Duane Benton obituary: Duane Benton's Obituary, Parker-Price & Davidson
In Memory Of
Duane D. Benton
1929 - 2023
In Memory Of
Duane D. Benton
1929 - 2023
Duane D. Benton, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born September 28, 1929 in Topeka, the son of Stephen and Mildred (Dinkle) Benton.
Duane graduated from Highland Park High School in 1947. He was employed by Adams Business Forms as a Pressman for 43 years before retiring. He was a member of the Brush Busters Horse Club, the Motorcycle Ironbutt Association Club and the AMA (American Motorcycle Association).
Duane married Phyllis Mathews on November 21, 1951 in Topeka. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Frank.
Survivors include children, Darrell (Jude) Benton of Topeka, Dwight Benton of Meriden, Janet Benton of Houston, Texas, seven grandchildren, David, Darren (Cassie), Melanie, Amber, Dustin, Jessica (Kevin) and Jackie (Jason) twenty-two great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and his siblings, Charlie Benton and Ed Benton.
A Celebration of Duane's Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Parker-Price Funeral Home. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the organization of the donor’s choice.
Duane's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.
Duane graduated from Highland Park High School in 1947. He was employed by Adams Business Forms as a Pressman for 43 years before retiring. He was a member of the Brush Busters Horse Club, the Motorcycle Ironbutt Association Club and the AMA (American Motorcycle Association).
Duane married Phyllis Mathews on November 21, 1951 in Topeka. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Frank.
Survivors include children, Darrell (Jude) Benton of Topeka, Dwight Benton of Meriden, Janet Benton of Houston, Texas, seven grandchildren, David, Darren (Cassie), Melanie, Amber, Dustin, Jessica (Kevin) and Jackie (Jason) twenty-two great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and his siblings, Charlie Benton and Ed Benton.
A Celebration of Duane's Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Parker-Price Funeral Home. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the organization of the donor’s choice.
Duane's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.
Duane D. Benton, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born September 28, 1929 in Topeka, the son of Stephen and Mildred (Dinkle) Benton.
Duane graduated from Highland Park High School in 1947. He was employed by Adams Business Forms as a Pressman for 43 years before retiring. He was a member of the Brush Busters Horse Club, the Motorcycle Ironbutt Association Club and the AMA (American Motorcycle Association).
Duane married Phyllis Mathews on November 21, 1951 in Topeka. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Frank.
Survivors include children, Darrell (Jude) Benton of Topeka, Dwight Benton of Meriden, Janet Benton of Houston, Texas, seven grandchildren, David, Darren (Cassie), Melanie, Amber, Dustin, Jessica (Kevin) and Jackie (Jason) twenty-two great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and his siblings, Charlie Benton and Ed Benton.
A Celebration of Duane's Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Parker-Price Funeral Home. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the organization of the donor’s choice.
Duane's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.
Duane graduated from Highland Park High School in 1947. He was employed by Adams Business Forms as a Pressman for 43 years before retiring. He was a member of the Brush Busters Horse Club, the Motorcycle Ironbutt Association Club and the AMA (American Motorcycle Association).
Duane married Phyllis Mathews on November 21, 1951 in Topeka. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Frank.
Survivors include children, Darrell (Jude) Benton of Topeka, Dwight Benton of Meriden, Janet Benton of Houston, Texas, seven grandchildren, David, Darren (Cassie), Melanie, Amber, Dustin, Jessica (Kevin) and Jackie (Jason) twenty-two great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and his siblings, Charlie Benton and Ed Benton.
A Celebration of Duane's Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Parker-Price Funeral Home. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the organization of the donor’s choice.
Duane's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.
Services & Gatherings
Celebration of Life
Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:30am
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