Darren Shiflett

Darren S. Shiflett, 29, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at his residence.

Darren was born November 2, 1976 in Manhattan, the son of Michael and Nyla Barker Shiflett. He attended Topeka schools and graduated from Topeka High School in 1995. He played on the varsity soccer team and was active in the youth group at Town & Country Christian Church.

Darren served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was activated shortly after 9-11-2001. He served for 13 months as an M.P. at Ft. Riley. He was employed as a Juvenile Corrections Officer with the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

Darren married Kandi Maichel in June, 2002. They later divorced. Survivors include his father, Michael Shiflett and his mother, Nyla Suffron and husband, Don all of Topeka; a daughter, Jasmine Shiflett, Topeka; brothers, Adam and Matthew Shiflett, Topeka; sisters, Melissa Shiflett, Topeka and Emily Linton and husband, Andrew, Lawrence; and grandfather, W.S. "Bud" Shiflett, Topeka.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Town & Country Christian Church. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Garadens. Darren will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, and visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jasmine Shiflett Education Fund, c/o Town & Country Christian Church, 4925 SW 29th, Topeka, Kansas 66614.

A special message for the family can be left online at www.PenwellGabel.com