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Peggy Jean Horak Workman

Female 1949 - 2007  (58 years)


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  • Name Peggy Jean Horak Workman 
    Born 14 Jan 1949  Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 10 Apr 2007  Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 16 Apr 2007  Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I7126  Rossville
    Last Modified 15 Dec 2019 

    Father Benjamin F (Bennie) Horak,   b. 24 Sep 1920, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Nov 2012, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Mother Sara M Stum Horak,   b. 16 Jan 1929, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Sep 2020, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 5 Aug 1945  Alma, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Anniversary- Horak, Bennie and Sara
    Anniversary- Horak, Bennie and Sara
    Golden Wedding Celebration For Horak Couple
    Bennie and Sara Horak, Delia, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 5, 1995. They were married on August 5, 1945, in Alma.

    Mr. Horak retired from Goodyear and Mrs. Horak recently retired as a school bus driver in the USD 321 School District.

    The couple has a son, Don Horak, St Marys; and a daughter, Peggy Jean Workman, Osage City. They have four grandchildren and two great- granddaughters.

    A reception will be hosted from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rossville American Legion Post #31 for friends and relatives of the couple. A dance will follow the reception.

    The couple requests no gifts.
    Family ID F3242  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Albert William Workman 
    Married 2 Feb 1974  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Tammy Lynn Workman,   b. 16 Jun 1975, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Documents
    Marriage- Horak, Peggy-Workman, Albert 1
    Marriage- Horak, Peggy-Workman, Albert 1
    Mr. & Mrs. Albert W. Workman

    Peggy Jean Horak became the bride of Albert William Workman during a ceremony read by the Rev. Kenneth Mauldin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 1974, in the Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church in Topeka.

    Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs Bennie Horak, Delia, and. the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Workman of West Virginia.

    The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore an A-line gown of Peau-de-soie and Chantilly lace. It was fashioned with an empire bodice, high neckline, long, full sleeves with a wide cuff. Appliques of lace accented the skirt. The matching, detachable train fell into a chapel length. Her long veil was held by a crown of satin and lace appliques and she carried a bouquet of red sweetheart roses and mint green carnations. The altar bouquet was of red carnations with mint green gladioli and feathered mums.

    The couple’s honor attendants were Janice Horak, Delia, sister- in-law of the bride, and Corky Workman, Topeka, brother of the groom.

    A reception in the church parlor followed the ceremony with Mrs. Mary Workman cutting the cake and Debbie Wehner pouring the punch. Mrs. Juanita Hanna assisted at the guest book and Tina Stum handed out rice bags.

    Mrs. Workman is a graduate of Rossville High School and is employed by Duffen’s Optical Company, Topeka.

    Mr. Workman is employed by Volume Shoe Corporation in Topeka.

    The couple is at home at 1222 W. 10th, Topeka.

    Marriage- Horak, Peggy-Workman, Albert 2
    Marriage- Horak, Peggy-Workman, Albert 2
    Mrs. Albert Workman
    Horak-Workman
    Peggy Jean Horak is the bride of Albert W. Workman. Their marriage was solemnized in First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Kenneth L. Mauldin officiating.

    The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Horak,

    Delia, and the bridegroom the son of the late Mr. arid Mrs. Paul A., Elkview, W.V.

    Janice Horak, Delia, and Corbrett L. Workman were the couple’s honor attendants.

    The bride attended school in Rossville. She is employed by Duffen’s Optical Co. Mr. Workman completed high school while serving with the U.S. Army. He is employed by Volume Shoe Corp.

    They are living at 1222 W. 10th.
    Last Modified 2 May 2018 15:47:24 
    Family ID F1423  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 16 Apr 2007 - Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Obituary- Workman, Peggy 1
    Obituary- Workman, Peggy 1
    In Loving Memory of Peggy Jean (Horak) Workman
    who passed way one year ago, on April 10, 2007

    [poem]

    Peggy Jean (Horak) Workman
    Jan. 14, 1949 - Apr. 10, 2007

    [Poem]

    You've been gone two years
    April 10, 2009
    sadly missed every day.

    We love and miss you,
    Mom, Dad and brother Don
    Obituary- Workman, Peggy 2
    Obituary- Workman, Peggy 2
    Peggy Jean Horak Workman
    DELIA- Peggy Jean Horak Workman, 58, of Manchester, KY. died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at her home. She was born January 14, 1949 at Delia, the daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Stum Horak.

    She grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Delia Grade School. She graduated from Rossville High School and attended Strickler Business College in Topeka. She had worked in Topeka before moving to Osage City where she worked at the Osage Manor. She and her family moved to Manchester in 1996.

    She was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and the ZCBJ Lodge.
    She was married to Albert William "Bill" Workman on February 2,1974 at Topeka. To this union a daughter Tammy was born.

    Peggy Jean is survived by her husband, Bill Workman and her daughter, Tammy Workman both of Manchester; her parents, Bennie and Sarah Horak, Silver Lake; a brother, Don Horak, Delia; and several nieces and nephews.

    Luneral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Monday, April 16, 2007 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Czech Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville. Mrs. Workman will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home where family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or to the Charity of the Donor's Choice and sent in care of the funeral home.

    Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.


    Peggy J. Workman
    Lodge No. 128, Rossville, KS

    Sister Peggy Jean Workman was born January 14, 1949 in Delia to Benjamin and Sarah Stum Horak and died April 10, 2007 in Manchester, KY. Funeral services were held April 16, with interment at Czech Moravan Cemetery, north of Rossville.

    Peggy married Albert W. Workman on February 2, 1994 in Topeka. She was a 50-year lodge member.

    Survivors include her husband, Albert; one daughter, Tammy Workman; her parents, Benjamin and Sarah Horak, and one brother, Don Horak.

    Christina Olejnik, Secretary
    Marriage- Horak, Peggy-Workman, Albert 2
    Marriage- Horak, Peggy-Workman, Albert 2
    Mrs. Albert Workman
    Horak-Workman
    Peggy Jean Horak is the bride of Albert W. Workman. Their marriage was solemnized in First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Kenneth L. Mauldin officiating.

    The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Horak,

    Delia, and the bridegroom the son of the late Mr. arid Mrs. Paul A., Elkview, W.V.

    Janice Horak, Delia, and Corbrett L. Workman were the couple’s honor attendants.

    The bride attended school in Rossville. She is employed by Duffen’s Optical Co. Mr. Workman completed high school while serving with the U.S. Army. He is employed by Volume Shoe Corp.

    They are living at 1222 W. 10th.