Dorothy Blocher obituary: Dorothy Blocher's Obituary, Parker-Price & Davidson
In Memory Of
Dorothy H. Blocher
1928 - 2019
In Memory Of
Dorothy H. Blocher
1928 - 2019
Dorothy H. Blocher, 90, Topeka, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019.
She was born December 15, 1928, in Wakarusa, Kansas, the daughter of Ross and Elise (Carahan) Land. She graduated from Wakarusa High School.
Dorothy was a cashier at Falley’s North Grocery Store, retiring after 11 years.
She was a lifetime member of Order of the Eastern Star #462 and Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church.
Dorothy married Norbert Blocher on December 23, 1950 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death April 6, 2012. She was also preceded in death by seven siblings.
Survivors include her son, Charles (Tisha) Blocher; one sister, Mary (Oscar) Case; two grandchildren, Andre (Valerie) Arbaiza and Barbara (Justin) Hansford and two great-grandchildren, Miles Arbaiza and Cruz Hansford.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka. Private burial will follow at Topeka Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autumn Home Plus, 747 NW Walnut Ln, Topeka, KS 66617 or Great Lakes Caring Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St Ste. 100, Topeka, KS 66614.
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She was born December 15, 1928, in Wakarusa, Kansas, the daughter of Ross and Elise (Carahan) Land. She graduated from Wakarusa High School.
Dorothy was a cashier at Falley’s North Grocery Store, retiring after 11 years.
She was a lifetime member of Order of the Eastern Star #462 and Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church.
Dorothy married Norbert Blocher on December 23, 1950 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death April 6, 2012. She was also preceded in death by seven siblings.
Survivors include her son, Charles (Tisha) Blocher; one sister, Mary (Oscar) Case; two grandchildren, Andre (Valerie) Arbaiza and Barbara (Justin) Hansford and two great-grandchildren, Miles Arbaiza and Cruz Hansford.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka. Private burial will follow at Topeka Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autumn Home Plus, 747 NW Walnut Ln, Topeka, KS 66617 or Great Lakes Caring Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St Ste. 100, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a message for Dorothy’s family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Dorothy H. Blocher, 90, Topeka, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019.
She was born December 15, 1928, in Wakarusa, Kansas, the daughter of Ross and Elise (Carahan) Land. She graduated from Wakarusa High School.
Dorothy was a cashier at Falley’s North Grocery Store, retiring after 11 years.
She was a lifetime member of Order of the Eastern Star #462 and Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church.
Dorothy married Norbert Blocher on December 23, 1950 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death April 6, 2012. She was also preceded in death by seven siblings.
Survivors include her son, Charles (Tisha) Blocher; one sister, Mary (Oscar) Case; two grandchildren, Andre (Valerie) Arbaiza and Barbara (Justin) Hansford and two great-grandchildren, Miles Arbaiza and Cruz Hansford.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka. Private burial will follow at Topeka Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autumn Home Plus, 747 NW Walnut Ln, Topeka, KS 66617 or Great Lakes Caring Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St Ste. 100, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a message for Dorothy’s family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
She was born December 15, 1928, in Wakarusa, Kansas, the daughter of Ross and Elise (Carahan) Land. She graduated from Wakarusa High School.
Dorothy was a cashier at Falley’s North Grocery Store, retiring after 11 years.
She was a lifetime member of Order of the Eastern Star #462 and Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church.
Dorothy married Norbert Blocher on December 23, 1950 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death April 6, 2012. She was also preceded in death by seven siblings.
Survivors include her son, Charles (Tisha) Blocher; one sister, Mary (Oscar) Case; two grandchildren, Andre (Valerie) Arbaiza and Barbara (Justin) Hansford and two great-grandchildren, Miles Arbaiza and Cruz Hansford.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka. Private burial will follow at Topeka Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autumn Home Plus, 747 NW Walnut Ln, Topeka, KS 66617 or Great Lakes Caring Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St Ste. 100, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a message for Dorothy’s family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
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Visitation
Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Parker-Price & Davidson
245 NW Independence
Topeka, KS 66608
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Parker-Price & Davidson (785-234-5850) is assisting the family
Parker-Price & Davidson (785-234-5850) is assisting the family