Geraldine Eteeyan 1944-2026

Geraldine Agnes Eteeyan, 81, of Kansas City, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her home.

She was born Dec. 31, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of William Eteeyan, Sr. and Alice (Wahquahboshkuk) Eteeyan.

Geraldine attended four years at Marty Indian Mission and later earned her GED. She was an office assistant for the State of Kansas for more than 20 years.

She was a member of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Alice Eteeyan; and five sisters, Rose Pahmahmie Maxwell, Barbara Green, Jane Lesley Eteeyan, Betty Jo Eteeyan and Pearl Pahmahmie.

Survivors include her brother, William “Bill” Eteeyan Jr. of St. Joseph, Mo.

Private burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements.

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