Obituaries

Stephanie Wehrenberg, 64, of Kingfisher, passed away on Sept. 8, 2026.Born Sept. 24, 1961, Stephanie’s journey took her through Utah, California, Colorado and, ultimately, Oklahoma.Along the way, she built a life marked by creativity, perseverance and an appreciation for the simple things that...

Wanda Castonguay Crist, 85, passed away Sept. 2, 2026, in Spring, Texas.Born to Arthur and Ernestine Castonguay, Wanda grew up in the Omega and Kingfisher communities.

Recitation of the Rosary for Angelina Ann Pribil, 95, was Friday Sept. 11, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bison.Mass of Christian Burial was 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Church, officiated by Rev. John Herrera.Burial followed at Bison Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral...

Katherine Ann Schroeder, of Okarche, passed away on Sept. 5, 2026, at the age of 84.She passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.Kathy was born on Aug. 17, 1942, to Fonda and Violet Turner in Wichita, Kan.She moved often as a child, but everywhere she went, she made lasting and memorable...

David Matthew Barnett, D.V.M., was born to Richard and Betty Jean (Hart) Barnett on Dec. 5, 1957, in San Francisco, Calif.His family took him by ferry to his first home on Alcatraz, where his family lived and worked.David’s family was transferred to the Federal Reformatory at El Reno in 1963, but...

Patricia Lynn Schwarz went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 3, 2026, with her loving husband by her side and surrounded by loved ones.Patricia was born May 12, 1948, in Hawaii.She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Salina, Kan., in 1966.

There will be no public services for Evan J. Bush, 18.Evan was born in Pampa, Texas, on July 30, 2008, to Chasity Renee Bush and died Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.Arrangements are by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Evan is survived by his mother, Chasity Bush...

Louie Kostka, 77, of Kingfisher, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 17, 2026.He was born Oct. 27, 1948, in Oklahoma City to Ersel and Betty Kostka.

Bart Steven Jones — beloved son, brother, uncle, stepfather and friend – left this life peacefully in his home in Kingfisher on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at the age of 62.He was a man of few words and a great deal of heart. The world was brighter because he was in it.

Dad, Husband, Pops, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa, Roland “Rod” Neil Means, passed peacefully on Aug. 24, 2026, at the age of 91. Rod was born Oct. 8, 1934, to Francis Hobart, Sr. and Edna Marie (Bode) Means on the family farm in Newkirk. He was raised and educated in Newkirk, graduating in 1952.