Jo Karon Gunkel Obituary
We announce the death of Jo Karon Gunkel of Lawton, Oklahoma, who passed away on October 11, 2026, at the age of 85. Jo will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rena Ruth Clonts and Charles Carroll Clonts; and her husband Jerry. She is survived by: her children, Mickey Gunkel (ReneÃ) of Altus, Kelly Kelley (Randy) of Brownwood, Texas and Jenny Winters (Jason) of Altus; her grandchildren, Valerie Wright (Chris) of Vernon, Texas, Vanessa Willden (Travis) of Quanah, Texas, Preston Gunkel of Altus, Dalton Gunkel (Sarah) of Blair and Victoria Parker of Quanah, Texas.; her great grandchildren, Dane Willden, Emma Willden, Wes Willden, Gatlyn Wright, Wil Willden and Sterling Gunkel; her cousin Carol Sue Paulsgrove (Gene) of Newcastle; and her sister-in-law Elaine Gunkel of Lawton.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel (1100 E Tamarack Rd, Altus, OK 73521).
