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Cease
CEASE -- Oscar L. "Tootie," 84, died peacefully in his sleep on February 28, 2005, at his home in Las Cruces, NM, with his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Cease at his side. He is survived by: his wife, Phyllis; son, Alan Cease and wife, Dinora of Las Vegas, NV; daughter-in-law, Jyne Cease; grandson, Lance Cease of Eufaula, OK; stepchildren, Sandra Whitman and husband, Richard, Denzel Lawson and companion, Linda Patterson; and grandson Damon Lawson, all of Houston, TX. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Florence Carson of Wichita, KS, and many other wonderful relatives and friends. Oscar was a loving husband and father. Throughout his life he made many friends. He will be dearly missed by all who know him. Oscar worked at Boeing in Wichita, KS, for many years, and later for Douglas Aircraft in Tulsa as a Quality Control Inspector through 1961. He served as a Quality Control Inspector for Northrup Grumman in California, retiring 1986. Cremation services were held in Las Cruces. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 2300 East Missouri, Las Cruces, NM 88001.
Cooper
COOPER, Allan Gene, 59, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2005, after a 2-year battle with brain cancer. Born April 25, 1945, in Vinita, OK, to John and Beatrice Cooper. Gene graduated from Daniel Webster High School, Class of 1963. He married Linda Kay Carter on November 23, 1963. He was in the U.S. Army for 3 years stationed in Germany and received the rank of Sergeant. Gene was Production Supervisor for the Unit Rig Corporation in Lufkin, TX. He and his family returned to Tulsa in 1983, where he was reunited with close friends and family. Gene enjoyed keeping busy and had many interests such as welding (which was also one of his occupations), home construction, gardening, fishing, boating and travel. He was a beloved family man. He was loved by all who knew him and never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by: his father, John; and sister, Koren Gibson. He is survived by: his mother, Beatrice Gilmore of California; his wife of 41 years, Linda; 2 daughters, Gena Giacomo and husband, Paul of Tulsa, Cindy McGuire and husband, Coby of Sapulpa; 3 grandchildren, Kayley Giacomo, Cole and Cassidy McGuire; 1 brother, John and wife, Trudy of Tulsa; a sister, Ina Jane Camara and husband, Jim of Manteca, CA; many
nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts, all of whom thought Gene to be very special to them. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 4, 2005, at Church of the Nazarene, Sapulpa, with Reverend Curtis Martin officiating. Interment
will be at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005. The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the Odyssey Hospice of Tulsa for their loving service and care to Gene, and also to neighbors, Lillie Epps and Mary Ball for their loving support and care.
Hudacek
HUDACEK -- Karen Irene (Chobanian), born April 24, 1954, passed from this life March 29, 2005. She is survived by: her husband of 22 years, Thomas; her daughter, Katie and granddaughter, Kayla; brother, Paul; sisters, Sharon Wagner, Melissa Sammakieh, Mary Smelley and Dawna Jordan; and father, Jack. Preceded in death by: son, Nathaniel Paul; mother, Elizabeth Jeane; and brother, Jack Jr. Family will receive friends Sunday, April 3, 2005, from noon-3:30 p.m., followed by a service at Ninde Garden Chapel. Ninde Funeral Directors, Garden Chapel, 742-5556.
Inman
INMAN -- Tom "Paul Thomas," 80, better known as "T.I," passed to his Heavenly Father at 12:28 p.m. on March 31, 2005, while surrounded by his family. Father, friend, and mentor to many, he will be deeply missed. He is survived by: his loving wife, Vineta (Billie) Inman; son, Tom W. Inman; daughter, Linda Sue Rouse and husband, E. Joe Rouse; son, Lee R. Inman and wife, Penny Inman; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Born in Braggs, OK, on February 14, 1925, Tom was a pioneer in the trucking industry. He maintained one of the most successful trucking firms in the Tulsa area for over 30 years. Many of his innovations are used in the industry today. During his retirement years, he loved to drive through his cattle and talk about the "good old days." With many stories to tell and experiences to share, he always had a cliche to fit any occasion. He was recently inducted as an Elder at the Apostolic Church of Christ. Even though he would say, "He didn't see many 80-year-old men having a good time," he lived life to the fullest and fought a hard fight. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Leonard & Marker Funeral Home of Bixby. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 4, at the Leonard & Marker Funeral Home Chapel with
interment to follow in the Mounds Cemetery. Leonard & Marker, 366-8288.
Line
LINE -- Robert F., 58, passed away April 1, 2005, in Carrollton, TX, after a battle with cancer. He was born December 29, 1947, in Tulsa, OK, to Clarence and Betty Line. Bob attended East Central High School in Tulsa. He resided in Tulsa until he joined the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. Bob worked at The Reynolds Co. in Dallas and spent his entire career in the electrical industry. A loving son, husband, brother, father and friend, he will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by: his wife, Terri Line; son, Nick Line; mother, Betty Jennings; sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Tom Raffensperger; brother and sister-in-law, Chuck and Debbie Line; including 8 nieces and nephews and extended family, Bryan and Angel Ables, Jason Ables, Darin and Condra Ables. Visitation will be Sunday, April 3, 2005, from 3-7 p.m. at Sparkman-Dickey Funeral Home, 17501 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX. Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Sparkman-Dickey Chapel. Graveside service to follow at 2 p.m. at the DFW National Cemetery, Lane A. Memorials may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America or Disabled Veterans. Sparkman-Dickey Funeral Home, 972-407-6070.
Schneider
SCHNEIDER -- Frederic Nicholas, Jr., beloved husband and father, passed away at age 82 years and 10 months at St. Simeon's Episcopal Home on March 31, 2005, following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Fred was born on June 16, 1922, in Keokuk, IA, to Frederic N. Schneider and Luella Buss Schneider. As President of his Senior Class, Fred graduated from high school in 1939. Fred earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa, where he was President of his fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta, and elected to the honorary engineering fraternity, Tau Beta Pi. Following graduation in 1943, Fred entered the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant J.G., training at Notre Dame University and the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, specializing in munitions. During World War II Fred served in England in support of the D-Day invasion delivering ammunition and other ordnance to American and British war ships, including the battleships New York, Nevada and Texas. After D-Day, Fred returned to the U.S. and married Marian Ilene Nelson of Keokuk, IA. Fred was transferred to the Pacific, where he served for 22 months on the island of Saipan. Following WWII, Fred worked in the oil fields of Texas and Oklahoma before returning to Oklahoma University for
a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering. From there Fred moved to Tulsa and worked for Amoco Production Company, formerly Pan American Oil Company, for 29 years as a Research Engineer. After retiring from Amoco in 1981, he joined the Keplinger Companies, serving as the Director of Keplinger Laboratories, Inc. in Tulsa and consulting in Cairo, Egypt and the Sinai Desert and teaching Petroleum Engineers in Daching, China. Fred was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, YMCA, Toastmasters Club and Boy Scout Troop 65 at Southminster. Fred was devoted to his family, and he and Marian enjoyed traveling in this country and in Europe, including England, Scotland, Wales and Italy. Fred was preceded in death by: his parents, F.N. and Luella Schneider; sister, Muriel Marcene; sister and brother-in-law, Marsha and Edward Short; nephew, John Short; and brother-in-law, Jerald C. Brauer. Fred will be deeply missed by: his wife, Marian; son, Frederic N. (Nick) Schneider III and daughter-in-law, Nancy; daughter, Muriel O'Connell and son-in-law, Sean; daughter, Margaret Burrus and son-in-law, Frank; and grandchildren, F.N. Schneider IV (Fritz) of Denver, CO, Alec M. Schneider and Kylie Jane Schneider of Tulsa, and Brian O'Connell of Columbus, OH. Fred will be missed by the Brauers of Wisconsin and Illinois and the Culbertsons of Louisiana. Friends may call at Ninde Funeral Home, Woodland Memorial Chapel, 5757 S. Memorial on Monday, April 4, where the family will receive from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 3500 S. Peoria, Tulsa, with Rev. Dr. Samuel Haun officiating. Private graveside service and interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Memory Center of St. Simeon's Episcopal Home or St. Francis Hospice. Deepest appreciation is expressed to the staff of St. Simeon's Episcopal Home, the Memory Center and St. Francis Hospice. Ninde Funeral Directors, Woodland Chapel, 250-5556.
Frick
FRICK -- Alma M. "Francie," 89, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2005 in Tulsa, OK. Born October 18, 1915 in Yale, OK to Arthur and Lena Coke. Retired from the Coffee Shop at Tulsa Regional Medical Center. Member of Tenth and Rockford Church of Christ. Preceded in death by: her parents; 3 brothers, Leo, Cleo and Arley; 4 sisters, Beula, Blanche, Orpha and Annis. Survived by: daughter, Shirley Dorl and husband, Herman; son, Tom Frick and wife, Pat; 4 grandchildren, Vickie Meek and husband, Artie, Rae Lynn Cooper, Boyd Frick and wife, Tracee, and Monica Frick; 2 step-grandchildren, Jimmie Cooper and Randy Cooper and wife, Jean; 8 great-grandchildren, Mindie Campbell and husband, Travis, Katie Meek, Tiffanie Meek, Taylor Frick, Hailey Frick, Michael Cooper, Grant Cooper and Stacey Nichols; sister, Wilma Frick of Tulsa; numerous nieces and nephews. Service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Tenth & Rockford Church of Christ with a 1:30 p.m. graveside at Lawson Cemetery, Yale, OK. Moore's Eastlawn Chapel, 622-1155.
Kindschi
KINDSCHI -- Wilbur W. "Bill," 83, of Tulsa, died Saturday morning, April 2, 2005 after a brief illness. The son of John Peter and Nora Marquardt Kindschi, of Garden City, KS, Kindschi was retired after 33 years service at Texaco. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Europe in WWII. He married Mary Ellen Carr of Tulsa in 1947, and was a devoted husband and father, and a loving grandfather to his 6 grandchildren. His easygoing manner and a ready wit kept laughter in his home and endeared him to strangers as well as to friends and family. Generous and kind in all his dealings, he will be sadly missed. Bill is survived by: his wife; daughter, Susan Diehl and husband, Stephen of Mahomet, IL; and son, Michael Kindschi and wife, Vicky of Tulsa; and grandchildren, Scott and Blake Diehl and Sarah Stone, and Matthew, Phillip and Alicia Kindschi. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lorena Drussel of Dodge City, KS. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 5 at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa. Memorials may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Moore's Rosewood Chapel, 744-1202.
Leath
LEATH -- Mava (Rowland), age 89 years and 9 months, entered eternal life April 1, 2005 in Tulsa, OK. She was born July 1, 1915 in Harrison, AR, to William H. and Adda Idella (Albright) Rowland. Mava was a retired Insurance Agent and member of Yale Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Leath volunteered at Meals On Wheels and was very active in the Presbyterian Women's Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Leath, and is survived by: her 5 children: Robert Leath of Tulsa, Margaret Statham of Cortez, CO, James Leath of Tulsa, Paula Jameson of Tucson, AZ, Janet Ames of Owasso; sons-in-law, Mike Ames, Joe Jameson; daughter-in-law, Rose Leath; 11 grandchildren, Aaron McClure, Angela Villa, David McClure, Catherine Swanson, Jennifer Pinkerton, Julie Leath, Mary Ames, Christina Ames, Matthew Ames, Kim Smith, Clint Jameson; 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of loved ones. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the staffs of Hillcrest Medical Center, 9 Tower and Specialty Hospital. Bequests may be directed to Meals On Wheels or Yale Avenue Presbyterian Church. Service held 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Yale Avenue Presbyterian Church with interment at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens. The
family entrusted Moore's Eastlawn Chapel, 622-1155,
Mitchell
MITCHELL -- Joann S., of Garfield, AR, died Friday, April 1, 2005, of cancer-related causes. She was 75 years old. Joann was born in Oklahoma City on June 23, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy E. Mitchell of Garfield, AR. Joann is survived by: her 3 children, Victoria Spiegel of Jenks, OK, John J. Spiegel of Tulsa, OK, and Debbie Fletcher of Garfield, AR. Joann also has 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family who were able to share the love and hospitality that was "Joannie." She was a great friend, a wonderful mother and we were blessed to have her in our lives. Rest in peace Momma. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to the Volunteer Ambulance Service (VAS), P.O. Box 102, Garfield, AR 72732. Service will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 10:30 a.m., at Callison-Lough Funeral Chapel, 408 W. Walnut, Rogers, AR, (479) 636-2277.
Brett Vomberg
VOMBERG, Brett Michael, 30, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2002 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born February 6, 1972 in West Allis, Wisconsin. He was Assistant General Manager for K&K Ventures, Inc. Member of Memorial Baptist Church. Survived by his wife, Ann Vomberg of the home; two daughters, Heather Marie and Brooklyn Marie Vomberg, both of the home; mother, Suzanne Vomberg of Dallas, TX; father, Kurt A. Vomberg, Sr. of Tulsa, OK; brother, Kurt A. Vomberg, Jr. of Bristow, OK; maternal grandparents, Al and Ruth Pribyl of Dallas, TX; paternal grandmother, Delpha Vomberg of Tulsa, OK. Services were held 10:00 A.M., Monday, July 29, 2002 at Memorial Baptist Church with interment following at Memorial Park Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer/Lymphoma Society. Moore's Southlawn Chapel 663-2233
Addie Simmons
Addie E. Simmons, 85, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2002 in Tulsa, OK. Born May 29, 1917 in Fargo, ND to Allen and Emma Dillabough. Member of the Christian Science Church. She was involved in numerous masonic activities and an avid reader and world traveler. Preceded in death by her first husband, Robert O. Hinton and her second husband, George Simmons. Survived by her son, Robert Hinton of Tulsa, OK; daughter, Donna Amey of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren, Bob Amey, April Amey, Robert A. Hinton, II and Cheri Quillen; five great-grandchildren. Service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 27, 2002 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel. Moore's Southlawn Chapel 663-2233
MARGARET KETCHER
MARGARET KETCHER 71, PASSED AWAY IN SPRINGDALE, AR ON SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2002. SHE WAS BORN TO ISSAC AND PEARL LOWE IN ADAIR COUNTY, OK ON FEBRUARY 12, 1931. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, HER HUSBAND ROBERT KETCHER AND ONE BROTHER, WAYNE LOWE.
SHE IS SURVIVED BY A SON, KYLE KETCHER OF SPRINGDALE, AR, FIVE GRANDCHILDREN; DOUGLAS, DANIEL, DEREK, HANNAH, AND TARAH KETCHER, ONE BROTHER; CARROLL LOWE OF GRAVETTE, AR.
MARGARET WORKED IN INVENTORY CONTROL FOR INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER(NAVISTAR). SHE WAS A MEMBER OF ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH IN TULSA AND WAS ACTIVE IN CATHOLIC CHARITIES SHANTI, R.A.I.N., ST JOSEPH'S HOUSE AND CALL CRISIS. SHE WAS A LONGTIME TULSA RESIDENT SINCE THE 1950'S, GRADUATING FROM WESTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL.
FUNERAL MASS WILL BE 10:A.M. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2002 AT CHURCH OF ST. MARY'S IN TULSA, OK WITH INTERMENT 2:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY AT WESTVILLE Cemetery, WESTVILLE, OK.
Leonard Findley
Leonard L. Findley, 64, passed away Monday, July 29, 2002. He was born January 29, 1938 in Lamar, MO to Carl and Margaret Findley. Resided in Tulsa for 29 ½ years. Served his country in the U.S. Army from 1959-1965 and was in the Army National Guard seventeen years. Leonard was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Retired from Ramsey Winch in March, 1996. He was an avid Cardinal Baseball fan and a Jenks Trojan Football fan. Survived by his wife, Nancy of the home; two sons, Rick and wife, Shannon of Sperry, OK; Randy and wife, Cheryl of Tulsa, OK; five grandchildren, Azem, Ashley, Raelynn, Jacob & Peyton; a brother and sister, Allen Findley and Nellie Phipps, both of Lamar, MO; several other relatives and loving friends. Visitation Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Moore's Southlawn Chapel. Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, August 1, 2002 at Calvary Baptist Church. Moore's Southlawn Chapel 663- 2233
Jack Ball
Jack C.Ball,74,passed away Saturday, July 27, 2002 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born May 26, 1928 in Bartlesville, OK to George and Clara Ball. He retired in 1994 as Property Tax Manager for Occidental Petroleum. Member of the First Baptist Church of Tulsa. Preceded in death by parents; brother, George Bryan Ball, Jr.; sister, Martha Ann Goins. Survived by his wife, Norma of the home; two daughters, Cindy Jones and husband, Michael of Tulsa, OK and Carolyn Reuss and husband, Ron of Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren, Ian Jones, Morgan Jones, Aubree Jones, Rosalie Reuss and Walter Reuss; sister, Marjorie Elmer of Nashville, TN. Memorial service will be 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel. Family suggests contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Tulsa or the American Lung Association. Moore's Southlawn Chapel 663-2233
H. K. (Herb) Felkel
H. K. (Herb)Felkel, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2002 in his 96th year. He was an ardent Oklahoman and for many years was the State Enrollment Manager for Blue Cross of Oklahoma. He was active in many civic organizations and a lifelong member of the First Methodist Church of Tulsa. He was preceded in death by Elizabeth Davisson Felkel; daughter, Patty Felkel Smith; son-in-law, Timothy Guzzle; as well as his second wife, Helen Downey Felkel. Survived by his daughter, Janis Felkel Guzzle Chapman; son-in-law, Gary Smith; four grandchildren, Jeff Guzzle, Ben Guzzle & wife, Wendy, Derek Smith and wife, Amanda; and Elizabeth Smith; one great-granddaughter, Hope Elizabeth Guzzle. Services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel with interment following. Memorials or remembrances should be directed to Pastoral Care of First Methodist Church of Tulsa. Moore's Southlawn Chapel 663-2233
Mary Adams
Mary Adams, 47, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2002 in Tulsa, OK. Born October 28, 1954 to John and Anneliese Cooper. She was a cafeteria worker at Lindberg Elementary School. Survived by her husband, Johnny Adams of the home; six children, John Cooper, Katherine Walley, Kristopher Adams, Chandra Adams, Andrew Adams, & Timothy Adams; four grandchildren; two sisters, Micheline Cooper of Las Vegas, NV and Cindy McCloskey of Canyon, TX; one brother, George Cooper of Melbourne Beach, FL. Memorial service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 17, 2002 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel.
Larry Touchstone
Larry Earl Touchstone, 60, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2002 in Tulsa, OK. Born April 16, 1942 in Butler, OK to Dennis and Louise Touchstone. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ella Dee Rogers. Survived by sisters, Estylene Younger and husband, Sam of Edmond, OK, Ettylene Venable of Jones, OK, Ida Faye Tackett and husband, Bill of Corpus Christi, TX, Louama Shockey of Arapaho, OK, Pamela Greaham and husband, George of Moore, OK, and Kathy Hughes and husband, Rowdy of Oklahoma City, OK; brothers, Jimmy Touchstone and wife, Dianna of Drumright, OK, Charles Touchstone and wife, Sherry of Arapaho, OK; fifteen nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 10, 2002 at Osceola Cemetery in Butler, OK. Moore's Southlawn Chapel 663-2233
Frances Neese
Frances (Green)Neese, 71, formerly of Tulsa, OK, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2002 in North Richland Hills, TX. Born April 16, 1931 in Tulsa, OK to Granville and Inez Green. Graduate of Tulsa Central High School. She is survived by her husband, William O. "Bill" Neese of the home; sons, Jeffrey A. Neese and wife, Donna M. of Kennesaw, GA, and Gregory L. Neese and wife, April of Flugerville, TX; daughter, Nancy E. McConnell and husband, Tom of Lewisville, TX; grandsons, Tim W. Neese, William O. Neese, III, Nicholas Neese, and Al McConnell; granddaughter, Ashley N. Neese; two step- grandsons, Seth and Eric; sister, JoAnn Staires and husband, Rev. Troy Staires of Broken Arrow, OK. Service will be 9:00 A.M., Saturday, August 10, 2002 at Lewis Avenue Freewill Baptist Church with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Moore's Southlawn Chapel 663- 2233
