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January 11, 2013

JEAN MILLER GETTINGER GLIDDEN

The Express-Star

— JEAN MILLER GETTINGER GLIDDEN



Jean Miller, of Conway Ark., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013.  She was born May 21, 1921 in Durant to Joseph J. and Geraldine Miller, and the family soon moved to Chickasha, where Jean's father taught mathematics at Oklahoma College for Women.  Jean and her two older brothers, Donald B and John E. Miller, graduated from Chickasha High between 1931-1939. Jean loved Chickasha and returned there to live more than once during her lifetime.

The Miller's were very active in the war effort.  Both boys were army officers serving overseas.  Her father, a retired army officer, reenlisted and was stationed at Fort Sam Houston; her mother worked as a Gray Lady at the hospital.   In San Antonio, Jean met a young soldier and fell in love.  She always said one of the hardest things she ever had to do was to bring this young, non-commissioned Air Force officer in to meet her father.  On Aug. 12, 1942, Jean became a war bride, marrying Edward L. Gettinger.  They had two children, Sarah and Donald.  The family lived in Enid, Woodward and briefly in Laverne.  In 1962, Jean and Getty were divorced, and Jean returned to Chickasha, where she worked for many years as a medical secretary at the Chickasha Clinic, and later at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Some years later Jean married an old friend from high school, Charles (Hap) Glidden and they spent their married life in California.  Jean and Hap had a very active life together, traveling and playing tennis and golf.   After Hap’s death, Jean returned to Oklahoma and then Arkansas, where she enjoyed watching her son’s children grow to maturity.

Jean died peacefully in her sleep onJan. 6, 2013.   She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Gettinger Schiller and Sarah’s son, Kent Schiller and by her son, Don Gettinger, his wife, KC Larson and their two children Joseph and Maia Gettinger-Larson.



 

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  • Theodore "Ted" A. Diaconoff

    Ted Diaconoff, age 84 of Chickasha, was born the son of Andre Diaconoff and Evelyn Hotson Diaconoff on Oct. 7, 1928, in Akron, Ohio. He died on May 19, 2013 in Chickasha.
    After receiving his masters degree, Ted continued his education and received his Phd at UCLA. He also attended the Juilliard School of Music in New York City where he studied piano and composition and was a faculty assistant. He later held teaching positions at universities in Michigan, Kentucky, then at USAO in Chickasha where he was a professor of music.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Betty.
    Survivors include his brothers, Phillip Diaconoff of Livermore, Calif. and Peter Diaconoff of Santa Fe, NM.
    Arrangements for cremation are with the McRay Funeral Home. There will be no services.

    May 23, 2013

  • Patsy McDonald Rhymes

    Patsy McDonald Rhymes, 62, of Chickasha, beloved wife of Danny Rhymes, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.  She will be greatly missed by a large and loving extended family and many friends.  Patsy was a devoted wife and mother and spent most of her time caring for her family. 
    She is survived by her husband Danny, her son Starling and his wife Connie, and grandchildren Rochelle and Michael.  Patsy was especially close to her niece Pam and also leaves behind her brothers Charles, Paige, and Roland along with her sisters Thelma and Jeana. 
    Graveside services were held in Hominy,  on Friday, May 17, 2013, at 2 p.m. and will be officiated by her longtime family minister, Rev. Leonard Lindsay.  Arrangements are being handled by Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Oklahoma.

    May 20, 2013

  • Nyoka “Jo” Hadley

    Private graveside services were held for Noyka Hadley, 67, of Chickasha, on Wednesday May 15, 2013 in the Fairlawn Cemetery.
    Noyka was born on February 10, 1946, in Houston, Texas. She died May 11, 2013, in Chickasha.
    Services were under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.
     

    May 15, 2013

  • Lois Morris

    Funeral service for Lois Morris, 89, of Chickasha, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Chickasha.  Lois was born June 13, 1923, the daughter of Elva L. and Eva Opal (Heavin) Keeton.  She died May 13, 2013, in Muskogee.

    May 15, 2013

  • Betty Jo James

    Graveside services for Betty Jo James, 84.will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013 in the Westview Cemetery in Rush Springs under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Chapel in Rush Springs. Visitation will be held Monday and Tuesday at the Martin Funeral Home in Elk City and Wednesday and Thursday at Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Chapel in Rush Springs.
    Betty was born in Cox City,  on Thursday, Sept. 27, 1928 and passed from this life on Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Elk City.
    Online condolences may be made to www.callawaysmithcobb.com and www.martinfhok.com
     

    May 15, 2013

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  • Freida Perkins

    Funeral services for Freida Perkins, 95, of Chickasha,  will be 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in the Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home.
    Freida Perkins was born March 19, 1918, at Kalamazoo, Michigan.  She passed away at her home on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
    Mrs. Perkins married Daniel Perkins on November 14, 1940.  She and Daniel lived in New Mexico from 1940 to 1980, when they moved to the Amber area.
    She had worked in the New Mexico public school system and after moving to Amber she worked at the Amber Café for seven years.
    She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Perkins in 1986 and a son, Danny Perkins in 2010.
    Mrs. Perkins is survived by a sister, Esther Healey, of PawPaw, Michigan; four grandchildren:  Penny Fuller, George Perkins, Wayne Perkins and T.J. Perkins; 11 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren; Daughter-in-law:  Wynema Perkins. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews including Carla and Eddie.
    Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, OK under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

    May 13, 2013

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