Jacklyn Engelken

Jacklyn Louise Engelken, 76, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Jacklyn was born on January 10, 1950, in Axtell, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Kathleen Fangman Holthaus. She graduated from Baileyville High School in Baileyville, Kansas with the class of 1968. Jacklyn married Thomas Engelken on September 20, 1969, in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, Kansas. She retired from the United States Postal Service in 2009. Jacklyn was a devoted member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, a philanthropic sorority supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She volunteered at the Capper Foundation. Jacklyn enjoyed quilting, taking road trips with Thomas and was an avid reader. Her biggest love was her family. She loved family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren.

Jacklyn is survived by her husband, Thomas; daughters, Jennifer Engelken and Casey Curran (Brendan); grandsons, Frank, George and Edward Curran; sisters, Mary Haug, Lana O'Connor, Jolene File and Debbie Erwin (Eric); and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Jeanette Callaghan.

Visitation will be 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2026, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, where the rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th Street, Topeka KS 66614. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Capper Foundation and sent in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.