Janice C. Barngrover

Janice Claire Barngrover, 84, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

She was born June 11, 1942, in Carbondale, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Margaret (Harvey) Fields.

Janice was employed by Highland Park High School Food Service Department until retiring in 2003 and later worked at Walmart in Topeka.

She was a long-time member of Meriden Chapter No. 399 of the Order of Eastern Star and former member of Bethel #1, and later #58 of Jobs Daughters. She also served as a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader for her daughters.

Janice married Cassius “Cash” Barngrover on September 28, 1957 in Topeka. He survives in Topeka. Other survivors include her four children, Vickie (Bret) Sullivan, Pamela Reiman, Jon Barngrover and Janell (Jeff) Zeiler; eight grandchildren, Joe Sullivan, Bryan Reiman, Dustin Sullivan, Chris Reiman, Jonna Pettigrew, Andrea Barngrover, Kylie Zeiler and Austin Zeiler; ten great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Janice Fields.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Thomas Barngrover in 2018; her son-in-law, Doug Reiman; a great-grandson, Aidan Sullivan; and three brothers, Roger, Terry and Michael Fields.

Janice loved her family and attended every school and athletic events for her children and grandchildren, as well as her grandson’s dirt track racing. In her earlier years, she served as room parent for her children’s school. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida and Australia, camping, going to the casino, and was known for her one of kind, potato salad. She was also an avid KU Basketball fan.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2026 at the Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Gardens in Topeka. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or Arab Shriners - Shriner's Hospital Travel Fund, 1305 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66612.

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