John Garnett Hladky

John Garnett Hladky, 79, of St. Marys, died on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Colmery-O’Neil Veterans Medical Center in Topeka surrounded by his family.

John was born on March 11, 1946 in Onaga, KS the son of Garnett and Marjorie (Wells) Hladky. He attended grade school in St. Clere and graduated from Emmett High School.

John met Delores Stueve in Emmett and they were married on February 11, 1971; they were later divorced. John later married Sheri Bryant; she preceded him in death on August 25, 2024.

After high school, John worked for several local construction companies and was a CDL truck driver. John worked for many years in the Emmett area farming and ranching. He loved to fish, play pool and enjoyed spending hours playing cards, especially Pitch and Blackjack. John was a simple man and he enjoyed watching KU basketball.

John is survived by his daughter, Suzanne (Christopher) Mapes and son, Shawn Hladky; step-sons, Jeremy (Stephanie Williams) Bryant, Jeff (Amy) Bryant, and Jace (Rebecca) Bryant; grandchildren, Toby Hladky and Abigail Mapes; sister, Joan Henneke and brother-in-law, Bud Bostelmann.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, James Hladky, Joyce Hladky, Joyie Bostelmann, and Judy Hladky, and by his step-son, Joshua  Bryant. 

John’s wishes were to be cremated and his remains will be scattered on the family farm at a later date. Memorial contributions in John’s memory may be made to Meals on Wheels St. Mary’s and may be left in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St Marys, KS 66536.