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Katherine Breitenstein Obituary

KATHERINE LOUISE BREITENSTEIN Katherine Louise "Kathy" Breitenstein (née Sinclair) passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 80. Kathy is lovingly remembered by her husband, Gene Breitenstein. She is survived by her daughters Brenda McDonnell and Jill Rhodes; sons-in-law Jim McDonnell and Brian Rhodes; daughter-in-law Mary Breitenstein; and her cherished granddaughters: Jessie Rhodes, Anna, Ava, Ella, and Emma Breitenstein. She is also remembered by her siblings, Nancy Russell, Carol Sinclair, Ned Sinclair, and Meggie Sussman. Kathy was preceded in death by her son, Brian Breitenstein. Per Kathy's wishes, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606. Katherine "Kathy" Louise Breitenstein

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Published by The Kansan from Sep. 17 to Sep. 20, 2025.

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Molly Brown

September 18, 2025

You are all forever in my heart as Kathy will be. My second Mom!! She got me through so many things. She loved me as one of her own. I will never forget all the trips to Melvern lake, all the cool recipes Brenda and I would try when Kathy got the ingredients for us, all the prayers we prayed together, getting to live with you guys when I attempted to go to college and all the love and caring she gave to me. She was such a big part of my life for such a long time. I love you all and I am so deeply sorry for this loss!

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