NameBenjamin Arthur “Ben” Bahner
Birth7-27-1924, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA
Death2-4-2012, Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, USA Age: 87
BurialMemorial Park Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
FatherJoseph H. Bahner (1880-1960)
MotherAmanda Buchmeier (1882-1952)
Spouses
Birth2-28-1927, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Death6-24-2014, Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, USA Age: 87
BurialMemorial Park Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
ChildrenPamela Sue (1949-1965)
 Beverly
Notes for Benjamin Arthur “Ben” Bahner
Benjamin "Ben" Arthur Bahner, 87, of Emporia, KS, passed away on February 4, 2012, at Presbyterian Manor Assisted Living Apartment complex. Ben was born July 27, 1924, in Wamego, KS, to Joseph Bahner and Amanda Buchmeier Bahner. He served in the United States Army and married Marilyn Ilene Senne in 1948. She survives and they enjoyed 63 years of life together. 

He was employed by Federal Home Loan Bank in Topeka for 30 years. After taking an early retirement, he purchased and managed Oakland Hardware Store in Topeka until 1991. He was a long-time member of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka. 

Other survivors include daughter, Beverly Kerbs (husband Stan) of Emporia, KS; three grandchildren, Lacey Kerbs, of Wichita, KS, Dustin Kerbs, of Lawrence, KS, and Benjamin Kerbs, of Emporia, KS; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Pamela Bahner; brothers, Lester Bahner, Raymond Bahner, Carl Bahner, Howard Bahner, and Alfred Bahner; and sisters, Alice Bahner and Josephine Bahner. 

Private graveside services will be held at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery & Mausoleum in Topeka, KS. A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS, on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hand In Hand Hospice, 1201 W. 12th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801.
Notes for Marilyn Ilene (Spouse 1)
The Emporia Gazette, Thursday, June 26, 2014

Marilyn Ilene Bahner of Emporia died Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Presbyterian Manor. She was 87.

Mrs. Bahner worked for the Social Security Administration office until becoming a homemaker. Later, she owned and operated the Oakland Hardware Store with her husband.

A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka, has the arrangements.

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Marilyn Ilene Bahner, 87, formerly of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Presbyterian Manor, Emporia.

Marilyn was born February 28, 1927, in Topeka, daughter of Edwin and Hildegard (Quednow) Senne. She graduated from Topeka High School.

Marilyn was united in marriage to Benjamin "Ben" Bahner in 1948. Ben passed away in 2012. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage.

She worked for the Social Security Administration office, until becoming a homemaker. Later, Marilyn owned and operated the Oakland Hardware Store with her husband until 1991.

She was a long-time member of Faith Lutheran Church, Topeka.

Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Beverly Kerbs (husband Stan), of Emporia; and three grandchildren, Lacey Kerbs, of Wichita; Dustin Kerbs, of Lawrence; and Benjamin Kerbs, of Emporia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter, Pamela Bahner.

Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2014, at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 6th and Gage, Topeka. Memorial services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Monday, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66604.

Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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