Heartland Chapter, OK-2, Women Marines Association

With great sorrow the OK-2 Chapter announces the passing of a charter member of the chapter, Mary Louise Glann.
https://www.oklahoman.com/obituaries/pokl0425560?fbclid=IwAR3OdAwf0JuoK6oHmoKAfHCjfP733i-fAdywew_sNHRmZsJtIM-BEY5UH3Y

Obituaries in Oklahoma City, OK | Oklahoman Mary Louise (Courey) Glann, 99, of Oklahoma City, OK, formerly of Sioux City, IA, passed away on February 9, 2023. Visitation will be held...

Happy Birthday to all Marines!

For those wishing to attend Joan Willauer's funeral, below is her obituary. Also, any WMA member in the St Louis area, she will be buried next to her husband in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

https://obituaries.normantranscript.com/obituary/joan-e-willauer-1085289048

Remembering the life of Joan E. Willauer 1923 - 2022 Joan E. Willauer passed away 2022-5-21 in Norman, Oklahoma. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Services by John M Ireland Funeral Home.

OK-2 has lost another WWII WR. Joan Willauer transferred to her last duty station on Saturday, May 21.

Joan was always smiling, and she would always be the first to volunteer.

In December 1943, she enlisted in the Marines. Joan went to Boot Camp at Camp LeJeune. Her first duty assignment was Cherry Point, NC, where she worked in the supply section. She met her future husband Edward Willauer there. They married at Camp Pendleton in 1947. They eventually had 8 children, 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren (and one on the way), but lost a son and daughter.

Joan was discharged in 1946.

After he was discharged, Ed became a firefighter in Madison, WI, where he had a 30-year career. They eventually moved to Norman with their son, Ed Jr. Ed has been a very devoted son, driving Joan to meetings and events when the time came for her to give up her car keys, and taking care of her when her health took a downward turn. Ed Sr passed away in 2001.

Joan was a one-of-a-kind gem and will NOT be forgotten.

Semper Fidelis, Joan.

The awesome lady in the red shirt was one of our "Greatest Generation", one of the first few ladies to serve as an U.S. Marine, a wonderful lady with a sassy sense of humor and a sister in arms. The Supreme Commander has call her to his service, and all of us who knew and loved her have lost not just a sister, a fellow Marine, but one of the sweetest ladies we knew..Rest in Peace, Joanie. Semper Fi, and we have the watch.

- Denice Young, Headquarters President

Rosa Osborn Julia Hamblet Awardee WMA extends congratulations to WMA Member Rosa Osborn as the 2022 recipient of the Julia Hamblet Award. I want to take this opportunity to announce the recipient of the Julia …

Semper Fidelis, Marine Sgts Gee and Rosario.

Army staff sergeant will make history when she boxes for Team USA at Tokyo Olympics Army Staff Sgt. Naomi Graham’s jab is the boxing equivalent of a Hellfire missile launched from attack helicopter at a distant opponent.

Riley Compton Marine, Wife, Future Olympian 1st Lt Riley Compton was raised in Carmel, Indiana and after high school received a softball scholarship to play D1 at George Washington University (GWU). Compton play…

Congratulations to member Jenny Storm on her promotion to Colonel!

The first female recruits to train at MCRD San Diego.

It is with a heavy heart that I post the passing of former chapter member Grace Miltenberger-Meyers on 30 Dec 2020. A Korean era Marine, Grace was 100% Marine, and she wouldn't hesitate to let you know it! She was very proud of her service. Grace spent a great deal of her time with the MCL, but she was a member of WMA.

Semper Fidelis, Marine.

WMA members Pam, Sondra, and Joan enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with their "support staff," Joan's son Ed and Sondra's partner Abbey.

Sadly, another of our WWII ladies reported to her last duty station on September 17th. Lucy Shank, who worked hard at starting the OK-2 chapter, passed after a short battle with cancer. She was 97. Semper Fidelis, Lucy, and thank you.

Sadly, I must report that another one of our WR treasures has reported to her final duty station. Grace Davis passed away on July 21st. Services will be held in Frederick, OK this Sunday @ 2 pm.

Semper Fidelis, Marine Davis. You will definitely be missed.

The cover photo has some members of OK-2 along with other women who served standing at the Women's Memorial in Del City, OK.

Our own Mary Louise Glann was surprised with a birthday party for her 96th birthday by her OKC VA Healthcare System Women’s Clinic Team on May 17.
https://www.koco.com/article/96-year-old-world-war-ii-veteran-honored-with-surprise-birthday-party/27508900

96-year-old World War II veteran honored with surprise birthday party A 96-year-old World War II veteran was honored in Oklahoma City with a surprise birthday party.

On approximately 1 July 2019, Oklahoma women veterans will be able to purchase their own specialty license plate from the state!

Many thanks to those who liked our page. We're over 100!!

Hello! I know you're wondering where we are since we haven't posted anything since November. Well, we're taking a nap.

Heartland Chapter, OK-2, Women Marines Association updated their business hours.

Pam Bloustine with her award from the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Oklahoma. Presented 11.9.2018.

Our WR, Joan Willauer, had an eventful November. At the Marine Corps Coordinating Council Birthday Luncheon, she was honored as the oldest Marine at the luncheon. The next day she celebrated her 95th birthday with friends and family.