Obituaries - January 4, 2007

The Tuttle Times

January 03, 2007 01:54 pm

— LOIS E. VILIMEK
Lois E. Vilimek, 67, of Newcastle passed away Dec. 28, 2006 at her home in Newcastle.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1940 in Chicago , Ill. Her parents were William and Fran Chertiz. Lois grew up in Chicago and was raised Catholic.
On April 28, 1976 she married the love of her life, James R. Vilimek. They were married in Chicago and made their home there for many years.
In April of 1994 they moved to Oklahoma City, then in September of 1994 they moved to Newcastle where they lived today.
Lois had various jobs throughout her life before becoming a cook. She worked many years as a cook and owned and operated a business in Oklahoma City with her husband James. For enjoyment Lois loved to collect Christmas memorabilia and working in her yard. She especially loved this time of year and decorating for Christmas.
She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, James, of the home in Newcastle; four children, Donald Povilowis of Oklahoma City, Robert Povilowis and wife Mary Lou of Illinois, Margaret Povilowis of Newcastle, and William Povilowis of Tuscon , Ariz.; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; one sister, Rose Grace and husband Steve of Florida; two brothers, Carl Chertiz of Texas and William Chertiz of Nevada, and many other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Newcastle. Interment followed at the Blanchard Cemetery.

DALE EMMERT BRALLIER
Dale Emmert Brallier, 69 of Rogersville, MO was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 30, 2006 at Cox Hospital South Springfield, MO. Dale was born on August 7, 1937 in Curlew, IA to Evan Lowell Brallier and Hazel Marie (Rouse) Brallier who preceded him in death. On October 12, 1963 in Denver, CO Dale was united in marriage to Twilla “Pat” Welch, daughter of Burnie and Rosie Welch. Dale was a 35 year resident of the Rogersville area, who along with his wife founded Sportsman Pickup Covers / E.D. Industries and Sportsland Automotive Accessories, which are still in operation today. As a young man Dale was always an entrepreneur in many different endeavors ranging from chicken farming in Mexico City, Mexico, to programming some of the earliest computers for IBM in Chicago, IL. Dale taught automotive school in Wichita, KS in the late 60’s and then moved to the Rogersville area where he started his business that currently exists. Dale was a very generous and loving man devoted to his wife, family and friends. He was happiest working in his shop, gardening, improving his land and spending time with his loved ones, as well as the challenges of business. Dale was a founding member of the Light Truck Accessory Association (LTAA), a member of the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) and a member of the Rogersville Chamber of Commerce.
Surviving is his wife Pat Brallier of the home, two sons: Steve Brallier and wife Kirsten of Rogersville, MO, Randy Schamberger and wife Ann of Houston, TX; Two daughters: Debbie Maves and husband Charlie of Sennibor, Wis. and Judy Seldomridge and husband Bill of West End, NC; Two sisters: Janice Duncan and husband Howard of Evergreen, Colorado and Betty Gripe and husband Bill of Weatherford, OK; 10 Grandchildren: Alanna Brallier, Grant Brallier, Preston Schamberger, Brennan Schamberger, Melissa Sprasky, Elizabeth Ehmann-Kollipara, Josie Maves, Cono Burton, Rebecca Burton and John Burton; 7 Great Grandchildren: Brooke and Nicolas Sprasky, Courtney and Truman Burton, and Katelyn, Cole and Kamryn Bivens.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday January 3, 2007 at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home Rogersville, MO. Burial was in the White Oak Cemetery. Visitation was from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Donors Choice. This is not goodbye, it is goodnight. We will all be together again soon.

LORENE MAE GOURLEY
Funeral services for Lorene Mae Gourley, 97, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Tuttle.
Lorene Mae Gourley was born December 2, 1909 in Amber, Oklahoma the daughter of John Abraham and Nellie Burnley (Oliver) Conner and died December 21, 2006 in Tuttle, Oklahoma.
Lorene lived in the Tuttle area most of her life, moving back to Tuttle from Ozona, Texas in May of 2005.
She worked as a cook for several cafes in Tuttle and Tuttle Public Schools. She also served as a cook for Falls Creek and the Tuttle Care Center.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tuttle, Rebecca Lodge and the Tuttle Round-up Club.
Lorene and Dan Gourley were married, and he preceded her in death in 1979.
She was also preceded in death by: One son: J.T. Gourley; Infant grandchild: Patricia Mae; Parents; three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include: Two daughters and their husbands: Polly and Max Defibaugh of Tuttle, Pat and Richard Boykin of Water Valley, Texas; Two brothers and their wives: Jack and Alma Conner of Midland, Texas, Warren and Margie Conner of Katy, Texas; Five grandchildren: Danny Kaler and wife Cathy, Jesse Gourley and wife Debbie, Russell Gourley and wife Janet, Tony Churchill, Jerry Defibaugh and wife Bonnie; Two stepgrandchildren: Sheila Hibdon and Jeff Cunningham; 11 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; Best friends: Bernice Kruzan and Marie Garrett.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

BETTY JO LAY
Funeral services for Betty Jo Lay, 77, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2006 at the Sowers Memorial Chapel, Tuttle.
Betty Jo Lay was born March 6, 1929 in Walters, Oklahoma the daughter of Jess and Nellie (Bullard) Mitchell and died December 27, 2006 at her home in Tuttle.
Mrs. Lay lived in Tuttle for almost 50 years.
She was preceded in death by: Her husband: Carl E. Lay in 1989; three sisters; one brother; parents.
Survivors include: Two sons and their wives: Larry Eugene and Kathy Lay of Jacksonville, Florida, Michael Charles and Debra Lay of Tuttle, Oklahoma; One daughter and her husband: Patricia and Grady White of Bridgecreek, Oklahoma; One sister: Judy Schlotter; One brother: Sam Mitchell; 11 Grandchildren; 16 Great grandchildren.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

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