JUDITH  J.  HRYMECKI 

Judith J. Hrymecki, age 74 years, of Albert, Kansas passed away at her home in Albert on Sunday evening, July 12, 2015.  Judith was born on January 9, 1941 at White Heath, Illinois to Robert Dwight and Nannie Elizabeth (Parker) Robinson. She was united in marriage to John J. Hrymecki on December 14, 1979 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakley, Michigan, and the couple made their home in Chapin, Michigan for fifteen years and then in Owosso, Michigan for fifteen years prior to moving to Albert, Kansas in 2009.  While in Michigan, Judith worked for Universal Electric, Woodards Furniture, and Ovid Convalescent Home.  She and her husband John also were members and custodians at Gilead Baptist Church in Owosso, Michigan for many years. She enjoyed quilting, flower gardening, collecting chicken figurines (and really anything “chicken”), and was truly happiest caring for her family.

Survivors include her husband, John J. Hrymecki of Albert, Kansas; five sons:  Rick (and his wife, Kari) Sexton of Gosport, Indiana, Randy (and his wife, Tammy) Sexton of Winterhaven, Florida, Greg (and his wife, Jessica) Bridenger of Nampa, Idaho, Wade Sexton of Michigan, and Steve (and his wife, Roxeanne) Sexton of Albert, Kansas; one stepson, Billy Hrymecki of St. Johns, Michigan and one step-daughter, Michelle (and her husband, Tim) Perry of Portland, Michigan; seventeen grandchildren and thirty-five great-grandchildren; two sisters:  Sue (and her husband, Jim) Haworth of Owosso, Michigan and Irene (and her husband, Dan) Arnold of Brantford, Ontario, Canada.  Judith was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and seven sisters.

According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen.  There will be no viewing or services at this time. A Graveside Memorial Service and inurnment will be held at the Albert Community Cemetery at rural Albert, Kansas at a later date.  The family has requested that memorials be designated in care of the family.  Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at https://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php.

Arrangements Entrusted To

Charter Funerals

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS  67530

(620) 793-6161

Albert – Beverly Ann Comer, 68, passed away July 8, 2015 at her home in Albert, KS.

She was born July 8, 1947 at Miles City, Montana, the daughter of Harry F. and Lola M. Hartman Harmoning. She graduated in 1965 from Billings High School in Billings, MT. A longtime Barton/Pawnee County resident, she was a Senior Administrative Assistant in the Activity Dept. for Larned State Hospital for 29 ½ years and was awarded non-uniform employee for the year for the state of Kansas.

On April 12, 1989 she married Dennis (Fuzz) Dale Comer at Larned, KS. He survives.

She was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, Albert and the VFW Auxiliary, Larned.

Survivors include: one son, Russell A. Shore (Kami), Lubbock, TX; one step-son, Denny Comer Jr. (Stephanie), Clearwater, KS; three daughters, Leslie A. Shore, Larned; Kimberly K. ( Todd) Porter, Wichita; Kristey L. (Todd) Andrews, Camby OR; four sisters: Judy Williams, Michigan; Betty Ready, Great Falls, MT; Carol Osen, Molt, MT; Elaine Harmoning, Laurel, MT; two brothers, Henry Harmoning, Billings, MT; Eugene Harmoning, Tacoma, WA; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and her faithful puppy, Prudence Jane Comer.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Nancy Johnson.

Funeral service will be 2p.m. Saturday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Rev. Mark Lovett and Vicar Adam Barkley presiding. Visitation will be from 9am to 8pm Thursday, and Friday, at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be 2p.m. Monday, July 13th in the Lowell Cemetery, Lowell, KS.

Memorials may be sent to Heartland Cancer Patient Care, Great Bend in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Burdett – Colleen Delp, 84, passed away in her home in Burdett on July 7, 2015.

This obituary was written personally by Colleen in her own words.

My obituary – Colleen Delp
Born April 14, 1931 – Died July 7, 2015
Blessed with many friends and a great family, I had a good life. I was privileged to be a citizen of the United States of America where, at this place and time in history, I could pursue my passion in history, for working in clay, painting, making music, and gardening.
My good husband of 51 years and I had 2 loving children: Charisse (Delp) Beadles, and Bryan Delp, and were blessed with 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
As you read this I am taking on a new role, as is the nature of things, but I wish you all, here on earth, peace and love always.

Colleen was born April 14, 1931 in Shallow Water, Kansas. Her parents were Elmer and Blanche Blankenship Collins. She was a lifetime resident of Burdett. She gave to that community her many talents of art, music and gardening.

She was survived by; her children, Bryan (Pamela) Delp, Burdett and Charisse (Lon) Beadles, Wellington; her grandchildren; Daniel (Kelsey) Delp, Wichita, Taleyna (Eric) Morris, Springfield, MO, Trista (Mark) Curzydlo, Basehor, KS, Paul (Amber) Beadles, Olpe, Andilynn Beadles, Bangor, Maine ; seven great grandchildren and her sister, Marilyn Blythe Cramer, Washington.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roy Neil Delp, Jr.; brothers, Elmer Thaine Collins and Denton Collins.

A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Burdett Senior Center with a come and go at 7:00pm and a remembrance time at 7:30pm.

Memorials can be given to Pawnee Heights Community Library, Burdett EMS or Hospice of the Prairie all in care of Bryan Delp, P.O. Box 13., Burdett, KS 67523.

Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477, Larned, KS 67550 will be in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Dateline: Ft. Collins, Colorado

Name of Deceased: Koneta Anton Age: 88

Koneta Anton, 88, of Fort Collins, Colorado, peacefully passed away in her sleep, June 28, 2015. Born 10/17/1926 in New Albany, Kansas to Charles Runyon and Cynthia Runyon (Baker), she was the youngest of 12 siblings.

Having lived most of her life in Kansas, she spent the last seven years in Fort Collins where she was lovingly cared for by the nurses and staff of Collinwood Assisted Living.
In 1947, she married Walker Reames Bird in Stafford, Kansas. Together they helped manage the Bird family Poultry and Egg Company in Stafford for several years. Reames passed in 1967. For more than forty years she lived in Great Bend, Kansas where she married Quentin Anton in 1978. Quentin passed in 2007. She was the display and advertising manager for JC Penney in Great Bend for twenty plus years.

While Koneta enjoyed cooking and crafting and had a keen compassion for animals, she will be most remembered for her sense of humor.

Koneta leaves behind one daughter, Reneta Bird and a son in law, Eric Piston, of Fort Collins, two grandsons, Brandon Santoro and Blake Santoro, of Fort Collins, one brother, Russell Runyon, of Casper, Wyoming, and numerous nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Graveside Service: Friday, July 10, 2015
Time of Service: 3:00 pm
Place of Service: Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend, KS

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: William L. Johnson Age: 78
OBITUARY INFORMATION
William L. Johnson, 78, died July 1st at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. The son of Clarence “Shorty” and Ruth Lindsay Johnson, Bill was born April 11, 1937 on the family farm near Fellsburg, Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army during the late 1950s.

He married  Patricia Titus, on October 4, 1959 at Lewis, Kansas. They moved to Great Bend from Lewis in 1967 after Bill co-founded Great Bend Industries where he worked until his retirement.

Bill was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Great Bend. He served on the U.S.D. 428 Board of Education for two terms during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He  also served on many local and regional committees involving education and commerce.

Survivors include his wife of the home; three children, Tim Johnson (Susan) of Great Bend, Troy Johnson (Leslie) of Lenexa, and Teresa Johnson of Great Bend; two brothers, Richard Johnson of Spearville and Daniel Johnson of Wichita; seven grandchildren, Trent, Brittany, Blake, Evan, Kurt, Ryan, and Cara; and his beloved dachshund, Poppy. He was preceded in death by an infant sister.
SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Time of Service: 11:30 am
Place of Service: Trinity United Methodist Church in Great Bend
Officiant: Rev. Julie Shields

Memorial Fund: Golden Belt Humane Society or Donor’s Choice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530