Obituaries

Lawrence T. (Larry) Ortega passed away Jan. 23, 2021, in Oklahoma City. Larry was born Nov. 7, 1939, in Lansing, Mich., and was a longtime resident of El Reno. He was a graduate of Southwestern State College in Weatherford and an Air Force veteran.

Graveside services for Florita (Rita) Crawford of El Reno were held Friday in Calumet. Rita passed away Jan. 23, 2021, at St. Anthony’s in Oklahoma City. She was born April 17, 1942, in Geary. She married Larry Crawford on June 7, 1960, in El Reno.

Graveside services for Joel Maynard Madbull were held Thursday at the Concho Cemetery with Rev. Eleanor Madbull officiating. Services were under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. Joel died Jan. 24, 2021, in Oklahoma City. He was born Dec. 26, 1963, in Clinton.

Doris Jane Griffin, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born Jan. 14, 1938. She was a graduate of Yukon High School and had lived close to Chattanooga, Tenn., since 2009.

Margaret Ann (Oldfield) Zweiacher, 92, lifelong El Reno resident, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Jan. 23, 2021, in Oklahoma City. Margaret was born Jan. 8, 1929, in El Reno to E.W. and Bertha (Kirby) Oldfield. Margaret graduated from El Reno High School in May of 1947.

Graveside services for Vincent Edward Scott were held Tuesday at the Concho Cemetery with Rev. Gerald Panana officiating. Services were under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. Ed passed away Jan. 20, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.

A private family funeral service for Sue Snyder was held Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at First Christian Church. A public graveside service followed at Red Rock Cemetery in Calumet with Pastor Tara Dew officiating, assisted by Rev. Colton Lott. Services were under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life for Craig Eugene Joyner, 64, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Palace Event Center, The Chateau Building, located at 2310 N. Banner Road, El Reno. Craig was born to Edward and Nettie (Montgomery) Joyner on June 7, 1956, in Oklahoma City.

Joseph F. “Joe” Gatz was born May 26, 1929, on a farm west of Union City, the second child of and first son of John and Dorothy (Wartchow) Gatz. He attended school in Union City, graduating from Union City High School in 1949. In 1951 he was drafted into the Army and served in the infantry in Korea.

Helen Louise Singleton, 83, went home to be with her Savior Jan. 13, 2021. Helen was born Nov. 29, 1937, in Banner to William and Rose Dolezal. She was married to Fred Singleton on Sept. 3, 1960, in El Reno. They shared 60 years of marriage together.