OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ruth Marilyn Merett
Aug 15, 2023
Marilyn Millspaugh Merett (96 years)
Marilyn Millspaugh Merett (96 years)
Ruth Marilyn Millspaugh was born in Cherokee, Oklahoma on March 10, 1927 to Franklin and Ruth Powell Millspaugh. She enjoyed a happy childhood growing up on the farm surrounded by a loving family. Marilyn graduated from Cherokee High School, then attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University for two years....
Olivia Nkauj Hli Roever
Aug 13, 2023
Olivia Nkauj Hli Roever, age 2, died August 13, 2023 at OU Medical Center in Edmond, Oklahoma after battling MIRAGE Syndrome and a plethora of other medical conditions. Olivia was born at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Virginia, to parents, Daniel Roever and PaNhia Vue on May 23, 2021. A radiant light, full of sass and curiosity, Olivia...
Herb Vernon Kennicutt
Aug 10, 2023
Herb Kennicutt
Herb Vernon Kennicutt was born on a farm near Kiowa Kansas on March 22, 1924. He entered eternal rest on August 10, 2023. Herb graduated from Kiowa High School in May 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy from July 22, 1943, to April 22, 1946. During his time in the U.S. Navy, he was aboard...
Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ruth Marilyn Merett
Aug 15, 2023
Marilyn Millspaugh Merett (96 years)
Marilyn Millspaugh Merett (96 years)
Ruth Marilyn Millspaugh was born in Cherokee, Oklahoma on March 10, 1927 to Franklin and Ruth Powell Millspaugh. She enjoyed a happy childhood growing up on the farm surrounded by a loving family. Marilyn graduated from Cherokee High School, then attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University for two years....
Olivia Nkauj Hli Roever
Aug 13, 2023
Olivia Nkauj Hli Roever, age 2, died August 13, 2023 at OU Medical Center in Edmond, Oklahoma after battling MIRAGE Syndrome and a plethora of other medical conditions. Olivia was born at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Virginia, to parents, Daniel Roever and PaNhia Vue on May 23, 2021. A radiant light, full of sass and curiosity, Olivia...
Herb Vernon Kennicutt
Aug 10, 2023
Herb Kennicutt
Herb Vernon Kennicutt was born on a farm near Kiowa Kansas on March 22, 1924. He entered eternal rest on August 10, 2023. Herb graduated from Kiowa High School in May 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy from July 22, 1943, to April 22, 1946. During his time in the U.S. Navy, he was aboard...
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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.
