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Donna Eldene Kukuk - December 10, 1943 - March 12, 2024

Departed: 03/12/2024 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Donna Eldene Kukuk was born December 10, 1943, in Petersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Eston G. Rexrode and Geraldine K. Roby. She passed from this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her home in Perry, Oklahoma

She grew up and lived on a farm in rural West Virginia. She had three brothers and two sisters…a very hard-working family in a very mountainous part of West Virginia in Coal Miner Country. She graduated from high school in Petersburg, WV. She loved the outdoor life. She talked about carrying water to the chickens because they had no running water. A very large task because the chickens were in broiler houses.

After Donna moved to Michigan, close to her brother, she worked in a factory making seat belts. Donna was a very kind and loving person. She moved to Oklahoma and began working at Green Valley Nursing Home. She was a very compassionate caregiver. She later went to work at Charles Machine Works. Donna and Richard Kukuk were married August 11, 2007, at the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at Lee Summit, Missouri. Donna was a dedicated Christian. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Perry. She never missed church and was there every week in her same pew. Richard told her, “We need to move to different pews so we may not be missed when we are not here.” Her reply was, “There isn’t going to be a time when we aren’t here.”

She is survived by her husband Richard, of the home; two daughters, Michelle Fry and husband Steve, Pleasant Hill, MO, and Teresa Inselman and her husband Scott, Blackburn, Oklahoma; one brother, Robert (Bob) Rexrode and his wife Mazie, Petersburg, West Virginia; and one sister, Betty Thompson, Denver, Colorado; three grandchildren: Lacie Yunker, Steven Inselman and his wife Erica, Bryce Nelson and his wife Isabella; and two great grandchildren: Abigail Budd and her husband Brian, and Temperance Inselman. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, two brothers and one sister.

A visitation will be held from 1- 6 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Dighton Marler Funeral Home Chapel in Perry, Oklahoma. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church in Perry, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery, Perry, Oklahoma.

Serving as pallbearers are J. R. Skidgel, J. B. Skidgel, Steven Inselman, Scott Inselman, Bryce Nelson, and Steve Fry. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Rexrode and Darren Billingsley.

Contributions in her honor may be made to Companion Hospice, Cherokee Transit or Christ Lutheran Church, in care of Dighton Marler Funeral Home, P.O. Box 189, Perry, Oklahoma 73077.

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com.

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William Robert Scott - February 12, 1943 - March 12, 2024

Departed: 03/12/2024 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: William “Billy Bob" Scott passed away at his home the evening of March 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. At a later date, a gathering will be scheduled for friends and family.

Billy Bob was born February 12, 1943, in Hoisington, Kansas to Raymon and Pauline (Hoskinson) Scott. He grew up in Hoisington and graduated in 1961 from Hoisington High School. In 1968 he moved with his mom and dad to Covington, Oklahoma. He met multiple friends and the majority of his family lived in Covington.

In 1982, he married Etta Werner Stanley and they moved to the country outside of Perry, Oklahoma. Billy Bob worked for the oil field for a number of years, then at the Co-Op from which he retired. Billy Bob loved to fish and hunt. He also enjoyed spending time with the grandkids and great grandkids.

Billy Bob is survived by his wife, Etta, of the home; three step-children: Terry Ronald Stanley, Covington; LeEtta Tilson, Milford, Kansas, and LaRhonda Elliott, Perry, Oklahoma; three grandchildren: Cassie Dale, Santana Keller and Donovan Elliott, all of Perry; eight great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and two brothers: Jack Scott, Crescent, and Dean Scott, Hoisington, Kansas; and multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymon and Pauline Scott; sister, Gloria Ann; and brothers, Roy and Kent Scott.

Dighton-Marler Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Memorials in his honor may be made to Rock Township Rural Fire Department, in care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, P. O. Box 189, Perry, Oklahoma 73077.

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Willard Keith Fish - January 09, 1945 - March 04, 2024

Departed: 03/04/2024 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Willard Keith Fish.

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John Dale Dunivan - August 10, 1937 - March 04, 2024

Departed: 03/04/2024 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: John “Dale” Dunivan, 86, Perry, died March 4, 2024, at Stillwater Medical Center, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dale was born August 10, 1937, to John Douglas and Gertrude (Speer) Dunivan, on the family farm, homesteaded by his grandfather, Lawrence Speer, near Morrison, Oklahoma.

A Celebration of Life viewing will be held from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home Chapel, Perry, who has been entrusted with arrangements. Family will be available for visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. A private family burial will be held later at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Sumner, Oklahoma.

After graduating from Sumner High School in 1955, he attended Oklahoma State University, completing a BS degree in Agricultural Education in May 1959. In addition to farming, Dale taught school at Orlando (1959-1962) and Morrison (1962-63.) He returned to OSU and completed a Master’s Degree in Science (1963-64).

Following his retirement from Missouri in 1991, Dale returned to Oklahoma with farming interests in the Stillwater area and the home farm near Morrison. Beginning in 1992, he had the opportunity to participate in overseas agricultural development programs, working with different international organizations. These assignments continued through 2013, with more than 50 short term consulting trips, as well as managing long term humanitarian and development projects in Bosnia, Tajikistan and East Timor. During his overseas experience he worked in 18 different countries throughout Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Throughout his life, Dale had special interests in farming, raising cattle and riding horses. He enjoyed trail riding with friends and family, especially taking the grandchildren for a ride. One of his favorite horses was a wild Mustang he adopted from the government BLM program.

Dale married Delores June Overholt in Stillwater in 1957, and they have four children: Jan, John, Dee Ann and Dennis. They were divorced in 1997. Dale married Rakhima Dzhuraeva, from Dushanbe, Tajikistan in 2008. Rakhima has two children: Nigina and Sherzod.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gertrude Dunivan; one brother, Everett; and a sister, Mary Ellen Coldiron.

Family has always been very important to Dale. He is survived by his wife Rakhima, of the home; six children: Jan Torres, John Dunivan, Dee Ann Beeby, Dennis Dunivan, Nigina Shodieva and Sherzod Musaev; eleven grandchildren: T. J. Dunivan, Cara Sanders, Seth Dunivan, Isaac Torres, Bradley Torres, Jack Dunivan , Sam Dunivan, Cole Dunivan, Daler Boev, Dilnoza Boev, David Musaev and Dominik Musaev; and seven great grandchildren: McKenna Sanders, Jaxon Sanders, Kinsley Sammons, Kyler Sammons, Connor Dunivan, Caden Dunivan and Claire Dunivan.

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Peggy Joyce Pollard - July 05, 1933 - March 01, 2024

Departed: 03/01/2024 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Peggy Joyce (Wilson) Pollard, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, at her home in Oklahoma City.  She was born July 5, 1933 in Davidson, Oklahoma to "Red" and Elma McCauley.  Peggy's father passed away when she was 2 years of age.  Her mother remarried when she was 6 years old and she was adopted and raised by her loving stepfather, Jim Wilson.  She graduated from Frederick High School in 1951.  Shortly after graduation she married her high school sweetheart, Billy Ray Pollard and began a wonderful, fun-filled 66 year marriage.

pulling a small travel trailer, she accompanied Billy on road construction for nine years, before they moved to Oklahoma City.  Her career then included Montgonery Wards finance department, being a classified key-punch operator in the Tinker Field flight tower, FFA supervisor and finally earning her cosmetology license.

In 1969, the family moved to Perry, where Billy became "Borden Bill" with the Borden's Milk Company Distributorship, and she opened Peggy's Beauty Boutique and Peggy's Nearly New Store.  The shared a love for lake life, league bowling, chaperoning kids' activities/parties and pets.  In 1990 they relocated to OKC and managed Garden Gate Condominiums, and then for the next 20 years they managed U-Store storage units until retiring at 82 years of age.

Anyone that spent time with Peggy knew her love for hosting, cooking and gathering of family and friends.  Peggy's greatest joy came from her role as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She cherished every moment showering them with unconditional love, wisdom, and affection.  With her zest for life, love, kindness, strong-will, and resilience, her memory will continue to inspire and guide others.  Peggy's greatest legacy she left was her love of family.

Peggy as preceded in death by her husband, Billy; her parents; stepfather; sister, Iris VanBuskirk;  and daughter-in-law, Terry Lynn Pollard.

She is survived by her son, Jerry Pollard (Lori), Perry, OK; daughter, Terri Young (Kyle), Granbury, TX; and son, Scott Pollard (Emily), Houston, TX.  Eight grandchildren, Billy Joe Pollard (Jenni), Jamie Horner, Dustin Young (Tammy), Brandy Houska (Brady), Derek Young (Morgan), Joseph Pollard, Jordan Pollard and Andy Stone (Misty Weber).  Nine great-grandchildren, Bella, Ashton, and Charley Pollard, Matthew Stone, Kinzly and Lyric Horner, Braylen Houska, Elizabeth and Emma Grace Young.

Peggy's Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 2PM at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home in Perry, OK, where friends and families will gather to reminisce and share stories about a wonderful life.

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Don Lynn Boyd - August 02, 1945 - February 27, 2024

Departed: 02/27/2024 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Don L. Boyd, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 1:00pm at Pleasant Valley Sumner Cemetery. Dighton Marler Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Don was born on August 2, 1945, in Tipton, Oklahoma to J.W. and Ira (Neal) Boyd. He grew up in Tipton, Oklahoma and joined the United States Army National Guard and obtained the rank of E6. He married Sharon Gutowski on June 3, 1966, at the First Christian Church in Perry.

Don was a deacon at the church, he was on the Sumner school board. He worked for Bon Ray Oil company for five years and then worked for Ditch Witch for many years. Don’s greatest legacy was his family. Family was everything to him. Don was very proficient in making yard ornaments out of metal around the holidays, such as Christmas trees, pumpkins, snowmen.

Don is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, his brothers, Bill Boyd and J.C. Boyd and sister Wanda Stillson.

He is survived by his wife Sharon, his children, Craig Boyd and his wife Lesa, Lisa Harman and her husband Mark, Coby Boyd and his wife Meliah and Dusty Boyd and his wife Alisa, and thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Bonnie Hefner, Carol Spillard and Joy Holcomb.

Pallbearers will be Craig Boyd, Dusty Boyd, Coby Boyd, Wyatt Boyd, Tyler Adams, and Lane Harman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Troy Karcher, Travis Richarson, Jeff Richardson, and Mark Haman.

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com.

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Marjorie Kaye Hamm - November 06, 1939 - February 23, 2024

Departed: 02/23/2024 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Marjorie “Kaye” Hamm passed away on February 23, 2024, at Legacy Village in Stillwater, OK where she resided the last two years. She was born on November 6, 1939, in Geary, Oklahoma, to Vincent D. and Stella Mae (Keely) Creveling. She attended Geary Public Schools and graduated from Geary High School. After graduation she married Ervin B. Abraham of Geary. They moved to Perry, Oklahoma in 1963 when Ervin was offered a job as a teacher at Perry Junior High School. They were married for 40 years and raised three children together. After Ervin’s death in 1998, Kaye married Carl B. Hamm. They were married for 10 years until his death in 2009.

Kaye was employed at the First Bank and Trust Company of Perry for many years. She was a Vice President of the bank when she retired. Kaye had a passion for service. She was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Perry where she served as Treasurer for 30 plus years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women in Faith. Other organizations that Kaye belonged to were P.E.O. Chapter BH Perry and the Ladies Tuesday Afternoon Club. Some additional passions were cooking, shopping, and traveling.

Kaye is survived by her children, Debra Smith of Miami, Oklahoma; Valerie Villarreal of Mabank, Texas; and Vincent Abraham (Amy) of Perry; her grandchildren, Heather McCann (Scott) of Montgomery, Texas; Erin Smith of Louisville, Kentucky; Matthew Villarreal (Jessica) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Austin North (Adriana) of Ft. Myers, Florida; her great grandchildren, Mason McCann of Montgomery, Texas; and Sophia Rodriguez of Ft. Myers, Florida; her brother, Dwight Creveling (Jan) of Tulsa, OK; her sister-in-law, Mitzi Warstler (CL) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and other extended family members.

Kaye is preceded in death by her parents, Vincent, and Stella Creveling; her first husband, Ervin B. Abraham; her second husband, Carl B. Hamm; her brother Duane Creveling and his wife Patsy; her beloved aunt and namesake Marjorie Schwartz; and additional extended family members.

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Amanda Marshall Keating - April 09, 1992 - January 26, 2024

Departed: 01/26/2024 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Amanda Michelle Marshall-Keating was born to Bradley Scott Marshall and Victoria Shareen Emmons on April 9, 1992, in Tucson, AZ and she went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2024. Amanda graduated from Perry High School and attended Meridian Technology Center in Stillwater. She also attended UCO in Edmond. Amanda married the love of her life, Kelly Ian Keating, on January 19, 2019. Together they have a young daughter, Lyla Gwen Keating born July 11, 2017. Amanda loved to read, especially the Harry Potter series of books. In her youth, Amanda loved to sing and performed in many local plays and musicals in high school and in the Stagecoach Community Theater. Her mother would often say that her voice was so beautiful that it sounded like an angel’s. One of her dreams was to compete on the TV show American Idol. That dream was fulfilled in July of 2012 and even though she didn’t make it to the show, Amanda didn’t let that keep her from singing her heart out. In her college and adult years, Amanda loved being a server. She loved meeting new people and making them happy. Her job was to bring people good food, but the most important thing that she served was a warm smile and a heaping helping of kindness. Amanda loved everyone and loved seeing people happy. Her kindness and warm spirit would brighten anyone’s day, which made her good at her job. Above all things Amanda adored her husband Kelly and her precious daughter Lyla. They were the center of her heart.

Amanda was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Paul and Patricia Marker and her paternal grandparents Aaron and Jolinda Marshall all of Perry. Amanda is survived by her parents Wendell and Victoria Emmons as well as Brad and Danette Marshall, all of Perry. Amanda is also survived by many siblings: Stacy Emmons of Moore, James Emmons of Yukon, Ashlie Emmons of Norman, Catherine Marker of Stillwater, Steven Marshall and his wife Katie of Wahpeton, ND, Tyler, Tanner and Maddie Marshall all of Perry. Amanda is also leaving behind many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Amanda’s race on Earth is now complete and so it is up to us now to carry on her spirit of kindness to all people whether it be family, friends, or complete strangers.

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Dr. Frederick Dolezal Schirrmacher - December 07, 1941 - December 16, 2023

Departed: 12/16/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Frederick Dolezal Schirrmacher December 7, 1941- December 18, 2023

Frederick Dolezal Schirrmacher, an 82-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He will be fondly remembered for his exemplary service to his country, community, friends, and family.

Funeral services, officiated by AJ Dolezal, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 28. The burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery, where he will rest beside his mother and father, with military graveside rites provided by the United States Army. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dighton-Marler Funeral Home.

Born on December 7, 1941, in Washington, D.C., to Mildred Dolezal Schirrmacher and Fred C. Schirrmacher, Frederick grew up in the capital but spent summers on the family farm in Perry, Oklahoma. This experience fostered a deep connection to the land and his mother’s Czech heritage. In D.C., he attended Paul Jr. High and Coolidge High School. An alumnus of Johns Hopkins University and George Washington University Medical School, Frederick earned his medical degree as a general practitioner.

Throughout Frederick’s life, he consistently pursued excellence in all his endeavors, demonstrating remarkable selflessness. His first notable contribution was in the field of medicine, where he practiced at Greater Southeast Hospital, delivering hundreds of babies. He also served two distinguished tours in Vietnam, earning several honors including the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Medical Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.

Upon returning from Vietnam, Frederick embarked on a multifaceted journey, acquiring expertise in various domains. He showcased his skills as an expert machinist, mastering tools such as lathes, cameras, watches, and model trains. An active member of CAMS (Chesapeake Area Machinist Society) and PATINA (Potomac Antique Tools and Industry Association), Frederick was passionate about building and detailing model trains and layouts. His love for learning extended to literature, theater, and orchestral music.

A staunch advocate for learning history, Frederick believed, “You need to understand the past to make sense of the present.” He actively participated in organizations like the Rockville Society of Model Engineers, the Montgomery Preservation Organization, and the Smithsonian Institute. Notably, he contributed significantly to a model train display for National Geographic, now featured at the Historic Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station in Silver Spring, Maryland. Frederick also dedicated time to research family history, preserving valuable documents now housed at the Cherokee Strip Museum in Perry under the Dolezal name.

Above all, Frederick generously shared his time and expertise, offering care, assistance, and guidance to those around him. What a gift it was to sit and talk to, learn from him. Survived by his cousins Albert J. Dolezal, Ernest L. Dolezal, AJ Dolezal, Allan Dolezal, Emily Bingham, Alice Dwyer, Andrea Rains, and Brad Dolezal, along with numerous other relatives, Frederick Dolezal Schirrmacher's legacy endures through the excellence and kindness he fostered in others.

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Marjorie Louise Voise - May 31, 1922 - December 09, 2023

Departed: 12/09/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Marjorie Louise (Rupp) Voise, 101, of Perry, Oklahoma was born May 31, 1922, to Rudolph & Millie Rupp. She went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 9th, 2023.

She married Arthur (Art) H. Voise on June 10th, 1941, at Zion Lutheran Church, East of Perry, who was soon called to active duty nine months later and then spent the next four years of her life without her new husband.

While waiting on his return she worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Stillwater and moved there to live with her cousins Sophie (Voise) Friedemann and Emma (Voise) Nida. She later was transferred to Perry to continue working and lived with her cousins Lorene (Beier) Loveless and Lillian (Friedemann) Jones. They lived behind the Betty Ann Bakery in Perry which was owned and operated by her Aunt Emma (Rupp) Johnson and her husband Oscar. Marjie did work for them when time permitted.

After Art returned home from the war, they both moved to what they called the Mollet place out in the country where their family and farm life began.

Marjie was a full-time homemaker, wife, and amazing mother, grandmother & great-grandmother.

She did her fair share of baking, which also consisted of baking almost any kind of pie one could think of. In her early years of marriage, she would be sure to fit in three meals a day with the last one always consisting of a meat, potato, and a vegetable, as the family rarely would eat out.

Marjie would sew just about anything and not only for her own family but for many extended family members. She also mastered the art of upholstering and would continue this for many years.

Marjie was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and an active member of the ladies WELCA, formerly known as LCW, then later joined the church choir.

She was preceded in death by her father Rudolph Rupp, her mother Millie Rupp, her sister Dorothy Foster of Albuquerque, NM, her brothers A.H. “Sonny” Rupp and Donald Rupp, her son James Allen Voise, one grandchild Anthony (Scott) Voise and her beloved husband Arthur H. Voise, all of Perry, OK.

She is survived by her brother Clinton Rupp and his wife Carolyn of Guthrie; her son Larry Voise and his wife Suzanne of Perry, her son Ronald Voise and his wife Teresa of Edmond, and her daughter Linda Kroll and her husband Danny of Perry; as well as grandchildren: Kristi Voise of Oklahoma City, Tara Smith and her husband Nathan of Spring, TX, Sheila Stovall of Edmond, Nathan Voise and his wife Regan of Hot Springs, AR, Chandra Menendez and her husband Matt of Oklahoma City, Chelsea Price and her husband Brad of Edmond, Jonathan Kroll of Stillwater, and Hannah Briegge and her husband Devin of Edmond; her great-grandchildren: Pierce Voise, Boston Stovall, Lillian and Lelah Voise, Maximus and Maggie Briegge, Landree and Reed Smith, Madison Menendez, Owen Price, and baby boy Menendez arriving in March; and many nieces and nephews. She was deeply loved by all her family.

The family suggests that those who wish to make memorial contributions kindly consider directing them to Zion Lutheran Church in loving memory of Marjorie Voise. Your thoughtful support in honoring her memory through contributions to the church is deeply appreciated. We invite you to leave a message of condolence, expression of sympathy or perhaps a memory of Marjie at www.dightonmarler.com.

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Johnie George Kroll - August 27, 1929 - November 10, 2023

Departed: 11/10/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Johnie George Kroll, rural Perry, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Garland Road Nursing Home in Enid, Oklahoma. He was 94 years old.

His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2023, at Christ Lutheran Church in Perry. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery in Enid at 3 p.m. Rev. John Wackler will officiate. Visitation will be 9AM to 8PM Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry.

Johnie Kroll was born August 27, 1929, in Garber, Oklahoma, the son of Geoge Kroll and Marie Goedeke Kroll. He grew up in Garber and graduated from Garber High School in the late 1940s, then continued his education with some college. He was a farmer/rancher and raised cattle and hay. He loved competing in tractor pulls and shows and boasts several trophies from his winnings. He had a collection of a few antique tractors and collected several model tractors. He loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed his dog, Buster. He has been a member of the Christ Lutheran Church of Perry since the early 1960s.

He is survived by one son: Keith of Coweta, Oklahoma; six grandchildren: Justin Kroll, Marla Kay Campbell and her husband Greg, Salina Kroll, Mark Wagner and his wife Kandie, Wade Wagner and his wife Ashley and Amy Nevius and her husband Matt; eight grandchildren; one sister, Luella Stacy of Blackwell, Oklahoma; son-in-law, Marvin Wagner; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan Sharkey Kroll; daughter, Arline Wagner; son, Clayton Kroll; sister Lucille Stower; and brothers, Dean Kroll and Gene Kroll. Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com

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Claudia Jean Turpen - August 01, 1938 - October 31, 2023

Departed: 10/31/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Claudia Jean (McBride) Turpen passed away peacefully at her home in Perry on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 with her daughter by her side. She was 85.

Cremation services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Perry. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023 in the chapel of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry. Rev. Brett Nation will officiate.

Claudia was born August 1, 1938 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Cecil Eugene McBride and Thelma Louise (Arthur) McBride. As a small child her parents moved to Perry where Claudia attended and graduated Perry High School in 1956. At the young age of 14, she met her soon to be husband, Robert “Bob” Marshall and in 1957 they were united in marriage at Christ Lutheran Church in Perry.

Not long after marriage, Claudia and Bob moved to Tulsa and made a home there for several years. Claudia worked as a retail clothing clerk for JC Penny in Tulsa for many years. After she and Bob divorced Claudia moved back to Perry and transferred to JC Penny’s in Stillwater where she remained until her retirement. Making a full circle, she always considered Perry home.

Claudia loved to play bingo, Mexican dominos with her friends, read, and attending church. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Perry.

She is survived by her daughter Debra of the home, and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Thomas McBride. Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com

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Kenneth Verl Young - July 13, 1948 - October 08, 2023

Departed: 10/08/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Kenneth Young, 75, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, in Perry, Oklahoma.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 12, with family greeting guests from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, September 13, at Sumner Cemetery with Pastor Michael Ward, Hilltop Church, Morrison, officiating. A dinner will follow at the Hilltop Church in Morrison.

Kenneth was born on July 13, 1948, in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Gladys and Eldon Young. He lived and attended school in Morrison, Oklahoma and graduated from Morrison High School in 1967. Kenneth joined the Army and was medically discharged. He went to heat and air and refrigeration school and worked in that profession for many years. In his later years he was a school bus driver and retired in 2018.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters: Marylyn and Joyce; and nephew Rholand Kling.

He is survived by his four children: Elizabeth and husband Richard, Kenneth and wife Tristian, Amy, and Wade and wife Mandy. He is also survived by grandchildren: Brian, Kristen, Victoria, Trystan, Kenyon Austian, Dakota, Reese, Levi, Sara, Alan, Casey, Brett, Jessi and Josie; one great grandchild Colter; his ex-wife Elizabeth; one sister Rita and husband Nick Gleason; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com.

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Cheryl Lou Miller - September 15, 1945 - September 13, 2023

Departed: 09/13/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Cheryl Lou Miller went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at her home west of Perry. She was 77 years old.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dighton-Marler Funeral Home-Perry.

Cheryl was born September 15, 1945 in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of William Glyndon “Pat” Washburn and Dorothea “Hazel” (Young) Washburn. She attended Perry Public Schools graduating with the Class of 1963. She continued her education at Central State University.

On September 5, 1964, she married Bobby Miller. She was the mother of one daughter and two sons. She formerly worked at T&L Ranch Wear and Daylight Donuts but was a farm wife. She loved quilting, gardening, and canning. She was a member of Whipple Ladies Aid. She was very supportive of Perry Public Schools and made banners for the band and wrestling programs. She was a member of the Lucien United Methodist Church and taught Vacation Bible School for many years.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, September 17, at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home Chapel-Perry. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Lucien United Methodist Church. Pastor Lana Knott will officiate. Burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Skluzacek, Lynn Miller, Sid Maly, James Vaughn, Travis Golliver and Jake Miller.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Bobby, of the home; one daughter Roberta “Diane” Maly and her husband Richard, and one son, Robert “Bob” Miller and his wife Becky; grandchildren: Sid Maly and his wife Sierra, Lauren Farrand and her husband Austin, Mia Miller and Jake Miller; great grandchildren: Madelynn Maly, Emberly Maly, Lynlee Maly, Bristol Farrand, and Walker Farrand; one brother, Jim Washburn, and his wife Mary; and a sister-in-law, Sally Vaughn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Lloyd Glen Miller; and one brother, Coy Vaughn.

Memorials in her honor may be made to the Lucien United Methodist Church in care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, P. O. Box 189, Perry, Oklahoma 73077.

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com.

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James Kenneth Box - September 03, 1938 - September 05, 2023

Departed: 09/05/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: James Kenneth “Ken” Box, 85, a long-time Perry resident, passed away at 2:18 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, at Stillwater Medical Center, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dighton-Marler Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements.

Ken was born September 3, 1938, in Abilene, Texas, the son of William Alton Box and Ethel Russell Box. He grew up in Perry, Oklahoma and was a 1956 graduate of Perry High School. He continued his education at OSU-Okmulgee Technical School and Oklahoma State University. He was employed in the warehouse for Ditch Witch until his retirement. Ken was a member of the First Baptist Church. He loved riding his motorcycle and had a passion for helping people and enjoyed visiting friends and classmates at Kumback and Sooner’s Corner.

Ken is survived by three children: Clifford Brown and Tracey Brown, both of Florida, and Laurel Goldenberg, Texas; eight grandchildren: Mason, Jessica and Matthew, Abbi, Adam and Ashley, Zach and Jonathan; six great grandchildren: Owen, Ellie, Addison, Theo, Davin and Briley; a nephew Brandon Box, Pawnee, Oklahoma; two nieces: Maria Mack, Perry, Oklahoma, and Donna Hopkins, Nebraska; and a cousin, Gail Morelan. He was preceded in death by his parents, ex-wife Barbara, and a brother, Bill Box.

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com. Currently, no formal services are planned. Memorials may be made in his honor to the Grandparents Club of the Wheatheart Nutrition Center in Perry.

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Michael "Mike" Ronnie Mesloh - September 24, 1967 - August 29, 2023

Departed: 08/29/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Michael Ronnie (Mike) Mesloh, 55, Perry, Oklahoma, went to be with his Lord and Savior August 29, 2023 at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City.

Mike was born September 24, 1967, in Borger, Texas to Melvin Henry Mesloh and Betty Lou Fritts Mesloh. He moved to Perry with his parents when he was only three days old. He grew up in Perry and attended Christ Lutheran Elementary School and graduated from Perry High School with the Class of 1985. He attended both Okmulgee Technical School and Oklahoma State University earning his associate degree in electrical technology and his bachelor’s degree in design engineering. He established his own dirt contracting business, Mesloh Enterprises Inc.

He and the former Coralee Straws were married January 31, 1998, at Christ Lutheran Church where he has been a long-time member serving as an elder and chairman of the board. For many years he served as a greeter and head usher. He loved his church, and his faith was very important to him. He truly loved God and his family. Mike was very committed to his wife and was a very hard worker. He was a kind and caring person and would help anyone. He is the father of one son, Micah Mesloh and his wife Jacey of Perry, and grandfather of one granddaughter, Peyton Mesloh.

Mike was a black belt in Ta Kwon Do and at one time owned and operated a Ta Kwon Do School for several years. He loved many kinds of music, but especially country and Celtic genres.

He is survived by his wife Coralee of the home; his son, Micah, and wife Jacey, Perry, and one grandchild Peyton Mesloh, father-in-law Albert Straws, Del City; Aunt and Uncle Helen and Marvin Schmidt; best friend since kindergarten, Shawn Courtright; and a host of other relatives and friends; and his favorite pet, Rooney.

He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry, has been entrusted with services. A public viewing will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Monday, September 4, 2023, at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home Chapel, 203 East Fir Avenue. Family will greet guests from 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, at Christ Lutheran Church in Perry with Pastor John Wackler officiating. Burial will follow at Richburg Cemetery, east of Perry.

Memorials made be made in his honor to Bethesda Lutheran Home, in care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, PO Box 189, Perry, Oklahoma 73077. Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com.

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Carletta Slavens - September 28, 1947 - August 28, 2023

Departed: 08/28/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Carletta Slavens passed away peacefully in her sleep at 3:21 a.m. Monday, August 28, 2023. Carletta was born September 28, 1947, the daughter of William W. Graham and Avilina C. Ward. She grew up in Perry and was a member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe.

She married John Slavens on August 23, 1965. They had three children together: Jason Slavens of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Tesa Slavens of Perry, Oklahoma, and Chrystal Collins of Stillwater, Oklahoma; and two-step children: Doug Sharpton of Stillwater, Oklahoma and April Sharpton.

Carletta was one of 16 siblings. She was a grandma to 10 grandchildren: Kasie and her husband Chris Dunagan of Auburn, Maine, Shane and his wife Miranda Mills of Perry, Oklahoma, Alyssa Slavens of Holdenville, Oklahoma, Chase Slavens and Dillion Collins of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Michael and his wife April Bush of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Michella and her husband Michael of Cushing, Oklahoma, Jeannie & Tyler Sharpton of Perkins and Carney, Oklahoma; and GiGi to 17 great grandchildren: Sheldon, Raiden and Paydin, Neaveah, Addison, Laikley, Jenzen, Olivia, Tyler, Emma, Mason, Khatia and Kryon, Gavin.

Carletta loved to be around people and enjoyed their company. Because of this, she was a waitress for 45 years. She ran and owned two restaurants of her own, Rio Cafe in Glencoe, and Perry Sell Barn in Perry, Oklahoma. She also loved to dance and have family dinners.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Slavens; her parents, William and Avilina Graham; one child, April Sharpton; 12 siblings; grandsons: Dustin Collins and Adam Sharpton; and a great grandson, Duane Mills.

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Raymond A. Kukuk, Jr. - September 25, 1938 - August 12, 2023

Departed: 08/12/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Raymond Arthur Kukuk, Jr. passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid, Oklahoma with his wife by his side. He was 84. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Perry.

Raymond was born September 25, 1938 in Perry, Oklahoma to Raymond A. Kukuk and Anna A. (Feken) Kukuk. He grew up in Perry where he graduated a Maroon in May of 1956. After graduating from high school Raymond joined the Army National Guard where he served the Perry, Guthrie, and Edmond 45th division.

He finally made his home in Enid and began his career with the City of Enid. Serving as a police officer for almost 19 years and then in the building maintenance department for another 10 years before retiring.

He and Roselie Houska were married on October 4, 2004 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They brought much joy and happiness to each other for almost 19 years. The love they had for each other will now live on in the memories Rose will cherish forever.

Some of Raymond’s hobbies include fishing, reading, board games(scrabble), and his furry friends, especially his cats.

Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Rose of the home; children, Jennifer Wilson and husband Randy of Lahoma, Oklahoma, Connie Trotter of Missouri, Bob Kukuk of Oklahoma, and Curtis Kukuk and Arthur Kukuk both of Oregan; grandchildren, Cadence Wilson, Kelsie Wilson, Barrett Wilson and several other grand and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Herman and Audrey Kukuk, and Harold and Lillie Kukuk.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home in Perry from 9AM to 8PM. Funeral services are scheduled for 10AM Friday, August 18, 2023 at Dighton-Maler Funeral Home Chapel, Perry. Interment will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery in Perry. Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com

Family request that in Lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to St. Jude’s, Wounded Warrior’s, or Furever Friends Fund Animal Rescue in Enid.

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Robert "Bob" Louis Imgarten - August 18, 1928 - June 22, 2023

Departed: 06/22/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Farmer and lifelong resident of Noble County, Robert “Bob” Louis Imgarten, 94, died on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at his home in Perry, Okla. He was born August 18, 1928, on the family farm in Red Rock, Okla., to Louis and Agnus (Shultz) Imgarten.

Bob spent his childhood on his family’s farm in rural Noble County. In 1937 at age nine, he drove a tractor for the first time and never looked back. At the time he couldn’t plow a straight row with the steel-wheeled Allis Chalmers tractor, but it was still enough for him to know he wanted to continue the family tradition of farming.

Bob attended Pleasant Valley Country School for eight years before transitioning to Perry High School, where he joined FFA, raised a few cows and sheep as FFA projects, and earned his State FFA Degree. He graduated from Perry High School in 1946 and married Rita Barbara Dauman on April 23, 1950. He and Rita spent the next 43 years raising their three sons on the farm near Red Rock before retiring from farming in 1993 and moving to town shortly thereafter. But staying true to the old saying “once a farmer, always a farmer,” Bob continued to drive out to the farm every day where he still had a few cows, zipped around the farm and dirt roads on his Allis-Chalmers D19 tractor, and tended to his large garden. In the summertime, one could guarantee there was always a crisp, cold watermelon waiting for you in the trusty old chicken house refrigerator. His garden always seemed to produce an abundance of cucumbers, and he often had full sacks ready to give away to friends, neighbors, and even strangers.

He enjoyed spending time fishing with the grandsons when they were young, and it wasn’t unusual to see a few catfish in the cattle stock tank after a long day trekking up and down Red Rock Creek. You could often find Bob in the small wash house at the farm with his feet up taking a nap or watching his old TV with only four channels and bunny-ear antennas. If he wasn’t there, he was likely sitting on a 5-gallon bucket under the shade tree with a buddy solving all the world’s problems or driving around “checking the crops” and visiting with neighbors.

Bob spent many hours representing the agriculture and farming communities through his service on both the Red Rock Farmers Co-op Board and the Perry Farmers Co-op Board. He also served more than 50 years on the Red Rock Conservancy Board of Directors.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Rita, of the home; sons, Mickey Imgarten of Madill, Okla.; Tom Imgarten (Jane) of Red Rock; and Ted Imgarten of Perry; grandsons, Michael Imgarten (Tammy) of Sacramento, Calif.; Wilton Imgarten (Becca) of Red Rock; and Steven Imgarten (Becky) of Stillwater, Okla.; and granddaughters, Mandy Bradley (Jon) of Dallas, Texas; and Jerri Whitley (Brandon) of Ness City, Kan. His seven great-grandchildren are Mason, Lucas, and Madeline Bradley of Dallas, Texas; Bryson Imgarten of Sacramento, Calif.; Kinsley and Landon Imgarten of Red Rock; and Ethan Imgarten of Stillwater. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Dorothy McKee; and daughter-in-law Marylee Imgarten.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 25, from 3 to 6 p.m., with family greeting guests from 4-6pm, at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home (203 Fir Street, Perry). The funeral service is Monday, June 26, at 10 a.m., Dighton-Marler Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery (615 15th Street, Perry).

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com.

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Richard W. Randall - June 03, 1928 - May 29, 2023

Departed: 05/29/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Richard W. Randall, long-time Perry resident, loving husband, dad, grandpa and uncle, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Stillwater Medical Center, Stillwater at the age of 94.

He was born June 3, 1928 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Olin W. and Blanche (Bottenfield) Randall. He attended Blackwell Schools through the 11th grade. The family moved to Perry his senior year where he graduated with the class of 1946. He continued his education at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa where he earned a business degree.

In 1949, he and his brother, Max, started Noble County Tractor and began selling Ford tractors from the building at 629 Elm St. in Perry. He started selling Mercury cars in 1955.

On December 11, 1963, he married Elaine Worthington with his children Terri, Steve, and Bruce by his side.

In the late '60s Richard served on the National Ford Tractor Dealer Council and earned National Ford Tractor Dealer of the Year where he had the privilege of meeting Henry Ford II who was President of Ford Motor Co. In the early ‘70s Richard bought out his brother Max to become the sole owner of Noble County Tractor. In 1983 he took over the Ford Motor Co. franchise but continued to operate Noble County Tractor. In 2023 after owning his business for 73 years, being 94 years old, and chain supply issues, Richard made the decision to close Noble County Tractor. He took pride in customer service- especially having sold cars to 4 generations of one family over the years. Richard was known to accept all sorts of down payments for vehicles and tractors such as a mule, horse, sheep, hay, motorcycle, boat, RV and silver bars. On some occasions he would flip a coin to split the difference in price if he and the customer couldn’t come to an agreement.

Richard was a great family man and treasured family gatherings at the 320- eating, fishing, swimming, riding ATVs and horseback riding with everyone. When not working, Richard loved to ride horses and enjoyed taking rides with his children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren.

He looked forward to his 7 Canyons in 7 Days trail rides for several years. When his children were grown and married he took them on family trips to Dallas for Dallas Cowboy football games, Kansas City for a KC Chiefs game, Pasadena, CA for the Rose Bowl Parade and to watch the OSU Cowboys play Pepperdine in basketball and to Branson, MO. Throughout their many years of marriage Richard and Elaine were able to take several cruises and attend several Ford dealer conferences in places like London, Hawaii, Florida and California.

Survivors include his daughter, Terri Brown and her husband Don, Cleveland, Oklahoma; sons: Stephen Randall and his wife Lori, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Bruce Randall and his wife Robbin, Destin, Florida, Wally Randall and his wife Linda Westerman, Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Aaron Randall and his wife Christine, Edmond, Oklahoma.

Also survived by his grandchildren, Darrah Frazier, Stephenie Brewer and husband Jeremy, Heather Hatfield and husband David, Kylee Randall, Jacob Randall and wife Logann, Chad Randall and wife Whitney, Trevor Randall and wife Amber, Samantha Morrison and husband Ryan, Dustin Randall and wife Jordan, Andrew Randall, Caitlin Randall, and Tanner Randall; 20 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and other extended family...

He is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; his parents; grandson, Daniel Jason Brown; granddaughter, Lori Beth Brown; two brothers and sister-in-law: Max and Anna Lou Randall, and Neil Randall. Richard said it best, "I'm 94 and I lived a good life".

The family would like to thank Richard’s caregivers for their care, love, and support.

Memorial contributions may be made to Noble County FFA and 4-H clubs in honor of Richard who loved supporting the young people of Noble County.

Funeral services were held on June2, 2023 at the First United Methodist Church in Perry where he and Elaine were members. Services were conducted by Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Perry. Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com

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Angela Jeanette Hoffman - August 14, 1977 - April 27, 2023

Departed: 04/27/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Angela Jeanette Hoffman, age 45, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Morrison on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Perry.

Angie was born August 14, 1977 in Pender, Nebraska to Leon George Furchert and Paula Jean Blackburn. She graduated from Perry High School. She worked as a carhop at Sonic for a while and then worked telemarketing until her health started failing her. She loved children and always dreamed of being a school teacher. Her greatest joy was being a mother to her own children. She will be deeply missed, but her memory will live forever in the hearts of all who knew her.

Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Paula Fish and husband Willard of Perry, Oklahoma; bonus stepfather, Bob Hoffman of Nebraska; two sons, Nev aka “Sam” Payne of the home and Chase Rieley; siblings, Bobbie Hoffman and Bee, Shelly Schovanec, Trisha DeWeese and husband Blake; and stepsister, April Fish. She was preceded in death by her son, Hunter James Smith; father, Leon George Furchert; and her grandparents.

Visitation will be from 9AM to 5PM Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry. A Celebration of Angie’s life will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 3PM in the Chapel at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry. Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com

Family requests donations be made directly to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

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Aaron Royce Marshall - February 18, 1949 - April 26, 2023

Departed: 04/26/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Aaron Royce Marshall, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Dighton Marler Funeral Home of Perry.

Aaron was born on February 18, 1949, to Gerald and Deloris Marshall. He grew up on a farm east of Perry and graduated from Morrison High School in 1967. He joined the United States Navy in 1968 and was honorably discharged in 1972. He married Jolinda Aaron on August 3, 1968, at Highland Park Free Will Baptist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Aaron was a machinist by trade but enjoyed playing guitar and was in the band The Coachmen in his younger days. He also loved flying RC planes and spending time with his family.

Aaron is preceded in death by wife Jolinda and his parents, Gerald and Deloris.

He is survived by his children Brad Marshall and his wife Danette and Jason Marshall. He is also survived by his grandchildren Steven Marshall and fiancé Katie Wieser, Amanda Marshall Keating and husband Kelly, Tyler Marshall, Caitlin Marshall, Tanner Marshall, and Maddie Marshall and one great-grandchild Lyla Keating, as well as his sibling Monee Marshall-Hook, sister-in-law Dorene Hudson and brother-in-law Dwayne Aaron.

Memorial contributions can be made in his name to Tim Hight Food Program at the Noble County Y c/o Dighton Marler Funeral Home, P.O. Box 189, Perry, Oklahoma 73077.

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com.

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Donna Rae King - August 23, 1936 - April 25, 2023

Departed: 04/25/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Donna Rae King, 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Perry Oklahoma. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm at Dighton Marler Funeral Home of Perry with family greeting guests from 4-6pm. Graveside Service will be held Monday, May 1, 2023, at 10:00 am at the Pleasant Valley (Sumner) Cemetery with Reverend Josh Bell officiating. Interment will follow.

Donna was born on August 23, 1936, in Perry, Oklahoma to James T. and Elva Mae (Musick) Thompson. She grew up in the Red Rock and Sumner area and obtained her GED. She married Earl Kenneth King on February 3, 1954. Donna enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and her grandkids and great grandkids. She loved cooking for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The thing she enjoyed most was watching sunsets or taking walks with Earl.

Donna is preceded in death by her husband Earl King, her son Kyle King, her parents and her siblings: Virginia Tucker, Dorsie Beier, Orin Thompson, Lila Bay, Gene Thompson, Melva Edgar, Darlene Lumbers, Glenda Buchanan and Eldon Pat Thompson.

She is survived by her son Mike King and wife Brenda of Perry, daughter Kim Fisher and husband Mark of Norman, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Memorial contributions can be made in her name to Operation Blessing of Perry c/o Dighton Marler Funeral Home, P.O. Box 189, Perry, Ok 73077.

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com.

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Misty Lynn Karcher - June 08, 1965 - April 14, 2023

Departed: 04/14/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Misty Lynn Karcher, age 57, passed from this life unexpectedly from recent health issues on Friday, April 14, 2023, in Perry.

Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Misty was born June 8, 1965, in Perry, the daughter of Loren and Shirley Karcher. She attended Christ Lutheran School in Perry through the sixth grade and was a Perry High School graduate in 1984. She worked as a caregiver for the elderly in the health care business. No one was a stranger to Misty. She loved to socialize and liked to speak to everyone. She loved music and made sure she always had money for a coke. She was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed.

A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry, 203 East Fir Avenue. Family will greet guests from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Christ Lutheran Church. Pastor John Wackler will officiate. Burial will be in Richburg Cemetery.

Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Shirley and Larry Garvie, Morrison; sister and brother-in-law, Shurlyn and Jeffrey Maltz, Guthrie, Oklahoma; nephews: Conan Maltz and his wife Alexis and Zane Maltz and his wife Sadie, all of Guthrie; aunts and uncles: Gary and Becky Gerken, Waurika, Oklahoma; Phyllis Stark, Asher, Oklahoma; Jerry Karcher, Jim and Karla Karcher, Keith Karcher, and Bob and Joy Justus, all of Perry; and Wayne and Holly Karcher, Woodlands, Texas; and numerous cousins and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Loren, and her grandparents, Walter and Eula Karcher and D.W. and Juanita Gerken.

Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Christ Lutheran Church, Perry, Oklahoma, in care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, PO Box 189, Perry, Oklahoma 73077.

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com.

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Kyle Warren Kime - June 03, 1953 - March 27, 2023

Departed: 03/27/2023 (Perry)

Obituary Preview: Kyle Warren Kime, age 69, joyfully ran into the loving arms of his Savior and beloved wife, Elaine, on March 27, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Perry have been entrusted with his care and funeral arrangements.

Kyle was born on June 3, 1953 to Clyde and Lois (Ellis) Kime in Hayward, Oklahoma where he spent the first 5 years of his childhood. In 1958 the family moved to Perry where Kyle became a lifelong resident. At the young age of 9, he discovered his passion and divine gift for cars by putting his first carburetor together for fun. To say that Kyle was a genius when it came to mechanics is an understatement as most of you know.

As a teenager, Kyle worked at the old 89’ers gas station. It was there that he met the love of his life, Elaine. The two were married on July 17, 1973 at his parents home. To this union one child, a daughter, Julie Kate was born and instantly became the center of their universe. For 22 years Kyle and Elaine shared a life of love, devotion and happiness until Elaine’s sudden and unexpected death in 1995. His daughter once asked him why he never dated or wanted to remarry. Kyle’s response was, “I made a vow to your momma, “till death do us part, and I’m still here”. That’s just the kind of man he was. Kyle grieved for his wife terribly for 27 years until their beautiful reunion in Heaven!

In October of 2000 he found purpose again with the birth of his first and only grandson, Teaguen Kyle Wilson. A few years later his heart was made whole again with the arrival of his two granddaughter’s, Brylie MaRay and Cami Elaine Wilson. His three grandbabies were everything to him, his happiness, his peace, his pride and his purpose. They could do no wrong, and it’s safe to say they felt the same way about their Pa-Pa! He loved them beyond measure.

He loved his future son-in-law, Robbie Frazier very much. He and Robbie would spend countess hours talking about cars, drag racing, and which was faster, the Chevelle or the Leg’ Charger. He was very proud of the man Robbie was and the way he cared for Julie and his grandbabies. Kyle was excited to soon call him and his two sons, Garrett and Cameron his family. If you were blessed enough to know Kyle, then you truly knew one of God’s angels on earth. He was unarguably one of the most caring, loving, generous, kind-hearted, gentle, selfless humans ever born. The world would be a much better place if more “Kyle Kime’s” existed. He will be loved, missed and remembered every single day!

Kyle is survived by his daughter, Julie Kime, future son-in-law, Robbie Frazier both of the home; three grandchildren, Teaguen Kyle Wilson, Brylie MaRay Wilson, and Cami Elaine Wilson; one sister, Sherry Brand and husband Herb of Perry; two brothers, Larry Kime of Perry, and Terry Kime of Orlando. Numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins; and his childhood friend, Ron Williams of Stillwater(whom his considered a brother).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; twin brother, Keith; parents and four grandparents.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 2PM at Grace Hill Cemetery in Perry with Steve Kime officiating. Visitation will be Monday, April 3, 2023 from 9AM to 5PM at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry.

The family request memorial donations be made directly to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

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What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It serves as a way to share the news of someone's passing with friends, family, and community.

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Obituaries are important because they provide a way to honor and celebrate the life of the deceased, while also informing others of their passing. They can also serve as a keepsake for family and friends, and can be used to share memories and condolences.

Who typically writes an obituary?

The responsibility of writing an obituary usually falls on the family members or close friends of the deceased. In some cases, a funeral home or cremation service may offer to write the obituary on behalf of the family.

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A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include information about memorial services, donations, or other ways to pay tribute.

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You can try searching online archives of newspapers or genealogy websites. Many libraries also maintain archives of local newspapers that can be searched in person.

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Yes, you can reuse an obituary for multiple publications. Just be sure to check each publication's guidelines and formatting requirements beforehand.

What is the purpose of an obituary archive?

An obituary archive is a collection of past obituaries that can be searched by name, date, or other criteria. This can be useful for genealogical research or simply to revisit fond memories of loved ones.

Can I include charitable donations in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers. This can be a meaningful way to honor the deceased and support a good cause.

How do I write an obituary for someone who was estranged from their family?

This can be a sensitive situation. Consider focusing on factual information about the person's life, rather than emotional tributes. You may also want to consult with other family members or friends for input.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Absolutely! Quotes or lyrics that were meaningful to the deceased can add depth and personality to the obituary.

How do I handle multiple marriages or relationships in an obituary?

This can be tricky. Consider listing all spouses or significant partners in chronological order, along with any children or step-children from each relationship.

What is the role of social media in sharing obituaries?

Social media has made it easier than ever to share news of someone's passing with a wider audience. Many funeral homes and online platforms now offer social media sharing tools alongside traditional print notices.

Can I create a digital memory book or scrapbook instead of a traditional obituary?

Yes! Digital memory books are becoming increasingly popular as a way to celebrate someone's life through photos, stories, and mementos.

How do I preserve an original newspaper clipping of an obituary?

You can consider laminating or framing the clipping to protect it from damage. You may also want to scan it and save it digitally for future generations.

What is the significance of publishing an obituary in multiple languages?

In today's diverse world, publishing an obituary in multiple languages can help reach extended family members or community groups who may not speak the dominant language.

Can I update an existing obituary with new information?

This depends on the publication or online platform. Some may allow updates or corrections, while others may not. Be sure to check their policies beforehand.