Local Obituaries for Perry & Stillwater, Oklahoma

May 2, 2021

After 85 years of a life well lived, Violet Simone passed away peacefully with her loving family surrounding her on May 2, 2021 in Oklahoma City. Violet was born on July 25, 1935 in Kesley, Iowa to Lupke and Hannah (Eilers) Harms. She graduated from high school in 1953. Violet was a stay-at-home mom while raising her children. After her...

Apr 29, 2021

Jacqueline Taschler Mains, 90, beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She was born on May 12, 1930 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to John R Taschler and Josephine (Sulkoske) Taschler. Jacqueline grew up in Bradford, Pennsylvania and later went to Seaton Hill College obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nutrition. She...

Apr 28, 2021

Rose Ann Red, 64, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 9am to 5pm at Dighton Marler Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 2:00pm at Dighton Marler Funeral Home Chapel in Stillwater. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery...

Apr 28, 2021

James “Jim” Gottschalk entered into the arms of our Savior on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Stillwater at the age of 89. Services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Perry. Jim was born July 19, 1931 in Perry, Oklahoma to Carl and Helen (Gardner) Gottschalk. He graduated Perry High School in 1951. He married his...

Apr 26, 2021

Ernst W. Pickens, 83, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home with his family beside him in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 9am to 8pm with family greeting guest from 5-7pm at Dighton Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 2:00pm...

Apr 17, 2021

Paulina H. Ybarreta passed away on April 17, 2021, at Stillwater Creek Nursing Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She was 76. Services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater. Paulina was born April 29, 1944 in Cebu City, Philippines to Sixto and Semiona (Hermocilla) Ybarreta. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, socializing, and spending time with her family....

Apr 13, 2021

Kathleen “Kathy” Lonergan a longtime Stillwater resident passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Stillwater Creek Nursing Center in Stillwater at the age of 71. Services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater. Kathy was born December 21, 1949 in Onawa, Iowa. She was the daughter of Duncan C. Deaver and Mary (Williams) Deaver. She...

Apr 13, 2021

Brenda Van Ness, 61, of Stillwater, passed away April 13, 2021 at Stillwater Medical Center. A Celebration of Brenda's life will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 12PM at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Stillwater. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater. Brenda was born April 26, 1959 in Hornersville, Missouri, the daughter of...

Apr 11, 2021

Karen Lynn Grampp was born April 11, 1943 in Houston, Texas to John Curtis Hitson and Florence (Buys) Hitson. She grew up in the Magnolia, Texas area where she attended school. She later made her home in Stillwater, where she worked as a Service Order Writer for Southwestern Bell Telephone for several years. She enjoyed flower gardening, watching birds, arts...

Apr 10, 2021

Apr 9, 2021

Danny Lee Stephens passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home in Perry. He was 69. Services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Perry. Danny Lee Stephens was born May 15, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Emril Ray Stephens and Myree (Rhines) Stephens. Danny grew up in the small town of Avent, Oklahoma....

Apr 9, 2021

Cheryl Sue Allen Musick, 73, was born n November 27, 1947 in Stroud, Oklahoma, to Richard (Dick) and Faye Allen. She passed away April 9, 2021 at Stillwater Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the Grace Hill Cemetery pavilion. Arrangement have been entrusted to Dighton-Marler Funeral Home. Cheryl grew up in...

Apr 7, 2021

Anna Elizabeth Dean, 41, passed away at the family’s home in Cushing, Oklahoma on Wednesday morning, April 7, 2021 after a two-year courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born on Friday, February 22, 1980 at 9:35 pm at William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield Kansas, she was the precious and welcomed daughter of Donna M. (Youngblood) Dean and the late William...

Apr 7, 2021

Jose Edgar Escobedo, 31, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in a tragic accident. Viewing and visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Dighton Marler Funeral Home from 9AM to 8PM with a Rosary starting at 5PM. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, April 14. 2021 at 10AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic...

Mar 29, 2021

Reginald Scott Humprhrey, 52, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 in Sherman, Texas. Family will have a memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 10:30am at Southern Woods Park at 12th and Hester St. in Stillwater, Oklahoma Family has requested monetary donations be made directly to Dighton Marler Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Mar 29, 2021

Robin Emmons Reece passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home in rural Payne County at the age of 66. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater. Visitation will be noon to 8PM Friday, April 2, 2021 at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Stillwater. A Celebration of Robin’s life will be held Saturday, April...

Mar 28, 2021

Mar 22, 2021

Frank Anton Chrz, Jr., 92, passed away after a short illness on March 22, 2021 at Perry Memorial Hospital surrounded by loving family. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 25, 2021, 9am-6:30pm with Rosary being held at 7pm at Dighton Marler Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, March 26, 2021 at 10:00am at St. Rose of Lima...

Mar 17, 2021

Robert Willis Darby, age 75, passed away March 17, 2021, at his home in Perkins, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held from 9 AM. to 8 PM Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Dighton-Marter Funeral Home Chapel. Family will greet guests from 6 PM to 8 PM at the funeral home chapel. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday,...

Mar 11, 2021

Charles Ray Jacobs passed away on March 11, 2021, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for all eternity. Affectionately known as “Jake” by all those who knew and loved him, his infectious smile and deep southern drawl will be missed tremendously by family and friends, but by none more so than his beloved wife, Charlotte. During his...