Dorothy Brune obituary: Dorothy Brune's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Dorothy Louise Brune
1920 - 2017
In Memory Of
Dorothy Louise Brune
1920 - 2017
Dorothy was born March 14, 1920 in Topeka, the daughter of William and Grace (Burch) Roberts. She graduated from Topeka High School and Dodd’s Business College.
She was employed as a Secretary for the Commanding General at Ft. Leavenworth and later worked at Sears in Topeka for many years.
She was a member of Oakland Presbyterian Church and the Santa Fe Old Timers.
Dorothy married Carl Brune on December 8, 1940 in Atchison. He died November 7, 2002. Survivors include their children, William M. (Dianne) Brune, Topeka, Karen K. Kent, San Louis Obispo, CA, Terry Lynn (Roxanne) Brune, Pittsfield, NH, Susette J. (Gordon) Kraus, Memphis, TN; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, William A. Roberts and Wayne Roberts.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis, 1779 Kirby Parkway #1, Box 319, Memphis, TN 38138.
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Dorothy was born March 14, 1920 in Topeka, the daughter of William and Grace (Burch) Roberts. She graduated from Topeka High School and Dodd’s Business College.
She was employed as a Secretary for the Commanding General at Ft. Leavenworth and later worked at Sears in Topeka for many years.
She was a member of Oakland Presbyterian Church and the Santa Fe Old Timers.
Dorothy married Carl Brune on December 8, 1940 in Atchison. He died November 7, 2002. Survivors include their children, William M. (Dianne) Brune, Topeka, Karen K. Kent, San Louis Obispo, CA, Terry Lynn (Roxanne) Brune, Pittsfield, NH, Susette J. (Gordon) Kraus, Memphis, TN; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, William A. Roberts and Wayne Roberts.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis, 1779 Kirby Parkway #1, Box 319, Memphis, TN 38138.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Parker-Price & Davidson
245 NW Independence
Topeka, KS 66608
Directions & Map
Graveside Service
Friday, May 26, 2017 at 12:30pm
Penwell-Gabel Cemetery
Parker-Price & Davidson (785-234-5850) is assisting the family
Parker-Price & Davidson (785-234-5850) is assisting the family