John Edward “Jack” Menz Jr., 73, of El Reno, passed away June 27, 2025, in Oklahoma City. A lifelong resident of El Reno, Jack was born Oct. 29, 1951, at the El Reno Sanitarium to Mary Margaret (Maher) Menz and John Edward Menz Sr.

Residents protesting a proposed amphitheater on Yukon’s west side heard welcome words when an elected city official said he wouldn’t support bringing the outdoor music venue here.

In March, Venu Holding Corp. shared plans to build a 12,500-seat open-air amphitheater with 70 concerts per year on a 21.95-acre tract of land west of Frisco Road to anchor a new Yukon entertainment district between Interstate 40 and State Highway 66.

W.K. “Bill” Wiggins passed away June 24, 2025, at his home with his daughter, Ann, and granddaughter, Lauren by his side.  

Bill was born Nov. 12, 1928, to Dr. Carryl and Aletha Wiggins in Exeter, Nebraska. He graduated from El Reno High School in 1946 and joined the United States Marine Corps in August, 1946. During his service career, he was an aircraft mechanic and later was a military police officer during the Korean Conflict.  

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