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Jennifer Gerhardt Obituary

Jennifer Gloy Gerhardt, 70, Topeka, passed away Thurs., March 7, 2013 at Midland Hospice House. Jennifer was born Oct. 31, 1942, in Herington KS, the daughter of Bernard L. and Gloy M. Woosley. On Oct. 27, 1962, Jennifer and Frank Gerhardt were united in marriage and enjoyed over 50 years together. She was a cashier for Herman s Meat & Deli for almost 20 years. Jennifer was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, a CASA advocate, volunteered for Stormont-Vail Women s Center and loved Quartermania. Survivors include her Husband, Frank, daughters, Lori Weakland (Robert), and Staci Bray (Gary); grandchildren, Troy Weakland and Connor Bray, all of Topeka; sisters, Janice Ulferts, Wilmar MN and Joyce Kern, Pueblo CO. Jennifer was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Robbie Weakland. Family will greet friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mon. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka KS 66614. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tues. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or American Lung Association, sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. Jennifer G. Gerhardt

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Mar. 10, 2013.

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Mike & Sharon Harrison

March 18, 2013

Just heard about Jennifer's passing, so sorry. She was always so happy. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Sharon Harrison

March 15, 2013

Very sorry for your loss. Jennifer was a great gal and know you will all miss her. Thinking of you.

Lila Osburn

March 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jennifer was a very loving person. I am also one of her classmates from Herington. She will be missed by all. Judy Ewing Walsh

Mary Ann (Donahue) Brown

March 14, 2013

I was also a classmate of Jennifer. And I enjoyed her emails and cards. She was such a fighter. My prayers and sympathe are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless

Judi Lujan

March 12, 2013

I was saddened by the news of Jennifer's passing. I looked forward to her emails. I graduated with her in 1960 in Herington. All of us from the class have your family in our thoughts and prayers.

March 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Fran Ebert

Glenda Senne

March 11, 2013

Staci & Lori...watching you with your mother has reminded me of the way my mom & I were together. So much love and you will always have those great memories and KNOW her love. I am honored that I got to know your mom through Quarter Mania and blessed that we had good conversations recently. Your family will stay close as that is what she would want. GOD is with you, rely on HIM.
In the love of Christ,
Glenda Senne - the PartyLite gal

Linda Anderson

March 11, 2013

Lori and Stacy -
I knew your mom from Herman's and would see you at Quartermania with her at the church and at IBEW! I am so sorry for your loss! Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers - your mom was a very sweet lady! I'm glad I had been able to "re-connect" with her at QM ! May your wonderful memories of her bring you great peace. HUGS !

Amanda Smith

March 10, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Jennifers family. May God Bless you all.

Regina Arreguin

March 10, 2013

A loved one is a treasure of the heart and to lose a loved one is like losing a piece of yourself.
But the love that this person brought you...did not leave, for the essence of the soul lingers.
It cannot escape your heart, for it has been there forever. Love Genie & Joe.

Christmas 2012

March 10, 2013

Kathrin Meister

March 10, 2013

Dear staci, it's so hard to believe. She was your mom and will always be in your heart. Sometimes you will feel her spirit, something will remind you of her very special.
Wish you strength for the next time
Kathrin and family

Mende Barnett

March 10, 2013

Dear Lori,
Im so sorry to hear about your mom. She is now at peace with Robbie and will forever be looking over you!

Shanon Davis

March 10, 2013

Jennifer will be missed so much by all of us. Staci, you know how much your mom meant to my family over the years! Heaven gained another angel when Jennifer passed! If there is one thing I know forsure Jennifer is so proud of the family she and Frank have raised together, I admire you all so much for the way you handled Jennifer's illness and passing! Luv and hugs to you all!!
Jeff, Shanon, Dalton and Dayci

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