Obituaries

James “Jim” Stover passed away Sept. 4, 2023, in Kingfisher.He was born Dec. 4, 1947, to Otto and Jean (Little) Stover in El Reno. During his youth, he attended Cashion Public Schools.On June 23, 1967, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Janet Murray, after dating for four years.

Ann “Lorraine” Gibson Brzozowske was born Aug. 11, 1985, to Terrance and Tammie Gibson in Kingfi sher.Lorraine was a very caring and loving daughter, sister, wife and friend who gained her wings and went to be with the Lord on Sept. 4, 2023, at the age of 38.

Lorraine Gibson Brzozowske, 38, of Dover, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Crescent First Baptist Church.

James “Jim” Stover, 75, of Kingfisher, passed away Sept. 4, 2023.A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the First Baptist Church in Cashion.Viewing will be held at Wilson Funeral Home-Kingfisher (1612 S. Main St.) from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7.

Kathy Schwartz Walter was born July 19, 1954, to Fred and Nancy (Ray) Schwartz.She passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.She lived in Kingfisher all her life, where she met and married Mike Walter.Two sons were born to this union, Michael Walter and Matthew Walter.

Robert Alex “Boob” Rodd, Jr., 59, went home peacefully to be with his Savior on Aug. 19, 2023, surrounded by his family in Kingfisher.He was born April 27, 1964, in Hastings, Neb., to Robert Rodd, Sr., and Patti (Bridges) Rodd. He grew up in Deerfield, Kan.

Lynn Dale Broyles was born to Calvin Dale Broyles and Betty Jo Broyles in Ardmore on Dec. 23, 1955. He passed away Aug. 20, 2023, at the age of 67.Lynn grew up in and graduated from Purcell High School in 1975.In 1977, Lynn moved to Kingfisher when he took a job with Beard Oil Company.

Francis “Frank” Joseph Borelli III, faithful servant, was promoted to heaven on Aug. 18, 2023.He was born Oct. 17, 1938, to Lorene (Peeper) and Francis Borelli, Jr., in Okarche.His love for the Rocky Mountains of Colorado began when he attended Camp Holy Cross.

Charles Lester Stevens was born Aug. 2,1941, in Fort Gibson to Lester and Effie Stevens.Surrounded by his family, he went home to meet his Savior on Aug. 17, 2023.Charles was a resident of Watonga where he, along with his wife Jacquita, founded Stevens Carpet Inc. in 1974.

Mary Ann Wiewel, 81, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2023, with family by her side.She was born Feb. 13, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas, the oldest of six children to U.S. Army Major Buford Arms and Mary Kathern Peeper.