OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas
Braden Ben Wedel
Feb 1, 2025
Our son, Braden Ben Wedel, was born to us, Jamie and Kathy Wedel, on June 24, 2005, in Mayfield, KY. He stole our hearts with the first breath he took. While living in Ringwood, OK, the angels came and took him home in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2025. He reached the age of 19 years and 8...
Bob and Lori Schrock
Jan 29, 2025
Robert “Bob” Ryan Schrock and Lori Ann Girard Schrock of Annapolis, Maryland and Kiowa, Kansas passed away together in a plane accident on January 29, 2025. Bob and Lori Schrock were the loving parents of Ellie Schrock.
Bob was born on April 8th, in Kiowa, Kansas. Although Bob is widely known for his successful and progressive farming techniques, he could very...
Doris Mae Jenlink
Jan 25, 2025
Doris Mae Tarrant Jenlink
Doris was born on November 17, 1924, to Pearl Tarrant and Ada Hall Tarrant. She went to see her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 25, 2025 at 100 years and 69 days.
Doris grew up on a farm southeast of Jet. She was her Daddy's boy and loved the outdoors. Her family lived through the Great...
Lynn Sturgeon
Jan 25, 2025
Lynn Dean “Red” Sturgeon was born on the family farm one mile south of Helena, OK, on Sept. 14, 1930. He was the third child born to Lawrence Olin “L.O.” or “Olie” and Goldia Pearl Rockwell Sturgeon. As a child he attended Prairie View “Toothpick” School and later Helena Public School graduating in 1948. He attended the First Christian Church...
Kavin Palmer
Jan 25, 2025
Kavin Earl Palmer was born in Ryan, Oklahoma on March 28,1960. He passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Kiowa, Kansas. He moved to Kiowa in 1982 where he met the love of his life, Jill Helmley. He and Jill were married on March 9th, 1985. They spent 33 wonderful years full of adventures and family gatherings.
He retired in 2018...
Dorothy Williamson
Jan 23, 2025
Dorothy Frances Ferda Williamson was born September 25, 1933 to Melo and Frances Buresh Ferda, on a farm 5 miles west of Caldwell, Kansas.
She attended her first 4 years of school at Blackstone school west of Caldwell. Her parents only spoke the Czech language at home which made school difficult for her. Her teacher encouraged the family to speak English...
Jeanette Bennett
Jan 22, 2025
The funeral service for Jeanette will be Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial to follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Viewing will be held Monday, January 27, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. with a rosary to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 6:00 p.m. Arrangements are...
Patience Daniele Thorlton
Jan 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patience Daniele Thorlton
Patience Daniele Thorlton, born on May 12, 2009, to Warren and Iesha Thorlton, passed away on January 15, 2025. She was 15 years old and resided in Fairfax, Oklahoma.
Patience was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. Her infectious smile and bouncing curls could brighten any room, and it was...
Randall Glenn Riggs
Jan 11, 2025
Randall Glenn Riggs was born January 19, 1962 to Gale Riggs and Anna Morris Riggs in Ringwood, Oklahoma. He attended Ames and Ringwood Publc Schools, graduating from Ringwood High School in 1980 and then attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Randall participated in basketball, baseball, and track in high school. He enjoyed shooting pool and, according to him,...
Carol Coyle
Jan 11, 2025
Carol was born on August 7,1946 in Fairview Oklahoma, to Irwin Jacob Weeks and Noma (Holeman) Weeks. She grew up and attended school in Fairview, where she met her future husband, Thomas David Coyle.
Carol’s family was her greatest joy. She married Thomas on March 1, 1963, and they had two daughters, Sonya Lynne (Coyle) Savely and Dava Denise (Coyle) Freberg....
Doug Leierer
Jan 5, 2025
Douglas Robert Leierer made his grand entrance into this world on April 12, 1960 to Jay E and Glendene Leierer (Stewart) and left this earth on January 5, 2025. He was the youngest (and oneriest) of four siblings to brothers Jay Dean and David and sister, Jackie.
Doug grew up near Ringwood, Oklahoma and spent most of his life there. And...
Beverly Ronald Barker
Jan 3, 2025
Beverly Ronald Barker, son of E.M. and Ruby Branch Barker, was born November 23, 1946 in Watonga, OK. He passed away at his home in Hardtner, KS on January 3, 2025.
Bev grew up in Alva and graduated from Alva High School. After graduation he served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 26 years. After his military retirement, he...
Garry Lee Bennett
Dec 24, 2024
Garry Lee Bennett of Okeene, Oklahoma went home to meet his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2024 with family by his side. Garry was born in Alma, Nebraska on January 5, 1949. He married Sharon Newman on July 25, 1972 and was married for 52 years.
After many occupations in the oil field and city public works, Garry found his...
Rozella Svacha
Dec 19, 2024
Rozella Svacha
September 14, 1937 - December 19, 2024
Rozella Svacha was born September 14, 1937 in Garber, Oklahoma to Emil and Albina Svacha (Vokoun). She was an only child growing up on the family farm near Garber. Rozella died December 19, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid. She was one of God’s special people he placed on the earth. Rozella...
Les Coggins
Dec 18, 2024
Les Coggins, a dedicated family man and respected member of his community, passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on April 21, 1938, Les lived a life characterized by hard work, service, and commitment to his loved ones.
Les began his career in his early years as a farmer, which laid the foundation for his strong...
Heather J Sharp
Dec 12, 2024
Heather J. Sharp was born on January 5, 1981 in Oakland, California and passed from this life on December 12, 2024 in Enid, Oklahoma.
On December 18, 2017 Heather and Chris Phillips met, and they spent the next seven years very happy together.
Heather is survived by her husband, Chris; her son, Kenneth J. Sharp, both of Jet; Dianna Ralstin, who she...
Larry Gene Frieden
Dec 11, 2024
Larry Gene Frieden was born on June 15, 1943 in Hardtner, Kansas to his parents, Joseph and Myrtle Alberding Frieden. At age two he gained a stepfather, George Rathgeber and the family lived in Kiowa, Kansas where Larry attended Kiowa public school and graduated with the class of 1961 from Kiowa High School. Larry attended two years of college at...
William Stanley
Dec 7, 2024
William “Billy” Stanley, a devoted farmer, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, in Jet, Oklahoma, at the age of 89. Born on June 30, 1935, in Cherokee, Billy cultivated not only the land but also a legacy of service, leadership, and dedication to rural telecommunications.
Throughout his remarkable life, Billy served with honor in the Oklahoma National Guard, showcasing his...
Harold Victor Welch
Dec 5, 2024
Harold Victor Welch
August 29th, 1936- December 5th, 2024
Aged 88
Harold Victor Welch was born on August 29th, 1936 in Hobart, OK to Harold Edward (1909-1979) and Emma Jane (Tuller) Welch (1909-1994). He was the oldest of two children with his younger sister El Nora Janice (Welch) Thompson born February 6th, 1942.
As the son of a Soil Conservation Director and Teacher, Harold...
Patricia Honeyfield Kirkham
Dec 3, 2024
Patricia Honeyfield Kirkham, a beloved mother and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at her home in, Hitchcock Oklahoma, on December 3, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on July 9, 1936, in Prim, Oklahoma, Patricia's gentle spirit and nurturing heart were evident from a young age, qualities that would define her life’s journey.
Throughout her early years,...
Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas
Braden Ben Wedel
Feb 1, 2025
Our son, Braden Ben Wedel, was born to us, Jamie and Kathy Wedel, on June 24, 2005, in Mayfield, KY. He stole our hearts with the first breath he took. While living in Ringwood, OK, the angels came and took him home in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2025. He reached the age of 19 years and 8...
Bob and Lori Schrock
Jan 29, 2025
Robert “Bob” Ryan Schrock and Lori Ann Girard Schrock of Annapolis, Maryland and Kiowa, Kansas passed away together in a plane accident on January 29, 2025. Bob and Lori Schrock were the loving parents of Ellie Schrock.
Bob was born on April 8th, in Kiowa, Kansas. Although Bob is widely known for his successful and progressive farming techniques, he could very...
Doris Mae Jenlink
Jan 25, 2025
Doris Mae Tarrant Jenlink
Doris was born on November 17, 1924, to Pearl Tarrant and Ada Hall Tarrant. She went to see her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 25, 2025 at 100 years and 69 days.
Doris grew up on a farm southeast of Jet. She was her Daddy's boy and loved the outdoors. Her family lived through the Great...
Lynn Sturgeon
Jan 25, 2025
Lynn Dean “Red” Sturgeon was born on the family farm one mile south of Helena, OK, on Sept. 14, 1930. He was the third child born to Lawrence Olin “L.O.” or “Olie” and Goldia Pearl Rockwell Sturgeon. As a child he attended Prairie View “Toothpick” School and later Helena Public School graduating in 1948. He attended the First Christian Church...
Kavin Palmer
Jan 25, 2025
Kavin Earl Palmer was born in Ryan, Oklahoma on March 28,1960. He passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Kiowa, Kansas. He moved to Kiowa in 1982 where he met the love of his life, Jill Helmley. He and Jill were married on March 9th, 1985. They spent 33 wonderful years full of adventures and family gatherings.
He retired in 2018...
Dorothy Williamson
Jan 23, 2025
Dorothy Frances Ferda Williamson was born September 25, 1933 to Melo and Frances Buresh Ferda, on a farm 5 miles west of Caldwell, Kansas.
She attended her first 4 years of school at Blackstone school west of Caldwell. Her parents only spoke the Czech language at home which made school difficult for her. Her teacher encouraged the family to speak English...
Jeanette Bennett
Jan 22, 2025
The funeral service for Jeanette will be Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial to follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Viewing will be held Monday, January 27, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. with a rosary to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 6:00 p.m. Arrangements are...
Patience Daniele Thorlton
Jan 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patience Daniele Thorlton
Patience Daniele Thorlton, born on May 12, 2009, to Warren and Iesha Thorlton, passed away on January 15, 2025. She was 15 years old and resided in Fairfax, Oklahoma.
Patience was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. Her infectious smile and bouncing curls could brighten any room, and it was...
Randall Glenn Riggs
Jan 11, 2025
Randall Glenn Riggs was born January 19, 1962 to Gale Riggs and Anna Morris Riggs in Ringwood, Oklahoma. He attended Ames and Ringwood Publc Schools, graduating from Ringwood High School in 1980 and then attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Randall participated in basketball, baseball, and track in high school. He enjoyed shooting pool and, according to him,...
Carol Coyle
Jan 11, 2025
Carol was born on August 7,1946 in Fairview Oklahoma, to Irwin Jacob Weeks and Noma (Holeman) Weeks. She grew up and attended school in Fairview, where she met her future husband, Thomas David Coyle.
Carol’s family was her greatest joy. She married Thomas on March 1, 1963, and they had two daughters, Sonya Lynne (Coyle) Savely and Dava Denise (Coyle) Freberg....
Doug Leierer
Jan 5, 2025
Douglas Robert Leierer made his grand entrance into this world on April 12, 1960 to Jay E and Glendene Leierer (Stewart) and left this earth on January 5, 2025. He was the youngest (and oneriest) of four siblings to brothers Jay Dean and David and sister, Jackie.
Doug grew up near Ringwood, Oklahoma and spent most of his life there. And...
Beverly Ronald Barker
Jan 3, 2025
Beverly Ronald Barker, son of E.M. and Ruby Branch Barker, was born November 23, 1946 in Watonga, OK. He passed away at his home in Hardtner, KS on January 3, 2025.
Bev grew up in Alva and graduated from Alva High School. After graduation he served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 26 years. After his military retirement, he...
Garry Lee Bennett
Dec 24, 2024
Garry Lee Bennett of Okeene, Oklahoma went home to meet his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2024 with family by his side. Garry was born in Alma, Nebraska on January 5, 1949. He married Sharon Newman on July 25, 1972 and was married for 52 years.
After many occupations in the oil field and city public works, Garry found his...
Rozella Svacha
Dec 19, 2024
Rozella Svacha
September 14, 1937 - December 19, 2024
Rozella Svacha was born September 14, 1937 in Garber, Oklahoma to Emil and Albina Svacha (Vokoun). She was an only child growing up on the family farm near Garber. Rozella died December 19, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid. She was one of God’s special people he placed on the earth. Rozella...
Les Coggins
Dec 18, 2024
Les Coggins, a dedicated family man and respected member of his community, passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on April 21, 1938, Les lived a life characterized by hard work, service, and commitment to his loved ones.
Les began his career in his early years as a farmer, which laid the foundation for his strong...
Heather J Sharp
Dec 12, 2024
Heather J. Sharp was born on January 5, 1981 in Oakland, California and passed from this life on December 12, 2024 in Enid, Oklahoma.
On December 18, 2017 Heather and Chris Phillips met, and they spent the next seven years very happy together.
Heather is survived by her husband, Chris; her son, Kenneth J. Sharp, both of Jet; Dianna Ralstin, who she...
Larry Gene Frieden
Dec 11, 2024
Larry Gene Frieden was born on June 15, 1943 in Hardtner, Kansas to his parents, Joseph and Myrtle Alberding Frieden. At age two he gained a stepfather, George Rathgeber and the family lived in Kiowa, Kansas where Larry attended Kiowa public school and graduated with the class of 1961 from Kiowa High School. Larry attended two years of college at...
William Stanley
Dec 7, 2024
William “Billy” Stanley, a devoted farmer, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, in Jet, Oklahoma, at the age of 89. Born on June 30, 1935, in Cherokee, Billy cultivated not only the land but also a legacy of service, leadership, and dedication to rural telecommunications.
Throughout his remarkable life, Billy served with honor in the Oklahoma National Guard, showcasing his...
Harold Victor Welch
Dec 5, 2024
Harold Victor Welch
August 29th, 1936- December 5th, 2024
Aged 88
Harold Victor Welch was born on August 29th, 1936 in Hobart, OK to Harold Edward (1909-1979) and Emma Jane (Tuller) Welch (1909-1994). He was the oldest of two children with his younger sister El Nora Janice (Welch) Thompson born February 6th, 1942.
As the son of a Soil Conservation Director and Teacher, Harold...
Patricia Honeyfield Kirkham
Dec 3, 2024
Patricia Honeyfield Kirkham, a beloved mother and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at her home in, Hitchcock Oklahoma, on December 3, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on July 9, 1936, in Prim, Oklahoma, Patricia's gentle spirit and nurturing heart were evident from a young age, qualities that would define her life’s journey.
Throughout her early years,...
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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.
