Obituaries

Delita Janell Starr was born March 13, 1960, in Clinton to Roy and Patricia (Lamebull) Starr. She departed this earth on Jan. 6, 2025, in Okarche.“Dee” was a kindhearted, loving woman.

Reuben “Jerry” Bratcher, 79, of Kingfisher, passed away on Jan. 8, 2025, in Kingfisher. Jerry was born on April 30, 1945, in Kingfi sher to Reubin and Lorene (Owensby) Bratcher. He grew up in Kingfisher and enlisted in the United States Army.

Gerald (Gerry) August Gleichman of Okarche passed away peacefully on New Year’s Day 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones in Oklahoma City.Gerald was born March 21,1936, in Okarche. To read full obituary please visit MemorialParkOKC.com Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at St.

Christine Marie (Harzman) Yost was born April 16, 1956, in La Crosse, Kan., to Fred “Bud” Harzman and Irene (Mai) Harzman.She passed from this life Dec. 30, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Watonga.Chris was the third child born to her family and was always considered to be a miracle baby.

With heavy hearts, the family of Catherine J. Mitchell announces her passing on Jan. 5, 2025, at the age of 92. A faithful servant of God, Catherine peacefully left this world surrounded by loved ones.

Bob J. Helt, 94, of Kingfisher and Oklahoma City, passed away on Nov. 28, 2024.He was born on Dec. 18,1929, to Oscar Ray and Mary Josephine (Barnett) Helt.Bob was raised on a farm west of Kingfisher and attended school in Loyal.

Helen Marie (Hawk) Patocka passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Dec. 16, 2024.She was born in Kingfisher County on April 12, 1929, to the late Caril Otis and Mildred (Bellows) Hawk.Helen grew up near Hennessey and Dalhart, Texas, and was a graduate of Hennessey High School in 1947.

Edward Henry Kuelzer passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2024, in Bedford, Texas, at the age of 87 due to heart failure.Born on May 8, 1937, in Kingfisher, Edward was the second son of Henry William and Lula Mae (Stanfill) Kuelzer.

The funeral for Melina May Johnson, 51, was Saturday Dec. 21, at Dover Christian Church officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile. Burial followed at Dover Cemetery under the direction of Cordry- Gritz Funeral Home.Melina was born in Oklahoma City on Sept.

Larry E. “L.E.” White, Sr., 91, of Bethany, passed away Nov. 30, 2024, after battling a prolonged illness.He was born on Jan. 6, 1933, to Reggie and Dorothy (Helt) White in Kingfisher.He graduated from Putnam City High School in 1951.