Kingfisher Elks Lodge paid tribute to the families of two members who recently passed away after exemplary service to the lodge. The families were presented with a plaque during the Elks Honors Banquet held May 7.

Pictured is the family of Joyce Endres Schutkesting, a member of the Elks and KEWAs. Family members attending the banquet in her honor include, from left: front row, Tom Endres, Avery Schemmer, Michelle Schemmer, Jonathan Riedlinger, Lynda Riedlinger, Sharon Spitler, Angie Phillips, Jack Schutkesting (husband) and Roy Homier, Kingfisher Elks exalted ruler; second row, Patricia Boyle, Amber Schemmer, Irelyn Schemmer, David Schemmer, Janet Kale, Graci Endres and Kathy Mueggenborg; and back row, Ed Schemmer, Timmie Endres and Joe Endres.

Also honored was the late Glenda Boeckman Wolf. Family members in the bottom photo include her husband, Derrick Wolf, left, and daughter, Kelsi Edwards, center. Homier, right, made the presentation of the plaques to both families, which signified “dedication, leadership and service to the Kingfisher Elks Lodge.” [KT&FP Staff Photos]