kansas and his son, David Golliher...
Cinda Sue Inman
Mar 4, 2026
Cinda Sue Inman, born on July 9, 1953, in Harper, Kansas, and wonderfully woven into the lives of those around her, passed away on March 4, 2026. Her journey through life was marked by compassion, wit, and a love for the simple pleasures that brought her joy. Cinda spent her professional years dedicated to caring for others in a nursing...
Gregory Lee Lorenz
Feb 27, 2026
Gregory Lee Lorenz, 78, was born on January 11, 1948, to Verne and Mary Lorenz. In the early morning hours of February 27, 2026, at 12:45 a.m., Greg passed peacefully at his home, with his daughter and son by his side surrounded by love, just as he had spent his life surrounded by family.
Greg was a lifelong resident of Okeene,...
Lota Dee Lagan
Feb 24, 2026
Lota Dee “Punky” Lagan, loving wife, mother and friend, found her peaceful reward on February 24, 2026. Dee was a devoted homemaker and tireless champion of our youth. Some of Dee’s passions and things that she was most proud of was her involvement with the Okeene United Methodist Youth and service to people in general.
Dee is preceded in death by...
Bernetta Fay Warehime
Feb 24, 2026
Bernetta Fay (Shelite) Rhodes was born on March 4th, 1930 to Charlie and Retta Shelite of rural Capron, Oklahoma. She attended school in Capron and played on one of the first girls basketball teams.
On June 1st, 1947, Bernetta was married to Willis Rhodes and had two children, Debbie and Mike. In 1955, they moved from Alva and made their home...
Connie Wood
Feb 23, 2026
Connie Jo “Bierig” Wood
August 8, 1968 – February 23, 2026
Connie Jo “Bierig” Wood was born on August 8, 1968, in Okeene, Oklahoma, to Joe Lee and Beverly Bierig. She passed away on February 23, 2026.
Connie was raised on the family farm north of Okeene, where she attended Okeene Public Schools and graduated in 1986. During her school years, she was...
Theodore Carpenter Moore
Feb 23, 2026
Ted C. (Bud) Moore
Ted was born on January 4, 1933 in Oklahoma City to Ted R. and Kathryn Plummer Moore. He passed away February 23, 2026. He was raised in Waukomis, Oklahoma, graduating from high school there in 1951. Ted attended Oklahoma A&M College, where he was associated with the Sigma Nu Fraternity.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1953...
Crystal Lee Hays
Feb 21, 2026
Crystal Lee Hayes ,59, of Cherokee, passed away on February 21, 2026, just days before her 60th birthday.
Crystal was born on February 27,1966, in Enid, Oklahoma. She spent her life rooted in the community she loved. Crystal had a big heart, especially for animals, and her world revolved around the simple joys of home, loyalty, and companionship.
She is survived by...
Oaklynn Rae Domer
Feb 19, 2026
To order flowers for the funeral service in Dublin please visit the following link. https://www.harrellfuneralhomedublin.com/obituary/oaklynn-domer
Oaklynn Rae Domer was born August 11, 2022 in Grandbury, Texas to Ryan and Kelsie Chace Domer. We knew we had the angels’ blessing, as she shared a birthday with her great grandma. She was taken from us too soon – soaring to heaven on February...
Glenda Mae Groves
Feb 14, 2026
Glenda Mae (Bahm) Groves was born on September 15, 1929, and passed away on February 14, 2026 at the age of 96.
In 1945, at just 16 years old, Glenda met the love of her life, Don Groves. Their meeting marked the beginning of a lifelong love story. They were united in marriage on March 30, 1947, and shared a marriage...
Jeffrey Allen Jenlink
Feb 10, 2026
Jeffrey Allen Jenlink was born in Enid, February 17, 1968 to Ron Jenlink and Sue Qualls, and passed away at home in Jet on February 8, 2026.
He was the oldest of seven children and attended Jet-Nash Schools graduating in 1986. Jeff grew up on the farm. From a young age he enjoyed operating tractors and combines. Throughout his life, he...
Latisha Lee Schwerdtfeger
Feb 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Latisha “Tish” Lee Schwerdtfeger.
Sunrise: September 17, 1949 – Sunset: February 05, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Tish, who went home to be with the Lord on February 05, 2026 at the age of 76.
Tish lived her life as a testament to faith, kindness, and devotion....
Hilda Crain
Feb 1, 2026
Hilda Crain, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, in Enid, Oklahoma. Born on June 25, 1929, in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma. Hilda graced this world with her warmth, kindness, and a boundless love for family and friends.
Hilda devoted six decades to her beloved hometown. A proud member of the Methodist faith, she dedicated herself to the Jet Community Church, singing...
Ralph Janney
Jan 26, 2026
Funeral service for Ralph Janney will be Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Waynoka with burial to follow at Waynoka Municipal Cemetery with Thure Tolson officiating. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena. www.lanmanfuneralhome.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.
Born to Ralph and Mildred Janney on February 12, 1936 young Junior was...
Dennis Ray Whipple
Jan 18, 2026
A celebration of life service will be held for Dennis Whipple on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waynoka Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Lanman Funeral Home of Helena. www.lanmanfuneralhome.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.
Dennis Ray Whipple was born February 22, 1940, and passed from his earthly home on Sunday, January 18, 2026, just...
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Lanman Funeral Home, Inc is a collection of obituaries for Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, in addition to Kiowa, Kansas.
