Obituaries in Pawnee, Oklahoma

Oct 15, 2016

Louis Albert Meissner, 85, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. Mr. Meissner was born March 9, 1931, near Skedee, Okla., to Herman and Cardella (Pittser) Meissner. He spent his childhood in Pawnee County, Okla., and graduated from Pawnee High School in 1949.Mr. Meissner earned his Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural education...

Oct 6, 2016

Virginia Lea Smith, a longtime resident of Pawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at age 74 years. Ginger was born October 24, 1941, in Pawnee, Oklahoma. She was the daughter Clifton Cleon and Pearl Lorene (Provine) Nelson. Ginger began her education in Pawnee and later moved to Wichita, Kansas with her mother where she completed her education....

Oct 2, 2016

Verna Rae Heisler, a lifelong resident of Pawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at her home at the age of 85 years old. Verna was born October 22, 1930, in Carnegie, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Joseph David and Winnie (Ridley) Alley. At a young age, Verna moved with her family to the Pawnee area. Growing...

Oct 1, 2016

Thomas Neill Bayhylle passed from this life on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 73 years old. Neill was born September 10, 1943, at the Pawnee Indian Hospital. He was the son of Batiste Louis and Anita Lucille (Norman) Bayhylle. As a young child, Neill grew up in Cushing, Oklahoma where he began his...

Sep 21, 2016

Ethel Juanita Hanger, 89, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday September 21, 2016, at the Primrose Assisted Living Center in Stillwater, with her Loving family by her side. Ethel was born August 15, 1927 in Skiatook, Oklahoma, she was raised by her grandmother Cal Burns, and attended  school in Cleveland, Oklahoma graduating from Skedee High School in 1946....

Sep 19, 2016

Charles Howlingcrane, III was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma August 12, 1961. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Mac" and Rena (Murie) Howlingcrane, Maxine White, sister of Blackwell, OK, and Marquita Bible, sister of Tulsa, OK. He is survived by Gareth Howlingcrane, brother of Avon, MA and Russell Howlingcrane, brother of China Grove, NC. He has many neices...

Sep 15, 2016

Barbara Ellen (Giles) Clasby was born February 28, 1973 at 9:50 am in Oswego, Kansas to Beverly Joan (Fugate) Giles and James Douglas Giles.  She passed away at home on Thursday, September 15th, 2016 at the age of 43.  Barb grew up in Pawnee and graduated high school in 1991.   She met Phillip shortly after graduation and they were married...

Sep 7, 2016

Mifaunwy Pratt peacefully passed on September 7, 2016 in Anchorage, Alaska surrounded by her loved ones. She will be laid to rest at home in Red Rock, Oklahoma with her family. She enjoyed the laughter and company of her family, listening to the drums of her Indian people and watching her family dance. After her first career of being a...

Sep 3, 2016

Cecil Maxwell DeRoin, 76, resident of Red Rock, OK passed away Saturday, September 3rd, peacefully in his home. The family requested no public viewing. A chapel service will be held Wednesday, September 7th at 2pm at Poteet Funeral Home in Pawnee, OK. Burial will immediately follow at the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Cemetery. Casket bearers are Lynn DeRoin, Justin DeRoin, Franky DeRoin,...

Sep 2, 2016

Willis Edward Robedeaux was born on April 26th, 1926 in Washunga Bay near Kaw City, OK, the son of William Cecil Robedeaux and Jesse Mae (Butler) Robedeaux. As a young student, Willis attended Pawnee To mksuit2001@yahoo.com    Today at 7:47 AM Willis Edward Robedeaux was born on April 26th, 1926 in Washunga Bay near Kaw City, OK, the son of William...

Sep 1, 2016

Aug 30, 2016

Lorraine M James was born May 16, 1927 to Wilbur and Elizabeth (Chrz) Loveless in Perry, Oklahoma.  Lorraine graduated class of 1945 from Perry High School.  Lorraine met Arthur L James JR in Perry.  They were married September 2, 1946. She was survived by her loving daughter Tonda L. Miner and special son-in-law Danny of Pawnee. She was preceded in...

Aug 29, 2016

Kenneth (Billy) Franklin Smith went to be with his Lord Monday August 29, 2016 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Enid. Kenneth was born January 1, 1925 to Willard and Evelyn (Porter) Smith in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Kenneth was raised in the Pawnee area and graduated from Pawnee High School, he was drafted out of high school to serve his...

Aug 27, 2016

Leona Mae LeForce (Ward) was born on November 20, 1925 to Edward and Inez Ward. Leona passed away Saturday August 27, 2016 at her home in Pawnee. On June 25, 1948 she was married to Guy Leonard LeForce in Pawnee, Oklahoma.Leona was a housewife. She loved to fish and garden.  Leona loved her flower at the Green house at 315...

Aug 25, 2016

Claudia Lea Kaskaske-Davidson was born in Ada,Ok to her mother Betty Tohee and father Adam Kaskaske on February 8, 1966. She was currently working as a Vault Clerk for the Kickapoo Casino previously as a Security Guard. She loved to listen to music and attend concerts. She was always helping her children as much as possible and loved spending all...

Aug 18, 2016

LaRene was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on January 16, 1930 to Louis and Daisy Bernet. An only child, "Rene" as she was always called, loved life and was always a joyful and happy child. Music and singing was a huge part of her life, receiving instruction as a child from her father, Louis, who was a band member of...

Aug 18, 2016

It's a Wonderful a Life. That was Susan Taylor's favorite movie and also her truth. Her faith in God infused every aspect of her life. She cherished her family, friends, church, and quiet times spent with God and reading the Bible. Surrounded by her family and dear friends, she entered heaven Thursday morning, August 18, 2016.She is survived by her...

Aug 14, 2016

Steve was born in Providence, Rhode Island to Lawrence F. Mitchell and Jean E. Goldsmith Mitchell.Steve grew up in Chepachet, Rhode Island on a beautiful lake that he loved swimming in and playing hockey on. As a young boy, he and his dad would build Derby Racers to race on the 4th of July. He delivered newspapers after school and...

Aug 11, 2016

Dennis Michael Sindone Jr. (33 years old) went to his heavenly home on August 11th, 2016. He is the Son of Lillie Kaulaity Nelson and Dennis Michael Sindone Sr. along with his Comanche Father William Nelson, Sr. He was born on November 24, 1982 in Stoney Brook, New York. Dennis was known as “D J” to his family and friends....

Aug 7, 2016

James "Dugan" Miner went to be with the Creator on August 7, 2016 in Perry, Oklahoma.Born to Marlene Hall-Zotigh in Enid, Oklahoma on April 1, 1966. He was the oldest out of numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his mother, Marlene of Red Rock, sisters Katt, Caroline, Rosa, Velda, Emily, and Dena, brothers LeRoy, Poncho, Carmello, James, Tyler,...