Grace Horton obituary: Grace Horton's Obituary, Topeka

In Memory Of
Grace "Arlene" Horton
1931 - 2016

Obituary photo of Grace Horton, Topeka-KS
Obituary photo of Grace Horton, Topeka-KS

In Memory Of
Grace "Arlene" Horton
1931 - 2016

Grace Arlene (Fritze) Horton formerly of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at a care facility in Kansas City, Missouri.

Grace was born on May 19, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth (Kottman) Fritze. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1949.

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.


She was employed by Zercher Photo for many years.
Survivors include son, Terry (Carol) Piper of Kansas City, Missouri; Rhonda (Tom) Miller of Harrison, AR; Vicky Webb of Wisner, NE; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Horton; her children’s father, Robert Piper; and a son, Gary Piper.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Mount Hope Cemetery. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church.

Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

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Grace Arlene (Fritze) Horton formerly of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at a care facility in Kansas City, Missouri.

Grace was born on May 19, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth (Kottman) Fritze. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1949.

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.


She was employed by Zercher Photo for many years.
Survivors include son, Terry (Carol) Piper of Kansas City, Missouri; Rhonda (Tom) Miller of Harrison, AR; Vicky Webb of Wisner, NE; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Horton; her children’s father, Robert Piper; and a son, Gary Piper.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Mount Hope Cemetery. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church.

Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Graveside Service

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 1:00 PM
Mount Hope Cemetery

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

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