Dateline: Olmitz, KS

Name of Deceased: Genevieve “Genny” Bartonek                   Age: 86

Date of Death: July 9, 2016

Place of Death: Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: April 5, 1930 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Max C. and Mary (Stelder) Axman

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Lorain Bartonek June 2, 1954 at Olmitz, KS.  He died February 20, 1993.

She was a graduate of St. Ann High School, and attended Sacred Heart College in Wichita.

A lifetime resident of Olmitz, Genny had been a stocker and door greeter for Wal-Mart, Great Bend, from 1985-2004.  In her earlier employment, along with being a committed farm wife, Genny was a teacher for a rural school district, encompassing 5 schools.  She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz, Daughters of Isabella, and the Altar Society.  She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and above all, spending time with her grandchildren.  She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and was known for her kindness, generosity, gentleness, and devotion to her Church and God.

SURVIVORS

two sons: Frank Bartonek and wife Lynn of Conway Springs, KS

James Bartonek and wife Dee of Olmitz, KS

two daughters: Mary Thompson and husband Mark of Topeka, KS

Norma Schneider and husband Dave of Great Bend, KS

one brother: Tony Axman and wife Karen of Great Bend, KS

two sisters: Mary Baker and husband Clint of Great Bend, KS

Martina Axman of Olmitz, KS

12 grandchildren:  Nancy Tyler, Katie Erker, Mark Bartonek, Shaun Bartonek, Brett Thompson, Amy Leiker, Emily Laskowski, Denise Zink, Beth Schneider, Justus Bartonek, Demi Bartonek, and Danica Bartonek.

15 Great Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Sylvester Axman, Leonard Axman, and Max W. Axman; and by one sister, Maggie Wirtz.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 12, 2016, St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz

Vigil with D of I Rosary:  7:00 pm, Monday, July 11, at St. Ann Catholic Church

Interment: St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz, Kansas

Visitation:    11:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 11, 2016 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington, KS

Memorial Fund: St. Ann Catholic Church to benefit window restoration or Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

 

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