Elaine S. Hillis

Elaine S. Hillis, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at a Topeka care facility. She was born January 21, 1943 in Marshall County, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Clara (Broxterman) Kotapish.

Elaine graduated from Irving High School in Irving, Kansas. She was employed as an Accountant for the State of Kansas for over 40 years before retiring. She was an avid sports fan which included Kansas State Athletics, the Royals and her grandchildren’s sporting events.

Elaine married Fredrick "Dean" Hillis on February 23, 1963 in Blue Rapids, Kansas. He preceded her in death on September 13, 2023. She was also preceded in death by her sister, LaVon Young in 2011.

Survivors include children, Scott (Michelle) Hillis of Clayton, Ohio, Stacey (Randy) Elskamp of Topeka and three grandchildren, Ashley, Madison and Alec.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2026 at Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. Burial will follow in Topeka Cemetery. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the funeral home followed by a visitation from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St., Topeka, Kansas 66604-3720.

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