August 19, 1973 – January 17, 2024
Services are pending for Thompson Geebon Gouge Jr., 50, of Okmulgee, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Tulsa. Gouge served the Muscogee Nation in many capacities over several years, including as Public Relations Manager and Tribal Liaison for At-Large Citizens.
Rita Jean Schlather
November 25, 1931 – January 12, 2024
Rita Jean Schlather, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, gained her heavenly wings January 12, 2024. She was the wife of the late Jim Schlather and the loving mother of Jamie Schlather of Tulsa and Suzanne Wise of Okmulgee.
Rita was born in Kensington, Penn. on November 25, 1931. In her childhood, she moved to the Okmulgee area in 1947, where she attended and graduated at St. Anthony Catholic School of Okmulgee in 1949. She was employed at M&D Star Drug of Okmulgee, where she served as a proud and dedicated employee for more than 50 years.
Memorial services for Rita will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Rita’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon-winters.com.
