The Topeka Daily Capital Friday February 3, 1961 John Grant Is Dead at 88; Rite Pending. John W. GRANT, 88, 1262 Lincoln, died Thursday in a local hospital after a short illness. He was born at Mireble, Mo., July 10, 1872, and lived in Topeka many years. He attended the Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Harold L. Grant, of Topeka; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Burlington Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.