Laura Hill obituary: Laura Hill's Obituary, Topeka

In Memory Of
Laura Dale Hill
1922 - 2016

In Memory Of
Laura Dale Hill
1922 - 2016

Laura Dale Hill, 94, died peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2016, at her apartment in the independent living facility at Brewster Place.

She was born on July 20, 1922 in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of William and Nellie Maude (Riley) Gupton. Laura grew up in Topeka, graduated from Seaman High School in 1940, and married Eugene Franklin Hill in July 1946. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.

Laura was an avid weekly pitch and canasta player with her special friends at Brewster Place, whom she cared for very much.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband and two brothers, Elgin (Odessa) Gupton, Wichita, KS, and Russell (Mary Lou) Gupton, San Antonio, TX.

Laura is survived by her son, Gary (Judy Mae) Hill, Wikieup, AZ; daughter, Janet (Jeff) Litfin, Topeka, KS; three grandchildren, Joseph Litfin, Topeka, KS, Jodi Litfin, Topeka, KS, Jayne (Kurt) Hafner, Kansas City, KS; and three great-grandchildren, Rylee, Brooklynn, and Macie Hafner.

A private family graveside service will be held at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Street, Topeka, KS 66606.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614.

To leave a special message for Laura’s family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Laura Dale Hill, 94, died peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2016, at her apartment in the independent living facility at Brewster Place.

She was born on July 20, 1922 in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of William and Nellie Maude (Riley) Gupton. Laura grew up in Topeka, graduated from Seaman High School in 1940, and married Eugene Franklin Hill in July 1946. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.

Laura was an avid weekly pitch and canasta player with her special friends at Brewster Place, whom she cared for very much.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband and two brothers, Elgin (Odessa) Gupton, Wichita, KS, and Russell (Mary Lou) Gupton, San Antonio, TX.

Laura is survived by her son, Gary (Judy Mae) Hill, Wikieup, AZ; daughter, Janet (Jeff) Litfin, Topeka, KS; three grandchildren, Joseph Litfin, Topeka, KS, Jodi Litfin, Topeka, KS, Jayne (Kurt) Hafner, Kansas City, KS; and three great-grandchildren, Rylee, Brooklynn, and Macie Hafner.

A private family graveside service will be held at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Street, Topeka, KS 66606.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614.

To leave a special message for Laura’s family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Service

Private Service
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map

Interment

Penwell-Gabel Cemetery
3616 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66606

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

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

Guestbook

Condolence messages can be comforting to family and friends who are experiencing a loss.

Click "Share Memories" above to leave your message.