Obituaries

George Dean Rayburn was born on April 26, 2010, at Kingfisher Regional Hospital.He was 15 years old and an eighth grader at Okarche Public Schools.George loved playing baseball, hanging out with friends and family and enjoyed all types of music.

Tommy “Tom” John Glazier was born Jan. 5, 1943, to Marvin and Eileen (Garms) Glazier in Kingfi sher and left his earthly home on July 15, 2025, at the age of 82. He graduated from Loyal High School in 1961 and furthered his education, receiving an electronics degree in 1962. Tom served in the U.S.

Lana Sue Ronspiez was born April 27, 1961, in Okarche to August and Opal Ronspiez.Shepassed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Westhaven Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Stillwater.She was 65. Services are 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, at Dover Christian Church with Russell Hughes officiating.

Clifford Walter Meyer was born to Walter Meyer and Myrtle E. (Maass) Meyer on Nov. 12, 1933, in Okarche. At home and surrounded by his family, Clifford left to go to his heavenly home on July 5, 2025. Clifford was raised in Okarche with his brothers on a dairy farm.

Lila M. Beltz, 93, passed away July 6, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan.She was born June 4, 1932, in Gas City, Kan., the daughter of Irvin and Gertrude Evans Dame.A lifetime area resident, moving to Larned, Kan.

William Louis Vieth, 43, passed away on June 11, 2025. Will died from natural causes at his home outside Laporte, Colo.He had been struggling in recent years with adult-onset epilepsy and other health issues.Will was born Dec. 31, 1981, in Oklahoma City.

Melvin Wayne Bollenbach, 86, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025 of natural causes. He touched the lives of many with his character, work ethic and humor and was a mentor who provided straightforward advice on life.

Marvin Troy Stroud, a resident of Wynnewood, was born on Feb. 22, 1948, in Kingfisher to Ross “Slim” Alfred Stroud and Imogene Beatrice (Thompson) Blair. Marvin passed away on June 28, 2025, in Kingston at a very dear family friend’s home.Marvin married Shirley Janette Stroud on Aug.

The funeral for Barbara Platt, 93, was Saturday June 28, at Hennessey First United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Sandra Shepherd. Burial followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry- Gritz Funeral Home.

Christine Ann Kuelzer, 89, of Kingfisher, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.Christine was born at the family home near Okarche on June 11, 1936, to Alphons and Emma (Huck) Mueggenborg.