Obituaries

Jeannine Hansens, 90, passed this life Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, at Cimarron Nursing Center. Jeannine was born Jan. 16, 1929, in Kingfisher to Elmer and Violet Stringer. She married Ralph “Butch” Hansens on Sept. 4, 1949, and became a farmer’s wife and homemaker.

Paul Joseph Schwarz, 87, of El Reno, died Oct. 16, 2019.   Paul was born in Okarche to Louis and Anna (Schlirf) Schwarz. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School in Okarche in 1950. He served in the Army (Missile Division) with several honors from November 1952 to November 1954.

Dale Choate, 61, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at his home in Hennessey. Memorial services were 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 12, at Hennessey Public Schools Auditorium officiated by Rev. Dr. Don Rogers and Tony Steele. A private family interment will take place prior to the service.

Helen Rose Cline was born to Loren and Catherine Callahan Cline on Feb. 14, 1932, near Lacy. She died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at Hennessey Care Center. Her Valentine’s Day birthday was shared with her grandfather, J. A. (Art) Cline, and with her great-nephew Mitchell Mills.

Mary Ann Snethen, 95, died Oct. 9, 2019, at Primrose Assisted Living Center in Stillwater. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Watkins officiating.

Lion PDG Jack (Jackie) Brinckmeyer, 88, of Rehoboth Beach and Harbeson, Dela., died Aug. 4, 2019. He was born Dec. 12, 1930, at the home of his parents Walter (Jack) and Zalpha Brinckmeyer of Loyal. Jack graduated from Loyal High School in May 1948.

Thelma Sue Roberts, 82, of Kingfisher, formerly of Blanchard, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Kingfisher. The daughter of Charley Joshua King and Ludy Lou (James) King, she was born March 5, 1937, in Fletcher.

Beverly Jo Bird, 79, of Oklahoma City passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Beverly is survived by her brother Sid Espinosa and his wife Debbie, grandson Justin McGee, two nephews and four nieces.

Phama Marie Andrews, 85, passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, after a short stay at Cimarron Nursing Home. She was born to W.C. and Calla Rhodes July 24, 1934, in Frederick. Phama married Henry Lee Andrews Sept. 30, 1955, in Wichita, Kan.

OnSunday,Sept.29,2019, LeRoy Krittenbrink, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 84. LeRoy was born Jan. 29, 1935, in Kingfisher to George and Mary Krittenbrink. LeRoy attended St. Gregory’s in Shawnee.