Esther Grona

Obituaries

June 25, 2025

Esther Grona

July 14, 1932 – June 16, 2025

Esther, a vibrant spirit, passed away peacefully in her beloved home of Okmulgee at the remarkable age of 92. Funeral Services were held at Schaudt Funeral Service Okmulgee Chapel on June 23, 2025, at 2 p.m., officiated by Linda Bacon and Jonathan Hanshaw. Services have been entrusted to Schaudt Funeral Service. Friends and family may leave condolences and kind words of comfort at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.

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As fireworks once again light up the Okmulgee skyline this July, so too did the spirit of community and celebration-thanks in part to the continued support of Tate & Lyle, which is celebrating its 11t...

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MN responds to supreme court ruling

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OOCYS gears up for line dance fundraiser

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Main Street welcomes new Director

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Man charged with consumer fraud in six counties

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Community

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Community

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Community

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Community

TAOO Students Enjoy Popsicles in the Park

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Mrs. Josie Ferguson, a teacher at The Academy of Okmulgee, shares a playful bubble-blowing moment with a young student during TAOO’s Popsicles in the Park event at Hawthorne Park on Friday. Families a...

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10 Years Ago (2015)

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