Jeromie Lassen

Jeromie Allen Lassen, 36, of Topeka, passed away, Sunday, May 20, 2007.

He was born March 18, 1971 in Topeka the son of Robert and Pamela Lassen. Jeromie was a graduate of Topeka West High School and Kaw Area Technical School.

He worked in the Heating and Air Conditioning business in Topeka number of years until his health prevented his continued employment.

Jeromie enjoyed hunting and shooting sports. He was a member of the Capital City Gun Club and the N.R.A. He was an avid reader and enjoyed books on tape.

Survivors include his parents of Berryton, KS; his grandfather, Morris Sykes, KC, MO; and his great grandmother, Lora Canaday, Topeka, KS; his aunts, Treva Harris, Sherry Sykes, Kim Aeillo, Lisa Hamon and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joy Sykes and Henry and Mary Lassen.

Jeromie will lie in state after 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel where the family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Washington Creek Cemetery in Douglas County, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall St., 19th Floor, New York, NY 10005. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.