Betty Lou Vosika was born on November 30, 1929, the youngest of seven children, to Rose Nemec Vosika and Edward Vosika. Her father promptly nicknamed her Dolly. Betty enjoyed school and was an avid reader from an early age. She told us that she read six books a week as a girl. Betty stayed on the family farm until she married John Wiley of Burton, NE. Two children were born to this marriage, Joni Lynn and John Edward. Sadly, her husband John passed away from cancer in December 1956. Betty and her two children moved back to her parents' farm. Later, Betty purchased a home in Gregory. Betty's father introduced Betty to a farmer named Jonas Bruntz and they were married on April 25, 1959. The family grew with four more children, Jeffrey Alan, Joseph Todd, Jordan Scott, and Jane Elizabeth. Jonas and Betty lived and worked hard on their farm. Jonas passed away on October 21, 2016. Betty spent one year alone on the farm, then moved to her new house in Mitchell, SD. Betty reluctantly moved to Edgewood Assisted Living in March of 2023.

Our mother showed her love with food. She was the best cook ever and knew the favorites of each of her family members. Mom cooked three big meals a day for most of her life. Her cinnamon rolls and pies are legendary. Our mom also showed her love with birthday cards, always with some spending money inside.

Left to mourn her passing are her six children, their spouses: Russell Johnson, Julie Bruntz, Michele Bruntz, Dani Bruntz, and Crystal Bruntz;  her adored grandchildren: Victoria, Vance, Laurel, Chad, Hannah, Rachel, Justin, Courtney, Chea, Joshua, and Caitlyn. Precious great-grandchildren are Max, Brody, Conor, Zoe, Paxton, Peyton, and Otis. Plus, Mom  cherished all her nieces and nephews.

Waiting for her in heaven are her parents, all her siblings, her beloved Jonas, and her dog Mickey.

Betty passed away on July 10, 2024, in Mitchell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Burke Community Library.

Private Family services will be held.