Obituaries

Richard Leon Leffingwell, 83, passed away July 12, 2024, in Kingfisher.A memorial service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart, Kan.Services are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home-Kingfisher.

Joyce Ann Mueggenborg was born Nov. 14, 1956, in Okarche to Robert H. and Madlyn (Krittenbrink) Mueggenborg.Joyce died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Kingfisher. She was 67.Joyce graduated from Okarche High School and remained an avid Warrior fan.

Judy Johnson of Kingfi sher passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, her family confirmed in a Facebook post.She was the wife of the late Mike Johnson.A full obituary and story on Judy’s life will be included in the weekend edition of the Times & Free Press.

Fred John Oppel, Jr., was born Jan. 29, 1929, in Kingfi sher to Fred Oppel, Sr., and Marie Kunneman Oppel.Fred passed away Oct. 4, 2024, in Kingfisher at the age of 95.

Norma Jean Grummer Kirsch was born on July 23, 1932, to Norman and Adelia (Bohlman) Grummer in Okarche and passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. She was 92.Norma Jean was baptized, confirmed and married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Okarche. She attended St.

The funeral for Connie Louise Walterscheidt, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at the Hennessey First United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Sandra Shepherd. Burial will follow at Harmony Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Connie was born at Cleveland on Oct.

Bennie Schnorr, 90, of Kingfisher, passed away Sept. 29, 2024.A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Kingfisher Cemetery officiated by Pastor Scott Watkins.Services are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home-Kingfisher.

Marla Vaverka, 69, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at her home east of Hennessey Marla was born Nov. 16, 1954, in Enid to Harvey Edward and Leona Ruth Marten Krause.She graduated from Enid High School in 1973, where she was a member of Enid High School Symphony.

Darla Jo Allen Harrel, 81, passed from this earthly life on Sept. 21, 2024, surrounded by her family.Jo was born Oct. 26, 1942, in Trail to Loney and Wilford Allen.Jo was the third of four daughters and she had a lively childhood with her sisters on the farm.

William Hayes Harrison, 81, of Stillwater, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Stillwater surrounded by his family.A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Stillwater First United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at Kingfisher Cemetery.