Deondo (Dino) Dushawn Russell
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Deondo (Dino) Dushawn Russell, 53, was born in Topeka, KS March 3, 1972. He passed away at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS.
He is survived by his four children, Tanshanikqua Russell of Topeka, KS, her mother Valarie Brown of Oklahoma, Deonce Russell, Kieshawn Russell, and Savanah Russell of Texas with their mother Cynthia Goode, ex-wife. As of June 2, Kieshawn made Dino a grandfather to a beautiful baby girl named Kahlilah Nylee Russell. Other survivors include: father and step-mother, George and Brenda Russell of Kansas City, KS; grandmother, Ellen Benson of Colorado; mother, Teresa Brown of Topeka, KS; grandmother, Pearl Hamilton of Georgia; four siblings, Gavin (Sharita) Russell of Maryland; Tyya Russell, Ahmara Russell, and Tirzatha Russell all of Topeka, KS. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dino was loved by many. He was compassionate and would do anything for anybody. He was very proactive of the downtrodden. Dino enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, cooking and eating, music and dancing. He loved to dress and smell good!
RIP Dino. We are looking forward to the day when our appointed Leader and King Jesus Christ will say, like he did with Lazarus, “Dino come out!” A total and complete family reunion awaits you. Praise Jehovah!
A celebration of his life will held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 3:00pm-8:00pm at the Foundry Event Center, 400 SW 33rd St. Topeka, KS.
Fond memories of all the Littles, back in the time when they were so sweet & innocent & yes Dino was among them. We look forward to a happy reunion soon. John 5:25-29
I am very sorry for the loss of our beloved family member. I wish to express my deepest condolences to all. I sincerely now that he left a hole in our lives. We all miss him very much, to his parents, siblings, life partners, children and grandchildren, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents. I will try my best to keep all in my prayers to ask our creator to give all comfort during our time of grief now and and later when we face those moments of missing him, death date.
Yes time may heal, the thing is everyone heals in their own way, no rush to let the pain go. Yet no shame in admitting we hurt and are saddened. We all cared about him, loved him, cherished him. Yes a sorrowful loss of a good son,brother, father, cousin, friend. We can comfort each other during this time now and continue to do so.
Much love ❤️ to all and many many prayers 🙏🏾 for all.
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Dino, you were 1 of the coolest cats I’ve ever come across, and to find out later we were family, well that made me smile more, cuz I should have known. You will definitely be missed by The Tates
REST EASY COUSIN, LOVE YOU
To Dino You was a very great person who helped many in our Adams House Independent Living Program. You brought joy and much happiness to the men of our program. We at Wonderful Works Deliverance Center COGIC in Topeka Kansas will missed you
My heart is heavy with the passing of Deondo “Dino” Russell The father of my first Born child TanShaNikQua D Russell u were a true friend at heart u will truly be missed never will u be forgotten I spoke to u a few weeks before u went into the hospital but never thought that would be our Last conversation 💔 love always may the lord in Jesus name keep you flying high ..
To the family of Dino, my thoughts are with you as you mourn the loss of Dino. I didn’t know him personally but I knew his sisters Tyya, Ahmara and Tizzy. So my prayers are definitely going out for everyone and I pray that God will wrap his arms around him and all the families and give you comfort and strength.