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Benjamin Tilghman Obituary

Benjamin Ross Tilghman died peacefully at Bridge Haven in Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was born on January 11, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, their son and his wife, Ross and Heidi Tilghman, their daughter, Carla Tilghman and her husband, Larry Brow, and by granddaughters, Helen Tilghman, Kate Tilghman, and Nan Tilghman and her husband, Josh Blaisdell.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 27, 2023.

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Karen Roberts

January 29, 2023

Ben was always a pleasure to see. Marilyn and Carla, and the rest of the family, you have my deepest sympathy. May your memories comfort you.

Dward A Moore

January 27, 2023

He will be truly missed.

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To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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