Erma B. Dehn

Erma Beatrice Dehn, 96, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Eventide Convalescent Center. She was born on October 18, 1913 in Tecumseh, Kansas to Clyde Earl and Jennie Olive (Morris) Bethell.

Erma married Glenn William Dehn on February 17, 1934 in Ottawa, KS. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1991. She was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church, Oakland Rebekah Lodge 616 and Cum Joy Nus FCE.

Erma is survived by her children, Dick (Donna) Dehn of Overland Park, KS; and Jody (Russell) Hicks of Topeka; seven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren; and her special companion Princess. She was preceded in death by her husband, her son Bill Dehn, and two sisters, Myrna Johnson and Wilma Hull.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Dove Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Topeka Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, casket will remain closed. Erma will lie in state, open casket, after 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 13 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart Of America Hospice, 3715 SW 29th, Ste 100, Topeka, KS 66614 or Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 NE Chester Ave, Topeka, KS 66616.