Donna Marie Griffin, 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at her home after a brief illness. She was born March 11, 1955 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Harold R. and Betty Marie (Lacey) Kolbek.

Donna graduated from Holton High School. She worked as a clerk for Blue Cross and Blue Shield, cook and was manager for Bavarian Inn Bar and Grill and kitchen manager for Rose Villa Place.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Betty Kolbek.

Survivors include 2 brothers, Terry L. Kolbek (Debbie) of Auburn, KS and Michael Kolbek (Roxann) of Silver Lake, KS and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Holton Cemetery. Donna will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be sent to Mercer Funeral Home to help with expenses c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.