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PAULA FORGE

1954 - 2025

PAULA FORGE obituary, 1954-2025, Leavenworth, KS

BORN

1954

DIED

2025

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R L Leintz Funeral Home

4701 10Th Ave

Leavenworth, Kansas

PAULA FORGE Obituary

Paula Elaine (Cline) Forge, 71, of Leavenworth, Kan., passed away on June 6, 2025. Born April 17, 1954, in Leavenworth to Robert and Kathryn (Roberts) Cline, Paula grew up surrounded by her four sisters and two brothers. She enjoyed spending the summers at her grandparents' farm in Weston, Mo., participating in sports and working in the family garden.
On June 22, 1973, Paula married Steve Forge and they welcomed their son, Justin, in 1980. She was most proud of her son and, later, her grandchildren. She was committed to her faith and converted to Catholicism after her son was born. After retiring from her work as a licensed abstract and title agent and later a licensed massage therapist, Paula embraced her role as "Mrs. Forge - homeroom mom" within the Catholic school system. She actively participated in school fundraisers and formed lasting friendships. As a grandmother, she poured her time and resources into her grandsons, Ethan, Kason, and Peyton, finding immense joy in helping them grow.
Her smile was infectious and she knew no stranger. Paula was a great party planner. She could organize the best of times for all that needed a helping hand. Paula's energy and positivity will be greatly missed.
Paula was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Kathryn Cline; her mother-in-law, Juanita Forge; and her sister, Barbara Cline.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Steve Forge; her son, Justin Forge, and his wife Lisa of Kernersville, N.C.; and her three grandsons, Ethan, Kason, and Peyton. Paula also leaves behind five siblings: Ronnie Cline, Bobby Cline, Sandra (Cline) Wiehe, Linda (Cline) Harrod, and Sharon Cline.
Visitation, beginning with praying of the rosary, is Thursday, June 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, June 13 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr. Glenn Snow, O. Carm., as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the University of Kansas Cancer Center in Paula's name.

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Published by Leavenworth Times from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10, 2025.

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Brian Henderson

July 2, 2025

Hey Steve I’m sorry to hear the news of Paula. I hope and pray for you to have peace and comfort in these tragic times. You will always be my brother and I will keep you in my prayers.
Brian

Jackie Kania

June 25, 2025

Steve, remember so many fun times that Bob and I had with you and Paula. The dinners we had at the Italian Gardens and of course the laughs! I'm truly sorry for your loss of Paula.

Janet Henderson

June 23, 2025

Steve and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. We had such good times in our younger days between the camping trips, radio club and many other memories. I regret we grew apart. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet

JILL BERRY

June 11, 2025

Paula was such a wonderful sister to my best friend, Sharon Cline. We shared many trips to Nell Hill's together! RIP sweet Paula!

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Russ and Gwen Skaggs

June 10, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dale Didde

June 10, 2025

Steve and Justin. Heartfelt condolences on your loss. Please extend my sympathy to Vicki, Eric, and the rest of the family. God Bless you all.

Margee Strutz Clark

June 10, 2025

Steve, so sorry for your loss. Your wife sounds like an amazing woman. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.

Patrice (Edgell) Parrott

June 9, 2025

So sorry for your loss, that was a wonderful tribute to your wife.

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