Clifford Collman

Clifford Marvin Collman, 75, of Topeka, passed away, Thursday, April 22, 2004 at Plaza West Care Center.

He was born August 24, 1928 in Kendall County, IL the son of Olney and Elsie (Jacobs) Collman.

Clifford was employed as a carman with the Burlington Northern Railroad 30 years. He had worked at the Eola and Cicero repair tracks in Illinois.

He was married to Patricia Haake. She preceded him in death. He later married Lillian Lamb. They divorced. He was also preceded in death by his brother Howard. Survivors include:
Two sons, Marvin Collman Topeka, KS
William Collman Oskaloosa, Iowa
Three brothers, LeRoy Collman Tomah, WI
Dwayne Collman Yorkville, IL
Ivan Collman Yorkville, IL
One sister, Helaine VanBibber Greentop, MO
Five grandchildren, Candice, Carla, Jay, Meredith, and Kyle Collman and one great grandchild, Natalie Collman.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 26, 2004 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel's Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Collman will lie in state after 12:00 noon Sunday at the funeral home where the family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be given to Plaza West Care Center, 1570 SW Westport Dr., Topeka, 66604, or to Heart of America Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Topeka, 66614.