Obituaries

Norbert David Grellner was born Dec. 29, 1936, in Okarche to John and Rose Alig-Grellner.He passed away peacefully at home in Okarche on Feb. 11, 2026, at the age of 89. Norbert married the love of his life, Patricia Bomhoff, on Jan. 28, 1961.

Loy Donna (Bridal) Markland was born in Guthrie on June 16, 1935. She was the eldest child of John William and Mary Grace (Scott) Bridal.Loy was raised on a farm outside of Cashion where she rode her horse Tony two miles to the one-room Pawnee School as a young child.

Barbara Ann Alldredge, 83, of Kingfisher, passed away on Feb. 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City.Barbara was born on Sept. 21, 1942, in Pauls Valley to Rev. V.A. “Pete” Jones and Bessie Jones.

Charles Lee Gender, 84, of Kingfisher, passed away peacefully in his home on Feb. 20, 2026, while sitting in his favorite recliner. Charles was born on June 23, 1941, to Charlie and Sofie Gender.

Arthur Herbert Themer, 93, was born July 7, 1932, in Kingfisher to William H. and Meta (Willms) Themer and passed away Feb. 18, 2026.Arthur was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and he and his wife, Sharlene (Robinett) Themer were married at Emmanuel in 1957.

Keith Harmon Terrell, 72, passed away Feb. 16, 2026, following a lengthy illness. He was born May 26, 1953, to John and Marjorie Terrell in Kingfi sher.Keith graduated from Dover Public Schools and began a lifelong career in the oilfield.

James “Jim” Ramsey Wiginton went to be with the Lord on Jan. 6, 2026, after a long battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.He passed away at his home in Okarche at the age of 72, three days shy of turning 73.He was born Jan. 9, 1953, in Altus to J.L. and Loyce “Sis” (Schnorrenberg) Wiginton.

Sunrise, March 15, 1957 - Sunset, Feb. 15, 2026.Francis Richard Deer, Jr., was born to Francis Richard Deer, Sr., and Lena Rose Small Deer in Oklahoma City.Chief and his wife Irene met at Barefoot Park powwow and became one on Dec. 14,1982, in Watonga.

Norbert Grellner died Feb. 11, 2026, at his home in Okarche.A vigil service will be 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, and Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16.Both services will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Okarche under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Emmalein Marie Zum-Mallen was born on March 27, 1928, in El Reno and passed away on Feb. 9, 2026.She was baptized on April 15 and confirmed on March 29, 1942, in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Okarche.She grew up attending St.