In Memory Of
Dorothy L. Trueblood
1921
2013
Dorothy L. Trueblood
February 7, 1921 — September 16, 2013
Dorothy L. Trueblood, 92, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013 at a Topeka care facility. She was born February 7, 1921 in Roxbury, KS, the daughter of James A. and Lillie Magnuson McCulle.
At the age of 7, Dorothy moved to White City, graduating from White City High School in 1940. After moving to Topeka in 1955, she was a housewife and later worked for Dale Sundries then retired from Falley's Inc. after 23 years. Dorothy loved sharing her sewing, painting and other crafts with family and friends. Long time customers at Falley's will always remember her for her wonderful hamburgers.
Dorothy married Martin James Trueblood on November 24, 1940 at Dwight, KS. He preceded her in death on July 31, 2001. She was also preceded in death by their two sons, Gene L. Trueblood and Gayle D. Trueblood.
Survivors include their daughter, Joann Benham of Topeka, three grandchildren, Janese (Mike) Boosinger of Wymore, Neb, Jolene Benham of Topeka, Martin Trueblood of CO, two great-grandchildren, Lee Bullington and Shandi (Billy) Speedy, her sister, Velda Jean Tiede of Council Grove, KS and one daughter-in-law, Rita Trueblood of Topeka.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Valley View Cemetery in Roxbury, KS. Dorothy will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
At the age of 7, Dorothy moved to White City, graduating from White City High School in 1940. After moving to Topeka in 1955, she was a housewife and later worked for Dale Sundries then retired from Falley's Inc. after 23 years. Dorothy loved sharing her sewing, painting and other crafts with family and friends. Long time customers at Falley's will always remember her for her wonderful hamburgers.
Dorothy married Martin James Trueblood on November 24, 1940 at Dwight, KS. He preceded her in death on July 31, 2001. She was also preceded in death by their two sons, Gene L. Trueblood and Gayle D. Trueblood.
Survivors include their daughter, Joann Benham of Topeka, three grandchildren, Janese (Mike) Boosinger of Wymore, Neb, Jolene Benham of Topeka, Martin Trueblood of CO, two great-grandchildren, Lee Bullington and Shandi (Billy) Speedy, her sister, Velda Jean Tiede of Council Grove, KS and one daughter-in-law, Rita Trueblood of Topeka.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Valley View Cemetery in Roxbury, KS. Dorothy will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
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Thursday, September 19, 2013
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