Obituaries

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.

Winifred Earlene Hoover was born April 21, 1942, in Enid to Irl Landaker and Blanche Hoisington and passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2025.Celebration of life services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Hennessey Baptist Church with Jimmy Berkenbile officiating.

Our precious daughter, Devina, passed away on June 15, 2025, at the tender age of 2. Though her time with us was short, her light was bright and full of joy.Devina was a happy, spirited little girl who loved with her whole heart.

Landry Jean Fialkowski gained her Angel wings on June 13, 2025, running joyfully through the gates of Heaven to reunite with her great-grandmas Nancy Fialkowski, Margaret Senn and Bonnie Yost and her great-grandpas Jay Fialkowski, Glen Perdue and Donald Yost.

Linnie Marie Yost Berkenbile went to be with her Lord on June 15, 2025, at 12:49 a.m., at the age of 72.Linnie was born on June 24, 1952, in Kingfisher to Marie and Carl Yost.