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Kathleen Theresa Ninman, a resident of El Reno, Oklahoma, passed away on August 30, 2025 in El Reno at the age of 67. She was born on April 13, 1958 in El Reno, Oklahoma to Ivan Ninman and Theresa (Hanneman) Ninman. Kathleen attended school in El Reno and later attended school to complete her Licensed Practical Nurse training.
Kathleen was a member of Catholic Daughters organization. She loved working with her diamond art and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Most of all,she was a loving, kind, and thoughtful daughter, sister, grandmother, and life partner and she loved spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Ivan Ninman and Theresa Ninman; and her brother, Rodney Ninman.
She is survived by her life partner of 44 years, Kay Sheltman; a daughter, Samantha Dyer of El Reno; an aunt, Mary Lou Hanneman of Yukon; grandchildren, Jessie Webster and wife Shelby of Noble, Dusti Thompson and husband Nate of Shawnee; a special friend, Caleb Hand; children, Great Grandchildren, Maddison, Parker, and Lakelynn; several cousins, other extended family and many good friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McElyea & Owens Funeral Group of Shawnee. There will be a memorial service in honor of Kathleen's life at a later date.
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