Gregory Clarke “Greg” Lanning

Gregory Clarke “Greg” Lanning, 51, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, June 29, at his home in Topeka.

Greg was born January 19, 1965, in Oceanside to Donald and Wilma Lanning. He graduated from Fallbrook Union High School in 1983 where he enjoyed playing the clarinet in the marching band. Greg worked for the floral industries delivering flowers in Southern California.

He moved to Topeka in 2005 and was an active member at Countryside United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed preparing the coffee before services and playing in the hand bell choir. He also enjoyed volunteering with Meals on Wheels and was Volunteer of the Year in 2011 with Positive Connections. He loved flying and fixing his radio controlled aircrafts.

He is survived by his parents of Topeka; four siblings, Sabrina (Rick) Finn of Warner Springs, Scott (Theresa) Lanning of Temecula, Brad Lanning of San Diego, and Heather (Edwin) Lanning-Eller of Topeka; two nieces; six nephews; three great-nephews; and his beloved dog, Sadie.

A celebration of Greg’s life will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 8, at Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS 66611. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka. An inurnment will take place at a later date in the Countryside United Methodist Church Memorial Garden.

Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside United Methodist Church.

To leave a message for the family online, please visit http://www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.