Obituaries

Dennis Lee Backhaus

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Dennis Lee Backhaus, age 68, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born on November 13, 1954 in Fort Meade, Maryland to Marvin and Dorothy Backhaus. After his dad retired from the military, the family made their home in Newkirk, OK.
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Darrel Lee Lemke

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Darrel Lee Lemke, 60, of Midwest City, OK, left this life on May 12, 2023, in Midwest City. Viewing will be from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 18, 2023, with the family present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Friday, May 19, 2023, at Trout Funeral Home & Crematory. A Graveside Ceremony will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, May 19, 2023, at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ponca City. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK, 74601.

Mary Ellen Jones

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Mary Ellen Jones of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died early Saturday morning, May 13, 2023, in the Via Christi Village in Ponca City at the age of 76 years. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
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Maxine Griggs

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Maxine (Moos) Griggs, 82, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on May 11, 2023. She entered this world on March 14, 1941 in Hewins, KS, born to Ira and Fola Campbell. She is survived by her son Steve Moos and wife Terri, daughter Donna Wells and husband Brett, son Paul Moos and wife Patty, and daughter Julie Evans and husband Justin. Stepdaughter’s Laurie and Tom Hoddy, and Kendra and Chris Chatwood. Grandchildren Tara and Brent Massey, Brandon and Megan Wells, Bryce and Kaci Wells, Kaitlin Moos, Cole and Taylor Moos, Morgan and Danielle Evans, Daniel Moos, Allison and Clay Axness, and Owen and Jillian Evans, Amanda Hoddy, Sabrina Hoddy, Eden and Kasey Dods, Drew and Mary Kate Chatwood, and Carter and Krista Chatwood. Great Grandchildren Luke, Ryan and Abigail Massey, Taylor, Crew, and Luxe Wells, Laykn Moos, Annalee and Elijah Chatwood, Brexton Chatwood, and Riley Dods. She is also survived by brothers, Chet, Mike, Ron, and Bob Campbell and sisters Louise Burdette and Jane Basler.