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Kirby “Zipp” Zane Smithe of Winona, MN, formerly of Broken Arrow, OK, passed unexpectedly the morning of November 11, 2025. Kirby was born January 12, 1968 to Kirby Mobley Smithe and Celia June (Wehling) Smithe (at the time) in Tuscan, AZ. Kirby graduated from Broken Arrow High School in OK in 1986 where he played football. Kirby was a kind and gentle soul. He was an active athlete playing soccer as a boy and softball …

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Kirby was my roommate for awhile at McConnell AFB, he was smart and good sense of humor to have been my roommate, and f…
Kirby was my roommate for awhile at McConnell AFB, he was smart and good sense of humor to have bee…
Kirby was my roommate for awhile at McConnell AFB, he was smart …

Kirby was a good man and a solid firefighter who was loved and respected by those who knew and worked with him. I was K…

Kirby was a good man and a solid firefighter who was loved and respected by those who knew and work…

Kirby was a good man and a solid firefighter who was loved and r…

I will miss him. I’ve known you guys since 2008. You guys have helped me out thru out the years. I will pray for you gu…
I will miss him. I’ve known you guys since 2008. You guys have helped me out thru out the years. I …
I will miss him. I’ve known you guys since 2008. You guys have h…
Zipp was a great mentor. As a young man, my brother often provided guidance and wisdom to whatever situation I found my…
Zipp was a great mentor. As a young man, my brother often provided guidance and wisdom to whatever …
Zipp was a great mentor. As a young man, my brother often provid…

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Born

January 12th, 1968
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Passed away

November 11th, 2025
Winona, MN

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