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Kathleen Pressgrove Obituary

Kathleen M. Pressgrove Kathleen M. Pressgrove, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at a Topeka hospital. She was born November 14, 1943 in Tecumseh, KS, the daughter of Benjamin and Irma Engelke Pressgrove. Kathleen graduated from Highland Park High School. She was a long time member of Zonta International. She was employed by International Harvester and Laird Noller Ford. Kathleen never met a stranger and loved to talk for hours on the telephone. Her nieces and nephews meant the world to her and they considered her a second mother. They would like for her to be remembered as one of the nicest people that they knew. Survivors include her sister, Betty Lou Ingenthron of Topeka, her nieces and nephews, Janet Gerjets of Brookings, SD, Mike Pressgrove of Lenexa, Teresa Vratil of Leawood, Larry Pressgrove of New York City, NY, Rick Pressgrove of Topeka, John Pressgrove of St. Julian s, Malta and Craig Pressgrove of New York City, NY, many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Kathleen was preceded in death by her brother, Lewis Pressgrove, her nephew, Tom Pressgrove and twin great-nieces, Christina and Leigh Hobbs. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Private inurnment will take place at later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Zonta Club of Topeka, c/o Sharon Stark, P.O. Box 4916, Topeka, KS 66604. To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Apr. 4, 2013.

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Linda Newton-Gilbert

March 29, 2019

Thinking of my dearest of friends, Kathleen Pressgrove, today and always. My very first friend and so many, many memories we shared throughout our years. When I drive by the Pressgrove farm, the memories are many! Miss you dear friend!

Kathy Woods

April 5, 2013

We will miss Kathleen at KTWU. She was always a delight during pledge drives. She was a great friend.

Rosemary (Vail) Henson

April 4, 2013

Dear Pressgrove "Kids" -
Sorry to hear of Kathleen's passing. We go back a long time and encountered many silly, funny, ridiculous times. She and her little blue car were my lifeline as I made my years through x-ray training. I will never forget our shopping excursion to White Lakes mall the night of the destructive tornado in Topeka. We were such fools, but we have laughed about it many times. I also remember several "Christmas in the Barn" outings by our Marriage Encounter group at her Dad's place.
She and all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Do keep in touch; Rick, your call was much appreciated.

Katheryn Griffith

April 4, 2013

Kathleen will be greatly missed by all of her Tecumseh friends. My prayers are with your family.

Friends forever.........

Linda Newton-Gilbert

April 4, 2013

I am so saddened to hear of my dear friend's passing. Kathleen and I grew up together since we were 5 years old. Although I moved away, I still stayed in touch with the Tecumseh classmates, especially at the reunions. Not long ago I came across a picture of us together and gave it to Kathleen at the last reunion.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family and also those close Tecumseh friends who will remain best friends forever. I will miss my first little Tecumseh girlfriend, Kathleen; she was the most caring and loving friend anyone could ever have in their life and I am so blessed to have had that friendship.

Rori Chapman

April 4, 2013

Rick and family-
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Adrian Barnette

April 4, 2013

We'll miss you !

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