Jackie Lynn Sylak, 55, of Seneca, Kansas passed away February 9, 2026 after her courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Jackie was born on May 14th, 1970, in McDonald, Ohio the daughter of Susan “Sue” Bloom and Stephen “Danny” Sylak. She grew up in McDonald, graduating from McDonald High School in 1988. After high school she moved to Florida and worked as an Apartment Manager. While living in Florida, she was blessed with a daughter, Emily Kate. Jackie later moved to the Kansas City area and then eventually to Seneca, KS where she worked for 17 years at the United Bank & Trust. She has always truly enjoyed helping her customers with a friendly smile to brighten their day.
On September 19th, 2009, she married Richard F. Deters at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Benedict, KS. They celebrated 16 wonderful years of marriage. Their steadfast love for each other was evident. To this union, their son Finn Ferdinand was born.
She was a member of the Northridge Church in Seneca. She loved serving in youth ministry and had a true passion for sharing God’s word. In addition, she was also a volunteer for the Flint Hills Foster Teen Camps in Manhattan, KS.
Her favorite bible verse: Philippians 4:8 “And now, dear brother and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
Jackie will be remembered as a bright light in our lives with her beautiful smile and always making friends wherever she goes. Her children are her rays of sunshine. In her free time, she enjoyed flower gardening, walks on the beach, attending their son’s football games, driving her kite blue mini cooper, time with friends drinking tea, sharing scripture and she especially enjoyed her local town’s favorite Sweet Pea’s Bakery.
She is survived by her husband and two children: Emily Wilhelm (friend Jake) of Kansas City, MO and Finn Deters of the home. Her parents Susan “Sue” Bloom and Stephen “Danny” Sylak of Ohio. Surviving siblings are Danielle Watson, Daniel Sylak, Amanda Henry and Jeremy Darrah.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, February 13th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Northridge Church, Seneca, KS. Funeral will be held on Saturday, February 14th at 10:30 a.m. at the Northridge Church, Seneca, KS. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s, St. Benedict, KS cemetery.
Memorials may be given in Jackie’s memory to Finn Deters Education.
