Jane A. Eikleberry

Jane A. Eikleberry, 88, of Salina, died Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Salina. She was born on November 29, 1935, to Evelyn and Burton Jackson of Barnard, Kansas.

Jane graduated from Barnard High School, where she was Homecoming Queen. She attended Kansas State University and Bethany College. Jane moved to Salina, where she worked for various county offices in the old Saline County Courthouse. She also worked for First National Bank, Morrison Grain, and a debt-collection business.

While working in the courthouse, Jane met Ernest Eikleberry, who she married in 1960. Their daughter, Leslie, was born nearly a year later. Jane loved her family dearly.

Jane will be remembered for her laugh, which was contagious. She could find something funny in just about any situation. She also enjoyed visiting with family and friends for hours on end.

Jane enjoyed sewing, French hand sewing, reading, and Chiefs football and Royals baseball. Jane was a member of several Bible study groups and even led one. She also participated in the Piece Makers sewing group at the senior center.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ernie. She is survived by her daughter, Leslie; her brother, Jere (Elaine); nieces Lori (Jeff) and Jennifer (Tracy) and their families; a number of cousins; and a multitude of friends, including Chuck and Bobbi Shannon, Wayne and Dorothy Owen, and Dan and Janet Sparks.

Visitation is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Friday, August 23, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth Street, with family in attendance from 5-7 p.m. The funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24, at Ryan Mortuary, with a private burial in the Brookville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salina Emergency Aid / Food Bank or Salina Animal Services.

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