Obituaries

John Otis Riedlinger, 90, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at home surrounded by his family in Kingfisher.John was born Jan. 21, 1934, in Spearville, Kan. He was one of four children born to John and Carrie (Tonar) Riedlinger.

Elinor “Ellie” Keyser LeDoux, 84, passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2024, in Oklahoma City.She was born Feb. 28, 1940, in Oklahoma City to Inez and Ambrose Keyser. Ellie loved to garden, travel with friends, meet with former classmates and most of all spend time with her family and sisters.

John Joseph Corrado, born Sept. 24, 1967, passed away Nov. 30, 2024, after a brief illness.He was born in Lynwood, Calif., to George Joseph Corrado and Kathryn Suzan Marshall, but raised by stepdad Kenneth (Trigger) Marshall. He was raised in Watonga where he graduated in 1986.

Ronnie Wayne Foster, born July 24, 1943, passed peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Alva after complications from congestive heart failure led to a short hospital stay.A memorial service and interment will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Duncan Memorial Cemetery.

Marjorie Lee Kremeier, 93, passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2024, in Oklahoma City.She was born Aug. 23, 1931, in Berryville, Ark., to Gurn Hull and Edna (Anglin) Hull.Marjorie was greatly loved by her family and many lifelong friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Colleen Mae Smith Willms, 86, of Kingfisher, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.She was born to Hurchel and Hattie “Irene” Smith on Feb. 26, 1938, on their family farm in Cleo Springs.Colleen attended Oakdale School through the eighth grade and graduated from Cleo Springs High School in 1956.

The funeral for Butch Overbay, 65, was Monday, Dec. 2, at First Christian Church in Hennessey offi ciated by Rev. Ish Engle and Jimmy Berkenbile. Burial followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Butch was born in Amarillo, Texas, on Nov.

Colleen Willms, 86, formerly of Kingfisher, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.Services are pending with Sanders Funeral Service.

Heaven has surely gained a special one.Susan “Susie” Mathews Schoelen was born to Bill and Betty (Norton) Mathews on Jan. 14, 1957, in Kingfisher.She went to be in the loving arms of God on Nov. 24, 2024.Susie attended and graduated from Cashion High School in 1975.

Charlie George Mathis was born Feb. 22, 1940, to Carl and Hattie Mae Mathis in Dover.Charlie George was the youngest of six siblings.He was raised in Dover where he attended Booker T. School until 1955 when the schools were integrated.