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John Thornbrugh Obituary

John M. Big J Thornbrugh, 68, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2010. He was born on June 12, 1942, at Lomax, KS, the son of Willard and Zola Clark Thornbrugh. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. He was a Navy veteran, serving on the USS Midway. John was employed by Rural Development Company at Forbes Field. He was a member of Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion. John married Kathy Orr on May 29, 1992. She survives. Other survivors include his children: Julie Belt, Shelly Mason, John T. Thornbrugh, Daniel Orr; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister. John was preceded in death by his son, Tony Anderson Thornbrugh; one granddaughter, Nicole; and one grandson, Mason. A celebration of John's life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the John M. Thornbrugh Memorial Fund c/o Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave., Topeka, KS 66605, to be designated at a later date. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Oct. 10, 2010.

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Vickie Orr

November 2, 2010

Kathy and Family,
Kathy, We just heard of your husband's passing. We are so very sorry. Take care of yourself.

Kathleen Bledsoe

October 13, 2010

Dear Kathy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all. Remember you are not alone.

Carla Richardson

October 12, 2010

Kathy & Family, I was so sorry to hear of John's passing, but we all know he is in a better place and will watch over you until you are together again.

Bob and Denise Meyer

October 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John T Thornbrugh

October 12, 2010

Pat Pound

October 11, 2010

Dear Kathy, I can only repeat what everyone else has said, and that is I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come.

Steve Koch

October 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Karen Osborn

October 11, 2010

Kathy,

I am so sorry, and I want you to know my thoughts are with you. Whenever I see a bald eagle against a vibrant blue sky, I will think of John.

Judy Ashbaugh

October 11, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis Hughes

October 11, 2010

Kathy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Fran Sheddan

October 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Kathy and her family. Although John will be greatly missed by all, I truly believe John is with God in his heavenly light and without pain and is at peace.

October 10, 2010

John was a man of many talents, and lived life to the fullest .Everyone who knew John instantly liked him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family in this very difficult time. Marty Schuster (Nampa, Idaho}

Keith Karlan

October 10, 2010

I first met John when he was working at DJ's Rock Creek Marina and have known him ever since. I have never known a person who could handle any boat, sail or power, as well as John. To say he was a man of many talents would be an understatement. Big John was a friend to many and I am very fortunate to say that he was a friend of mine. He will be missed.

Nickie Roberts

October 10, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mundy and Miles Families

October 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Thournbrugh family. We will all miss John...

Bruce Mellor

October 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Floyd Bradley

October 10, 2010

John was a "man's man" and will be missed by his family and friends.

Bill Halvorsen

October 10, 2010

Kathy: We are thinking of you during this time of grief. May God shine his perpetual light upon John, and you.

October 10, 2010

Kathy,
So sorry to hear about John. We have many fond memories of John at Port Perry and the Drunkn' Sailor Lounge. We enjoyed John on our Busch League pool team. John was always very pleasant, conducted himself as a gentleman and we always looked forward to talking and laughing about our pool shooting experiences.. He will surely be missed, but will always be remembered. Jerry and Suzan Early

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