John Douglas Conklin

January 13th, 1958 - December 15th, 2019

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John D. Conklin, 61, of Topeka, KS, passed away in his home on December 15, 2019. He leaves uncles Jim Bendure and Al Bendure; sister Kathryn Land; nephews Jonathan Hagans, Deedric Hagans Sr., Christopher Land, Timothy Land, and Michael Colbert; nieces Becca Meseraull and Brooke Givian; wife Connie Conklin; and several great-nephews and great-nieces. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Grace Baptist Church in Topeka.

If desired, donations in his name may be made to

Grace Baptist Church, 1110 NE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66616

Tributes

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Tracy Stanzione Rothwell

I'm sorry to hear of John's passing. He had a great Witt, fun personality, and was ever so talented. His art work around the country will be great reminders of his talent. My heart goes out to Kathryn Conklin Land, and Jerrie Conklin.

Published December 26th, 2019

Becca

My two favorite memories with Uncle John are: The night he had my brothers, dad, and I over to eat chili and play poker for pennies. He bought us real poker visors that we got to keep, and tried to make the dining room feel like a casino. I remember winning several times and it never even occurred to me that they were letting me win. We also got to keep the pennies! The other is the first time I can remember really working hard. Uncle John hired me to come over and help with yard work, and he showed no mercy. That's the first time I remember feeling that total exhaustion but deep satisfaction that only that kind of work can give. That's also the first time I ate mustard on a burger without bitching, and maybe the last!

Published December 25th, 2019