John B. Burkhead obituary: John B. Burkhead's Obituary, Dove Topeka

In Memory Of
John B. Burkhead
1923 - 2016

In Memory Of
John B. Burkhead
1923 - 2016

John “JB” Burkhead, 92, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

He was born July 7, 1923, in Mound City, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Alta Burkhead. He was a graduate of Mound City High School and Washburn University and proudly served in the Marine Corps during WWII.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Burkhead; daughters, Patricia (Terry) Rabe and Nancy (Roger) Henderson; son, Brian (Judy) Burkhead; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Interment of the cremated remains will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016, in Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to carrytheload.org or toysfortots.org.

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John “JB” Burkhead, 92, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

He was born July 7, 1923, in Mound City, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Alta Burkhead. He was a graduate of Mound City High School and Washburn University and proudly served in the Marine Corps during WWII.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Burkhead; daughters, Patricia (Terry) Rabe and Nancy (Roger) Henderson; son, Brian (Judy) Burkhead; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Interment of the cremated remains will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016, in Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to carrytheload.org or toysfortots.org.

To share a memory of JB or to leave a special message of condolence, click the "Share Memories" button above.

Services & Gatherings


Dove Cremation & Funeral Service - Topeka
4020 SW Sixth Street
Topeka, KS 66606

Graveside Service

Friday, June 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS

Southeast Chapel (785-272-8844) is assisting the family

Southeast Chapel (785-272-8844) is assisting the family

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