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John Purcell
November 15, 1940 — April 8, 2026
Topeka
John Purcell, 85, of Topeka, Kansas passed away at home on April 8th, 2026 surrounded by his family.
A visitation will take place on Thursday, April 16th, 2026 from 5-7pm at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS, 66604. Funeral services will be on Friday, April 17th, 2026 at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home beginning at 11:00AM, followed by burial at Mount Hope Cemetery.
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