Jacob Vanderblomen 1968-2018

Jacob Sylvester “Neshїskēk” Vanderblomen, 50, Topeka, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in Topeka.

He was born March 5, 1968, in Topeka, the son of John Matthew and Ada Merle Wahquahboshkuk Vanderblomen. He attended Royal Valley High School and later received his G.E.D. He also attended Washburn Tech for heating and cooling.

Mr. Vanderblomen served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include a daughter, Mary Jo Vanderblomen, Mayetta; a sister, Theresa Bravo, Topeka; two brothers, John Vanderblomen Jr. and Christopher Vanderblomen, both of Topeka; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A dinner and wake will be held Sunday evening, Dec. 16 at Gunzy’s homeplace. Burial with military honors will be held Monday morning, Dec. 17 in the Danceground Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements.