Darlene Grace Mann, 25, of Topeka, died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at a Topeka hospital. She was born on October 13, 1978 at St. Charles, Illinois, the daughter of George P. and Barbara L. Crosby Mann. She moved to Topeka in 1999. She was a member of the Topeka Zoo and loved animals. She was preceded in death by her sister, Andria Faith and her father, George. Survivors include her mother, Barbara L. Mann of Topeka, her sister, Michelle Karungu of Topeka, one niece, Nichole Karungu, and her grandmother, Jennie M. Crosby of Topeka and many aunts and uncles. Cremation took place. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.penwellgabel.com.