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Billie Jessepe Obituary

TOPEKA, KS – Billie Lois Jessepe, 58, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020.

She was born December 27, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Phillip and Angeline (Belaire) Jessepe.

Billie was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Billie married Anthony Marshno. He survives in Topeka. Other survivors include five children, Qua-Tow Thomas, Ron Thomas and his wife, Michelle Yoshida, Tah-Sheena Alcantar, and her husband, Francis, Ethan Jennings and Tah-Vayah Alcantar-Law; her grandchildren, Cesar, Julio and Sergio Regalado, Tahla-Quah and Tah-Lea Law, Malakai Rice, Sabriel Thomas, Jeffery, Vincent, Lincoln and Naomi Jennings; all of Topeka.; and five siblings, Elvon Belaire, Karen Jessepe and her husband, Ben, Boyce Jessepe, Ewart Jessepe and Francis Ray Jessepe.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Billie enjoyed spending time with family, going to the casino, fishing, cooking and playing card games.

Honoring her request, cremation is planned. A private family ceremony will take placed at her home. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel in Topeka is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Anthony Marshno.