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Lorna Sue Klinkerman

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August 2, 1937 – October 2, 2023
IOWA PARK – Lorna Sue Klinkerman, 86, passed away on Oct. 2, 2023.
Lorna’s life was celebrated with a visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Dutton FuneralHome in Iowa Park. A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clara, TX.
She was born on Aug. 2, 1937 in Olney to William Riley McLeland and Hildegard Amalia Pauline (Kunkel) McLeland. Lorna was the beloved wife of Howard Klinkerman for 62 years. Lorna graduated in 1955 from Bowie High School as class salutatorian. She was also a member of the girl’s State championship basketball team. After high school she earned her bachelor’s degree in education from North Texas State University in 1958.
Lorna was a dedicated educator for more than 30 years, teaching English, Health and Physical Education. She began her career at Bowie ISD and later taught at Pearland Jr. High School, Lutheran High School in Houston and Iowa Park High School. Lorna also coached high school girls’ volleyball, basketball, and track, with several state qualifiers and medalists during her tenure in Iowa Park. She spent many hours helping her students over the years, often helping them to work on a paper or project beyond the years in which she taught them.
Lorna was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Clara and a charter family member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Iowa Park. She served many years as a Sunday school and vacation Bible school teacher. Lorna cherished her faith and found solace in her places of worship.
Lorna enjoyed spending time with her family. She married Howard Wesley Klinkerman on Aug. 18, 1961 in Bowie. They lived in the Houston area for seven years before settling in Iowa Park where they spent the last 55 years together raising their four children and creating cherished memories with their 11 grandchildren. She adored her family and spoke often of how blessed she was to have such a loving husband. She looked forward to being present for her grandchildren’s activities from sports to musical theatre and loved to share their accomplishments. Lorna took great joy in cooking family meals and her grandchildren always requested her famous lemon cakes.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Riley McLeland and Hildegard Amalia Pauline (Kunkel) McLeland; brother, Raymond McLeland and grandson, Joshua Lightsey.
Lorna is survived by her husband, Howard Klinkerman of Iowa Park; son, Wes Klinkerman (Lee Ann), Cheney, KS; daughter, Audrey Lightsey (Daniel), Collierville, TN; son, Marc Klinkerman (Milete), Pearland, TX; and son, Robert Klinkerman (Crea), Wichita, KS. Lorna was also blessed with 11 grandchildren, Allison McCarroll (Matt), Kyle Schooling, Madelyn Klinkerman, Ben Klinkerman, Caleb Lightsey, Abigail Klinkerman, Lindsey Klinkerman, Augustus Klinkerman, Samuel Klinkerman, and Katherine Klinkerman; sister, Lynda Childs (Rusty); brother, Daniel McLeland (Susan); sister-in-law, Yoshiko McLeland; sister-in-law, Geraldine Heidrich; sister-in-law, Juanita Geyer; brother-in-law, Harvey Klinkerman (Diane); brother-in-law, Lloyd Klinkerman (Pat); brother-in-law, Don Roy Klinkerman (Jean); and brother-in-law, Clifford Klinkerman (Dawnna). She also leaves behind numerous loved nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.
Lorna Sue Klinkerman will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her legacy of dedication, faith, and love will forever be remembered.
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Brenda Sue Durham Jones

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August 29, 1963 – June 5, 2025
NOCONA – Brenda Sue Durham Jones, 61, died on June 5, 2025 in Nocona, TX with her sisters and niece by her side.
A celebration of life will take place at 2 p.m. on June 29 at Terral First Baptist Church in Terral, OK with Pastor Mark Kunkel officiating.
She was born on Aug. 29, 1963 in Bowie to Curtis Don Durham and Emma Nell Reynolds.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Nell Durham; grandparents, Earl and Ruby Reynolds; and brother, Jerry Durham.
She is survived by her husband, Allan Gann, Nocona; children, Misty Torres, New Mexico, Lisa Jones, Gordonville, Chris Jones, Whitney and Tony Jones, Bowie; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sisters, Beverly Jones, Bowie, Barbara Foster, Bowie, Betty Patton,Waco, Becky McCullar, Stoneburg and Bobbie Barnett, Stoneburg; brother, Curtis Durham Jr., Bowie and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

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Kenneth Wayne Monroe

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June 16, 1937- June 13, 2025
BOWIE – Kenneth Wayne Monroe, 87, died peacefully on June 13, 2025, at his home in Bowie, TX.
Family visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on June 19 at the White Family Funeral home.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on June 20 at the White Family Funeral Home with Rex Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Friends and family are welcome at 1000 Central Ave. for food and drink and further visitation after the service.
Kenneth was born June 16, 1937, in Park Springs, TX. He was the youngest of eight children in a farming family, eventually taking over the farm at a young age after his siblings had moved away. He graduated from Alvord High School in 1955 and played basketball.
In 1959 he married the love of his life Joyce Ann Thompson. They had two sons, Steve and Larry. Kenneth worked in the oil field in various areas from roustabout to production foreman. Later he started his own oil field construction business with his sons. He finished his career at Lockheed prior to retirement in 2003. He enjoyed watching his family grow, raising Boer goats, watching sports and classic westerns.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Ann Thompson Monroe in 2011, and son, Larry Monroe in 2024.
Kenneth is survived by son, Steve Monroe and wife Randi, Bowie; grandsons, Tanner Monroe and wife Sarah, Royse City, Brian Monroe, Bowie and Kyler Monroe and wife Whitney, Forestburg; and great-grandchildren, Dallie, Kash, Anika and Emory.
Kenneth was a hard worker, loyal friend, husband, father and uncle to his numerous nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed. Special thanks go to his friend and caregiver Melody Hamilton. The family also wants to thank Angels Care Home Health and Hospice, and Right at Home caregivers who loved and cared for him in his final chapter of a very full life and we are forever grateful.
Arrangements are entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Mary Lou (Tanner) Fenoglio

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March 3, 1930 – June 10, 2025
RINGGOLD – Mary Lou (Tanner) Fenoglio, 95, died June 10, 2025 in Cherry Street Village in Nocona.
A visitation was at 6 p.m. on June 13 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.
The funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. on June 14 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Craig Rolen. Pallbearers were Bob Henry, Joe A. Staley, Johnny Reynolds, Scott Hinton, Mike Weatherly and Rusty Weatherly. Interment followed in Ringgold Cemetery.
Fenoglio was born in Fleetwood, OK on March 3, 1930 to Zabud Lucas Tanner and Norma Saunders Tanner. She was one of 13 children.
She and Sonny lived in Stanfield and Ringgold all of their married life, where they farmed and raised cattle. Besides being a homemaker, she served Ringgold and Muenster post offices. She served as election judge in Ringgold for several decades. She was very active throughout her life, playing softball into her 40’s and learning to swim in her 50’s.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Fenix Tony (Sonny) Fenoglio; granddaughter, Lane and son, Larry.
She is survived by daughter Diane Conrady, Windthorst; one daughter-in-law; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Bettye Williams, Terral; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Lane Fenoglio Memorial Scholarship, Ringgold Cemetery Association, or Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department. Memorials may be mailed to Janna Fenoglio, 375 Fite Road, Ringgold, TX 76261.

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