Dr Jacoby was my doctor for over 15 years, and he delivered both of my children. I offer my family's condolences to your whole family. Pat Morgan went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2023. in engineering from the University of Kansas in 1973. Patricia L. "Pat'' Morgan - Angels Above Cremation & Funeral Home Services He had generations of patients that came to see him which tells you how much he is loved and respected. Meals Arkansas City, Kansas February 26, 2023 (74 years old) View obituary Janet Louise Gafney Overland Park, Kansas We returned from Africa in 2008 and to Topeka in 2009. I remember going to a party at your home many years ago 0and he had a crate next to his chair full of charts which he still needed to dictate! Anita and family, So sorry to hear of your loss.It's been many years since we worked together at Women's Clinic but have fond memories of you and Bob. - Heather Strobel, Melody, Becky just shared this news with me. Patricia L. "Pat'' Morgan. Newcomer Funeral Service Group assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the content of this Site, as well as any 785-354-8558. He was a friend to all, it seemed. I remember attending Bob's competition performance at the Topeka Civic Symphony Youth Talent Auditions when he was a senior in high school. Great compassionate doctor and man. Topeka, KS 66610 Best, Amy Seymour. We will miss him.Robert and maria johnson and family. BTopeka, KS 66618. Marcia Ackerman Obituary (1952 - 2020) - Topeka, KS - Lawrence Journal Last Updated: 02/10/2015 Thoughts & prayers to Anita & family. He wrote a medical prescription for her to receive a Coors beer when she requested it with dinner. The last time I saw him was when he and Anita traveled to Chicago to help us celebrate my mother's (his Aunt's) 80th birthday. Topeka Obituaries | Obits for the Topeka, KS Area - Legacy.com I'm so sorry for loss of a great man and doctor. I remember when I was at the hospital one time and walked by the newborn nursery. My mother had to moved to Presbyterian Manor in Topeka. He always spoke highly of his family. Everyone loved Bob. A jury found Baird not guilty on Thursday. this Site, which means (i.) Jeanne Marie (Hickey)Urish, 64 of Scranton, KS passed away peacefully on Jan. 28,2023 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, after a Visitation: Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am, Service: Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00am. 888-293-2252. He guided me through several health challenges, and I will always be grateful for his ability to project an optimistic, caring approach toward his patients. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. She was Visitation: Monday, March 6, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00pm, Service: Monday, March 6, 2023 at 12:00pm. three (3) hours, please call Anita, So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Prayers are with his family. I was so sorry to hear about BoBs accident and passing. He was such a good person and always so kind. 2843 SE Minnesota He was kind, courteous, and fun to talked to, he made it seem as if Id known him long time. ~ Diane and Jim Renner - August 21, 2020, Melody and family,I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my prayers. He will be sorely missed. Prayers and condolences to all his family. She was born December 22, Visitation: Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Service: Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10:30 am. 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. I want to share one humorous story that reveals his heart and maybe comforting to you. Rest in heaven. So I was shocked and so sorry to hear of Toms death. RITA BOCK OBITUARY. advertises, promotes or offers to trade any goods or services; is intended primarily to promote a cause or movement, whether political, religious or other; contains copyrighted content (copyrighted articles, illustrations, images, lyrics, photos, poems, text, Visitation: Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 9:00am to 10:00am, Service: Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:00am. He was a shining star, both as a physician and as an example of whom God calls us to be. I was one of Dr. Jacoby's first patients in 1975 when he opened his practice in the Continental Medical Building. reserves the right, at any time, to modify, alter, or update these Terms of Use without Kathy Spees Vaughn, I worked with Dr Jacoby when he delivered babies at St Francis. My prayers go out to Anita and his family. Corky & Janice Armstrong, Anita and family,I was so sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Jacoby. Janis Hetrick. Topeka, KS MARCIA ACKERMAN OBITUARY Marcia Sue Ackerman, 67, Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Your flower arrangement will be custom-made upon your order, Anita I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's death and am very saddened. Bob was also family and we are glad to see him yesterday at his sister Joyce's home. the possibility of such damages, whether in an action under contract, negligence, or any other theory, arising out of or in Richard A. Cody, 75, of Overbrook, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The video of memories was wonderful. connection to this Site, or from your violation of these Terms of Use. Gregory James Pease, 79, died gently at his home near Lake Jivaro east of Topeka, at 2:30 a.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020. 3.) Flipper will be missed at our water volleyball. A great doctor, a fine musician, and a wonderful man. The Berry Family. you expressly agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. He was full of love kindness and compassion. I wanted to thank him for his support for me all those years ago. Directions, Southeast Chapel Dr. Jacoby was a one of a kind provider that truly cared for each and everyone of his patients. I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Dr. Robert E. Jacoby II, 74, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. Bob touched so many, many lives through his music, medicine , church and friendships. We would text each other throughout the years and pray for one another. His parents and mine were such good friends. He always loved seeing pictures of my children. She was born June 1, 1936,. His memorial established with the church music department put a big smile on my face - the music will go on. Dr. Jacoby cared for us and our young son when we first moved to Topeka, recommended to us by a friend who had been a medical school classmate. He delivered me 31 years ago and was my doctor until the day he retired. I know all the other pharmaceutical folks who interacted with him feel the same. Dr. Jacoby helped delivered our son, Nathan, March 19, 1982. We will miss you, and we are so better having known you. Directions. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Janet Lassiter Walbert, ~ Janet Lassiter Walbert - June 22, 2020. Michelle Smith, PhD, Anita and family,We are so sad to hear about Dr. Jacoby's passing. I loved him Anita.. Shirley Koci, Dear Dr. Jacobys Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was lucky to get into his family practice when I was pregnant with our first baby. I have always respected him professionally through the years and enjoyed his wisdom and humor with the card group. I know you will miss him terribly and so thankful you have great memories with him. So sad. and our florist needs a few hours to craft your arrangement. Memorial Park Cemetery. 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. I could tell so many stories about him and how caring and compassionate he was, but he always used to tell me that he will always remember the day that I was born. He also delivered both of my children. RIP, Dr Jacoby was a wonderful doctor and very caring person. Know that Im thinking about you and your beautiful family, and praying for comfort for all of you. Topeka, KS 66604. Dorthy Spees Grohs, Dr. Jacoby was my first boss. distribute, reproduce and create derivative works from all writing and/or Material you provide to Newcomer Funeral Service I had ran out of gas and was stranded on 17th street. Tom was born June 10, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Bud and Barbara (Duff) Morris. Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals and Receptions - John Robben 1962 - 2020 My family was a patient when he first started until he retired. I was proud to have been one of his partners. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful man! He was a gifted musician and generous of his time, and highly respected by his partners and colleagues. He means so much to me. Small things made big differences at that age. Our love to his family, Bill and Betty Calderwood, ~ Bill and Betty Calderwood - June 4, 2020. 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 He was by far the greatest doc of all times! you are the author of the Material, or (ii.) Melody and family, we never had the honor of meeting Tom, but if he married you he must have been a fine man. We are deeply saddened to hear of his death - our God used him mightily here on earth and now Bob is rejoicing in His presence. Prayers for you all. He will be greatly missed. Although Dr. Jacoby was not our primary care physician, he delivered our firstborn daughter and also provided occasional checkups for our children. Rick and I were one of his FIRST patients when he opened his medical practice. Our prayers are with Anita, their sons, Melba his mother, Joyce Cobb his sister, and brother David and Sue Jacoby. Subject to our right to remove Material, Newcomer Funeral Service Group guarantees that each Message Book will remain on this He taught me so many things that you can never learn in a classroom! Im so sorry and if there is anything I can please let my family know! Though I still have a few years to go, I was hoping he'd have been there to give me advice. Bob was born May 2, 1940 in Duluth, KS, Service: Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11:00am. I worked as the employment manager at KPL and Kansas Gas Service. Ill never forget his kindness to my mother as she aged. Newcomer Funeral Service Group assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the content of this Site, as well as any You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list. He was a wonderful person and always happy to visit with me. His trains could be called The Circle of Life because he was always on track in every aspect he touched in leadership, music and medicine. He was such a kind and caring man, a great listener, and our family of five trusted in his Care for us.I had no idea of his fast accomplishments, I just knew he was a darn good doctor. Sorry to hear of Dr. Jacoby's passing. :-(. Bob was one of the finest people I have ever known. I shared her desire with him and he was quick to reply saying, "It is a simple matter to fix". advertises, promotes or offers to trade any goods or services; is intended primarily to promote a cause or movement, whether political, religious or other; contains copyrighted content (copyrighted articles, illustrations, images, lyrics, photos, poems, text, In High School, Bob was the pianist that accompanied our high school choir. Bob improved our city, and gave all to his patients and his outreach to the elderly and his church. I wanted to make sure he knew how much he meant to me. I worked as one of Dr Jacoby's receptionist. He delivered my daughter Ciera, 10.19.1989. When we left Topeka, it was sad to have to find another doctor. True friends are rare and precious. Charisse (McLaurin) Torres-Rios, 53, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023. connection to this Site, or from your violation of these Terms of Use. Because we moved from Topeka our paths haven't crossed for many years. I followed him into family medicine, and have never regretted the choice. Bob was a senior at KU when I was a freshman, In the AKL fraternity house, he took me under his wing after an illness had caused me to miss most of the first half of the semester. I think the next week in my clinical I worked with him. He was born in Lilbourn, Olyn F. Smith, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.Bill & Diana Carriger. contains vulgar, profane, abusive or hateful language, epithets or slurs, text or illustrations We enioyed traveling with you on the Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island trip in 2014. Dr. Jacoby was our family physician. 2023 All Rights Reserved | Angels Above Cremation Services | Site Privacy PolicyPowered by DogLegs.com - Internet & Mobile Marketing Studios, Next article: Anita Kathleen (Smith) Rakestraw, 2023 All Rights Reserved | Angels Above Cremation Services |. Art and Carrie Lancastercarriejlancaster@gmail.com, ~ Art and Carrie Lancaster - June 8, 2020. Peace be with you. Farewell on your journey, Dr. Jacoby, Joyce and Melba, please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother and son. I have many fond memories of him accompanying me while singing at First Presbyterian Church. Tom was born in Burlington, KS on June 19, 1947. Sincerely,Vicki (Hotchkiss) SmithCanon City, CO, ~ Vicki (Hotchkiss) Smith - June 26, 2020, A wonderful person and friend in medical school, and a wonderful and inspiring physician throughout his life. He was very easy to be around; knew so much about the natural gas distribution business and had a gift for explaining things. Anita and extended Jacoby family,We were so very saddened to hear about Bob's tragic accident. I kept in touch with Bob after high school. He was truly a family doctorand will be greatly missed. Obituary Headlines, View current celebrity deaths on Legacy.com. He was always smiling and happy to help his patients with whatever he had in his "black bag". Great and amazing people. He was loved by all as a physician and man. Rest in the heavens. Obituary. Topeka, KS Joyce A. Witmer, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. So much so that when he had to come into the hospital at 5am to deliver my youngest, clearly was asleep right before, he was smiling and said "ready to have a baby??". I will be praying for you! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. owner to post the Material on this Site. He will be greatly missed by all. ~ Herla Sue Spencer Overbey - August 16, 2020. What a kind and smart man he was. I was sad to hear the news of Dr. Jacobys passing. May God bless and comfort you all in the days ahead. Mr. Forbes spoke at my Eagle Scout ceremony and their devotion to scouting is to be admired. He will be truly missed! As a new young nurse many years ago, I appreciated Dr. Jacobys respect for nurses and their input in patient care. Topeka, KS JOHN STAUFFER OBITUARY John "Scott" Stauffer, 60, of Overbrook passed away peacefully on August 23, 2020. Time with Tom would go quickly and you always felt he cared about you. Carol Brown. Love, Lonnie Feagan, We are so sorry to hear of Dr. Bob's passing. View upcoming funeral services, obituaries, and funeral flowers for Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel in Topeka, KS, US. resources, accounts, passwords, servers or networks connected to or accessible through this Site or He was a great guy and he will be sorely missed. We were always very happy with the care we received from both of you. I always enjoyed working with him, He was a kind man and good doctor. standards described in Section 2 above, or for any other reason whatsoever. He substituted for me as organist several times at Central Congregational. You also represent and warrant that the writing Anita, I will remember Bob with his gentle voice & caring ways. He would light up the room talking about delivering babies. 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. I enjoyed getting to know him until he retired in 2012. 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd I am so sorry for your loss. Blessings to you and your family. warrant that the Material you submit does not violate these Terms of Use, that it will not He will be missed! I miss you all and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. He had such a zest for life -- an eternal curiosity and desire for learning new things -- a wonderful physician and human being. You also grant Newcomer Obituary for Thomas E. Forbes, 1947 - 2020 Topeka, KS. She lived to be 100 years old under his great care. ~ Robert and maria Johnson - June 13, 2020, Anita and family, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He kept tons of pictures in many photo albums of all the children that he delivered and he would get photos from all his children when they had appointments and as they grew up and had families of their own. That is so true! Jack passed peacefully with his wife holding his hand on November 30, 2020, at the age of 64. manufacturing and marketing products using such Information. Dr. Jacoby delivered 3 of our 4 children and was a kind and caring doctor. He will be greatly missed by many. I just discovered that Dr. Jacoby passed away. A jury found Baird not guilty on Thursday. He was born in Springfield, Illinois on December 14, 1941. It was so neat to see pictures of myself as well as pictures of my two kids. Joyce, Reagan, Bryan and all of the Jacoby family, Im so terribly sorry for the loss of Uncle Bob. Nancy Bruce Ratch (nee Read), 86, of Topeka, KS passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. As many others have stated, I will never forget Dr. Jacoby and his legacy of love and caring for mankind. statutory, or common law rights. From Dec. 4, 2020 onward, our daily celebrity news obituaries can be found at Legacy.com. I am praying for his family, he will truly be missed and always remembered. He always had the best attitude. twelve (12) hours, please call I learned patience from him in the birth process and also caring. We'll be thinking about you. Sheron Eaden. RIP Dr Jacoby. Newcomer Funeral Service Group He stayed on the phone with us until we followed his directions and all was better. Robert O. I have such fond memories of working as his office nurse for 5 years from 1979-1984. I was a very fortunate person to have Bob as my doctor and a great collaborative musician numerous times. He will be missed. Condolence Messages will remain on this Site for the duration of the Message Book. Obituaries in Topeka, KS - The Topeka Capital-Journal: Local News As a physician, Bob tended both my parents, and as organist he played for my father's memorial service-I asked him for Virgil Fox's arrangement of Bach's setting of Nun Danket Alle Gott and it was a roof raiser! I always remember Tom's smiling, friendly face and his gentle manner along with his caring demeanor. you provide in a searchable format that may be accessed by users of this Site and other Web sites. He remembered all of my family whom he cared for. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church 817 SW Harrison St. Topeka, KS 66612; (please list Music Fund in the memo line). Agnes Le Blanc Montgomery, 93, Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. I don't think I would have believed him if he said he played high school football.Hoping peace and strength will be with his family and friends. Prayers. Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss. His kindness toward us as a young couple will always be a treasured memory. 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. the Material is I'll never forget him as a Outstanding Physician and he can not be replaced even as he retired, him and his wife Anita who is also a sweet lady who I dearly miss as well they both can never be replaced by another Dr that's how wonderful Dr. Jacoby was.I am sorry for your loss Anita and may God be with you throughout the days, weeks, months and years to come. I met him when I played for the Topeka Civic Youth Symphony Auditions. Without limiting the I took lessons from Richard for a while duding my college years, but not enough due to my efforts to complete a degree in piano from KU. Never found anyone like him!! We returned to Africa as missionaries in 1983. . Anita, Im sorry for your loss. He was kind & caring. Site for 30 days. 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. She was shot and killed by a stray bullet that Baird said he fired in self defense. 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 Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Acquitted murder suspect set for release from jail, Kansas governor slams NYC mayors Topeka comments, Scherzer tests pitch clock limits, gets quick-pitch, 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado,, Mikal Bridges helps Nets rally to stun Celtics, 115-105, NASCAR star Elliott has leg surgery after snowboard, KCPD officers shot in standoff released from hospital, WATCH: Explosives detonate section of Flint Hills, Former TPD chief dies days after turning 100-years-old, Sign Up For The Latest News And Emails Alerts. Dr. Jacoby was definitely one of a kind and an example of someone that was doing exactly what he was meant to do. He will be greatly missed at both places - especially as we begin to open up and meet together in person. inaccurate, unfair, contains gross exaggeration or unsubstantiated claims, violates the privacy He will always be remembered with his black Dr. bag on the run. I will always remember him. Love, light and prayers. My sincere sympathies go out to Bobs family. After moving to the west coast, I was blessed to spend time with Bob and Anita each year camping at Cape Lookout State Park in Oregon. Sincerely, Ben and Klara, ~ Klara and Ben Meseke - August 16, 2020. We will treat your information with the utmost confidentiality and not share or distribute it in any way. Prayers for healing.