In Memory Of
Marquis Lee Brown
1941
2024
Marquis Lee Brown
February 11, 1941 — February 21, 2024
Marquis Lee Brown, 83, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
He was born February 11, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Jacob Lester and Gladys Margaret (Moore) Brown. He graduated from West High School.
Marquis was employed by the Blue Springs School District as a cafeteria worker for many years. After retirement he worked for Equiventure Farms.
Survivors include his sisters Celestine Griggs of Realto, CA and Michele Baskerville of San Bernardino, CA. Marquis is preceded in death by in his parents and siblings Rose Brewer, Marly's Austin and LaVern Brown.
Marquis loved driving around and socializing with people. He enjoyed dancing, music and helping others – including caring for animals. He liked to watch soap operas and game shows.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 29th at the Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. Cremation will follow the ceremony. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com
Marqui's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.
To share a memory of Marquis or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born February 11, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Jacob Lester and Gladys Margaret (Moore) Brown. He graduated from West High School.
Marquis was employed by the Blue Springs School District as a cafeteria worker for many years. After retirement he worked for Equiventure Farms.
Survivors include his sisters Celestine Griggs of Realto, CA and Michele Baskerville of San Bernardino, CA. Marquis is preceded in death by in his parents and siblings Rose Brewer, Marly's Austin and LaVern Brown.
Marquis loved driving around and socializing with people. He enjoyed dancing, music and helping others – including caring for animals. He liked to watch soap operas and game shows.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 29th at the Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. Cremation will follow the ceremony. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com
Marqui's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.
To share a memory of Marquis or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Marquis Lee Brown, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Visitation
Thursday, February 29, 2024
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Service
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Starts at 3:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
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