Etta L. (Essman) Landis Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Etta L. (Essman) Landis (Topeka, Kansas), born in Heavener, Oklahoma, who passed away on March 26, 2020 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hal Ryles and Julia Ryles (Cline); her former husband Elmer R. Essman, Sr.; her husband Harry Landis; and her children, Elmer Essman, Jr. and Julie Anita Pekarek.
She is survived by: her son Howard "Jack" Essman of Topeka; her grandchildren, Tony Essman (Beth), Sara Abel (Troy), Amy Helt (Richard), Brenda Jessop (Matt), Sean Pekarek (Brandy), Brian Essman, William "Billy" Essman (Kristi), Denice Trawicki (Joe, Jr.) and Chandler Pekarek (Lyndsay); and her children-in-law, Betty Remmenga and Larry Pekarek. She is also survived by several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission or the North Topeka Baptist Church and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com.
