Agnes Ann Ryan, 70, passed away on July 17, 2023, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kan. She was born on Sept. 25, 1952, in Manhattan, Kan., the daughter of Isadore and Elizabeth (Scheck) Leiker. On July 8, 1981, she married John Ryan in Miami, Okla. 

A lifetime area resident, Agnes worked as a computer programmer for the Fuller Brush Company for 34 years prior to her retirement in 2012. She was a dedicated Catholic, being a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima, active with St. Joseph Catholic Church and School, serving as a “grandfriend” for students, and was even prayed through the gates of Heaven by Father Terrance Klein. Agnes enjoyed crocheting and sewing, using her green thumb in gardening, and was an avid funeral goer, offering comfort to all that she knew. Her heart was bigger than her body and she loved with all of it, taking care of everyone and was always ready and willing to help anyone. She didn’t know a stranger.

Agnes is survived by her husband of 42 years, John; two sons, Daniel (Victoria) Ryan of Lindsborg, and Stoney (Angie) Ryan of Ellinwood; three daughters, Amanda “Amy” Crawford of Ellinwood, Tamara “Tammy” (Darren) Dauber of Ellinwood, and Shira Ryan of Lyons; 19 grandchildren, Kyle (Sarah) Ryan, Kaylie (fiancé Matthew Adams) Ryan, Kristian Ryan, Kamryn Ryan, Cassandra Crane, Troy Crane, Kenya (Kaden) Kretzer, Xathan Ryan, Casey Ann Ryan, Paige VanSteenburgh, Ison Dauber, RhiAnn Dauber, Keith Burke, Dalton White, Shayla (Michael) Mills, Zeppelin Zimmerman, Axl Ryan, Jamey Wood, and Ella Mae Lynn Wood; 18 great grandchildren with one on the way. After growing up and living most of her life as an only child, Agnes was blessed after discovering she was the oldest of several biological siblings, including a brother, Seth Hoff; and four sisters, Sandra Peters, Norma Mason, Rita Shannon, and Barbara Calahan. She is preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren, Taylor Langen and Taylor Wood; a great grandchild, Emmitt Mills; and two sisters, Hilda Shannon and Laura Groneberg.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 20, 2023, from noon to 4 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kan. Further visitation with family receiving guests will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, Kan., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with vigil starting at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kan. Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS.  67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, July 20, 2023