Obituaries

James “Jim” Ramsey Wiginton went to be with the Lord on Jan. 6, 2026, after a long battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.He passed away at his home in Okarche at the age of 72, three days shy of turning 73.He was born Jan. 9, 1953, in Altus to J.L. and Loyce “Sis” (Schnorrenberg) Wiginton.Jim...

Sunrise, March 15, 1957 - Sunset, Feb. 15, 2026.Francis Richard Deer, Jr., was born to Francis Richard Deer, Sr., and Lena Rose Small Deer in Oklahoma City.Chief and his wife Irene met at Barefoot Park powwow and became one on Dec. 14,1982, in Watonga.From this union, Chief had three children,...

Norbert Grellner died Feb. 11, 2026, at his home in Okarche.A vigil service will be 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, and Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16.Both services will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Okarche under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Emmalein Marie Zum-Mallen was born on March 27, 1928, in El Reno and passed away on Feb. 9, 2026.She was baptized on April 15 and confirmed on March 29, 1942, in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Okarche.She grew up attending St. John’s Parochial School for eight years, finishing her high school years...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles “Chuck” Lee Darrough, 89, who passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Chuck will be remembered for his love of family, a generous heart and his unwavering optimism regardless of life’s many ups and downs.

Theresa Mary Berntsen Wilczek passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 2, 2026, at the age of 96.She was born on Jan. 15, 1930, to Henry and Monica Berntsen on the family farm southeast of Loyal, where she lived most of her life.She was a 1948 graduate of Loyal High School where she enjoyed...

Dr. Jess Brewer, 88, a longtime veterinarian who practiced in northwest Oklahoma, southern Kansas and the Texas panhandle, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Private family services will be held at a later date for Wanda L. Huntsberger, 66.

Albert M. Kloeppel was born Jan. 16, 1939, in Kingfi sher and passed away surrounded by family on Jan. 8, 2026. He was 86.Albert was the youngest son of John and Hilda (Strack) Kloeppel and was born, raised and lived his entire life on the same farm in Kingfisher.He was a lifelong member of the Sts.

Thomas Patrick Hallren passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Oklahoma City. He was born May 24, 1935. Pat was a devoted husband, father and family man, known for his quiet strength and steady presence. He lived his life guided by strong family values and a deep faith in God.