Tina Rose "Mon-Yon" Oliver, 60, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her home. She was born January 20, 1964 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Howard Kinton and Melvene Lois (Matchie) Oliver.

Tina earned her GED. She proudly served in the United States Air Force and Kansas Air National Guard for over 20 years. During her enlistment, she also provided support services during Operation Desert Shield and Storm.

Tina was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. She was an avid animal lover and had many "fur babies".

She was preceded in death by her mother, Melvene Oliver; 2 sisters, Audrey Oliver and Leah Zakar and brother, Shaun Alvin LaBranch.

Survivors include her father, Howard K. Oliver of Topeka, KS; son, Patrick Oliver (Alison) of Topeka, KS; daughter, Michelle Manrose of Topeka, KS; 4 sisters, Deb McLinn (Phil) of Topeka, KS, Nancy Henry (Roger) of Mayetta, KS, Misti Burns (Chris) of Wylie, TX and Linda LaBranch of Paola, KS; brother, John Zakar, Jr. of Valdosta, GA and 3 grandchildren.

Tina will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton beginning at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2024 with visitation to begin at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Graveside Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Danceground Cemetery.  Military Honors by We-Ta-Se American Legion Post 410.