Let your family and Friends help you out during this difficult time. Obituaries in Topeka, KS - The Topeka Capital-Journal: Local News W. Dear family of Tom Forbes,Im sorry to hear learn of Toms passing. I was his patient when he started in Topeka till he retired. Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals and Receptions - John Robben 1962 - 2020 You are being lifted up in prayers for the comfort that only comes from God. It has been so very many years when I worked with both Bob and you in L&D at St Francis. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1965, received a B.A. twelve (12) hours, please call He would often comment about his sons being similar in age to ours, and both our eldest sons had the same first name. You and your family have my heart-felt sympathy and prayers. three (3) hours, please call He was gone, got his job done and came right back with a smile on his face. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss. I am very thankful to have met her and been a small part of the many lives she touched. It won't be the same not having him beside me in the water. My GPA would have been killed by any piano grades! In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution can be made to Topeka Baptist Church 4500 SW Gage or Topeka Midland Hospice. or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever, even if Newcomer Funeral Service Group has been previously advised of I worked for Dr. Jacoby as a receptionist @ Cotton ONeil Clinic. Know that Im thinking about you and your beautiful family, and praying for comfort for all of you. When we were sophomores, four of us lived together in the "old" house in the room whose carpet was multicolored carpet samples that we sewed together in Bob's parent's basement. I enjoyed many conversations with him over the years. Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County, is a collection of obituaries for Topeka, KS &. He said I like it, keep it that way! The true compassion and concern Dr. Jacoby always showed for his patients is uncomparable. From Dec. 4, 2020 onward, our daily celebrity news obituaries can be found at Legacy.com. The foregoing limitations of liability shall only apply if permitted under the laws of the state of your residence or the All my memories of Dr. Bob are nothing but good. He will be greatly missed!! Please know that our sympathy is with you and the family. I have many fond memories of him accompanying me while singing at First Presbyterian Church. I remember his sense of humor and his love for music. He was a great OBGYN and family doctor. Anita, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. He took wonderful care of my family, and he always listened to what I had to say. Topeka, Kansas February 24, 2023 (89 years old) View obituary Eugenia Rose Freeman Horton, Kansas February 24, 2023 (91 years old) View obituary Gayla A Wade Winfield, Kansas February 23, 2023 (60 years old) View obituary Teresa A. Tom was a grade behind us at BHS. The Manor staff were amazed and happily agreed. A jury found Baird not guilty on Thursday. My mother had to moved to Presbyterian Manor in Topeka. Bob was also family and we are glad to see him yesterday at his sister Joyce's home. Im glad to know you had some time together in retirement and I imagine you travelled to some wonderful places. The video of memories was wonderful. True friends are rare and precious. With love,Sheri and Andy Freeman, Kinsley and Kyler Freeman. We will keep his family in our prayers. I loved looking through the albums of all of the babies that he delivered when I saw him in the office. 785-354-8558. Always had a gentle handshake, a sincere smile and a listening ear, whether the patient was a little kid or an elderly parent. To his family and friends, i am so sorry for your loss. business or entity; violates any municipal, state or federal law, rule, regulation or ordinance, or attempts to Our prayers are also for the nephews, nieces and all other extended family. Excellent pianist. Directions. A wonderful person. He delivered two of my three daughters. We have prayers for you and your family and hope that God will wrap his arms around you and keep you. Dr. Jacoby was an amazing and caring doctor. Thank you Jacoby family for sharing him with us. He cared so much for my children, often times not knowing my name, but he sure knew theirs and everything going on with them. He was always gracious and humble and we found much to laugh about, from snow skiing to Anita and the motor home. Anita, I still remember the day I had an appointment with you during which you told me that you and the doctor were going to retire. Newcomer Funeral Service Group will not intentionally post, transmit, display, publish, or Obituaries Topeka - Dove Funeral Homes | Topeka, KS Everything that he played for us that day was beautiful. Dr Jacoby was a great Dr as he delivered my Daughter and 3 of my grandchildren. Dr. Jacoby was a one of a kind provider that truly cared for each and everyone of his patients. Rick and I were one of his FIRST patients when he opened his medical practice. I will miss our time together, but still cherish the lifelong friendship with Anita, whose love was the best thing ever to happen in Bob Jacoby's life. 2843 SE Minnesota Anita,I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed at our high school reunions. Rest in the heavens. I was the winner in the organ division. Pantaleon "Leon" Rios, 81, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. You also grant Newcomer We will always be grateful for his kindness and expertise during those family years. For a full version of our online obituary policy, please click, 2023 Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. Melody, we were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. you expressly agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. I have wonderful memories of playing water volleyball with Bob. I know you loved to travel and visit the grandkids and will miss him so much. He will certainly be missed. Sorry to hear of your loss. Newcomer Funeral Service Group assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the content of this Site, as well as any Obituaries Topeka - Memorials & Condolences - Paul D. Marmet Visitation: Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Paul D Marmet, 87, died February 9, 2023, with his family by his side in Topeka, Kansas. Karen Mace, We were so sorry to learn of Dr. Jacoby's death. Anita, I am so sorry to hear about Bob, he was such a dedicated physician and member of the medical community. Bob touched so many, many lives through his music, medicine , church and friendships. I always thought it was so special that he cared so much about each baby he delivered that he kept albums full of all their pictures. Please also sign me up for Penwell-Gabel's email newsletter. or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever, even if Newcomer Funeral Service Group has been previously advised of Send flowers. We were blessed to be able to enjoy his gift at playing the organ. He was born March 5, 1947 Randy Glen Hayes, 66, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. I had ran out of gas and was stranded on 17th street. Dr. Jacoby was a great man and an amazing Doctor. My thoughts and prayers are with the family ?? He was a wonderful man and always had a smile on his face. Thinking about you and sending prayers and hugs.Judy Dowd. Our hearts are grieving with all of you and for you. He was a shining star, both as a physician and as an example of whom God calls us to be. . He was always so thoughtful and positive. You were a wonderful doctor and will be truly missed. contained in any Material or communication you send to us for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to, developing, I miss you all and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. He would light up the room talking about delivering babies. During our time together in Kansas City, Bob served as a mentor for me and a friend to both of us.After his residency training, Bob returned to his hometown of Topeka and soon had a busy family practice. Rest in Peace! I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Her love for the Lord radiated to those around her. Thankfully, my relationship with Bob continued to adulthood. Anita and family, I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Jacobys passing. I remember getting together with him after school and we enjoyed typing lists of capitals of the world and their populations! in Political Science from Washburn University in 1969, and a B.S. My heart is very heavy, but I know that Heaven gained a beautiful angel. Anita - so sorry for your loss and thinking of you. I was shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Jacoby's death. Only had the pleasure of meeting Bob one time, it was while he was visiting relatives here in Texas. Condolence Messages will remain on this Site for the duration of the Message Book. You're in my thoughts and prayers! He was always a voice of reason in meetings, everyone listened to the patriarch! Corky & Janice Armstrong, Anita and family,I was so sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Jacoby. Hoyt - Drusa Fay "Kikiqwah" Wabaunsee, 84 of Hoyt, KS passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 surrounded by family at the Onaga Hospital in Onaga, KS . Great compassionate doctor and man. He will always be remembered with his black Dr. bag on the run. Since I am an RN, we often shared experiences while he was providing first rate care. My family was a patient when he first started until he retired. and our florist needs a few hours to craft your arrangement. Topeka, KS 66610 God bless you.David Couch. We returned to Africa as missionaries in 1983. He played the first movement of Brahms second piano concerto, which is a devil to play and very beautiful. downloading of any materials from this Site. God bless you. He was kind intelligent and witty. Prayers to the family at this stressful time. Margaret A. He was an awesome doctor and a genuinely kind, caring and compassionate man! he said No, I'm a doctor. He treated me with respect and as an equal (a trait I am sure was not true so early in my life). Topeka West high school. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. He was accompanist for the Concert Choir that year, and I recall that on one occasion Mr. Davidson asked him to play for us. I am so sorry to hear of Toms passing. And may a circle of angels surrounded Anita through this most difficult time. He had a part in the legacy of his life. After the delivery, Dr. J was holding the baby and we told him the baby's name would be Robert; he got a big smile and said we had picked a good name. My heartfelt condolences to Melody, Cory and Melissa. I was also fortunate to have him deliver both of my children. 1.) Beth Simons. you provide in a searchable format that may be accessed by users of this Site and other Web sites. Obituary Headlines, View current celebrity deaths on Legacy.com. Richard A. Cody, 75, of Overbrook, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was such a good person and always so kind. TOPEKA (KSNT) One day after a Shawnee County jury found a man not guilty in the shooting death of an innocent bystander, his attorney says hes about to be a free man for the first time in nearly three years. Directions, Southeast Chapel I LOVED the books and books filled with all the babies he had delivered. Bob was a senior at West when I was a sophomore. He delivered my first child on 6/10/2000. He will remain in my heart as a friend and Brother, one of my most cherished memories.Thank you Bob, for how you have touched all our lives, thank you for just being you.Dale Peterson. Im so sorry and if there is anything I can please let my family know! 888-293-2252. RIP Dr Jacoby. Then, when my son was born, I went into the hospital in the morning, so he had to keep leaving his patients at the clinic to check on us! He was a gentle man who I came to know well as time went on. Bless you Patty, I can see you singing in Heaven. He always had a smile on his face. She was their biggest fan! The Jacoby family is in our prayers. Bob was an Akl Pledge and fraternity brother of mine. Topeka Obituaries | Obits for the Topeka, KS Area - Legacy.com He was an excellent doctor for me before he retired. We extend our sympathies to all of you. to such submission. this Site, which means (i.) By making a submission, you may be contacted by Newcomer Funeral Service Group so we may follow up with any issue relating Dearest Anita and Family,My privilege of knowing Bob has been a shining light in my soul, his kindness and love will never be forgotten. Applicability & Acceptance of Terms of Use. . Frank Carney, Co-founder of Pizza Hut . Dr. Jacoby was definitely one of a kind and an example of someone that was doing exactly what he was meant to do. He delivered my sister and I, we are so lucky to have been brought into this world by such a wonderful, kind man. He delivered all three of our children, and continue to be our family doctor until we moved away from Topeka. I really thought be would out live most of us. Prayers are with his family. Many times he would plan an office get together at his house where he would play his piano and we would sing along. Prayers for all you. As the pain of this terrible loss passes, I am sure many wonderful memories will be cherished by his family. He was kind & caring. We were privileged to have him as our family doctor from that time until he retired. You agree to indemnify and hold Newcomer Funeral Service Group, its subsidiaries and affiliates, agents, officers, directors, He stayed on the phone with us until we followed his directions and all was better. His parents and mine were such good friends. You will be missed by many Dr. Bob! View ceremony time and location and leave condolences here. Dr jacoby came by and stopped. Dr. Jacoby was our family physician. Dr. Jacoby was my families doctor and also my doctor growing up. Services Unique as life Find A Loved One Evan Matthews January 25th Norman "Mick" Grove March 1st Lewis "Duke" Streeter February 21st Jesse Schulz February 18th Patricia "Patti-Jo" Schiefelbein February 17th Amy Ewing February 15th Bob Brunkow, 82, Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. I have always and will always think the world of the whole Jacoby family. I am sorry to see the passing of a Thomas. How blessed we are to have enjoyed his gracious company for so many years. Dr. Jacoby was my doctor for over 20 years. 785-215-8386Office hours are by appointment only.Please call us to schedule an appointment. He had other passions including his family and playing the organ, and he worked as hard on his outside activities as he did in his practice. Last Updated: 02/10/2015 While the wait was sometimes long in his exam room, I never minded because I enjoyed looking through his many baby books with pictures of the babies he delivered and more as they grew over the years. He was an amazing person RIP! Dr Jacoby delivered me on Aug 29th 1988, He also delivered my son and daughter in 2009 and 2011. Tom was in several of my business classes at Washburn. Bob was always so friendly and kind towards me. Everyone loved Bob. You agree to indemnify and hold Newcomer Funeral Service Group, its subsidiaries and affiliates, agents, officers, directors, Please also sign me up for Penwell-Gabel's email newsletter. and our florist needs a few hours to craft your arrangement. Dr. Jacoby was a wonderful doctor , he delivered my son , Jason, on April 27 Th 1976. Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries. You grant Newcomer Funeral Service Group, its affiliates, related entities, and/or assigns a royalty-free, perpetual, I have known him and gone to school with him since kindergarten at Lowman Hill. "Judy" Price, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. It was great to see you at Bob and Jans 50th. He truly loved his babies and his patients. distribute any submitted writing or Material that: We reserve the right to remove any submitted writing, photo(s), or any other Material that does not meet the He sat at the spinet and played Franz Liszt's Il Sospiro for the assembled choir. He was a brilliant man and a very well-respected physician in Topeka. ~ Herla Sue Spencer Overbey - August 16, 2020. So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Dr. Jacoby was more like a friend to me and my family and he always took sure great care of my parents as well. He was my dr for forever..and his wife Anita..I'm so sorry to hear this..Rest in peace..thoughts and prayers with his family. He had the best team working with him as well. Newcomer Funeral Service Group reserves the right to read and screen all submissions prior to publishing them on the website, Since Liz and I lived in Lexington, Kentucky, caring for her was a loving challenge. I will miss him dearly! The times we shared on nearly countless Scout adventures are not forgotten. You delivered myself and my 4 brothers and all of our children minus a 4 year old. He and his roommate Bosco Meredith were the reason I made great grades that year, and in a large way, Bob was responsible for my having the opportunity to attend medical school. Patricia L. "Pat'' Morgan - Angels Above Cremation & Funeral Home Services I loved having Dr. Jacoby & his team care for me & my family! Dr Jacoby became my primary care provider in 1986 for the birth of my youngest daughter. I wanted to thank him for his support for me all those years ago. We will treat your information with the utmost confidentiality and not share or distribute it in any way. If you need an arrangement delivered in less than He delivered me 31 years ago and was my doctor until the day he retired. Rest well. He was always smiling and happy to help his patients with whatever he had in his "black bag". Our Funeral Home. 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd generality of the previous sentence, you authorize Newcomer Funeral Service Group to include the writing and/or Material inaccurate, unfair, contains gross exaggeration or unsubstantiated claims, violates the privacy Topeka Obits - Online Obituaries, Funeral Notices and Death Records Charisse was born to Ethel M. Garrison Visitation: Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00pm, Service: Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 1:00pm. Later in life, he graciously shared this musical talent by playing the organ at my wedding. I am saddened to hear that Dr Jacoby has passed away. He was such a wonderful Doctor.. You and your family are in our up most prayers Dr Jacoby was my Family Doctor starting in 1974. She was Visitation: Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am, Service: Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11:00am. He lost to Linda Zimmer, but I thought he deserved the win. My thoughts and prayers with Anita and family. We enioyed traveling with you on the Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island trip in 2014. He was one of a kind and his other colleagues and I respected him greatly. "Marge" Liggett, 93, of Berryton, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Renee D. Watts, 59, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. He recruited the two of us to join him after I completed my residency in 1977.During our time in Topeka from 1977-79, we worked alongside Bob to care for many young families and I delivered over 200 babies. Site for 30 days. More Sandra Jean French Many fond memories. Deputies confiscate fentanyl pills in Topeka bust. connection to this Site, or from your violation of these Terms of Use. They looked forward to taking their school pictures into him to put on their page in his photo albums. Later in 1975 he played a very important part in our lives for which we remain very thankful. We asked that the jurors address the city and demand that we do something about the crime in the streets, Devkota said. Lol. He told me that tip changed the way he practiced ever after! Tom was an asset to our department, with his years of experience and knowledge of transmission operations. This functionality is temporarily unavailable. Dr. Jacoby delivered my daughter on Thanksgiving at 7 PM, spending many hours of the holiday with us in the delivery room! Newcomer Funeral Service Group will not intentionally post, transmit, display, publish, or I loved that he confirmed he bought the huge beautiful rock that is in our yard (he owned the land before we built our house), albeit my Mom was convinced the ice glaciers dropped it there. Dr. Jacoby delivered 3 of our 4 children and was a kind and caring doctor. I am thankful for the privilege of having known Tom. He was brilliant, accomplished and humble. Of course you know that. I so sorry to hear about his death. Anita and family, I am truly sorry for your loss! For a full version of our online obituary policy, please click, 2023 Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. Lots of good fond memories we have shared with you and Dr Bob. Love you AnitaJodie Means, Anita,So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We will miss you, and we are so better having known you. One of these that he and I shared was music. 2843 SE Minnesota / Topeka, KS 66605, Southwest Chapel Best, Amy Seymour. Obituaries. I had heard stories about how he kept books and pictures on each baby he delivered and I really wanted to have him as our doctor and to be able to share our pictures! TOPEKA (KSNT) - One day after a Shawnee County jury found a man not guilty in the shooting death of an innocent bystander, his attorney says he's about to be a free man for the first ti state law of the Site at which Newcomer performed funeral services for you or your family. Pat is survived by her sister Dody Todd (John), sister-in-law Dolly Morgan, nephews Duff Morgan (Karyn), Monty Hinsen, nieces Tricia Deedrick (Phil), Janice Purney (Steve), Neely Todd and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. John Robben, 58, of Meriden, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. I was privileged to know him through encounters in the medical community. Take care of you Anita. Please accept our sympathy. She was born June 1, 1936,. My prayers go out to Anita and his family. PATRICIA SLIDER OBITUARY Patricia Ann "Patti" Slider, (73), died June 30 , 2020. I worked as one of Dr Jacoby's receptionist. What a great doctor, encourager and lover of children. No one drew a breath from about the tenth measure until he lifted his hands from the keyboard at the end. I had 3 children and he had alot of patience with me when I was a young mom. Bob was in Bill's High School Sunday School class. Dr. Robert E. Jacoby II, 74, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. By submitting any writing or material to this Site, including, for example, information, Anita, I will remember Bob with his gentle voice & caring ways. When he told me that he was retiring, I was so sad. Directions, Southeast Chapel My mother was a patient of his and so I was able to meet him. He will be greatly missed by many. It has been many years since we worked together but it was always clear how much you and Bob loved each other and how you cherished your family. Bob and I went to school in Topeka together.