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ALICE F. HIBBS
The service for Alice F. Hibbs, age 80, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2008, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lorenzo Dunford will officiate. Burial will be 4 p.m. in Caldwell Ceme-tery, Caldwell, KS.
Alice was born March 31, 1927, in Book-er, Texas to Pard and Min-nie Etta (Blosser) Hibbs and died Wednesday, February 6, 2008, in Enid, OK.
Alice was a cook for Craig’s Cafe in Caldwell, KS and when she moved to Enid, she worked for Foe Grill and also Greenbrier Nursing Home.
She is survived by nieces and nephews, Louis and Gloria Turner, of Wichita, KS, Sherri and Gary Griffith, of Enid, OK, Loyd and Bonita Kaufman, of Enid, OK, Gordon and Carolyn Fitzgerald, of Inola, OK, and a host of other caring and loving nieces and nephews; one brother, Arvil Hibbs, of Arkansas City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Louis D. Hibbs Sr., and sisters, Juanita Fitzgerald and Carolee Gettings.

DELMER G. KOEHN
The funeral for Delmer G. Koehn, 81, of Enid, will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Christopher Hall will officiate. Burial will be in Me-morial Park Cem-etery.
He was born June 24, 1926, in Major County to Pete and Pauline Eck Koehn and died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at his home.
He grew up in Ringwood and graduated from Ringwood High School. He married Mary K. Capps April 18, 1954, in Enid. They made their home in Enid, where he worked for Baker Manufacturing Co. for 40 years until his retirement. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sooner Riders Motorcycle Club and attended First Nazarene Church SAMS Club meetings.
Surviving are his wife, Mary of the home; one daughter, Kathy Hessel of Enid; one brother, Clayton Koehn of Enid; and one sister Janece Krkesska, of Wichita, Kan.
He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Hospice Circle of Love.

WILEY EMIL SCHWERDTFEGER
The funeral for Wiley Emil Schwerdtfeger, 89, of Alva, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Alva Friends Church. Mark McDonald, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Capron Cemetery. Arrangements are by Marshall Funeral Home, Alva. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
He was born Dec. 16, 1918, southwest of Capron to Otto John Christian and Millie Erdman Schwerdtfeger and died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, at Share Medical Center, Alva.
He graduated from Capron High School in 1936. He then attended Wichita Business College one year. He married Lois Fern Shelite Aug. 22, 1940, at Capron. He was a farmer and rancher. He moved to the Homestead in Alva after his wife died Feb. 14, 2004. He was a member of Alva Friends Church. He served on many boards, including Grain Dealers Board and co-op board. He served as an election board judge for 40 years and was a member of Gideons.
Surviving are two sons, Clifford Schwerdtfeger of Capron and Dennis Schwerdt-feger of Pierre, S.D.; two daughters, Gloria Rhodes of Alva and Diann Schwerdtfeger of Edmond; his twin brother, Wesley Schwerdtfeger of Capron and his brother, Edgar Schwerdtfeger of Alva; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Lois, he was preceded in death by one daughter, one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Alva Friends Church.

LILLIAN MELEASE CRENSHAW MARSHALL
The funeral for Lillian Melease Crenshaw Marshall, 83, of Geary, will be 12 p.m. Saturday at New Life Assembly Church, Geary. Clarence Seals will officiate. Burial will be in Geary Cemetery, Geary. Arrangements are by Russworm Funeral Home, Watonga.
She was born Oct. 28, 1924, in Altus to Andrew and Marilla Blanton Hill and died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at Geary.
She attended Douglas High School in Geary. She married Percy Crenshaw in 1940. They became one of Geary’s first black business couples, including cafes, horse training and entertainment. He died in 1968. She later married M.J. Marshall, who also preceded her in death. She was a member of The Living God, Geary, serving as church mother.
Surviving are one son, Bobby (Robert) of Oklahoma City; five sisters, Lutitia Smith of Oakland, Calif., Helen Arthur of Oklahoma City, Mary Ewing of Geary, Juanita Murray and Ella Franklin of Pueblo, Colo.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her first husband, Percy, and her second husband, M. J., she was preceded in death by three brothers, and six sisters.

MILTON ‘MILT’ MCKENNA
The funeral for Milton “Milt” McKenna, 90, of Fargo will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Fargo United Methodist Church. The Revs. Aaron Martin and John Curtis will officiate. Burial will be in Fargo Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson’s Good Samaritan Funeral Service.
He was born Dec. 16, 1917, in Hutchinson, Kan., to Robert and Adelia Buckbee McKenna and died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Woodward Regional Hospital,
He grew up north of Fargo and attended a country school. He farmed, worked on WPA projects, helped in building Fort Supply dam and helped to build the road between Fargo and Gage. He joined the Army, serving in Africa and Italy during World War II. Following his discharge, he returned to Fargo and worked for various farmers then many years as a mechanic on drilling rigs in the oil field. He married Mae Adams in May 1961. He was a member of Fargo United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one son, Thomas McKenna of Fargo; one stepdaughter Shirley Ware, of Fort Supply; three stepsons, John Adams and Robert Adams, both of Woodward, and Jim Adams of Edmond; one brother, Raymond McKenna of Edmond; two sisters, Leona Thomas of Gage and Ruby McKenna of Larned, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Mae, he was preceded in death by one daughter and three brothers and sisters.
Memorials may be made to American Lung Association.

ALICE F. HIBBS
The funeral for Alice F. Hibbs, 80, of Enid, will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Lorenzo Dunford will officiate. Burial will be 4 p.m. in the Caldwell Cemetery, Caldwell, Kan.
She was born March 31, 1927, in Booker, Texas, to Pard and Minnie Etta Blosser Hibbs and died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, in Enid.
She was a cook for Craig’s Cafe in Caldwell. When she moved to Enid, she worked for Foe Grill and Greenbrier Nursing Home.
Surviving are one brother, Orvil Hibbs, of Arkansas City, Kan.
She was preceded in death by one brother, and two sisters.

CALVERT ‘JUNIOR’ GARMAN
The funeral for Calvert “Junior” Garman, 66, of Fairview, will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Fairview. The Rev. Richert Redinger and Adam Brinson will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Arrange-ments are by Fair-view Fu-neral Home, Inc. Viewing will be 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and before the service at the church.
He was born Oct. 23, 1941, at Cantonment to Calvert “Dick” Garman Sr. and LaRene Grabow Garman and died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center, Enid.
He attended Longdale and Fairview schools. He married Nova Leah Simmons March 3, 1961. He began working for the city of Fairview Aug. 1, 1963, serving as building inspector and later public works superintendent. He married Elaine Matteson Sept. 15, 1978, in Woodward. They made their home in Fairview. He retired from the city of Fairview Sept. 30, 2001. He was a member of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department. He sponsored the Fairview FFA booster club
Surviving are his wife, Elaine of the home; two sons, Michael Garman of Bixby and Jason Parrish of Okeene; two daughters, Susan Simmons of Chester and Renee Davis of Fairview; two brothers, Albert Stanley Garman of Longdale and Gary Gene Garman of McAlester; two sisters, Wilma Martin of Canton and Mary Lou Dow of Bartlesville; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, one sister and one brother.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Fairview Volunteer Fire Department.

RUBY PARSONS
The funeral for Ruby Lee Walker Parsons, 83, of Wood-ward, will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Tony Barros will officiate. Burial will be in Elm-wood Cem-etery. Ar-range-ments are by Billings Funeral Home.
She was born Aug. 29, 1924, south of Woodward to Fred Thomas and Hazel Stoner Walker and died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Woodward Regional Hospital.
She quit school at the age of 12 to help take care of her brothers and sisters. She worked for the head of the USDA field station at his home taking care of his children. She married Jack Parsons Aug. 31, 1940, in Woodward. They made their home north of Woodward. They moved into Woodward in 1948. She worked for TG&Y, and Sam Gann at his clothing and fabric store. Her husband owned Midway Motors, and she owned House of Bargains. They retired in 2000. He died Sept. 28, 2007. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Leona Smith of Mooreland; one son, Cecil Parsons, of Wood-ward; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Jack, she was preceded in death by two sisters, three brothers and one son.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to First Baptist Church building fund.

DONNA LEE HOLCOMB
A memorial service for Donna Lee Holcomb, 62, of Carmen, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Carmen City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Wentworth Mortuary LLC, Carmen.
She was born Feb. 18, 1945, in Long Beach, Calif., to Bruno “Jack” and Viola James Wanhala and died Jan. 28, 2008, in Carmen.
She graduated from high school in California. She married Billy Ray Holcomb Sept. 3, 1964, in Perryton, Texas. She worked as a dietitian at Carmen Home until it closed. She attended First Assembly of God Church in Carmen.
Surviving are one stepdaughter, Rhonda Ryker of Clay City, Ill.; one adopted daughter, Joyce Grange-Sandoval of Enid; one half-brother, Neil Nutter of Concord, Calif.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray, and one brother.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to After 55 Club.

J.C. GOSS
A memorial service for J.C. Goss, 72, will be 1 p.m. Friday at Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow. The Rev. Bill Pylate will officiate.
He was born July 5, 1935, in Clinton to Harry and Viola Dunn Goss and died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital South, Tulsa.
He married Ann Stam Sept. 11, 1970, in Raton, N.M. They lived in Enid for more than 20 years. They moved to Broken Arrow from Tulsa in 1988. He was a salesman for Lash’s Gun Emporium. He was a member of NRA Rod and Gun Club.
Surviving are his wife Ann, of Broken Arrow; three sons, Marty Goss of Gun Barrel City, Texas, David Goss of Garland, Texas, and Randy Goss of Pleasant Grove, Texas; a daughter, Michelle Newman of Mesquite, Texas; one sister, Carol Summerall of Woodward; one brother, Harry Goss Jr. of Ft. Worth, Texas; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter and two sons.

MARGARET F. KIRKPATRICK
The funeral for for Margaret F. Kirkpatrick, 80, of Perry, formerly of Tonkawa, will be 10 a.m. Friday at Antelope Valley Church of the Brethren near Billings. Kent Reubell will officiate. Burial will be in River View Cemetery, Tonkawa. Arrangements are by Brown-Dugger Funeral Home, Perry.
She was born Sept. 20, 1927, in Garber and died Mon-day, Feb. 4, 2008, at Green Val-ley Nursing Home, Perry.
She married Elwyn Ray Kirkpatrick Dec. 17, 1949, in Garfield County. She was a homemaker and assisted her husband on the family farm.
Surviving are two daughters, Janice Rahn of Stillwater and Vicki Rapp of Seiling; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwyn; three brothers; and two grandchildren.

VIVIAN LOUISE HOLLIS
A memorial service for Vivian Louise Hollis, 78, of Caldwell, Kan., will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Day Funeral Home, 24 S. Main, Caldwell. Burial will be in Caldwell City Cemetery.
She died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are two sons, David Hollis and Justin Hollis, both of Caldwell; three daughters, Cindy Hollis of Tallahassee, Fla., and Jennie Webster and Penny Willis, both of Caldwell; two sisters; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Hospice Care of Kansas or Sumner County District #1 Hospital.

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