Linda Bahret 1942-2026
Linda Eddy Bahret, 84, of Topeka, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
She was born Sept. 27, 1942, in Havensville, the daughter of Roscoe and Pearl (Eddy) Bahret. She grew up in Havensville and graduated from Onaga High School in 1961.
Linda moved to Topeka after high school and married Robert O. Brunkow in 1965. They had a daughter, Peggy, in 1966. They later divorced. She was a stay-home mom. She moved back to Havenville in 1985 to the family farm. Linda relocated back to Topeka around 2003.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Pearl Bahret; her brother, Blair Bahret and his wife Carol; and five nieces and nephews.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Bob) Rhoades of Topeka; son, Eddy (Summer) Anderson of Oklahoma City, Okla.; three grandchildren, Enzlei (Brandon), Kaleb and Colton of Oklahoma City, Okla.; a great-granddaughter, Clover, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and seven nieces and nephews.
Linda was one of a kind! She was funny, loved to tell jokes, play cards and play bingo. She moved into Oak Creek senior living in 2020. She loved all staff members and the other residents. They had so much fun and the stories! She never met a stranger, cussed like a sailor and loved you like you were her own.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23 at 4700 S.W. 17th St, Topeka, KS 66604. Entombment will follow at Mount Hope Mausoleum. Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals and Receptions in Topeka is assisting the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Creek Senior Living, 3224 S.W. 29th St., Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
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