Jean Ellenbecker

Jean Lister Ellenbecker 88, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her family She was born September 21, 1928 in Westmoreland, Kansas the daughter of Jesse and Grace Carmichael Lister. In 1946 Jean married Russell Halstead Sr. and together they had two sons, Russell Halstead, Jr. and Gregg Halstead. Jean and Russell would later divorce in 1952.  She married Dennis Ellenbecker Sr. and together they had two children, Dennis Ellenbecker Jr. and Gail Ann Ellenbecker.  Jean resided in Topeka most of her life and worked many years as a C.N.A. in local elderly care facilities.. Her compassion and care for others carried into her home where she cared for many elderly family and friends throughout the years.  She will live on in the hearts of her sons, Russell Halstead Jr, “Poochie” and Gregg Halstead Sr.; grandchildren, Michelle Kendall, Alex Busby, Thad Halstead, Lyssa Halstead, Kylie Halstead, Tracie Rabusic, Greg Halstead, Jr., Candice Iwig, Tom Ellenbecker, John Ellenbecker and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Caleb Jellison; daughter, Gail Ann Jellison; son, Dennis Ellenbecker Jr.; husband Dennis Ellenbecker, Sr.; six brothers and two sisters.