Doris E. Centlivre

Doris Evelyn Centlivre, 83, of Topeka, died August 27, 2010 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

She was born on July 5, 1927 the daughter of Warren and Gladys (Larsen) Hanson in Clay Center, Kansas.

She was a long time member of Holy Name Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary and was an avid bowler.  She also enjoyed dancing, playing pool and fishing. 

Doris worked for Santa Fe Railroad for 28 years before retiring.

Doris married David J. Centlivre on February 18, 1950 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka.  He preceded her in death on March 28, 1978.  She was also predeceased by a brother Derold Hanson, a brother-in-law Omar Sager, and a grandson Brian Fender.

 Survivors include three sons, David Centlivre of Topeka, Dennis Centlivre and wife Krista Hansen of Sandy, Utah, and Duane Centlivre of Topeka, three daughters, Denise Fuller and husband Dan of Topeka, Diana Hafenstein and husband Dale of  Collinsville, IL., and Donna Jones and Johnny of Topeka, two sisters, Cheryl Sager of Concordia, KS., and Beverly Lapo and husband Gary of Belleville, KS., and a brother-in-law Paul Centlivre of Topeka, seventeen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Doris will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Tuesday after 2:00 p.m. where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Mater Dei Holy Name Church.  Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas  66603.

Online condolences to www.brennanmathenafh.com.