Claudia M. Cerrone, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Brewster Place. She was born March 15, 1926 in Topeka, the daughter of Claude V. and Blanche B. (Krieg) Duvall.

Claudia graduated from Highland Park High School and earned a BS Degree in Music from Washburn University. She had resided in Topeka her entire life. She was a self-employed piano instructor. Claudia was a member of the Washburn Alumni Association, a lifetime member of the Sigma Alpha Theta Sorority and the Topeka Music Teachers Association for over 50 years.

Claudia married John F. Cerrone on June 1, 1947 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1964.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2019 at Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. where a visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 S.W. 21st St., Topeka, Kansas 66614.

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