Neil Edwin Maholland, 83, Topeka, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012. He was born July 18, 1928 in Ada to Ralph E. and Sarah (Van Meter) Maholland.

Neil attended Milo, Ada, and Spring Creek Schools, and Coffeyville Junior College. He worked as a construction contractor and then as the county engineer for Lincoln County. Neil served as mayor of Barnard for years and enjoyed his work to improve the city. One of his greatest accomplishments was his part in getting the community building built in Barnard. Neil was a longtime member of the Barnard Lions Club.

Neil married Marjorie Cozad on July 18, 1948. They lived 54 of their 59 years together in Barnard, which they always considered their home.

Neil was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marjorie on June 22, 2008; his only sister Betty Keating, and his great-grandson Eli Eckman.

Survivors include his three sons, Terry Maholland and his wife Della of Ozark, MO, Jeffrey Maholland and his wife Sandy of Salina, Randy Maholland and his wife Karen of Salina; his daughter Melody Witte of Topeka; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 A.M., Monday at the Barnard United Methodist Church with Pastor Kaye Metzler officiating. Burial will be in Milo Cemetery, Barnard. Visitation will be from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. Sunday at the Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis where the family will receive friends from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Memorials may be made to the Barnard Lions Club.