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Ed Burgess Obituary

Ed Burgess, 55, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at his home. He was born on December 26, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Ralph and Doris I. Dennison Burgess. Ed graduated from Topeka High School in 1969. He was an Army veteran and had been employed by St. Francis Hospital. He was a member of Wood Valley Racquet Club, enjoyed playing his guitar and was a talented artist. Survivors include one son, Dustin Burgess of Topeka, his father, Ralph Burgess of Topeka, one brother, Larry Burgess of Fredonia and two sisters, Kathy Johnston of Parsons, Connie Christy of Topeka . Ed was preceded in death by his mother, Doris I. Burgess, one brother, Eugene Burgess, his wife, Cindy and his adopted daughter, Brandi. Cremation has taken place. Private inurnment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Parker Price Chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to the Capper Foundation, 3500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. Ed Burgess

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Apr. 6, 2006.

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Linda Drake (Lang)

April 6, 2006

I was very sadded to hear the news of Eddie's passing. My prayers are with this family. Eddie was a very special friend to me since kindergarten and I will miss him.

Linda & Ron Scherer

April 6, 2006

Kathy,

Sorry to hear about your brother we will keep all of you in our prayers Love Linda & Ron Scherer

BELINDA BIBLE-LINDECRANTZ

April 6, 2006

MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. I HAVE MEMORIES OF STATE ST. AND HOLIDAY JR. HIGH.

BELINDA BIBLE-LINDECRANTZ

Gerry Abell

April 6, 2006

Hi Connie, I was sorry to hear about Ed passing away. My prayers are with you and your family, especially your Dad, if there is anything I can do please let me know,Gerry and Kenny

Gerald & Brenda Block

April 6, 2006

Connie,

Our sympathy to you and your family.

Cherylene Algarin

April 6, 2006

Connie,

Iwas so sorry to here about your brother. My thought's and prayer's are with you

Cherylene

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