Jane Nightwalker, a resident of Clinton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on March 8, 2025, at the Clinton Therapy and Living Center.
A wake will be held in her honor today from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Randy Kiesau Chapel, located within the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home, situated at 2500 W. Modelle Ave., Clinton, Oklahoma.
A funeral service to celebrate her life will take place at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Cheyenne Arapaho Clinton ERC, located at 2015 Dogpatch Rd., Clinton, Oklahoma. Burial will follow in the Cantonment Cemetery, located on E. 630 Road, Canton, OK 73724.
Born on September 20, 1951, in Seiling, Oklahoma, Jane was the daughter of Roy Sr. and Gladys (Williams) Nightwalker. Following her graduation from Seiling High School, she pursued higher education at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in Albuquer-que, New Mexico, obtaining a degree in Native American Studies from Chief Dull Knife College in Lame Deer, Montana. Jane also earned an associate’s degree as a Law Advocate from the Crown Point Navajo Technology Center in Crown Point, New Mexico. She dedicated her career to advocacy and service for her people and the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribe. She was elected as a Legislator in the A-1 District, where she also held the position of Speaker of the 4th Legislature of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.
Jane was known for her joyful spirit and cherished moments. She enjoyed planning Bingo fundraisers while she served on the ILC Tenant Committee. She enjoyed playing cards and dominos with family and friends. She also enjoyed visiting casinos, traveling to Montana and Denver to connect with relatives, and had knowledge in car repair. Above all, Jane loved her family deeply, especially her granddaughter, Star Lynn, whom she raised with affection. Her favorite color was blue, and she took pride in her contributions to the community, actively participating in and supporting progress for her people. Jane participated in the Southern Cheyenne Sundance Ceremonies.
She is survived by her sisters, Alberta Nightwalker, Alvenia Nightwalker, and Bertha Kay Nightwalker; her brothers, George Nightwalker Sr. and Fred Nightwalker Sr.
Jane is preceded in death by her parents, Roy Sr. and Gladys Nightwalker; her paternal grandparents, James Walking Night and Lucy Takanina; and her maternal grandparents, Ebenezer Williams and Edith Howling Man; her sisters, Peggy Yazzie, Leda Nightwalker, Jean Nightwalker, and Edith Nightwalker; and her brothers, Robert Nightwalker and Roy Nightwalker Jr.
Services are entrusted to the care of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home located at 2500 W. Modelle Ave., Clinton, OK 73601.